Post a video to YouTube

1. Make a video or download one from the Creative Commons sources listed on the Technology for Communicating Projects page.
2. If you want to, you can edit your video to cut out parts you don't want, combine videos, add effects or titles. You can find some free video editing programs & demos here, or use the sources on the Technology for Communicating Projects page.
3. Go to www.YouTube.com & create an account. Log in.
4. Click on the "My Account" link at the top of the page, then click the "upload new video" button.
5. Fill in the title, description & keywords, select a category, then click "upload video".
6. Browse to your video file & click "upload video".
7. That's it--go back to "My Account" & click on "My Videos" to find the link to your new video.

Make a Blog

1. Go to www.blogger.com. Create an account & follow the instructions to select a template & set up your new blog. Make a note of your new blog's URL.
2. Log into your new account. Go to the "Dashboard" if you aren't directed there automatically (use the link at the top of the page). Your new blog is listed here.
3. Use the links for your blog on the dashboard to change settings, templates, etc.
4. Click on the "New Post" link to submit a blog entry. Use the text box that pops up to type in your message. You can use the buttons to add photos, links & formatting.
5. That's it! Go to your URL to see the new entry.

Find more how-to's

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• The Instructables website is fantastically fun! All kinds of people post instructions for their own do-it-yourself projects of all kinds, including projects in science, construction, art, electronics, etc. Other folks post comments with questions & suggestions, leading to more projects & variations. There are also sponsored contests & promotions.
• About.com is a great place to learn just about anything that interests you. Each topic is adopted by an editor & some are more energetic than others. The Graphics Editor is notable: she offers many software & skills tutorials, free downloads & a weekly "Graphics Challenge" for people to practice their graphic art skills & get feedback & tips from the other participants.

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