Exploring the New WordPress Media Manager

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Posted on December 2, 2012 by Lorelle VanFossen

WordPress 3.5 is due December 5, 2012, and brings with it the new Media Manager, a much anticipated improvement to the Media Uploader and Media Library in WordPress.

Check Out the New Media Manager in WordPress is an extensive article and review I’ve published on Lorelle on WordPress. It features a step-by-step tutorial on using the new Media Manager for uploading and managing your images, video, and audio on WordPress, as well as a few of the unusual quirks in the new feature.

If you have a WordPress.com site, you will be able to test drive the new WordPress Media Manager. Those with the self-hosted version of WordPress will need to wait until December 5 when WordPress 3.5 is released or become a beta tester.

Hot Podcasts You Need to Put In Your Ear

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Lorelle VanFossen

Many of my workshops and classes specialize in podcasting or include podcasting tips and techniques.

The following is a list of recommended podcasts to give you a taste of what is out there, the styles and techniques that have proved successful, and those you should add to your listening habit. Continue reading →

Summer WordPress Intro Homework: Podcasts

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Lorelle VanFossen

Outcomes

Complete audio and video "podcast" within the class and publish one each on your blog.
Analyze the different presentation styles of design and show notes related to a podcast.
Explore syndication options through feeds.
Introduction to Statement of Work and Final Project

Homework Assignments

Complete the audio and video posts with "show notes."
Read articles on Statement of Work, Interviewing Clients, WordPress Theme checklists, and Web Practitioner.
Complete all tasks on Your Blog So Far.
Contact the members of your team for the Final Project
Start planning and strategizing your Final Project.

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Introduction to WordPress Homework – Class 12 – Video, Audio, and Podcasts

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Lorelle VanFossen

In Class 12 of Introduction to WordPress, we covered:

Embedding audio and video into a WordPress post.
Introduction to Podcasting with WordPress.
Web Accessibility guidelines associated with audio and video.

Homework

Create a audio or video of yourself talking about anything you want and publish it on your site.
Install WordPress on a stick (USB). Thumbdrive (USB drive) required.
Familiarize yourself with the 2011 WordPress Theme template and style files
- Go to Appearance > Theme Editor or view with Text Editor.
- Follow the WordPress Loop path (The WordPress Loop in Action).
Check “Your Blog So Far” list and check EVERYTHING off the list.