The class is designed to teach students about web applications, digital citizenship, personal network building, and social media responsibility and practice. This blog will be used to share with our readers the tools, websites, and web resources that students are learning about. We hope that you find a tool that you can utilize.

There are so many web applications available on the Internet that students may not even know exist. In this course, students will explore the Internet and take advantage of all that it has to offer. Students will learn that Google is more than just a search engine. They will discover various web applications that will help make their time on the Internet more effective and efficient. The web applications that will be explored include, but are not limited to: sharing buttons, blogs, avatars, RSS, social bookmarking, photo sharing/editing, audio and video, presentation, drawing, collaboration tools, and screencasts. Internet marketing and shopping sites will also be explored. Students will explore applications of which they can utilize to enhance both their learning and social experiences. Students will learn and practice digital literacy and responsibility, collaborate, share, create, socialize, and organize content, while demonstrating internet safety. Upon leaving this course students will be informed digital learner/citizen!


I LOVE LOVE LOVE looking for new tools to share with my students! I explore the web daily in search of new tools. I also gain knowledge from other Social Media blogs/websites who have found resourceful tools. Thank you to all of those experts who share their love for technology with the rest of us!


I also enjoy looking at the students creativity - through their blogs! My students love exploring Social Media! And will walk away with a collection of tools (their own Personal Learning Network) that will enhance their Internet experience both personally, educationally, and professionally.

What's Your Domain?

Domain: 
A domain name uniquely identifies an Internet Protocol (IP) resource such as a web site on the Internet.  Domains are based on the Domain Name System (DNS).  Through ICANN, domain names can be registered and resold. Their use in commerce subjects them to Trademark Law.  In 2010, the total number of active domain registrations reached 196 million.

If you do not want to use the blogspot.com as part of your domain name, you can purchase a domain name directly from blogger for just $10.00. There are also other websites of which you can visit to do so as well!  To see a blog that has changed from blogspot.com to personal domain:  Click Here

Click to read:  How To Choose A Domain Name - Rules

Extensions
.com: It’s the most widely recognized domain name. 
.net: It is the best alternative to a .com domain.
.org: Good for non-profit organizations.

Type in Google.org - will get Google.com (purchase alike extensions - and can redirect to correct site)

There are many companies from whom you can buy domain names, usually for very reasonable yearly prices. A Google search for domain registrar will turn up numerous options. Keep in mind that you can also buy a domain name directly through Blogger; doing so will configure your DNS and Blogger settings automatically. You can also shop around through this list:
To purchase a domain from Blogger follow these steps:
  1. Settings
  2. Publishing tab
  3. Just select the Custom Domain option
  4. enter the domain name you'd like and click Check Availability.
  5. This will take you to the Google Apps domain purchase website, which will let you know if the domain is available and proceed with the registration if it is.
  6. Finally, you'll go to Google Checkout where you'll make your payment. Your domain is registered with one of our registration partners, either eNom or GoDaddy.
You'll get a domain registration confirmation email from Google Apps. Clicking the link in this email allows you to sign this domain up for an Apps account. Google Checkout will also send you an email with the order receipt.

The first registered domain name:  SYMBOLICS.COM
Visit the following website (which is the longest registered domain name) to see the first 100 registered domain names!


What is GoDaddy.com all about - what services do they offer?



Go Daddy Domains
Go Daddy has been offering the latest TLDs at the industry's lowest prices since 1997. Little wonder we're the world's premier domain name registrar (RegistrarSTATS.com). Because at Go Daddy, you can register a domain for up to 70% less than other registrars AND get hosting, an easy-to-use site-builder, personalized email account, blog/podcast tool, photo album and more - all absolutely FREE. Go Daddy can get you up and running on the Web for just the cost of your domain registration.

Site Builders
Web Hosting
Email
Business
Go Daddy offers a complete line of eCommerce and online marketing tools, all designed for the user with no knowledge of programming. Quick Shopping Cart® has everything you need to sell products online.
SSL Certificates
Secure Sockets Layer Certificates-or SSLs, as they're commonly called-encrypt sensitive data as it moves to and from your website. With an SSL on your site, information such as social security and credit card numbers can never be intercepted by an outside party, regardless of their intentions. SSL certificates are the single-most powerful means of reassuring wary Internet shoppers. When they see the distinctive padlock icon in the lower corner of their Web browser, visitors know that information flowing both to and from your site is protected. So there's no need to worry that someone will view the private information they provide to you. It's absolutely safe. Go Daddy offers a variety of SSL Certificates with up to 256-bit encryption-the highest level available. All Go Daddy SSLs come with a warranty and offer 99.9% browser recognition-many can be had in a matter of minutes. All for up to 70% less than the other SSL Certificates out there.

Resell domains and related services
About Go Daddy
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