This guide provides instructions for basic site management tasks in OpenScholar, including:
- Creating pages, galleries, and content
- Adding links, files, images to pages
- Editing pages and widgets
- Managing the site layout and front page slideshow
- Using the control panel to oversee the full site
The guide is intended for those using OpenScholar and covers essential functions for building and maintaining a website on the platform.
This document provides instructions for creating and customizing a WordPress blog. It outlines how to set up a WordPress account, create pages and posts, add images and media, manage comments, and change the blog's appearance using themes, widgets, headers, and other customization options. Key steps include signing up for WordPress, adding pages and posts, uploading images and media to the media library, inserting images into pages using HTML code, managing comments, previewing and applying new themes, adding widgets to sidebars, designing and uploading custom headers, and enabling ratings. The document also covers more advanced customizations like adding backgrounds, photo galleries, and slideshows.
This document provides instructions for using the photo sharing website Flickr. It outlines the steps to create an account, upload photos, add tags and descriptions, organize photos into sets, customize privacy and permission settings, join a Flickr group, and comment on and provide feedback for other users' photos. The goal is to use Flickr to share and receive feedback on photos for a college photography class project.
The document provides step-by-step instructions for setting up and customizing a teacher blog. It details how to [1] create an account and name the blog, [2] choose a template and layout, [3] configure settings like the header, images, and permissions, and [4] add authors, readers, and posts. The goal is to educate teachers on utilizing blogs for student collaboration and communication while maintaining privacy for the class.
This document provides instructions for creating different types of content on a website using a content management system. It discusses how to create pages, add tables, attach files, insert hyperlinks, and add images. It also explains how to create polls, stories, photo slideshows, video playlists, and PowerPoint playlists. The steps provided include logging into the content management system, selecting the type of content to create, filling out content and design options, and in some cases, embedding codes from other platforms to integrate external files like documents, photos, videos and presentations.
8 tips to get the most out of microsoft sky driveSaad Gee
The document provides 8 tips for getting the most out of Microsoft SkyDrive cloud storage. The tips include editing sharing permissions on files and folders, enabling commenting on shared files, setting SkyDrive as the primary drive, accessing files on your PC remotely via SkyDrive, simultaneously editing files with others, automatically syncing OneNote notes to SkyDrive, integrating SkyDrive with Gmail, and using SkyDrive's recycle bin and version history features.
This document provides instructions for using various features of the Virtual Doc platform, including:
1. Logging in, changing passwords, and editing user profiles.
2. Creating and writing blog posts, and importing blog content.
3. Creating and joining groups to facilitate discussions.
This document provides a quick start guide to using the Joomla! content management system. It explains the basic principles of organizing content into sections, categories, and items. It then provides step-by-step instructions for creating sections and categories, adding content items, and using the administrator interface. The guide assumes the reader has Joomla! already installed and covers the essential functions to get started managing website content.
This document provides instructions for creating a mobile Flex application that displays trending topics from Twitter. The application allows users to view tweets for a selected topic and information for a user. The tutorial covers 12 exercises to set up the project, add views for trends, tweets, and user info, configure navigation and data binding, debug on devices, and export the application. Setting up a multi-DPI icon and adding back button navigation for iOS and BlackBerry are also demonstrated.
This document provides instructions for creating and customizing a WordPress blog. It outlines how to set up a WordPress account, create pages and posts, add images and media, manage comments, and change the blog's appearance using themes, widgets, headers, and other customization options. Key steps include signing up for WordPress, adding pages and posts, uploading images and media to the media library, inserting images into pages using HTML code, managing comments, previewing and applying new themes, adding widgets to sidebars, designing and uploading custom headers, and enabling ratings. The document also covers more advanced customizations like adding backgrounds, photo galleries, and slideshows.
This document provides instructions for using the photo sharing website Flickr. It outlines the steps to create an account, upload photos, add tags and descriptions, organize photos into sets, customize privacy and permission settings, join a Flickr group, and comment on and provide feedback for other users' photos. The goal is to use Flickr to share and receive feedback on photos for a college photography class project.
The document provides step-by-step instructions for setting up and customizing a teacher blog. It details how to [1] create an account and name the blog, [2] choose a template and layout, [3] configure settings like the header, images, and permissions, and [4] add authors, readers, and posts. The goal is to educate teachers on utilizing blogs for student collaboration and communication while maintaining privacy for the class.
