About Me

Your About Me Page….is all about you. As you get more comfortable with it, it is an opportunity to express who you are, and share the things you like to do. But more so, this is where you can share your growth and experiences at Dr. Charles Best.

About Me Page

You are going to work through the different steps on your About Me Page, and become more comfortable working with your blog and learning some important skills. Take some risks 🙂 You won’t break anything.

Step 1) To begin editing your About Me Page, click Edit Page, located at the top of the screen.

Step 2) Familiarize yourself with all of the features on your page, when you are done editing your page, simply press Update on the far right side of the page. You have the ability to add pictures and videos, change fonts, hyperlink etc.

Step 3) Create a heading on your About Me Page for each of the tasks below. Try each task at your own pace and build your page.

About Me Page – Tasks

1) Add a Quote: Find your favorite quote, or one that is meaningful to you. Copy and paste it, or type it into your page. Explain why you chose it, and remember to record who said it! Use different fonts and sizes to become comfortable with the tool bar.

2) Add a Video: Find your favorite YouTube clip, add it to your blog. Explain why you chose it. Add any clips that show some of the amazing things you’ve done. The easiest way to place a YouTube clip on your blog is to find a video you like, copy the URL of the video, and paste the URL exactly where you want it on your page.

For more detailed information about how to embed click here

3) Add a Picture: Find a picture that you like, dislike, has inspired you or is meaningful to you for some reason. Find a picture that is powerful to you. Insert the picture into your page, and explain why you chose this picture. If you have a picture saved on your computer already, simply go to the Add Media button located on the top of the page, and follow the steps to upload your picture. If you have Googled an image, click on the image, then click the View Image button, then copy the URL, and either add the URL in the Add Media button or paste it into you blog.

For more detailed information how to insert images click here

4) Add a Hyperlink: Create a hyperlink to a website that is meaningful to you. Explain why you chose this site. To hyperlink text or pictures to a website, simply high-light the word or select the picture you would like to hyperlink to, then look for the chain link button located in tool bar and click it, then paste the URL in the website area and click Apply.

For more detailed information how to create a hyperlink click here

Customize – Tasks

1) Blog Theme: You are going to personalize your blog. From your Dashboard -> Appearance -> Themes, located on the left hand side of the screen. Choose a theme that is mobile friendly, and apply it.

For more detailed information how to customize your blog’s Appearance and Theme click here.

2) Blog Appearance: You are going to personalize the appearance of your blog. From your Dashboard -> Appearance -> Customize, located on the left hand side of the screen.

a) Site Identity – This is where you can edit the title of your blog. Please choose an appropriate title, that does not have both your first and last name in it. You can also edit your tagline. Your tagline is a very short sentence that gives the viewer a snapshot.

b) Colors – Edit the color scheme of your blog.

c) Header Image – This is where you can add and change the picture that is being used in your header.

d) Background Image – This is where you can adjust your background image.

e) Menus – You can create multiple menu structures. For simplicity, lets stick to 1. Make sure you select Menu Location -> Primary Menu -> About Me. Then click Save. This will ensure your menu stays the same, even after adjusting the theme.

f) Widgets – Locate and see all the widgets on your blog.

g) Static Front Page – Front Home Page Display is set to -> Static Page and Front Page is set to -> About Me

Optional – Your First Post: You are now going to create your very first post. At the top of the Dashboard -> New -> Posts.

1) Title – Create a title for your blog post. Your title will be: Things I am Excited About this Year.

2) Body – This is where you place your content of the post – text, videos, pictures, etc. Write a short paragraph about what you are excited about for this upcoming year at Dr. Charles Best. What are some things you want to get involved with? How will you become a part of the Blue Devil community?

3) Tool Bar – In your toolbar you can Add Media and Add Documents into your posts, this is the best way to create visual representations. You can also change fonts, hyperlink, etc.

4) Publish – Here is where you control what items are public and private. You can also control when they are published to your website.

5) Categories – Here is where you choose where you want your post to go. This is your digital binder with all of your subjects. Categorize -> Portfolio.

6) Tags – Here is where you create tags, these tags can help you find things quicker on your blog and help you stay organised. Tag -> Portfolio.

7) Publish – When you are done! Publish it.

Communication (Entrepreneurship and Marketing)
This semester in Entrepreneurship and Marketing 10, my peers and I worked on selling food items in the Devil’s Den to other students around the school. This experience taught me how to communicate effectively with others and engage with people around my school community. Additionally, this allowed me to interact with new people, listen to others while learning how to promote and sell products. I believe I have grown the most in my communication competency by explaining and presenting products to customers, enhancing my ability to convey my ideas thoroughly. During the next semester, I hope to continue working on these skills and presenting my ideas with clarity.

Communication (Spanish)
In Spanish 10, I was able to perfect my communication skills while learning how to engage in conversations with my teacher and peers. During this class, I received the opportunity to talk with peers, participate in class discussions, and complete assignments in Spanish. Learning a new language taught me how to adapt my communication style by developing a deep appreciation for different cultures and experiences. This also improved my listening skills and taught me to become more confident when conveying my ideas. By practicing my core skills in a different language, I believe I strengthened my overall communication competency.

Critical Thinking
During Math 10, I was able to work on my critical thinking skills and analyze problems from different approaches. This taught me to evaluate problems from a variety of angles in order to select the most efficient solutions possible. Math also helped me understand how to break down larger problems into smaller, more manageable parts, further developing my critical thinking skills. This skill not only helped me during tests but also in everyday life. By approaching situations in various ways, testing different hypotheses, and working through problems logically, I was able to improve my problem-solving skills and boost my overall confidence.

Social Responsibility
This semester I further developed my social responsibility skills by engaging with my peers, participating in group work, and contributing to my school community. Through STUCO and Leadership, I often volunteered my time to help others in my school community feel included and involved. This was an amazing opportunity for me to work with new peers and help make a difference. Additionally, by offering support to my peers when necessary, I was able to further improve my social responsibility competency and strengthen my ability to create a more inclusive and inviting environment within our school community.

Creativity
This semester I was able to nurture my creativity through my writing and communication with my peers. This competency helped me think outside the box, write creatively, and approach tasks from various perspectives. In poetry, I experimented with various different poetry forms and literary devices to craft interesting and thought-provoking pieces of literature. Creativity allows me to see situations in a unique manner while finding innovative solutions to problems. I hope to continue to work on this competency in the future and apply my creativity to new challenges.

Decision-Making
During this semester, I worked to strengthen my decision-making skills to aid me in various aspects of my life. During Math 10, I believe I was able to acquire notable skills such as logical thinking and the ability to analyze situations in numerous ways to reach a solution. This course helped me learn how to adapt strategies, apply logic, and choose between a variety of methods in order to solve a problem. By learning these skills, I believe I will be able to apply them in daily scenarios by exploring alternative approaches to problem-solving, improving my time management, and developing a more logical approach to various situations.

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