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In this part of the process, you will work on your own to create a blog using the free __[|edublogs]__site.The focus of this activity is on the **process**(and relative ease) of setting up your blog, rather than the **content** of your blog. However, you may first want to take a moment to consider the items on the following note sheet (which may help as you create your blog). __[|Edublogs Planning Sheet Task 3]__ Creating your first blog will be very easy. **Step By Step** Remember, this page is right behind the new window if you get stuck, but you won’t get stuck because this is so easy! Now that you’re familiar with the dashboard, let’s move on to creating a blogging lesson for your students. (Will open in a new window) ||
 * 1) You at least looked at the planning sheet above, right?
 * 2) Remember that links from this page open in new windows (this window is just behind the windows that open).
 * 3) In a moment, you will start a step by step process for creating a blog. It is so easy you will laugh. If you get stuck, ask your neighbor, or come back to this page and refer to the links below.
 * 4) If you need instructions in how to create the blog, check out the videos or manual below.
 * 5) Go to __[|edublogs.org]__ and create your blog by enter your info. in the boxes (Don’t forget your planning sheet).
 * 6) After you create an account, you must validate it with a link Edublogs will send you in an e-mail. Open your e-mail and click on the link to get started.
 * 7) Now for the fun part! Using the resources in the links at the left, personalize your blog:
 * Choose a template.
 * Update your profile.
 * Write a post.
 * Create an “About Me” page.
 * Upload a blog avatar.
 * Choose widgets for your sidebar.
 * Add some links to your blogroll (maybe some favorite blogs you found earlier).
 * **Edublogs Support Sites**
 * __[|Edublogs Support]__ ||
 * __[|Edublogs Videos]__ (Get step-by-step directions) ||
 * __[|The Edublogger]__ (Official Edublogs How-To Blog) ||
 * __[|Getting More Out of Blogging and Edublogs]__ ||
 * **The Mother Site!** ||
 * __[|Getting Started with Edublogs]__ (Everything you need to get started-all in one location) ||
 * **Edublogs Manual** ||
 * __[|Blogging with Edublogs]__ (by Janetta Garton PDF) ||

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