What is Google Blogger?

Google Blogger is Google's blogging software. A blog is an online journal where people share ideas or expertise on various topics. Posts are organized by date, often include images or videos, and allow for reader comments. For students, a blog can be useful for reflecting on learning, sharing projects, and connecting with others in your class. 

All you'll have to do is go to blogger.com and click on the Create Blog in the middle of the page. It'll prompt you to go through the steps of creating your blog. After that, to access it, you'll just have to click on Sign In to go to your blogs. 

Blogger Help: Create a Blog

Can I create an account with my student email? Yes!

You can easily create a free blog using your student email account, which comes with both advantages and drawbacks.

Advantages:

1. Cost-Free: Using your student email allows you to set up a blog without any financial investment.
2. Credibility: A blog linked to your student email can enhance your professional image, especially if you’re showcasing academic work.
3. Access to Educational Tools: Many platforms offer additional features or integrations for educational accounts, enriching your blogging experience.

Drawbacks:

1. Limited Ownership: Since the blog is tied to your student email, you will likely lose access after graduation. If you have put a lot of work and effort into your blog and want to maintain it into the future, this could be of significant concern.
2. Privacy/Restrictions: While Lane Community College has limited oversight on the content you post on a blog created with your student email, certain policies could impact your access if violated. The Appropriate Use of Technology and Student Electronic and Digital Communications policies require that your blog content aligns with college standards. Posting content that is discriminatory, harassing, or otherwise inappropriate could lead to restricted access.

Troubleshooting

Unable to log in?

If you can't log into the blog site, make sure you are logged out of all email accounts, especially other Gmail accounts. Once you have logged out of all email, clear the browsing history for the browser, and restart the browser.

For additional troubleshooting tips, see Google's Blogger Support Portal Troubleshooting FAQ.