Draft:DLC Fall 2015 Class Projects/Rob Brault (English 439-Technical Writing)

Students Supporting Students
Digital Learning Center

Class Location, Days, Times, and Number of Students

• Minne 364
• Tuesdays and Thursdays
• 12:30 pm - 1:50 pm

Training Schedule

• November 10 and 12, 2015
• 12:30 pm - 1:50 pm

• DLC students are available in Somsen 207 for 1:1 support by appointment
  • Walk-in support available also if staff is available

Overview of Project

• WHAT DOES PROJECT CONSIST OF?
• WHAT IS THE END RESULT STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO TURN IN?

Requested Software

• Wordpress -- www.wordpress.com

Training Goals

• * DLC training will consist of showing students how to setup a WordPress site.
  • choosing a template
  • creating a "static website" instead of a blog
  • breadcrumbs on top and bottom of page - [note: breadcrumbs are not available on free version of Wordpress]
  • menu
    • 3 layers/5 pages
  • link to home on every page
  • links to internal and external pages - open in new page
  • import graphics
    • link low res images to high res image page

DLC STARS Assigned

• Chad Kjorlien will assist in the classroom
• DLC STARS will be available in Somsen 207 for 1:1 support

Helpful Information

• Basic Wordpress Support video - Creating a Static Website on Wordpress.com created by Maggie Gadbois, DLC STAR
• Wordpress
• Wordpress.com Essential Training on Lynda