WordPress for Education

By: Adam D. Scott

Write A Review

eText | 12 June 2012 | Edition Number 1

At a Glance

Format
ePUB

eText

$40.69

or 4 interest-free payments of $10.17 with

or

Instant online reading in your Booktopia eTextbook Library *

Create interactive and engaging e-learning websites with WordPress book and ebook

Key Features

Develop effective e-learning websites that will engage your students
Extend the potential of a classroom website with WordPress plugins
Create an interactive social network and course management system to enhance student and instructor communication

Book Description

WordPress is typically known as a platform for blogging. However, the versatility and simplicity of WordPress makes it the perfect solution for the needs of professional educators. WordPress for Education guides readers through the practical applications of WordPress in a classroom setting. Readers will gain an understanding of the WordPress platform and how it can be used to create powerful classroom websites.

WordPress for Education guides educators through the process of setting up a typical class website, creating student blogs, and using WordPress to power a learning management system. WordPress for Education provides clear and practical examples for using WordPress within the classroom. It will empower educators to create useful and engaging e-learning websites.

Through the examples given in the book, you will gain an understanding of how to use WordPress to build an engaging and easy to update e-learning website. You will also learn about a variety of WordPress plugins that extend its abilities and usefulness in an educational environment, such as creating student blogs, keeping track of classroom events, managing coursework, and developing a classroom social network.

What you will learn

Install and configure WordPress
Set up a standard course website with WordPress
Install and manage a variety of useful education plugins
Create a network of student blogs or portfolios
Install a classroom social network with BuddyPress
Use Open Courseware to turn WordPress into a learning management system
Maintain, backup, and secure a WordPress installation

Who this book is for

WordPress for Education is written for educators and education personnel interested in implementing WordPress in a classroom setting. You are not required to have previous experience of WordPress or any other content management system.