kid blog app cheat sheet
DESCRIPTION
This document is meant to provide teachers with the guidance to use the Kidblog app with their students. For any teacher using Kidblog in classroom and has students using iPads, please become familiar with posting through the app; so that, you can respond to students questions.TRANSCRIPT
KidBlogs App
Dan Gibson [email protected] @hoosier_teacherMade by:
New PostsThe pin icon allows the user to post writing.Tell students to avoid the top row on the keyboard at least initially. Write a Title, Use a Tag (main idea for writing), and write the content.Publish when completed.
PostsThis section allows students to select between old published posts or drafts that have not been published yet.
CommentsThis section allows students to view comments made on their blog posts.
View SiteThis section allows students to view the main blog. From the main blog site, students can read their classmates writing and make comments on their classmates posts. Two main sections to use here the Recent Posts and Blog Directory.
Control Panel In the control panel, students can access most of the features that computer users can access.It isn’t necessary to use this tab.
Logging InStudents will type in their teacher created blog (kidblog.org is already provided).Students will then need to locate their names in the menu below.Last, students type their password and press the login button to gain access.
Add Video/AudioStudents can add video clips or images through the video or image icon.
Additional IconsPencil icon - allows students to type their writing.Cog icon - allows students to change blog post settings. If students need to save their post as a “draft” to finish later, they would need to change the status to “draft” in this settings tab. Eye icon - allows students to view what their post would look like if published to the blog.
Log OutHave students log out prior to putting their iPads in the cart.