Intro

 

A big focus for this grade 10 year is blog enhancements. Learning to make our blogs better overall; the writing, formatting, photos, links, tricks, tools and more. To kickstart this project our most recent assignment was to find a blog enhancing tool and make a tutorial on how to implement it into our blog. Through this post I will reflect and talk about how my learning process, blog conference, and blogging skills are progressing/how they are going.

My tool

The tool I learned and taught is Pixabay images. When using Pixabay, you have access to beautiful, copyright-free images in just a few clicks. I went through a step by step tutorial, as well as a walk through with tips and tricks on how to have a perfectly formatted blog. 

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Link:

https://s.craft.me/kSLoKxHvPoedBK

How the conference went

I think the conference between my teacher and I went great, my presentation and ability to explain my idea thoroughly as well as explain the “why” this is relevant to the readers was at a proficient to extending level. 

The goal for my blog was, of course, to be informative and helpful, but to also give additional informative information. Whether it’s just tips and tricks or a backstory on why I think this is important, it’s always a good idea. A good example of this is cooking recipes, you’ll notice most food dishes don’t just have a recipe, but a intro answering the “why.” For example, why does this matter? Why should I care? Why is this good? It’s important that your trying to connect with your audience instead of the bare minimum. 

 

Adjustment/changes

One of the adjustments I’ve been recommended is to apply this process of Pixabay images to my own blog. 

To directly quote my revision: “One thing to consider for the future is for you to apply this process to your own blog. As you just recently found this tool, make an attempt to apply this plugin to your summative blog post. In connection with the research on making your images stand out, I’m sure your post will be a hit.”

This revision is something I completely agree with. in general I feel more prompted to listen to someone when they implement the advice they give into their own life. It doesn’t feel as real or believable when people promote things they either don’t care about or don’t know anything about. 

Moving forward I’ll be implementing pixabay images into my blog posts, not just because I enjoy the plugin (of course I do) but also because I want my readers to know I am a reliable source.

Driving question

The driving question for this project is “How can I enhance the storytelling present in my learning portfolio?”

There are many ways you can enhance the storytelling present in learning portfolios. By combining clear writing, engaging visuals, and reflections, my posts are more meaningful and memorable. Using tools like Pixabay allows me to add high-quality, copyright-free images that complement my ideas and help readers visualize what I’m sharing. Storytelling/blogging isn’t just about presenting information. By explaining why something matters, sharing tips and insights, and giving context or backstory, I make the content more relatable and engaging. For example, instead of just showing a tool like Pixabay, I explain how it improves blog posts and why it’s useful for readers. This approach ensures my portfolio isn’t just a collection of work, but something that shows my growth, learning process, and personal perspective. Integrating these elements helps readers feel involved in my journey rather than simply observing it.

Conclusion

Im conclusion, I learned that enhancing my storytelling means making my blog more authentic and visually engaging. The Pixabay tool helped me understand how strong visuals can support my message, and the conference feedback encouraged me to apply my own advice to build credibility. Going forward, I’ll continue using images, personal reflection, and connection to the audience to make my posts more effective and enjoyable to read.