Today is going to be a fun day in class.  You will be able to create your profile, email, blog, and personalized wiki today and tomorrow.  This will be your first hands on assignment for English12/Globaloria. 

First, you will need to set up a gmail account.  Please keep in mind that this email will be used for the class and many people will see it.  Therefore, do NOT include your full name and keep it school APPROPRIATE.  It will be a direct reflection on you.  You will be able to use your gmail to instant message me or others in the class as well. 

Next, you will need to go to the RHS Wiki and create a profile.  Follow the direction on the page to create your profile.  I suggest using the same user name for the wiki profile as you did for your gmail address.  Once you have been approved to join the RHS Wiki you will need to log into the wiki main page.  The approval and the temporary password will be sent to you via your gmail account.  You will have the opportunity to change your password once you are logged into the wiki.  See the wiki guidelines and rubric links to see expectations and wiki grading.  These can also be found on the RHS Wiki under the navigation tab on the side bar.

You may now begin to personalize your wiki page, social profile page, and your avatar.  There are links and instructions on the create profile page of the wiki.  Play around with how you can edit and add personal touches to your own wiki page.  You will now be able to 'friend' others in the class, write on their walls, and communicate.  If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask.  Remember, you CAN'T break it.  Have fun experimenting with the different codes that you use to create your profile wall. 

On your profile page you will see a tab titled "Learning Log."  Please, fill this section of your profile page out EVERYDAY at the end of the class period.  It is a graded component of the course.  I suggest utilizing the copy and paste feature to create several blank entries on your log.  This will make your life just a little bit easier.

You will have time tomorrow to continue to create your wiki page and also you will create a blog and write your first blog post.  Check back tomorrow for a new blog post with full instructions.

-Chez