For your assignment today, you will be creating a post that includes at least two photos with captions, and one video embedded from YouTube. To add the photos, click the photo icon beside "Link" (on your toolbar above your create post box). Select the photo you wish to upload. When the upload is complete you can change the size of the photo and opt to add a caption by clicking on the options below the photo.
To embed a video from YouTube, click the "Share" button below the video (above the comments section). Click the "Embed" tab and copy the HTML text that appears in the box. In your create post box on your blog (where you type as you're writing a new post), click on HTML in the top left corner (beside "Compose," which is where you will be writing your post by default). Make sure your cursor is at the bottom of your post, then paste the copied text in the "HTML" tab and go back to "Compose" again. You should see your video there.
A couple notes:
- All photos and video(s) should be centred within your blog post. The justification option is found directly under your photo once you've placed it within the body of your blog post. For the video, you may need to highlight it and select the centred option for text on your toolbar.
- Each photo should have a caption written below it. Please note that there is a specific spot for captions to go - captions appear in slightly smaller text and are more obviously connected physically to your photos than just typing text below it in your post (example posted below). You may choose to introduce your video in the body of your post before you embed it.
- The quality of your writing will always be taken into account during assessment. Please ensure that you are using proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
- Personal commentary helps to make your blog interesting. I noticed that some of you struggled to find inspiration for your introductory post, so I am suggesting that you choose a favourite artist, musician, or actor for this one. Introduce them, state why they appeal to you, and share your images/video(s) with your readers.
Example post:
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Artist Spotlight: Sufjan Stevens
As a musician it is almost impossible for me to answer the questions: "Who's your favourite artist?" or "What's your favourite song?" There are just so many incredibly talented musicians out there, and I love to listen to so many different artists depending on the situation, my mood, or what I'm doing when I'm listening (for example, I prefer different music when I'm driving or relaxing vs. when I'm going for a run). Regardless, one of my favourite artists that I'm almost always in the mood to listen to is Sufjan Stevens. Sigh. His sound is so unique and I really dig the vibe I get from his music. Seeing him in concert has been on my bucket list for years but so far I only know him through my computer and iPod, unfortunately!
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| Sufjan Stevens. One of the most musically multi-talented guys out there! |
Sufjan Stevens is from Detroit, Michigan and was born on July 1st, 1975 which makes him just shy of 10 years older than I am. He has a super mellow voice and also plays a ton of instruments. His recordings often sound quite folky, as he plays banjo among many other instruments.
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| I'm not totally sure what's going on here with that hat, but hey, when you're this good nobody will question it. |
In 2005 he released an album called "Illinoise," and one of the most popular songs from that album (entitled "Chicago") has long been one of my favourite Sufjan songs. Check it out for yourself!
Happy listening, everyone! I hope you enjoy Sufjan Stevens as much as I do!
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