This document provides instructions for creating different types of content on a website using a content management system. It discusses how to create pages, add tables, attach files, insert hyperlinks, and add images. It also explains how to create polls, stories, photo slideshows, video playlists, and PowerPoint playlists. The steps provided include logging into the content management system, selecting the type of content to create, filling out content and design options, and in some cases, embedding codes from other platforms to integrate external files like documents, photos, videos and presentations.
8 tips to get the most out of microsoft sky driveSaad Gee
The document provides 8 tips for getting the most out of Microsoft SkyDrive cloud storage. The tips include editing sharing permissions on files and folders, enabling commenting on shared files, setting SkyDrive as the primary drive, accessing files on your PC remotely via SkyDrive, simultaneously editing files with others, automatically syncing OneNote notes to SkyDrive, integrating SkyDrive with Gmail, and using SkyDrive's recycle bin and version history features.
This document provides instructions for using various features of the Virtual Doc platform, including:
1. Logging in, changing passwords, and editing user profiles.
2. Creating and writing blog posts, and importing blog content.
3. Creating and joining groups to facilitate discussions.
This document provides a quick start guide to using the Joomla! content management system. It explains the basic principles of organizing content into sections, categories, and items. It then provides step-by-step instructions for creating sections and categories, adding content items, and using the administrator interface. The guide assumes the reader has Joomla! already installed and covers the essential functions to get started managing website content.
This document provides instructions for creating a mobile Flex application that displays trending topics from Twitter. The application allows users to view tweets for a selected topic and information for a user. The tutorial covers 12 exercises to set up the project, add views for trends, tweets, and user info, configure navigation and data binding, debug on devices, and export the application. Setting up a multi-DPI icon and adding back button navigation for iOS and BlackBerry are also demonstrated.
1) The document provides step-by-step instructions for creating a blog using WordPress, including choosing a template, writing posts, adding images, videos, and links to posts.
2) It also explains how to customize the blog by changing the template, adding widgets, creating pages and a blogroll.
3) Additional tips are provided for including audio podcasts, slideshows, and PowerPoint presentations in posts.
The Joomla Quick Start Guide was developed for the most novice user. The tutorial is an easy read with tons of step-by-step illustration for the Joomla beginner.
8 12 08 Creating A Blog Power Point Part2Judy Kammerer
The document provides step-by-step instructions for creating a blog using WordPress, including how to sign up for an account, name the blog, choose a template, write posts, add media like videos and images to posts, create pages and a blogroll, change the template and customize widgets. It also provides some additional ideas for including audio podcasts, slideshows, and PowerPoint presentations in the blog.
Whats New In Microsoft Windows Share Point Services Feature WalkthroughLiquidHub
This document provides an overview and instructions for a lab on the new and enhanced features in Windows SharePoint Services (version 3). The lab consists of 9 exercises that demonstrate features such as site creation, administration, permissions, web parts, navigation, security, notifications and integration with Outlook 2007. Completing the lab teaches about the updated user interface, improved security model, changes to alerts and RSS feeds in Windows SharePoint Services. The estimated time to complete the lab is 90 minutes using the MOSS computer.
This document provides step-by-step instructions for creating and customizing a wiki. It outlines how to create a wiki account, set up the home page and navigation menu, add external and multimedia links, upload files, invite members, and more. The instructions are accompanied by screenshots to illustrate each step. The overall goal is to teach users how to build out a fully functioning wiki website.
This document provides instructions for creating an ePortfolio using WordPress.com. It explains that blogs make good ePortfolios because they can organize content chronologically or by tags, present a personal profile, and allow others to follow activities through RSS feeds. The steps include signing up for a WordPress account, setting up the blog layout and appearance by choosing a theme and widgets, writing an introductory "About" page, and then creating blog posts to reflect on work and development activities which can be tagged and commented on. The goal is to record reflections over time that can then be shared with potential employers.
This document provides instructions for creating an ePortfolio using WordPress.com. It explains that blogs make good ePortfolios because they can organize content chronologically or by tags, present a personal profile, and allow others to follow activities through RSS feeds. The steps include signing up for a WordPress account, setting up the blog layout and appearance by choosing a theme and widgets, writing an introductory "About" page, and then creating blog posts to reflect on work and development activities which can be tagged and commented on. The goal is to record reflections over time that can then be shared with potential employers.
This document provides guidance on setting up a SharePoint portal, including:
1. Creating a web application and site collection for the portal.
2. Enabling publishing features to allow customizing master pages, page layouts, and linking CSS/scripts.
3. Customizing the site at the level through settings like the welcome page, title, description, master page, and page layouts.
