Starting Our Blog

Here it is the middle of September already. The weather is cooling off, classes are well underway, and you are already progress testing. 

It’s time to have some fun in Computer Lab. 

You will be working in Aztec still, you need to continue working in your DOS, but we will, as discussed in class, start contributing to your class “blog”.

If you have not read a blog, it is time to start now. There are some really great, informational and fun blogs out there, and you can begin with looking at different blogs at Blogger, Wordpress or Weebly. 

A great idea for those of you who love to write… start your own blog, you will be able to link an article or graphic to your own site on this page. I will help you set up your own blog, you basically only need an email to start one. There are several platforms that you can use that are totally free, no strings attached.

Another great idea for those who love to write… join the 31Days writing challenge. It begins October 1^st and runs through October 31… You don’t have to have a blog to do this, but if you want to join the community, it is a great way to share… or have a Facebook or other Social media page to post to…. you can find the information at Write31Days.com or ask me for more information. 

Some ideas to get you started:


1. Write an article:

•    Write an article about a subject that you are studying that is very thought provoking.

•           A review of a book 

•            A review of a movie that you really like, it  doesn't have to be a recent film, it can be vintage.

•     Write about what you want to do after you have completed this course.

•            Write an article on the upcoming election. **Needless to say, keep it fact based, no name calling, and nothing distasteful. 

•              An article on what type of classes you would like to see added to this program.  

2. Interview Someone:

·               Teacher
·         Director
·         Boss
·         Nurse
·         Police
·         Fire
·         Coach
·         Weatherman
·         Reporter
·         Welder
·         Oilfield worker

·         Artist

           Librarian
~Ask different questions  but ascertain how long they have had their job,  What one thing makes them happy about their job,  what one specific class helped them in their work,  How much schooling do they have and  do they still take classes?

Permian/OHS Game 2013

3. Write or report 
  a Sports Story:


·         Write two paragraphs on the reason the UTPB football game was cancelled on Sept.17, 2016 and how they rescheduled.
·         Write a summary of a game you recently watched.
·         Write the scores for 5 different events (can be local, state, national)

Drawn in Paint, by Marie Covert

4. Draw a graphic:

•  Draw a Venn Diagram  to illustrate how your classes overlap...use Paint to create.

•   Draw a picture using Paint. **You don’t have to be Rembrandt, just try out the program. 

•   Draw a graphic  or…Make a graphic for the Blog header or for a graphic on the sidebar to link to a different page.

**If making a header for the page-the size should be 1300x250 px
If making a graphic for the sidebar, use 700x500px

Picture edited in PicMonkey by Marie Covert

Use Canva.com or PicMonkey to create graphics

•      Edit a picture using an online program like PicMonkey include a frame and at least two other  elements to change the look of the picture.

5. Submit a Picture:

•  Your class working hard on a project

Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol, England

•   A project you made for a class

•  The campus

•  Local park
•  A group of your classmates studying together

•  Weather Event

•    Sports Event on or off campus.

6. A Cartoon:

•  Of the election  *Keep it within good taste
•  On raising kids
•  Relating to test taking
•  About a subject in school

 ***After consideration, I will allow your contribution to Write 31 Days to be part of the class project. You must contribute each day, without missing, and you must submit to me what media that you are using (if it is on a blog, twitter, facebook, etc... or if you are writing in a journal, it must be where I can scan it  from time to time. I will not take scans daily, but will check up on you. ***
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 *First contributions are due by Sept 28th for Mon/Wed. classes, on Sept 29 for Tue/Thurs. classes.

If you are having problems working in WordPad or Word, let me know. 
If you are having problems working in Paint... let me know
If you are working in a any of the graphic software and have problems... Let me know. 


I am here to help you.

Whatever you choose, remember to include your name, date of submission and any links that you have to include with the article or graphic.

Send  all submissions to me, at the email address that I have given you… if you need it again, please see me.  We will keep all personal emails off this page please (This is a safety issue).  

Do not include even a business email for anyone unless you have their written permission first, and secondly, clear it with me.  

Links can be to pages such as Facebook, Imgur, Twitter, Flicker, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumbler, Google+, Youtube, LinkedIn, Reddit, Vine, FourSquare, Digg, Yelp, or other social media. (use google search to find those without links)

Enjoy this!  
Make it something you would be proud of other people reading.

Marie Covert

 Computer Literacy

Odessa College ABE/GED Dpt.