Resources for Google Docs

Here's a quick overview of Google Docs - a great introduction to those new to Google Docs.
   

Eight Easy Steps to Creating a Google Form:
Creating a Google Form

Adding Photos to a Blog

Photos from a computer can be added to a blog by using the "Insert Image" icon.  The "Insert Image" icon looks like a framed picture

"Insert Image" icon is the second icon from the left.

If you've taken photos using an iPad, the photos can be added to the blog in one of two ways:

Option 1:  Upload the pictures to Picasa; select "From Picasa Web Album" after clicking the "Insert Image" icon in Blogger.

Choose "From Picasa Web Albums"

Option 2:  Download the free "Blogger" app onto the iPad.  Editing a blog from the iPad provides an option to add an image directly from the iPad.

Adding Subscribers to Your Blog

Some of you have wondered how to add subscribers to your blog now that it is finished and published. The easiest way is for you to get a mass e-mailing list for your grade level. Once you have gotten this list (that Mike has generated) you could simply send the link to your blog in a brief email to parents. (The link to your blog would be the URL of your blog.) Once parents receive your e-mail, have them subscribe to your blog. However, in order for parents to subscribe to your blog you will want to include the gadget, “Follow by e-mail”. This gadget will alert parents when you have posted a new blog. Here is the process for adding this gadget.

First go to your blog’s dashboard.

Next:

Be sure to Save before leaving your Layout page!


You have now allowed parents to follow all posts of your blog! Congratulations! Any questions? Use the contact form on the side of the blog for further help.

Welcome!

Welcome to the Digital Touch Education blog!  We hope that you will find this site a place for resources, FAQ's and a place to share that shining moment that you have experienced within your classroom.  In this first entry I would like to offer  video on how to place a video within your blog.