Whats New In Moss2007 Feature WalkthroughLiquidHub
The document provides instructions for completing exercises in a Microsoft Virtual Lab to learn about new features in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. The exercises include logging in, creating a new WSS site, viewing common task options and performing a search, viewing out-of-the-box web parts, creating a new audience and setting its properties, and modifying a shared web part. The objectives are to learn about new integration points between SharePoint Server 2007 and Microsoft Office applications and the estimated time to complete is 90 minutes.
WordPress for Beginners Guide, Winter 2013 EditionMike Kalil
Initially a blogging platform, WordPress has been transformed into a robust content management system (CMS) that's easy for virtually everyone to use. The learning curve, however, can be daunting for new users. If you need help getting started, download our free WordPress Beginner's Guide Winter 2013 Edition. This guide covers the fundamentals of WordPress. If you're already an advanced or intermediate user, this guide is not for you.
This document provides a quick start guide for using Macromedia Contribute to easily update and publish content on existing websites without needing HTML knowledge. It outlines how to install Contribute, connect to a website, browse pages, edit content, add new pages, images and tables, link to other pages and documents, and publish changes. The guide introduces basic Contribute features and directs the user to additional resources for learning more about the program's capabilities.
1. The document outlines the first phase of redefining the eZ Publish user interface, laying the foundations with 6 end-to-end user stories.
2. It describes the basic workflow of an editor discovering an article, editing it, previewing changes, and publishing the content.
3. Key aspects of the new interface are highlighted, including optimized navigation, expanded preview options, and a streamlined editing and publishing experience both onsite and offsite.
Creating a page in Sitecore involves selecting a template and location for the new page. Templates determine the page layout and available elements. The page location defines where it fits in the site structure. After choosing a template and location, you can add content like text, images, and components. Content is edited through a simple WYSIWYG editor. Published pages display the added content, layout, and any additional components.
Opening and closing Expression Web, creating new sites and pages, and using the main window and task panes are described. Key functions include opening Expression Web from the Start menu, creating new blank sites and pages, switching between views in the editing window, and opening and closing task panes. Interactive behaviors like adding buttons and hyperlinks are also covered. Finally, the use of cascading style sheets both internally and externally to control page presentation is summarized.
The document discusses how to create a webpage using a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editor. It defines WYSIWYG as an editing interface that allows content to be edited in a format similar to its final presentation. Examples of free WYSIWYG editors discussed are Wix, Weebly, Drupal, and WordPress. A step-by-step guide is then provided on how to use Wix to design a sample webpage, including adding templates, pages, backgrounds, and previewing the page.
The document discusses how to write a blog post. It explains that posts and pages make up the basic structure of a blog. It describes the default layout of a new blog with the "Hello World" post and "About" page displayed on the front page. It provides details on the two main ways to write a new post using the "Add New Post" screen or the "QuickPress" module. It gives an overview of the "Add New Post" screen interface and writing process which involves giving the post a title, writing the content, and adding tags and categories before publishing. It also recommends previewing the draft before publishing.
This document provides instructions for creating a basic web forms page in Visual Studio, including:
1. Creating a file system web site project.
2. Adding a new ASP.NET web forms page and adding HTML text.
3. Familiarizing yourself with the Visual Studio development environment.
4. Running the page using the built-in Visual Studio development server.
There are four tasks to complete in this workshop. They are listed below and can be accessed from the JohnAllanSandbox course on Desire2Learn, in the Table of Content. Please complete these in this order.
1. HTML Review Activity
2. Creating an image link
3. Attributes
4. Lists
This document provides instructions for using SharePoint to create a classroom website. It explains that SharePoint is already integrated with the school website, is web-based so it can be edited from anywhere, and has a consistent look and feel. It then provides step-by-step instructions for logging in, navigating to teacher pages, editing pages and web parts, adding content like text and images, and more. The document includes examples and "labs" for teachers to practice the skills.
This document provides instructions for using SharePoint to create a classroom website. It describes how to login to SharePoint using Novell credentials, navigate to faculty pages, and find teacher websites. It then explains how to use various SharePoint features like viewing all site content, editing pages, working with web parts, adding content and images, and managing lists. Step-by-step labs are included to walk through common tasks like moving web parts, adding formatted text, and creating/editing list items.
