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Ms. Taylor's Information Techonolgy Class

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Welcome!

Here you'll learn all about me, my interest, the people in my family, and more. You will also learn how to create a blog like this with your information.  We will have a lot of fun in my class if you want to learn new things and brush up on your computer skills. I've even included a list of my favorite links to other sites.  LET'S GET STARTED!

I have read alot about blogs "weblogs" or web sites.  My daughter even has one.  I thought that my students would love to make a web page... so I found out how and here I am.  You can be creative and express yourself on your web site.  Just make sure it is appropriate for my eyes and your parents too.  Ha!

Click - to begin to create your own blog.
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You will leave this class learning something you didn't before

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What's New?  
This week  at Job Corps we will be  designing your very own web page. The instructions are in the next section. 
Let's have a contest... Who can design the best one and another for the best Portfolio.  Get to work and have fun!
I have a prize for each!

Portfolio Assignment Requirements

  1. Assemble your portfolio and add the following:
  2. Introduction- About yourself, why you came here, what are your goals, role models, future plans...
  3. Resume- after editing- With NO MISTAKES!
  4. Cover letter
  5. Section dividers: Education, Employment, Goals, Awards
  6. Front Page-"Career Portfolio" with your name. It can be in color. If you save it on disc, I will print it out on my color printer.

How to create a BLOG page (personal web page)

  1. Click on Internet Explorer icon to get on the internet
  2. Go to  www.xanga.com (insert  in the address bar) 
  3. On the welcome page, click on "Get Started."  Your username will be part of the blog address. 
  4. Fill in the blanks and submit.
  5. Follow the instructions on how to design your blog by using the "look and feel" link on the left. 
  6. Explore the options and the links in this web page. 
  7. Have FUN!  Be CREATIVE! 

If you need assistance, PLEASE ASK.  I am here to help and I want you to learn and have fun doing it.  Computer skills are so important in the workplace now days.  The best why to learn is by doing and trying over and over again.

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Remember:  Believe...Achieve... SUCCEED!