Introduction to WordPress
You Can download the WordPress App from; Apple Google
“WordPress is web software you can use to create a beautiful website or blog. We like to say that WordPress is both free and priceless at the same time.” – WordPress
The core software is built by hundreds of community volunteers, and when you’re ready for more there are thousands of plugins and themes available to transform your site into almost anything you can imagine. Over 60 million people have chosen WordPress to power the place on the web they call “home” – WordPress
How to sign up?
- Go to wordpress.com
- Click “Create Website”
- Give your new site a name
- Sign up for a WordPress account
How can it help?
WordPress allows students/teachers to create a blog or website to showcase themselves or a topic. A WordPress.com site is easy to set up and can be done in under 10 minutes, with limited digital literacy.
Teaching Example?
Photography Students have been asked to showcase their latest photos so the lecturer can view them and provide comments along with their peers.
Learners set up a free WordPress blog and share the address with their lecturer.
Example of WordPress site – Image from WordPress.com
What is the impact?
Learners learn/use real world entrepreneurial skills and have the chance to showcase themselves to the wider audience. Learners create an online portfolio of their work which can be used after they have completed education.
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