Adding Gadgets on Your Side Bar

Adding gadgets to the side bar of your blog really adds functionality and interest to your blog.

To add a gadget go to the OVERVIEW. Then go to the LAYOUT.

Click on ADD A GADGET.

Scroll down the list and click the plus for the gadget you want.

You can repeat the process and get lots of gadgets.

Here is a list of gadgets that I have found useful.

• Pages- add static page to your blog- one that doesn't scroll away over time.

• Search box- search your blog 

• Html- very useful for adding things like YouTube videos and services from other web sites.

• Text- it's good to write a little about your class so visitors know what year level you teach, who you are and why you are blogging.

• Picture- a good place to put a class photo

• Slideshow- add a slideshow of photos from the blog.

• Poll- ask your readers to vote on topics of interest.

• Link List- this is how I add links to Reading, Maths etc website to add usefulness and functionality to your blog.

• Labels- group your blog posts into categories or add children's names so they can easily find their blog posts.

• Logo- you will need this to quickly go the the log in page if you have removed the navigation bar at the top of your blog.

• Follow by email- interested people can add their email address and get an email update every time the blog gets updated. Here is a post that shows you how to do this.