Tackk.Com Introduction To Building Websites / Spring Break Tackk

Check out TACKK.COM.  I found this in a magazine on the flight home from a weekend trip a couple years ago.  I thought this would be an interesting and fun way to post information (Like Final Projects) for school.  You can easily create single page websites for your work.  You could create a single TACKK without logging in, or create a series of TACKK's.  Please go to the website TACKK.COM to get started.  Make sure you add the TAG (#varetech) to all of your sites so we can see them.

"Spring Break Tackk" Project

 MR SCRIBNER'S SAMPLE TACKK (SPRING BREAK)

Please go to Tackk.com and create a website.  Create an account using your Gmail address and a password you can remember.  You may use photos, youtube video links, and other items.  Please make sure your website has the following items to receive credit for this project today:

Here are the steps to create a new Tackk:

1. Log Into Your Google Account
2. Go to Tackk.com
3. Sign In with your Google account (Click the Google Button)
4. Press the GREEN PEN in the top, right corner to CREATE a New Tackk Page
5. Choose "BLANK CANVAS"
6. Begin by clicking the "+" on the Layout Section of the screen.
7. Add a HEADLINE title for your New Tackk "Spring Break 2016"
8. Click the "+" under your new headline.
9. Add a Sub-Headline underneath your title "By (Your Name)" and another line that says "Vare STEM 321 Tackk Assignment"
10. Click the "+" under your new headline.
11. Add a Picture or Collage that illustrates what you are grateful for and what you did during Spring Break 2016.  Also add 4-5 sentences (TEXT) about your time off.
12. Choose color, style, and a layout you like using the menu on the right.
13. Add keywords and custom titles using the menu on the right.
14. Once complete, click the "PUBLISH" Button.
15. Email your Tackk.com Link to Mr. S for credit
16. Review pages of your classmates and offer helpful advice.

Here is what your "Spring Break" Tackk should include:

1. Website must be created using Tackk.com
2. Website must include keywords #varetech and #springbreakvare
3. Website must have at least one picture
4. Website must have a Spring Break Theme
5. Website must include at least 4-5 sentences about what you are grateful for in your life.  
6. Finally, when you are done, please search the Tackkboard or Google Classroom for at least 5 other websites created by our class and post comments on them.  Be careful to be helpful not hurtful and let your classmates know that you appreciate their efforts!  

UPDATED ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS (30 MARCH 2016)

In addition to the items above, you must also include the following items on your new website:

1. Add a video to your website.  You may copy/paste the link from Youtube or Vimeo, but it must be appropriate for school use.  DO NOT POST ANYTHING that might be offensive or inappropriate.
2. Add a FORM for visitors to send you an email.  
3. Add a MAP of the address of our school. 

Have Fun With This!!

- Mr. S