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+ | * '''Ease of use.''' WordPress is renowned as one of the easiest web authoring platforms to get started with. At the same time, a huge selection of additional functionality is available via plugins when you’re ready to take the next steps. | ||
+ | * '''WordPress sites look good.''' Theme selection and the ability to easily customize the look and feel of your site are is as good as it gets without having to hire a developer. | ||
+ | * '''Mobile ready.''' Most newer themes are designed to be responsive and adjust to work well on any size device. | ||
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+ | ===WordPress at Evergreen=== | ||
+ | How is sites.evergreen.edu different from wordpress.evergreen.edu? | ||
+ | ====sites.evergreen.edu==== | ||
+ | * focused on supporting faculty and staff work | ||
+ | * websites must be requested from Academic Computing | ||
+ | ====wordpress.evergreen.edu==== | ||
+ | * is dedicated to student work | ||
+ | * students can self-create a site after logging in | ||
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===Group website=== | ===Group website=== | ||
+ | Group sites have multiple authors writing to the same site. Coordination and organization up front are the keys to a successful group site. | ||
− | ====Example: Group | + | ====Example: Group Project Website==== |
− | [http://blogs.evergreen.edu/ebestiary/ Animal Others] - the eBestiary<br> | + | [[File:Ebestiary-example.png|200px|right]] |
+ | '''[http://blogs.evergreen.edu/ebestiary/ Animal Others] - the eBestiary'''<br> | ||
Anne DeMarken and Ruth Hayes | Anne DeMarken and Ruth Hayes | ||
* Each student was a contributor and added a post with their content | * Each student was a contributor and added a post with their content | ||
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− | + | '''[http://blogs.evergreen.edu/birds/ Birds of Evergreen]'''<br /> | |
− | * | + | Alison Styring |
− | * | + | * Each student was a contributor and added a post with their content |
+ | * text plus rich media (images and audio) | ||
+ | * categories were used to structure the site | ||
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− | ==What else can I do with WordPress?== | + | ====How do I request a site?==== |
− | *Add geo-location data to your posts. | + | Faculty may request a WordPress course site via the [http://presence.evergreen.edu/ Academic Technologies] resource in my.evergreen.edu or by [https://kace.evergreen.edu/userui/ticket.php?QUEUE_ID=38 submitting a technology support request]. |
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+ | ====What else can I do with WordPress?==== | ||
+ | *Add geo-location data to your posts. Examples include: | ||
+ | **[http://blogs.evergreen.edu/dryfalls/ Dryfalls] - a group WordPress site created by the Landscapes of change students Fall 2012. | ||
+ | **[http://blogs.evergreen.edu/summersustainability/travel-map/ Summer Sustainability] - a student blog exploring sustainability in an urban setting from the program [http://archives.evergreen.edu/webpages/curricular/2011-2012/summerinthecity/about/index.html Summer in the City]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:14, 13 June 2022
WordPress at The Evergreen State College
- Ease of use. WordPress is renowned as one of the easiest web authoring platforms to get started with. At the same time, a huge selection of additional functionality is available via plugins when you’re ready to take the next steps.
- WordPress sites look good. Theme selection and the ability to easily customize the look and feel of your site are is as good as it gets without having to hire a developer.
- Mobile ready. Most newer themes are designed to be responsive and adjust to work well on any size device.
WordPress at Evergreen
How is sites.evergreen.edu different from wordpress.evergreen.edu?
sites.evergreen.edu
- focused on supporting faculty and staff work
- websites must be requested from Academic Computing
wordpress.evergreen.edu
- is dedicated to student work
- students can self-create a site after logging in
Group website
Group sites have multiple authors writing to the same site. Coordination and organization up front are the keys to a successful group site.
Example: Group Project Website
Animal Others - the eBestiary
Anne DeMarken and Ruth Hayes
- Each student was a contributor and added a post with their content
- text plus rich media (images and video)
- categories were used to structure the site
- student "Wranglers" went through each post and helped other students with formatting and other issues
Birds of Evergreen
Alison Styring
- Each student was a contributor and added a post with their content
- text plus rich media (images and audio)
- categories were used to structure the site
How do I request a site?
Faculty may request a WordPress course site via the Academic Technologies resource in my.evergreen.edu or by submitting a technology support request.
What else can I do with WordPress?
- Add geo-location data to your posts. Examples include:
- Dryfalls - a group WordPress site created by the Landscapes of change students Fall 2012.
- Summer Sustainability - a student blog exploring sustainability in an urban setting from the program Summer in the City.
- Image galleries