Welcome

GRADS is like a classroom without walls. We help our students make connections in their community, find reliable information online and show them how to be lifelong learners throughout their parenting journey. There are also other methods of teaching our students without the traditional textbook. Follow my classroom blog as we stretch the boundaries of teaching and learning.

April 30, 2013

Writing a Draft

Sorry about not getting the post to you for your class last Thursday. I wrote the post, scheduled it to publish at 5:30 am but clicked "close" instead of "publish". Ironically, this is exactly what you will do as you write, save and rewrite your draft before publishing your article.
As stated in the previous post you will begin writing a draft today. Choose any subject that relates to this class and your new role as a parent. You can write about any aspect of having a healthy pregnancy, caring for a newborn, juggling school and parenthood, the importance of planning for college or a career etc. Just remember to follow the guidelines to protect your safety by not naming your baby, city, state or school district. 
The following images will help walk you through writing a draft and publishing a post.

 Please write a comment to me before leaving class today.  I'd like to know what subject you are planning on publishing on this blog:)

Make sure you are logged in to this blog using your gmail address and password.
 Look in the upper right corner to log in and also start a "New Post".
You will see a blank page with a tool bar. Fill in the title (leave blank until you come up with something). Then begin your draft. Feel free to paste links, powerpoints, pdfs, or documents etc. from the internet. In the tool bar you can dress things up with different fonts and colors. 


To save your draft click "save" then "close" in the upper right corner.


To find your draft: log into blog, on GRADS Classroom Blog.  Pull down arrow, click "posts".


Locate your draft, click "edit" under the title


When you are ready to publish your article, don't forget to check your spelling, then "preview" so see if you like the layout. Then click "Publish".

On May 7th you will finish and publish your post in the library. You may also work on your article outside of class.
On May 14th you will be making meaningful comments on your classmate's articles. My surgery went well but I can't return to work for 3 weeks. I plan on returning Monday, May 20th.

 Email me if you have any questions: 2christiehickman@gmail.com
Posted by at

7 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 30, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    I am planning on writing about the importance of having a child but still going to college/having a career.

    ReplyDelete
  2. GabbyApril 30, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    I'd like to write a blog on my theory of Asperger syndrome vs. parental occupation

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. ChristieMay 7, 2013 at 12:18 PM

      I'm looking forward to learning about your theory and how it relates to your personal experience.

      Delete
  3. UnknownMay 6, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    I am going to write about the importanct about breastfeeding vs. bottle feeding.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. ChristieMay 7, 2013 at 12:21 PM

      You certainly understand the importance of breastfeeding and must be commended as a teen mom to provide this option for Milo.

      Delete
  4. RyannMay 7, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)