Tech Set-up

Hypothes.is

• Set up a hypothesis.is account using these instructions:
  • NOTE: Chrome web browser works best for Hypothes.is. These instructions assume you use Chrome.
  • Create a Hypothes.is account using Get Started from their website.
  • Add the chrome extension or bookmarklet.
  • Join our class group, 2024FYS183.
  • Update our class links list in google sheets.
• Together, let’s annotate Hidden Benefits of Writing Letters
  • remember to indicate annotations with our group
• Annotate our course syllabus.
• Annotation tips:
  • Annotate with your questions, comments, thoughts, ideas.
  • You can also respond to others’ comments.
  • Use tags: “question” (when you have a question), “answer” (when you have an answer), “suggestion” (when you have a suggestion); add new tags: be creative!
  • You can use text, and images, and insert hyperlinks
  • Don’t forget to click the Post button
  • Make sure it posts to our Group, not to Public!

BergBuilds: Let’s build our own blog

1. Let’s get started! Review these sections about what BergBuilds is and what it has to offer.
2. Your homework for last class was to think about what you want to call your domain or subdomain. What did you decide on?
3. Go to the Onelogin portal and click on the Berg Builds image – it may not be on your front tab, but under Muhlenberg or Everything.
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4. Next, you should see something similar to this:
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5. Fill out your subdomain name in the box: http://help.bergbuilds.domains/general/choose-subdomain, bearing in mind the suggestions for a good name. You can use an alias if you want. It should be unique to you and not to this class or any other class.
   • Some examples may be:
     • name (tinahertel)
     • name+hobby (tinasthoughts)
     • name+place (tinaatberg)
     • unique to you (serendipitina)
6. Click on the continue button once you’ve filled in your subdomain. Follow the prompts on screen to confirm your choice. If you see a screen stating “Your shopping cart is empty” please refresh your browser.
7. Once you Berg Builds domain has been created, you should see something similar to this:
   
8. Install “Wordpress” using these instructions. (Note that the examples in the videos are from a different college, but the interface and process are the same)
9. Pick a theme and customize the look of your website.
10. Update our class links list with your website address (URL).