Icebreaker blog post

For our first real blog post of Q1, please answer each of these 3 questions in the comment section and write a short review of why you liked it or maybe disliked it. Please include the question.   You can have multiple answers to each question.

What are you reading (not a school book)?  

What are you watching (recent TV show or Movie your really liked)?

What are you playing (Video game, sport, musical instrument...)?

Here's an example.

What am I reading?

Scam Me If You Can, by Frank Abagnale. Good book of tips and tricks on how to protect your identity and yourself from being scammed.

What am I watching? 

BroadChurch - Netflix drama about a family that endures the death of their son. Who is the killer?

What am I playing? 

Bass Guitar - Trying to remind myself to practice 1 hour a day!

Welcome to the blog.

Welcome to your Freshman Tech blog. A blog, for anyone who doesn't know, is a web page that is updated and typically contains information about a specific subject. Blogger is free with your Google account and you can create your own to share what you are passionate about with the world.

Blog examples: 
Frugal (adj.Costing little; inexpensive: a frugal lunch.) https://www.miss-thrifty.co.uk/ Adventure : https://theadventureblog.blogspot.com/
Food: https://pinchofyum.com/

A blog is a powerful tool because of the contributions of its followers. Commenting on our class blog will be part of your grade throughout the year.

To follow and comment on the blog please follow these steps: 

1. Login to Gmail
2. Open a new tab and goto blogger.com
3. Select Reading list on the left hand sidebar
4. Click the pencil Icon on the right
5. Click Add and Copy/Paste the link of our blog: https://ftb1-2019-20.blogspot.com

Please follow these Procedures: 

• Write your comment as you would a letter. Use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation. No acronyms ie: LOL or slang. -2 points for incorrect grammar. 
• Never reveal personal information about yourself. No last names, addresses, screen names, email names. This is a public space so anything you say can be seen by anyone in the world.
• Never disrespect someone. "Do unto others as they would do unto you."  No matter what someone writes, respect their opinion and do not offend. You will be removed from the blog and be responsible for lost points for those assignments. 
• Don't just write your opinion. Include facts, from sources you find. Link to the sources but do not include something you have not analyzed first. 
• Be aware of copyright. Make sure what you use is copyright free. (Just because you found it online does not mean it is free for you to use without permission). 
• Stay on topic and keep it about education.

 Best practices for blog posts: 

• PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE POST BEFORE COMMENTING. -2 Points if it is evident you did not. 
• Type up your response in a Google Doc first. Proof read before copy/pasting it into the comment section. This is good practice in case the post does not register, you will still have the Google Doc as proof. *(THIS HAPPENS OFTEN)