This document provides instructions for using SharePoint to create a classroom website. It explains that SharePoint is already integrated with the school website, is web-based so it can be edited from anywhere, and has a consistent look and feel. It then provides step-by-step instructions for logging in, navigating to teacher pages, editing pages and web parts, adding content like text and images, and more. The document includes examples and screenshots to illustrate the interface and editing process.
1) The document provides step-by-step instructions for creating a blog using WordPress, including choosing a template, writing posts, adding images, videos, and links to posts.
2) It also explains how to customize the blog by changing the template, adding widgets, creating pages and a blogroll.
3) Additional tips are provided for including audio podcasts, slideshows, and PowerPoint presentations in posts.
The Joomla Quick Start Guide was developed for the most novice user. The tutorial is an easy read with tons of step-by-step illustration for the Joomla beginner.
8 12 08 Creating A Blog Power Point Part2Judy Kammerer
The document provides step-by-step instructions for creating a blog using WordPress, including how to sign up for an account, name the blog, choose a template, write posts, add media like videos and images to posts, create pages and a blogroll, change the template and customize widgets. It also provides some additional ideas for including audio podcasts, slideshows, and PowerPoint presentations in the blog.
Whats New In Microsoft Windows Share Point Services Feature WalkthroughLiquidHub
This document provides an overview and instructions for a lab on the new and enhanced features in Windows SharePoint Services (version 3). The lab consists of 9 exercises that demonstrate features such as site creation, administration, permissions, web parts, navigation, security, notifications and integration with Outlook 2007. Completing the lab teaches about the updated user interface, improved security model, changes to alerts and RSS feeds in Windows SharePoint Services. The estimated time to complete the lab is 90 minutes using the MOSS computer.
This document provides step-by-step instructions for creating and customizing a wiki. It outlines how to create a wiki account, set up the home page and navigation menu, add external and multimedia links, upload files, invite members, and more. The instructions are accompanied by screenshots to illustrate each step. The overall goal is to teach users how to build out a fully functioning wiki website.
This document provides instructions for creating an ePortfolio using WordPress.com. It explains that blogs make good ePortfolios because they can organize content chronologically or by tags, present a personal profile, and allow others to follow activities through RSS feeds. The steps include signing up for a WordPress account, setting up the blog layout and appearance by choosing a theme and widgets, writing an introductory "About" page, and then creating blog posts to reflect on work and development activities which can be tagged and commented on. The goal is to record reflections over time that can then be shared with potential employers.
This document provides instructions for creating an ePortfolio using WordPress.com. It explains that blogs make good ePortfolios because they can organize content chronologically or by tags, present a personal profile, and allow others to follow activities through RSS feeds. The steps include signing up for a WordPress account, setting up the blog layout and appearance by choosing a theme and widgets, writing an introductory "About" page, and then creating blog posts to reflect on work and development activities which can be tagged and commented on. The goal is to record reflections over time that can then be shared with potential employers.
This document provides guidance on setting up a SharePoint portal, including:
1. Creating a web application and site collection for the portal.
2. Enabling publishing features to allow customizing master pages, page layouts, and linking CSS/scripts.
3. Customizing the site at the level through settings like the welcome page, title, description, master page, and page layouts.
Whats New In Moss2007 Feature WalkthroughLiquidHub
The document provides instructions for completing exercises in a Microsoft Virtual Lab to learn about new features in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. The exercises include logging in, creating a new WSS site, viewing common task options and performing a search, viewing out-of-the-box web parts, creating a new audience and setting its properties, and modifying a shared web part. The objectives are to learn about new integration points between SharePoint Server 2007 and Microsoft Office applications and the estimated time to complete is 90 minutes.
WordPress for Beginners Guide, Winter 2013 EditionMike Kalil
Initially a blogging platform, WordPress has been transformed into a robust content management system (CMS) that's easy for virtually everyone to use. The learning curve, however, can be daunting for new users. If you need help getting started, download our free WordPress Beginner's Guide Winter 2013 Edition. This guide covers the fundamentals of WordPress. If you're already an advanced or intermediate user, this guide is not for you.
This document provides a quick start guide for using Macromedia Contribute to easily update and publish content on existing websites without needing HTML knowledge. It outlines how to install Contribute, connect to a website, browse pages, edit content, add new pages, images and tables, link to other pages and documents, and publish changes. The guide introduces basic Contribute features and directs the user to additional resources for learning more about the program's capabilities.
