IdeaLab
While working on your CarlSite feel free to check out the IdeaLab which contains an assortment of high end computers with pre-installed programs, such as Adobe Suite, that can prove useful in constructing the design of your CarlSite.
Digital Accessibility
Not everyone is able to access websites as easily as others. Learn more about how to make your website more digitally accessible to make sure your website is accessible for everyone.
ePortfolio
You now have a site, but it’s currently a blank slate with no content. There’s a wide range of options that you can take when deciding what your CarlSite will present, one such recommendation can be an ePortfolio, a digital showcase of your interests, projects, and academic achievements.
Panopto
Sometimes, the limitations of written text can feel like a setback when creating content for your site. Therefore, using tools like Panopto can prove beneficial by
- Adding an audible and visual dimension to your content
- Capturing lectures
- Uploading presentations and various other educational materials
It offers a quick and straightforward way to create and share videos without the complexity of more advanced video editing platforms. These videos can then be seamlessly embedded into your CarlSite.
LinkedIn Learning
It’s one thing to know what you want on your site, but it’s another to be able to bring those ideas to life. Benefits of LinkedIn Learning:
- It is offered to students and faculty alike at no charge
- It gives you the ability to to acquire both soft & technical skills
- It provides you with educational material in areas of interest
Sunsetting Your CarlSite
When setting up your CarlSite you should eventually start thinking about its lifespan. CarlSites are hosted on our platform for as long as you are at Carleton, as such, you will eventually need to think about what will happen to it when you leave. Options for your site include:
- Migrating it
- Passing it on to someone else
- Archiving it
- Permanently deleting it
Digital Humanities Tutoring
The Gould library provides resources, such as introductory guides and videos, to learn how to operate Omeka S and Omeka Classic. Digital Humanities Associates (DHA) typically hold drop in hours throughout the term by the QRC to help with Omeka, WordPress, and many more online platforms. Additional information can be found in the Digital Humanities Tutoring Page.
Knowledge Base
In addition to the many resources found out on the web for website building, our Knowledge Base also provides a fine tuned approach toward helping you create your CarlSite, so feel free to check it out. We have articles on getting started with your CarlSite, WordPress, understanding your cPanel, and much more.
You have the ideas, and you have the technical skills, but let’s say that you’re still having trouble. Creating a CarlSite can sometimes prove to be difficult. If you require additional support please submit a website issue form. To do so, click on “Report Issue” found in “Service Catalog/Report an Issue/Website Issue.” This will allow for you to seek technical support for your CarlSite.
