Week One

Week One – Introduction and Basic WordPress Structure

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WordPress Introduction
Clark College Continuing Education

This week will focus on introducing you to the basic concepts and structure of WordPress and a WordPress site. You will be asked to help create a site to explore the content and design elements and content organization basics of WordPress. You will start the planning of your own student site on . All students will create a test site on .

  1. Getting Started
  2. Tutorials focused on Web Design and WordPress Themes. The Basics You Must Know About a WordPress Theme

NOTE: During the first few weeks of the class you will be required to use the Twenty-Eleven (2011) WordPress Theme. This will ensure you will be able to meet the objects and homework assignments of the class. You will have a chance to explore other WordPress Themes and change your Theme choice later in the course.

Homework Assignment Icon.Homework Week One

Do the following:

  1. Complete the Site Categories Brainstorm form per the instructions.
  2. Create or find 5 copyright free photographs, graphics, or images and bring them to class on a thumb drive/flash stick.
  3. Find 3 YouTube videos, save the links, and bring the list to class. It is recommended that you email the list to yourself.
  4. Review all the material listed in the What You Most Need to Know section.
  5. Check off the tasks you’ve accomplished on the Blog Checklist.

On Your Blog

The following are your homework assignments you need to do on your site. They are typically due by the end of the following week, if not specified.

  1. Write one blog post minimum per category.
  2. Write your About Page.
  3. Complete Your Profile.
  4. Set your Gravatar.

Recommended Reading

To review this week’s outcomes and tutorials, click the links in the class outline and review the following in preparation for next week’s work. Most articles can be read in 3-15 minutes each, sometimes less. The following are recommended readings to review the week’s lessons and prepare you for next week’s classes.