How to upload a Video in blog?

If you already have a Video on your computer, you can upload it to your blog as follows:

1. Click the video slate icon on the post editor toolbar.

    2.   In the popup window, click "Browse" to find the video on your computer.

    3. Click "Upload Video."

That's it! Is it easy?  So you know now how to insert video in your Blog. Any tips about blog if you want to know,please feel free to ask. I am happy and really enjoy making blog, especially providing good tips for everyone. ^.^

What is Digital Storytelling?

 Digital Storytelling is a modern expression of the ancient art of storytelling. It is the practice of combining narrative with digital content, including image, sound and video, to create a short movie.

Use NEW digital tools to help ordinary people tell their own 'True Stories' in a compelling and emotionally engaging form.

You know? Why I should this topic 'Digital Storytelling' because I think Digital Storytelling can make your blog more meaningful , interest and motivation. What do you think?

Time for Digital Storytelling

Think! What do you know about Digital Storytelling ,Why we should use it in education? and How it work? Let's find the answer in this blog.

Learning without Limits with BLOG

For this week, Our topic in discussion board is about Assisstive technology. When I tried to search information about AT, I found many blogs about learning disabilities. So I realize more how beneficial of using Blog. Especially for share your experience or useful information to others. 

 If use effectively, blogs can create a learning environment that extend beyond the schoolyard.

There are many resources available on the internet to help students, parents, and people who work with learners with disabilities. From professional advice to personal experiences, this list of blogs will help anyone interested in discovering more about learning disabilities.


The Top 3 Blogs about Learning Disabilities

• ADHD & LD Resource Blog is an excellent blog for people looking for more information about not only ADHD, but other learning disabilities as well.
• Dyslexia Blog provides information for parents of children with dyslexia. The wide-ranging articles and information are an excellent source for parents who want to help their children succeed.
• Dyslexia My Life is a comprehensive blog about one person’s experience with dyslexia, as well as resources and information about the disability.

Ref: http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/tips-and-tools/learning-disabilities-blogs

Add 'Email subscribe form' in your blog

Let's see how to add a "Email Subscription form" at Feedburner in your blog:

In order to set up an email subscription link or form at Feedburner you first need to have your feed burned by Feedburner. If you are not sure how to do this please read my step by step article on burning a Blogger RSS Feed at Feedburner or follow these brief instructions

1. If you are using your Google Account click on the My Account link and choose Feedburner from the list. Alternatively go to Feedburner and sign in. If you aren't registered you can quickly create a free account using your Google Account.

2. After logging in you will be taken to the My Feeds Page. If you already have your feed burned skip to Step 3 otherwise follow these instructions to burn your feed.

If you need to burn your feed first enter the URL of your Blogger blog into the Burn a Feed Right This Instant box and click Next.

You will need to enter the title of your new feed. I suggest you use your blog title as your title. You will also be asked to choose a feed so choose the RSS Feed. You will then be taken to a success page and a message something like Congrats! Your FeedBurner feed is now live. After clicking Next you will now be prompted to customize your options. Read how to do this in my article about burning a Blogger RSS Feed at Feedburner. Once you have finished customizing your options click Next to proceed to the My Feeds Page.

3. Once you have your feed click on the link to it from the My Feeds Page. This will direct you to the Feedburner dashboard.

4. Now select the Publicize tab.

5. From the left sidebar click Email Subscriptions

6. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the Activate button. If you are not sure what email address you are using for your account you can check this first.

7. You will now be taken to the Subscription Management Page.

8. Choose your language. The default is English

9. From the dropdown menu Use a Widget in select Blogger. The default is Typepad. The orange Blogger favicon will now show up.

 Insert the Subscribe By Email Widget into Blogger

1. Copy the code and navigate to the Layout > Page Elements screen in Blogger.
2. Select Add a Gadget in the area you wish the subscribe by email widget to appear (in most cases this will be the sidebar).
3. Choose HTML/Javascript widget
4. Paste the widget code into the content box
5. Click on the Save Button
6. Reposition the widget if necessary. A good place is at the top of the right sidebar and Save.
7. Click on View Blog to see your new email form in your blog

Making a Podcast with Blogger and FeedBurner

Have anyone wondered how can you know that your peers have updated thier blog without sign in to your blog account. Podcasting is the answer! If you are a new blogger,you may have seen an email subscrtiption form like the below one in other blogs while browsing.

It is delevered by FeedBurner.When people subscribe,they will recieve a email with your blog posts whenever your blog is updated.It is a very easy thing and make your visitors come back again and again to your blog.

Receiving updates by email is just one of several options that you can offer your visitors to turn them from a one time visitor into a regular follower.  It is really useful, isn't it? I already created one on my blog so if you like to recieve a email when i have updated my blog,enter your email now. :) and I will show you how to create one in next issue.

Ref: http://www.podcastingnews.com/articles/Make_Podcast_Blogger.html

Use a real domain name instead of blogger’s default naming conventions

In the beginning before we knew any better we though using a free service like Blogger meant being locked into certain things like the sub-domain name off of Blogspot. Google lets you “Brand” your blog and link up a real domain name to forward to your Blogspot address. But they did one better and redirect their address’s to yours. 

Two-sided coin

                                                 
      Every coin has two sides. This compares to everything that has both advantage and disadvantage. In the same way as Blog has. For education, I think Blog is more advantage than disadvantage because it gives more opportunities for students from different places to discuss topics or any ideas to each other. However,it can be disadvantage if people can't manage their time or schedule effectively, Blog will distract your life more or less. Therefore, I  decide to bring up this issue for this week to discuss. As everyone is interested in using technology in Education, we should know all the technology in two sides, shouldn't we?.

Advantage of using Blog

      1. Blog sites can be developed with the help of simple procedures.

      2. A blog post goes public, in other words, it can be accessed and read by almost everyone who have an access to internet.

      3. The usage of blogs are very convenient, hence people tend to use them more frequently.

Disadvantage of using Blog
  

      1. Blogs are easy to start but hard to maintain.  It involves a lot of time to update and post an entry on the blog site.

      2. Writing coherently is one of the most difficult and time-consuming tasks.

      3. It is not suited for issues requiring immediate solution.

Ref : http://aboutawebmaster.com/articles/blog-vs-article-3.php

How to add recent comments in your blog?

These Recent Posts and Recent Comments are very easy to install: simply follow the links for the gadget you would like to add, and choose how many posts/comments you would like to display.

Step 1 : Select >> Design
Step 2 : Add gadget - Recent comments
Step 3 : Make changes according to your needs
Step 4 : Click Save

When you press "Update" you will be presented with an example of how the gadget will appear in your blog, and can then proceed to save your gadget.