1. The document outlines the first phase of redefining the eZ Publish user interface, laying the foundations with 6 end-to-end user stories.
2. It describes the basic workflow of an editor discovering an article, editing it, previewing changes, and publishing the content.
3. Key aspects of the new interface are highlighted, including optimized navigation, expanded preview options, and a streamlined editing and publishing experience both onsite and offsite.
Creating a page in Sitecore involves selecting a template and location for the new page. Templates determine the page layout and available elements. The page location defines where it fits in the site structure. After choosing a template and location, you can add content like text, images, and components. Content is edited through a simple WYSIWYG editor. Published pages display the added content, layout, and any additional components.
Opening and closing Expression Web, creating new sites and pages, and using the main window and task panes are described. Key functions include opening Expression Web from the Start menu, creating new blank sites and pages, switching between views in the editing window, and opening and closing task panes. Interactive behaviors like adding buttons and hyperlinks are also covered. Finally, the use of cascading style sheets both internally and externally to control page presentation is summarized.
The document discusses how to create a webpage using a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editor. It defines WYSIWYG as an editing interface that allows content to be edited in a format similar to its final presentation. Examples of free WYSIWYG editors discussed are Wix, Weebly, Drupal, and WordPress. A step-by-step guide is then provided on how to use Wix to design a sample webpage, including adding templates, pages, backgrounds, and previewing the page.
The document discusses how to write a blog post. It explains that posts and pages make up the basic structure of a blog. It describes the default layout of a new blog with the "Hello World" post and "About" page displayed on the front page. It provides details on the two main ways to write a new post using the "Add New Post" screen or the "QuickPress" module. It gives an overview of the "Add New Post" screen interface and writing process which involves giving the post a title, writing the content, and adding tags and categories before publishing. It also recommends previewing the draft before publishing.
This document provides instructions for creating a basic web forms page in Visual Studio, including:
1. Creating a file system web site project.
2. Adding a new ASP.NET web forms page and adding HTML text.
3. Familiarizing yourself with the Visual Studio development environment.
4. Running the page using the built-in Visual Studio development server.
There are four tasks to complete in this workshop. They are listed below and can be accessed from the JohnAllanSandbox course on Desire2Learn, in the Table of Content. Please complete these in this order.
1. HTML Review Activity
2. Creating an image link
3. Attributes
4. Lists
This document provides instructions for using SharePoint to create a classroom website. It explains that SharePoint is already integrated with the school website, is web-based so it can be edited from anywhere, and has a consistent look and feel. It then provides step-by-step instructions for logging in, navigating to teacher pages, editing pages and web parts, adding content like text and images, and more. The document includes examples and "labs" for teachers to practice the skills.
This document provides instructions for using SharePoint to create a classroom website. It describes how to login to SharePoint using Novell credentials, navigate to faculty pages, and find teacher websites. It then explains how to use various SharePoint features like viewing all site content, editing pages, working with web parts, adding content and images, and managing lists. Step-by-step labs are included to walk through common tasks like moving web parts, adding formatted text, and creating/editing list items.
This document provides instructions for using SharePoint to create a classroom website. It explains that SharePoint is already integrated with the school website, is web-based so it can be edited from anywhere, and has a consistent look and feel. It then provides step-by-step instructions for logging in, navigating to teacher pages, editing pages and web parts, adding content like text and images, and more. The document includes examples and screenshots to illustrate the interface and editing process.
This tutorial demonstrates how to create a website using the myaiesec.net web publishing system (WPS). It shows how to set up the basic page structure and navigation, create a sample website for a fictional Member Committee called "Secondlife", and add pages, folders, images and content. Key steps include creating an index.html homepage, adding additional pages through new folders, uploading and inserting images, and publishing pages live on the website. The WYSIWYG editor allows dragging and dropping content like in a word processor.
The document is a presentation on website development using a web page maker software. It discusses objectives of website development like inserting tables, pictures, and text. It covers requirements for website development like a computer and web page maker software. It then explains how to perform various tasks in website development like adding text, images, tables, hyperlinks, frames, animations, and Java applets using the functions in the web page maker software.
The document is a presentation on website development using a web page maker software. It discusses objectives of website development like inserting tables, pictures, and text. It covers requirements for website development like a computer and web page maker software. It then explains how to perform various tasks in website development like adding text, images, tables, hyperlinks, frames, animations, and Java applets using the functions in the web page maker software.
