Task 1: Getting to know Blogger

This post is about my first AS Media Coursework task -

'Things you can do with Blogger' and 'How I think Blogger will be useful for my coursework'

Here are some links to help understand how to use Blogger:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vs5tfoe-dCA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFqtlImXqVY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryb4VPSmKuo

http://www.blogger.com/features

http://wikieducator.org/How_to_use_Blogger

http://www.slideshare.net/Marcus9000/how-to-use-blogger

1. I can access blogger wherever/whenever I have internet connection (on my phone etc.)

• This means I can do my work on the go, create a post when I have an idea. 

2. I can edit my blog to suit my personality and work (my style and purpose) by editing layout and design - texts, images, posts etc.

• This means I can use a font that is easy to read for the markers, or anyone else accessing my blog. I can make 

3. I can use blogger as a simple way to collate all my work and evidence in one place online.

• This means when I referencing to previous work or looking up older posts, it's all in one place and doesn't waste paper if I lose some work! 

4. I can use Blogger to organise my work under separate headings and titles.

• This means that readers will find it easier to locate my work, depending on what they are specifically looking for. 

5. I can use blogger to add additional media dimensions to my coursework (videos, links etc.) 

• This means I can make my work more digitally creative, and add interest so my blog is more interactive.

6.  I can use Blogger to edit my work quickly and easily. I can do this by saving as I go along and publish when I am finish, and go back to edit or add to posts. 

• This means I don't have to add pressure to myself by worrying that I have to finish it all in one go, I can come back and expand on previous posts as I feel necessary.

7. I can use Blogger to enlarge, change the colours and fonts of certain words or paragraphs. Whatever I want to edit I can. 

• This means that I highlight key words and focus readers or important quotes etc. within my work. 

8. I can use Blogger to add pictures aswell as creating posts.

• This means I have the freedom to blog and post about what I find relevant.

9.  I can use Blogger to see, read, follow and comment on other peoples blogs. 

• This means I can use this as inspiration and find creative ideas I would never have thought of, and interpret them into my blog and show my work in a  new innovative way. 

10. I can use Blogger to receive thoughts and feedback on my blog and work from regulating comments. Allowing me to communicate to others frequently and for free

• This means I can see how well I am doing and what needs improving. This means I can add and remove necessary/unnecessary work.

11. I can use Blogger to edit and customise who can view my blog.

• This means I can share my own blog with others sepcifically and request their comments on my blog, such as my lecturers and people evaluating my work.

12. I can use Blogger to post links to other websites.

• This means I can link to YouTube via Google account, meaning I allow myself to link videos on YouTube relevant to my work and source my inspirations and idea stimuli.