Our first priority with the Segue from Segue project is to make sure there are technology solutions available to meet the needs of as many faculty, students and staff as possible. That said, we would like to also be able to support innovative uses of technology, particularly those innovations that may eventually be useful to the […]…Continue Reading Faculty Innovators Tell Us What They Need
Tag: WordPress
The Middlebury Blog Network
The “Blogging at Middlebury” blog has been renamed “The Middlebury Blog Network” and is now using the Translucence theme. As well, it has been reconfigured to aggregate selected posts from the Midd blogosphere. Blog owners interested in having their blogs listed on this site currently need to contact Joe Antonioli.
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New WordPress Themes
New WordPress themes have been added to WordPress at Middlebury. This blog has been updated to use Translucence, an interpretation of theme designs drafted by White Whale as part of the Web Redo project.
Translucence, like ShadowBox, is a theme series that includes a number of variations and options for layout. This blog is currently configured […]…Continue Reading New WordPress Themes
WordPress Single Sign-On and Assigning Roles to Groups
The integration of WordPress with Banner via CAS single sign-on is a significant improvement to the platform and greatly enhances it as a viable alternative to Segue. WordPress doesn’t do everything that Segue does, but it does provide all the functionality needed for basic course sites. What integration with Banner does is greatly simplify adding […]…Continue Reading WordPress Single Sign-On and Assigning Roles to Groups
Video Hosting Services Expand
Announcing a new video hosting service, MIDDMedia. This service allows for the streaming and downloading of mp4 and flv video, and mp3 audio files for people with Middlebury and Monterey accounts. In addition, we have integrated this service with our web platforms- the college CMS, Segue, WordPress and Mediawiki. Log into your site, blog or…Continue Reading Video Hosting Services Expand
Who Sees My Blog?
The WordPress.com Stats service is listed on the PLUGINS page, down towards the bottom. Once you have activated it, you will have access to a SETTINGS page with directions on how to set up the service. This plugin uses the stats software from WordPress.com, so you will need to make an account with their service…Continue Reading Who Sees My Blog?
Default Category
If you do not change your settings, “Uncategorized” remains your default category. The following are instructions on how to change the default category. BEWARE, this may give the impression to people that you really are more organized than you really are… Click on SETTINGS Click the WRITING tab Choose the category from the “Default Post…Continue Reading Default Category