The document provides 27 steps for creating a wiki using pbwiki.com. It explains how to sign up for an account, create a new wiki, set up the front page and sidebar navigation, add content pages, insert videos, RSS feeds and image galleries using various plugins, and share the wiki by email or linking to it from another website. The overall purpose is to guide users through the full process of setting up and customizing a functional wiki on the pbwiki platform.
Joomla Training for The C.A.L.L. in ArkansasRob McBryde
This document provides an overview and introduction to the content management system Joomla. It discusses key Joomla concepts and functionality including using the article manager to create and edit articles, formatting articles for search engine optimization, adding photos, embedding videos, adding menu items, and linking a Google calendar. The presentation aims to familiarize attendees with basic Joomla use in under 50 minutes by covering many features at a high level.
The document provides step-by-step instructions for setting up a WordPress account and publishing blog posts. It details how to create an account on WordPress.com, choose a theme, add and publish an initial blog post, and insert images, videos, and hyperlinks into posts. The instructions also cover accessing the dashboard interface and using it to manage and add new blog content.
The document provides step-by-step instructions for setting up a WordPress account and publishing blog posts. It details how to create an account on WordPress.com, choose a theme, add and publish an initial blog post, and insert images, videos, and hyperlinks into posts. The instructions also cover accessing the dashboard interface and using it to manage and add new blog content.
To reset a forgotten Wikispaces password, click the password reset link sent to your email. Wikispaces has different permission settings for pages including public, protected, and private. To include images or files on a wiki page, upload the files to Wikispaces and insert them using the Insert Images and Files icon in the editor.
The document provides instructions for how to perform various tasks on a WordPress blog including:
1) Creating a new blog and posts on WordPress.com
2) Inserting images, YouTube videos, and tweets into blog posts.
3) Creating a media gallery to showcase multiple images.
How to Embed PowerPoint Presentation Using SlideshareJoie Ocon
The document provides instructions for embedding a PowerPoint presentation into a blog using SlideShare or Scribd. It describes uploading the presentation to those sites, copying the embed code provided, and pasting it into the HTML of the blog post. It notes to preview the post before publishing to ensure the embed displays correctly.
How to Embed PowerPoint Presentation Using Slideshare
OS3 Training and Resource Guide
1. OpenScholar Training and Resource Guide
This guide is designed to help you understand the OpenScholar web site tool and is
meant to be used in conjunction with HWPI training sessions. It covers basic site
management tasks and provides instruction on how to best manage your site content
and layout.
Joe Weiner - Web Project Support Analyst
Brie Pendleton - Web Project Support Analyst
huit-aws@harvard.edu
Harvard Web Publishing Initiative
2013
Managing your web site in OpenScholar 1
2. OpenScholar Training and Resource Guide
Table of Contents
Log Into Your Web Site…………………………... 3
Create Content for Your Site..…………………… 4-6
Edit a Page………………………………………... 7
Add Inline Links, Files & Images…………….. 8-16
Create a New Image Gallery/Slideshow……. 17-23
Update the Front Page Slideshow………….... 24-25
Create and Edit Widgets……………………….. 26-29
The Control Panel………………………………… 30-41
OpenScholar Glossary…………………………… 42
Further Assistance………………………………... 43
Managing your web site in OpenScholar 2
3. Log into Your Web Site
To log into your site, click the
Admin Login button on the
lower right.
Managing your web site in OpenScholar 3
4. Create Content For Your Site
OpenScholar gives you several different ways to add and manage your site’s content.
It’s important to remember that some of your site’s content will come from content
types, (such as basic pages, events, profiles, etc). Other content will come from
widgets.
Managing your web site in OpenScholar 4
5. Click Content from the Create Content For Your Site
Administrative Toolbar
Or if you are within a site section,
you can also click the green
Next, select the type of content button to begin creating the
that you want to add, (such as content belonging to that section.
News).
Managing your web site in OpenScholar 5
6. Create Content For Your Site
The Add Media button lets you
Enter a Title insert and embed files and images
into your content
The WYSIWYG text editor allows you to
format the and layout of your content.
