We will use blogs as way to prepare for your 1.2 essay in the end of year exam.
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Your first step is to set up a blog that you will provide a link to on this page.
The blogging site that I recommend you use is is blogger.com, it is safe and free! To get creating click here.
Every fortnight or so I will provide you with a topic that I expect you to discuss on your blog, you can agree or disagree with the statement. You should aim to provide clear reasons and examples that support your point of view!!! I encourage you to read and comment (respectfully!) on each others blogs as well.
Your first topic is:
You might like to see what some of the NZ news providers think to inform your opinion.
Due date: Thursday 14th May
You might like to see what some of the NZ news providers think to inform your opinion.
Due date: Thursday 29th May
3) Are we really "clean and green"?
You might like to see what some of the NZ news providers think to inform your opinion.
NZ Herald (quoted on eCubed Building Workshop website)
Due Date: Thursday 18th June
You might like to see what some of the NZ news providers think to inform your opinion.
Your blogs:
Once you have created a blogging account, write your name below, highlight it, select the link button on the tool bar, select URL option under link type, add your blog address and hit ok! Remember these will be public blogs, so do not reveal personal information!
Examples from 2008: