Recap of January 3, 2017 Meeting

Lessons in Progress

Speaker Lessons/ @coachwp
Intro to Common Plugins/ Carol Stambaugh
Basic Theme Config/ @chmchm
Theme Documentation/ @estes.chris
Themes/PluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory https://wordpress.org/plugins/ or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party relationships/ @coachwp
Theme a11yAccessibility Accessibility (commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both “direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility)/ @juliekuehl
Theme i18n/ @danstramer

@juliekuehl should have Theme A11Y done next week

Copyediting

Discussed proposed edits by @estes.chris to CustomizerCustomizer Tool built into WordPress core that hooks into most modern themes. You can use it to preview and modify many of your site’s appearance settings.: Site Icons and Logos, Customizer: HeaderHeader The header of your site is typically the first thing people will experience. The masthead or header art located across the top of your page is part of the look and feel of your website. It can influence a visitor’s opinion about your content and you/ your organization’s brand. It may also look different on different screen sizes. and Background Images. @estes.chris will update screenshots based on edits to Header and Background Images LP.

Copyediting in Progress
Content editor overview (lots of suggested changes)/ @librariancrafter
Basics of WP (lots of suggested changes)/ @patcosta
Static Front PageStatic Front Page A WordPress website can have a dynamic blog-like front page, or a “static front page” which is used to show customized content. Typically this is the first page you see when you visit a site url, like wordpress.org for example. vs. Content Feed/ @donkiely
Managing Menus/ @donkiely

Copyediting Complete
Web Fonts/ @noplanman
Forgotten password/ @estes.chris
Dashboard overview/ @yvbrooks and Carol Stambaugh

Testing

• @coachwp is working on an after school program for high school students that will start in February and will be using some training team materials
• @chanthaboune will add the Theme and AccessibilityAccessibility Accessibility (commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both “direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility) lesson plans to the Ready to Test page

2017 Goals

• @juliekuehl would love to see a content audit/edit flow solution finalized
• @bethsoderberg would love to get copyediting back on track
• @chanthaboune and @bethsoderberg would like ot see proper handbook
• @chanthaboune suggests that we all find groups in our local community who would benefit from these lessons

Announcements

• Training Team badges should now be active on profiles. If you don’t have one, let @bethsoderberg know.
• The WCEU team is looking for someone who is attending WCEU and wants to rep the training team at contributor dayContributor Day Contributor Days are standalone days, frequently held before or after WordCamps but they can also happen at any time. They are events where people get together to work on various areas of https://make.wordpress.org/ There are many teams that people can participate in, each with a different focus. https://2017.us.wordcamp.org/contributor-day/ https://make.wordpress.org/support/handbook/getting-started/getting-started-at-a-contributor-day/.. Let @bethsoderberg or @chanthaboune know if interested.