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=Technology BootCamp for the Tender Hearted= =Challenge #2 - Make a Wordle=

Wordle

 * Today, I hope you'll try to make your own Wordle.
 * I'm sure you've seen a Wordle, even if you haven't made one before.
 * Use them in presentations, to make a card for a friend, or to paste into your website.
 * It's the quickest challenge to complete!

One Step At A Time

 * Go to the Wordle website at @http://www.wordle.net/create
 * Put in a bunch of words that relate to a specific topic (I've created a sample one about Mothers here.)
 * Hit GO
 * Wait for your Wordle to appear, then adjust the font, color, and text direction according to your preference
 * Afterwards you can publish the Wordle and paste the code into your own site.
 * Please share your Wordle on your Wiki page I've created for you!
 * Here's mine (If you want a word to appear larger than the rest, type it several times when you type your list of words)
 * Click on the Wordle to see a large version at the Wordle site.

media type="custom" key="14037590" width="200" height="200" Have fun! = = = = =Challenge #1 - Create a Storybird=

Story Bird

 * Today, we will step into some technology by creating a Storybird.
 * After you make your own, share it with all of us on your WikiPage at the left.
 * Get your children involved (You may see a different attitude toward writing!).
 * We can't wait to see what you create!

One Step At A Time

 * Sign up for a free Storybird account by clicking @http://Storybird.com
 * Choose Sign up from the main menu (top right corner).
 * Choose an account type (Regular or Teacher if you are at a school)
 * Follow the steps to sign-up for your Storybird account
 * Create your first story by choosing the artwork you like and writing text to match it.
 * Watch the demo on the first page of Storybird to get help making your first story.
 * After you finish, publish your Storybird and view it.

Post Your New Storybird so we can enjoy it!

 * Hit the **You** tab at the top of your Storybird menu to see your Storybird book.
 * Click on **Your Published Storybirds** book.
 * Choose **Embed & badges** (written in light blue) from the top of the story book.
 * Copy the HTML code for the regular size Storyboard book and click on the code to highlight it.
 * Copy the code by hitting Ctrl-C after highlighting the code.
 * Open the Wikipage I have created for you on the right-hand side of this Wiki (for example: Kelley's Page).
 * Choose the Edit button to write on your own page. Make it fun and creative when you have time (later).
 * Write a comment about the new Storybird you've just created (see mine below).
 * Put your cursor where you want to paste your Storybird.
 * Click **Widget** (from the top menu) and choose the option **OTHER HTML** on the right-hand tab list
 * A dialog box will appear where you can paste (hit Ctrl-V to paste) the HTML you just collected from your regular size Storybird.
 * Save it. When you return to your edit page, you will see Other Widget on the screen.
 * Save this page on the top right hand corner and your story will appear for all of us to read!
 * Congratulations! You've learned a lot about making a Wiki page in a few short steps!

Check out my Storybird, //__Waiting for You__//.
I wrote it when I was putting my daughter in college.

Need Help?

 * Send me an email at Claudia_J@icsbangkok.com if you get stuck anywhere!