Government Blog

Welcome to blogging!  We talked about how the internet is one way media is capable of making changes in the government.  Today you will be creating a blog to talk about some of your ideas and point of view.  Even if you never use this blog again it will be a good way to show you how you can get your voice out there and try to make a difference.

Getting started:

Go to www.blogger.com.  Sign in using your google email (everyone should have a school account).

• After you log in you should see a screen that says "Create your blog now".  
• Click the "new blog" link on the left. 
• Create a title for your blog.  You can choose the title but keep it appropriate and related to class! 
• Next create the web address for your blog.  You may have to get a little more creative and be sure to WRITE IT DOWN.  You don't want to forget the website name.

After that you should see a word document for you to write in your blog.

Today I want you to work on your first blog.  Please give a brief introduction of yourself.  Tell me one interesting ting about your senior year so far.  And tell me one current issue in the country you are passionate about or you are interested to learn about more.

Try looking through the different settings to change the look of your blog.  There are lots of choices to customize your page.  You can also add pictures into your posts.  Try finding you classmates blogs and follow their blogs.  Get creative and have fun with it.