Enter the body
content of your page
Click Save at the
bottom of the page
Managing your web site in OpenScholar 6
7. Edit a Page
Hover over the upper right
side of the content
area, then click the gear
icon (or the down arrow)
A menu will appear with the
option to Edit or Delete
Managing your web site in OpenScholar 7
8. Add inline Links, Files and Images
(Add a link)
First, highlight the
link text
Next, click on the
chain link icon
Managing your web site in OpenScholar 8
9. Add inline Links, Files and Images
(Add a link)
Enter the link
URL and Title
Click Insert
Managing your web site in OpenScholar 9
10. Add inline Links, Files and Images
(Add a File)
Click the Add
Media button
First, put the cursor
where the link text
should begin
Managing your web site in OpenScholar 10
11. Add inline Links, Files and Images
(Add a File)
Upload the file (you can also
choose an existing file or
embed a file from the web)
Enter a Title (this will be
the link text)
Choose the link
format, then click
Submit
Managing your web site in OpenScholar 11
12. Add inline Links, Files and Images
(Add a File)
The file icon will appear in the edit
form. The full link text will appear
when viewing the page.
Managing your web site in OpenScholar 12
13. Add inline Links, Files and Images
(Add an Image)
First, put the Next, click on the
cursor where the Add Media button
image should go
Managing your web site in OpenScholar 13
14. Add inline Links, Files and Images
(Add an Image)
Upload the image (you can
also choose an existing file or
embed a file from the web)
Enter a Title for the image
Choose the size
of the image
Managing your web site in OpenScholar 14
15. Add inline Links, Files and Images
(Add an Image)
Click on the image to
highlight its borders.
Managing your web site in OpenScholar 15
16. Add inline Links, Files and Images
(Add an Image)
Click the align right (or left) button
to wrap the text to the site of the
image.
When the image alignment
is complete, click Save
Managing your web site in OpenScholar 16
17. Create a new Image Gallery/Slideshow
Click the Build link in the
Administrative Toolbar
(Create an image gallery page)
Choose Image Gallery
Managing your web site in OpenScholar 17
18. Create a new Image Gallery/Slideshow
(Create an image gallery page)
Enter a Title for the Gallery.
Enter a description of the
Gallery.
Click Save at the bottom
of the page.
Managing your web site in OpenScholar 18
19. Create a new Image Gallery/Slideshow
(Add images to the gallery)
Click here to add
images to the gallery
Managing your web site in OpenScholar 19
20. Create a new Image Gallery/Slideshow
(Add images to the gallery)
Upload a new
image file
Or choose from an
existing image from
the media library
Managing your web site in OpenScholar 20
21. Create a new Image Gallery/Slideshow
(Add a slideshow widget)
Choose the site
section Click the Add New
Widget link
Choose Slideshow
Managing your web site in OpenScholar 21
22. Create a new Image Gallery/Slideshow
(Add a slideshow widget)
Enter a widget title
Choose a gallery
Additional display options
Managing your web site in OpenScholar 22
23. Create a new Image Gallery/Slideshow
(Add a slideshow widget)
Now the new slideshow
widget is ready to be placed
into the site layout
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24. Update the Front Page Slideshow
(View the slideshow page)
Within Content section of the Control
Panel, view the page gallery page for
your slideshow
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25. Update the Front Page Slideshow
(Change the slideshow images)
Click Add New Image to add Reorder the images by clicking
a new image to the gallery here, then drag them to another
location
Edit or remove existing images
by clicking one of these links
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26. Edit Widgets
You can edit the content/settings of widgets directly on your site.
For full management of your site widgets, use the Layout Tool in the Control Panel.
The Layout Tool will allow you to edit the widget content, move widgets to different site
regions, create new widgets and more.
The next section will show you both ways to edit your site’s widgets.
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27. Edit Widgets
(Edit directly from the site)
Click the Gear icon, then
Edit Widget to change the
settings for a widget.
You can also remove the widget
from the page. This will not delete
the widget from the system.
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28. Edit Widgets
(The widget settings form)
Choose the settings
for the widget
Click
Save
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29. Edit Widgets
(Edit the widget in the site layout tool)
Select the Site Section
Click the gear to edit
the widget settings Click the X icon
to remove a
widget
Drag the widget
Click Save to another region
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30. The Control Panel
The Control Panel is the administrative section of your web site. Understanding the
Control Panel will allow you to have command of your site’s
apps, content, layout, widgets and much more. The next section will walk you through
each part of the Control Panel.
The Administrative Toolbar (shown below), will appear at the top of the screen when
you are logged into your site. Use the Administrative Toolbar to navigate to the various
sections of the Control Panel.
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31. Apps allow you add sections to your site that contain a specific type of content.
Once a feature is
enabled, click here
To enable a feature,
to customize its
change the dropdown
options.
menu to “Public”.
