Turnitin.com and Noodle Tools

Joining Turnitin.com

1. Go to Turnitin.com. If you remember your log in information from last year, enter it in at the top right. If you do not remember your user information or have never used Turnitin.com before, you will need to create a new account.

2. When prompted, enter the following information to add your class. DO NOT ADD THE WRONG CLASS!

ERWC Per. 1     Class ID: 9071235              Password: DeKoven1

ERWC Per. 3    Class ID:9071237               Password: DeKoven3


Joining Noodle Tools

1. Access Noodle Tools on the SSFHS Homepage here .

2. Click on Noodle Tools on the left hand side.

3. Choose "Create Personal ID" if you have never used Noodle Tools OR enter your existing log-in information and skip to step 7.

4. Make sure the top option ("An account linked to a school/library subscription or trial") is selected. Continue.

5 Enter ssfhs for School/library name and library for the password.

6. Fill out the registration information, then click "Register."

7. Once you are logged in, you should see the Projects screen. Click on Create New Project. Make sure the following options are selected:

• MLA
• Citation Level: Advanced

For Project Description, enter: Capstone Research Paper. Now click "Create Project."

8. On the next screen, locate the Sharing and Collaboration box. Click on the link that says Sharing with a teacher's drop box. In the Assignment Drop Box window, type "Ms. DeKoven" and select your period. Check "Share my Google Docs Paper," then click "Share Project." 

Creating Your Blog

Welcome, Class of 2015!

Welcome to BLOGGER! If blogs are new to you, don't worry-- you will get lot of practice. If you already have a blog, a lot of this may not be new for you. 

Objective: You will create a blog

By the end of the period, this is what you must accomplish:

1. Create a blog with a new or preexisting gmail account at www.blogger.com

2. Follow my and three other classmates' blogs.

3. Send me your blog URL on Schoolloop.

4. Create a "Welcome!" post on your blog. (See "POSTING" below.)

And here's how to do it:

1. In a new tab, go to: www.blogger.com

2. If you currently have a gmail email account, you can sign in with your email and password. If you do NOT have a gmail email account, you will need to sign up for one. DO NOT FORGET YOUR GMAIL ADDRESS OR PASSWORD- this is how you will log in to access your blog. Write this down on the inside cover of your notebook NOW. (During the sign-up process, you will enter an existing email address that you already use in case you ever need to reset your password.) You will need to enter your phone number to complete this step. Google will send you a text with a number- it is OKAY to use your phone for this step. Don't have a phone with you? Raise your hand.

3. When you are ready to create your blog, you will see that you can create any URL you want (as long as it is available.) The URL of your blog is how you (or anyone else) can find your blog online (it's the "www." part.) 

4. When choosing your title, please make sure that your first and last names are in your blog title (NOT the blog URL. For example: my blog URL is: http://msdekoven.blogspot.com but my blog's title is SSFHS ERWC.) If you don't include your name in your blog title, I won't know it's your, and you won't get credit for it.

5. Write down your blog URL in the front cover of your notebook NOW. When you finish, send me a LoopMail on Schoolloop with your blog URL so I can start following you back. (The URL is the website address of your blog.) This is how I will check that you have created your blog and followed me + three other blogs. (See below.)

6. When selecting a blog template, choose any one you like EXCEPT for "Dynamic." 

FOLLOWING BLOGS:

Once everything is complete, go back to your dashboard (the blogger "homepage" with your account info.) Look for "Reading List" on the left, and "follow" my blog by clicking "add." Enter "msdekoven.blogspot.com PLUS at least THREE OTHER blog URLs of your classmates. I will follow you back, too. 

POSTING TO YOUR BLOG:

Lastly, you need to create your first blog post. Clock on "New Post" or the orange pencil icon. Type a brief post welcoming people to your new blog. In your welcome post, include the following: what you are excited for for senior year and if you were stranded on an island, the three items you would bring with you.

SETTINGS:

A note about Settings: You may find it useful to choose "Yes show mobile..." under Email and Mobile settings- you can view and post to your blog on a smartphone. 

There are TONS of settings to play around with, so take some time to do this. You can ALWAYS change the formatting your blog without affecting posts.

There is also an app you can download on your phone to access your blog- you can always post to your blog from your phone!

Have fun and make it YOURS!