What did you learn?
I had no idea there were so many templates available to choose!
How will you use what you have learned?
Templates and gadgets are fun ways to customize a blog.
How did you feel about this information?
I like the idea of selecting a template that reflects the you and the purpose for your blog. While I like adding some gadgets to my blog, I think it can easily start feeling cluttered. I don't want the gadgets I add to distract students from reading what I post.
What makes a template work for you? What do you look for in a template for your website?
I didn't end up adding a template to my blog. Instead I selected a background from The Cutest Blog on the Block and added it to my existing template. In selecting a template, I want something simple that reflects my personality and fits with the purpose of the blog.
What widgets did you add this week?
I added a picture, calendar, weather, NASA Picture of the Day, suduko, and goodreads.
What purpose do you see for widgets on your website?
I think it is important to add widgets that relate to the purpose of your blog, so they don't distract from your posts. On my library blog, I have a text widget to tell students how to safely comment on the blog, a links widget for links to the library catalog and author websites, and a goodreads widget to recommend books to students.
What questions do you still have about blog templates and widgets?
None right now.
What would you like to see covered next week?
??? I don't have any ideas right now.
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2 comments:
I like your background! I agree that too many widgets would be a distraction, the trick is to know what is out there and what would enhance your blog. I like the ones you chose and the list for your library blog sounds well thought out.
Robin
Emily,
I had difficulty choosing a template also and spent way too much time sorting through them. I love your solution of changing the background. Your blog looks great!!
Charlotte
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