Click Save configuration at
the bottom of the page.
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32. The Layout tool is a blueprint of your site’s layout. You can control the placement of
available content widgets by dragging them to the section where you want them to
appear.
Choose the site
section where the
widget should
appear Select from a list of
available widgets
Drag the widget to
the site section of
your choice
Click Save
Settings at the
bottom of the
page
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33. The Layout tool allows you to create an array of custom and social media widgets.
Use these widgets to display blocks of information on your site, such as Twitter
feeds, embedded video, images, automated lists, and more.
Click Add New Widget to
see a full list of available
widgets to create
Here are the
configured widgets
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34. The Menu section allows you to create and rearrange your site’s navigation menus.
Add a new Menu Link
Drag the cross icon to re-
You can select the menu that you
order a menu link in the
want the link to appear in from the
navigation
dropdown list.
Click Save
Settings at the
bottom of the
page
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35. The Taxonomy section allows you to add a “vocabulary”, or a group of associated
terms. Using taxonomy terms to categorize your site’s content increases your site’s
usability and helps visitors find what interests them.
Enter a name for your
new Vocabulary
First, click
Add Vocabulary
Choose from a list of
content types that the
vocabulary applies to
Additional settings
include, Type, Required,
Element type
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36. Terms are words that describe the content and can be used to group similar content
together.
Show a list of all terms
in the vocabulary
Add a new term from the
vocabulary list screen
Add a new term from
the term list screen
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37. The Settings page in the Control Panel contains a list of site-wide settings and third-
party service settings such as Google Analytics (web analytics) and Disqus
(comments).
Enter your Google
Analytics ID
Disqus is a third-
party comments
service
Setting your site to Private blocks
your site from public view. Only
site members will have access.
Click Save
configuration
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38. The Content section allows you so see all of the content within the entire site. You can
search by title and filter the results based specific criteria, such as content type. There
are also links to view, edit or delete your content.
Find content by filtering
by Title and/or Type
Delete and Edit links.
View content links
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39. The Users section allows you to grant site access to other users and manage their
roles. Standard members can only add/manage content, while site administrators
have full access, including access to the Control Panel.
Click here to add
a new user to
your site.
Clicking Make Admin will make Clicking Remove membership
the user a site admin. Click will remove the user from your
Remove Admin status to undo site completely.
these permissions.
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40. When adding new users to your site, first search for existing users by typing an email
address or username in the Find an Existing User field. You can also add users
without an existing OpenScholar account by clicking, Add new user
Simply begin typing an email address
or username and the username will
auto-populate if the account exists
Click here to add a
new user
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41. Add a new user by completing the form and clicking the Create and Add User button.
Adding a new user will automatically create the user account in OpenScholar.
This will send an email
welcome message to the user
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42. OpenScholar Glossary
App - A section of your site that can be enable or disabled
Widget - A block of content that can be placed in the sidebar, footer, etc.
Theme - The look and feel of your web site, including layout and color scheme
Content type - A specific type of content, such as announcement, profile, etc.
Taxonomy - A system for categorizing your site’s content
Vocabulary - A group of taxonomy terms
Term - A keyword or phrase that captures the main topic(s) of the content
Page - A single post
Booklet - A group of posts that have a relationship to each other
Control Panel - The administrative section of OpenScholar
Administrative toolbar - The toolbar that provides navigation for the Control Panel
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43. Thank You!
Further documentation can be found at:
http://hwpi.harvard.edu/help/os_help/User-Documentation
OpenScholar Frequently Asked Questions:
http://openscholar.harvard.edu/pages/frequently-asked-questions
View the OpenScholar Video at:
http://projects.iq.harvard.edu
OpenScholar Issue Support:
support@openscholar.harvard.edu
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Editor's Notes
After you have logged in, you can create new pages directly on your site. Click the add new link to see a list of the content types that you can create.
When adding content, enter a Title and Body of your content. The WYSIWYG editor allows you to format the text, change layout, add images, files and embedded media (audio/video).
To edit pages directly on the web site, click the Admin link (or the down arrow), then Edit.
After you click Edit Widget, a form will appear to edit the widget content.
You can edit the content of a widget from the Control Panel by clicking the gear icon. You can remove the widget by clicking the x icon.
A feature might also add widgets to your list of available widgets.
There are two user permission levels in OpenScholar, site members and site administrators.
Adding a new user will automatically create an OpenScholar account and send a welcome email to the user.