CAWT-076 - Introduction to WordPress - Sara Stuart
| Course: | Introduction to WordPress |
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| Professor: | Sara Stuart |
| Email: | sara.stuart@canyons.edu |
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| Course Length: | 8 week |
| Textbook Title: | There is no required textbook for this class. |
| Types of Assessments: | Hands-on WordPress projects and final project. |
Introduction
WordPress is a free, open-source website and blogging creation tool that is easy to learn and is, arguably, the most popular application with the largest community support base of its kind. This short-term course in WordPress, makes web authoring accessible to all, including those without prior coding experience or web technology training.
Course Description
LECTURE: Plan a comprehensive web site and blog demonstrating effective use of WordPress themes, widgets, interactive elements, search engine optimization, and WordPress web analytics.
LAB: Construct and publish a comprehensive web site and blog demonstrating effective use of WordPress themes, widgets, interactive elements, search engine optimization, and WordPress web analytics.
What to Expect in this Course
This eight-week, 1.5-unit course introduces students to the creation of websites and blogs using WordPress, the most popular web content management system currently in use. WordPress is a template-based content management system, offering hundreds of design templates, which can be customized to some degree by the developer. Use of WordPress does not require knowledge of HTML, CSS, or scripting languages, although it can be advantageous to have basic familiarity with HTML. Interactive and backend processes can simply be implemented using WordPress widgets.
This course requires proficiency with your computer's operating system, computer file management, the Internet, a browser (especially Firefox, Google Chrome, and Internet Explorer or Edge), and the ability to send e-mail. The course does not require installation of any special software. WordPress is an online application, which does not need to be installed on your computer.
Additional Textbook Information / Link to OER Textbook
A free LinkedIn Learning video library subscription (formerly Lynda.com) is required.
Student may obtain free access to LinkedIn Learning by
1. Completing the COC LinkedIn Learning Student Access Request Form - https://www.canyons.edu/studentservices/career/students/linkedinlearning.php
Or
2. With a free Los Angeles County Library or Los Angeles Public Library (City) card and PIN number with which they can access the LinkedIn Learning video library at no charge. Library cards and PINs can be obtained online at the library website (See URLs below).
Los Angeles County Library URL
https://lacountylibrary.org
Los Angeles Public Library (City) URL
https://www.lapl.org
Other Relevant Course Information
Canvas
Students must log into Canvas daily and are responsible for reading all content posted in Canvas.The course can be accessed via Canvas at coc,instructure.com on the first day of the course. Follow the login instructions at the bottom of the screen to log in. Here, you can also access Canvas user guides with helpful tips for navigating and using Canvas. For any Canvas related issues please call the Canvas Student Support line at (661)362-3344 during college business hours, or (877)889-9052 for 24/7 support.
All students must use their MyCanyons.edu e-mail account created for them by the College. In order to authenticate student identities and comply with FERPA regulations. All students must make sure that they have activated their MyCanyons.edu e-mail account. To activate your account, log into MyCanyons (WebAdvisor) on the college web site and follow the appropriate links related to student e-mail.
Please always insert your course number (076) in the Subject header of your e-mails and identify yourself at the end of your e-mail messages with your full name.
DEGREE and CERTIFICATE ASSOCIATIONS
CAWT-076 is required to obtain the following degrees and certificates offered at College of the Canyons:
A.S. Degree in Web Development
A.S. Degree in Web Publishing & Design
Certificate of Achievement in Web Development
Certificate of Achievement in Web Publishing & Design
Certificate of Specialization in Web Development
Welcome to the class and I look forward to meeting you online!
Sara Stuart
Computer Applications & Web Technologies College of the Canyons
Additional Resources
Canvas
This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:
- CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
- CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password
Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.
Online Education
Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.
The Learning Center (TLC)
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Academic Accomodation Center (AAC)
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Online Counseling
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Last updated: 01/10/2022 Sub # Orig: 2001