Unit 1: Creating the Portfolio Shell

Target Objective: In the online environment, course users execute a portfolio shell by using WordPress software.

Welcome to Unit 1 of "WordPress Portfolio for Teachers"! In this unit, you will create a blog at WordPress.com in which to develop your portfolio. Much of Unit 1 is designed to guide course users who have little experience with social media websites through account setup, authentication process, and basic dashboard navigation. If you are an experienced social media website user, you may be able to complete these activities independently.

Unit 1 Skills Analysis Self-Check: Answer the following questions in order to determine what Unit 1 lessons you will complete independently or with guidance from the lesson resources.

1. Do I know how to open and authenticate a user account on social media websites?

No: Start with Lesson 1.1.

Yes: Independently complete Activity 1.1.A in Lesson 1.1.

Next steps: Answer question 2, below.

2. Do I know how to use a dashboard to create blog posts and blog pages?

No: Start with Lesson 1.2.

Yes: Independently complete Activities 1.2.A and 1.2.B in Lesson 1.2.

Next steps: Answer question 3, below.

3. Do I know how to embed files, videos, images, and links into a blog post or web page?

No: Start with Lesson 1.3

Yes: Independently complete Activities 1.3.A, 1.3.B and 1.3.C in Lesson 1.3.

Unit 1 Self-Check Results: What is your level of experience with social media websites? Do you know which lesson is your Unit 1 starting point? If you are unsure, ask yourself the questions again and follow the directions for each yes/no answer.

Next steps: When you are ready, click on your selected first lesson.

Lesson 1.3: Embedding multi-media artifacts into a post page

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