Brand New to Word Press

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  janetsylvester · Member · Apr 8, 2016 at 6:45 pm

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  I’ll soon be using Word Press for the first time to host a class. I need to learn how to a) post my syllabus; b) create a page for each assignment where students can post their poems; and c) provide a space where students can comment on one another’s work. I’m not a digital native, so I need simple and clear instructions!

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  staff-zinnia · Staff · Apr 8, 2016 at 8:32 pm

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  Hi, and Welcome to WordPress.com =)

  I think you will be able to accomplish what you are inquiring about.

  Please read the differences between posts and pages:
  https://en.support.wordpress.com/post-vs-page/

  I would suggest that you post the class syllabus as an image or as page. You will not need to edit the syllabus often, so its a good candidate to be set as a page.
  Pages: https://en.support.wordpress.com/pages/
  Images: https://en.support.wordpress.com/images/

  Add your lessons as posts and students can comment with their poems and comment on others.
  Posts: https://en.support.wordpress.com/posts/
  Comments: https://en.support.wordpress.com/comments/

  Some links to help get you started on WordPress.com:
  https://en.support.wordpress.com/start/
  https://en.support.wordpress.com/video-quick-start/

  Please let me know if you need more help and/or clarification.

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  janetsylvester · Member · Apr 12, 2016 at 1:47 pm

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  Thanks, Liz! Between your advice and that of a tech-minded student, I should have my site up and running well before the end of the month, my target date.

  Janet

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  staff-zinnia · Staff · Apr 12, 2016 at 4:05 pm

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  Awesome =)
  Good luck and best wishes!