Creating a virtual static front page does not require editing or coding of files or templates. Using the default configuration for a “static front page” in WordPress does not remove the sidebar or change the look of the entire site, just the content area. To create the static front page, go to the WordPress Administration Panels. […]
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How do I create a static home page for my Classcaster blog?
How do I create a Classcaster blog?
Creating a new Classcaster blog is easy! Just visit the Classcaster home page and click on the ‘Create a blog here!‘ link to get started. All you need is a CALI account associated with a CALI member school to log in. Once you login, just complete the form to create your Classcaster blog. That’s all there […]
Can I use a custom domain name with my Classcaster blog?
We understand that not everyone wants or is able to use a classcaster.net domain for their blog. You may already have a domain that you use for a blog you would like to move to Classcaster or your organization may require that all websites and blogs use your organization’s domain name. That’s OK because we […]
How do I add categories to my blog?
Login and go to your blog’s Dashboard and click on ‘Posts’ and ‘Categories’. Fill out the ‘Add Category’ form. You will need to add at least a ‘Category Name’. Note that you can create a hierarchy of categories by selecting a parent category. Click on the ‘Add Category’ button to create your new category. Now […]
How many Classcaster blogs may I have?
How many blogs do you want? Once you have created your first Classcaster blog, you will be able to create additional blogs on Classcaster. All of your blogs can be adminsitered through your Classcaster Dashboard page. Creating another Classcaster blog is just like creating your first Classcaster blog: Surf on over to www.classcaster.net and click […]
What file types can I upload to a Classcaster file folder?
You can upload most document and media types to your Classcaster Media Library including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files, Wordperfect file, and PDF documents and many audio and video file types. To upload files, please use the directions for uploading MP3 files, but substitute your document files for the MP3s. Be aware that there is […]
What is Classcaster?
Classcaster is a course/academic blogging system that provides faculty, librarians, and staff of CALI member schools with a new way to interact with students and communities. A Classcaster blog provides authors with tools for posting not only traditional blog articles but also tools for podcasting and sharing any documents and/or files with students and communities. […]