Helping Teens Use Technology for Good
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Creating a blog can be an exciting, fulfilling, and educational activity. A blog is simply a regular, written record of your thoughts and opinions on anything – it’s just written online. It’s pretty simple to set up. Click HERE to get great advice from a successful Jacksonville teen blogger about how to get started.
Developing a personal brand is essential to every teen’s future. Branding is an important concept for teens to think about because more and more employers are using the internet to hire people. Additionally, more and more students are applying to colleges and universities and developing a personal brand that includes a blog can make you stand out to admissions. A blog is a creative display of one’s writing and critical thinking skills. It can have a positive effect on the future. Try it! It could be a positive experience and a great summer enrichment activity.
Getting Started
- Choose a blogging site such as WordPress or Blogger
- Follow the set up process. No need for premium services.
- Choose a name for your blog carefully. Make it easy to spell and say.
- Pick a theme. Make it look the way you want.
- If you want your own URL without the .wordpress.com you can do it later for a small price. Don’t worry with that just yet.
- Blog away!
Topics for your Blog
- sports
- video games
- schoolwork and studying
- religious activities/ attending church
- Music events or music lessons
- Lessons of any sort
- spending time with family
- school activities
- fashion
- current events
- travel
- summer camp review
- community event
- health
- animals
- food
- restaurants
Great Blogging Tips from Sue Scheff
- Use your name in the URL when creating your blog. For example yourname.wordpress.com
- Take the time to review your blog settings, including the comments moderation. Are you comfortable with open comments or would you rather moderate them before they are posted?
- Select a template that is easy to read for potential college recruiters and future employers. Remember this is not about your friends.
- The Internet is public and permanent – so is your blog. Publish with care.
- Keep it positive. If you are having a bad day, simply don’t post.
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