Ten Tips for Creating a Blog

1. Choose a good background.  You don't want it to be distracting, but you don't want it to be boring.
2. Choose a theme that reflects you, but that also reflects what you want to project.
3. Don't use a crazy font or font color.  You want people to be able to read your blog!
4. Remember who your audience is.  Write things that are appropriate and interesting for them.
5. Post regularly.  Otherwise, people won't read what you've written.
6. Keep your information current.  If posting a calendar or homework assignments, alter them as soon as possible online after changing the assignment in class.
7. Add different kinds of media.  Videos, pictures, gifs, all of these will enhance your blog.
8. Address only a few topics per post.  Too much information, and it all will get lost.
9. Don't overwhelm students with assignments or assignment changes via blog.  They'll have too many questions, and shut down if it hasn't already been talked about.
10. Communicate!  This is your ideal format for talking after school with parents and students.  So keep the lines of communication open!