When we say blogging, we are referring to the entries and responses you are asked to do throughout the semester.

1. Dashboard
To post something, hover the mouse over the site title and then click “Dashboard” on the top toolbar. This will take you to the “backstage” of e-portfolios, where you can add new posts, edit your old posts, edit your profile, etc.

 

2. New Post
To create a new post, click “Posts” then “Add New” on the left toolbar.

Remember to title your post!

As you type the content to your post, use the rich text edit toolbar accordingly. Unless you are familiar with HTML, be sure you are under the default “Visual” tab.

 

3. Select Categories
*CATEGORIES are very important: you have to select appropriate categories for each assignment, otherwise your post won’t show up in the correct place on our site.

The categories you need to choose from will be listed for you. Look to the right side of your dashboard screen and scroll down to the Categories box. Put a check next to the relevant categories. For example, if you wanted your post to show up here, check the box next to the Blog category.

For weekly assignments, be sure to check the correct Week #: Title of the assignment. If you do not select the correct category, your professor and classmates might never see your posts!

4. Tags
You can also tag your posts if you want to. Tags are somewhat different from categories in concept. While each post usually belongs to only one category (and its subcategories if any), a post can have multiple tags. Think of tags as keywords that would give your readers a hint, and even give yourself a reminder of what this post is about.

5. Save Draft, Preview, and Publish
After you finish writing, you can preview the post to make sure it looks right to you. If you are not finished, you can save as a draft. When you are ready, be sure to click “Publish” to make your new post live on the website.

 

 

 

[Thanks to past ITF Tsai-Shiou Hsieh for a model for this tutorial]