Scaling up and supporting WordPress: here come the clones

Why WordPress?

• powerful, extensible, flexible
• open source code, formats (no lock-in)
• widely used in and beyond education
• proficiency is a transferable skill

"Where do I begin?"

"I just want to share my stuff."

http://splot.ca

Source site: styled, structured, instructions embedded

http://hdemo.trubox.ca/

Students can highlight or protect identity.

Work within or customize the starter site structure.

Indigenous Knowledge Makers ePortfolio

http://ikmeportfolio.trubox.ca/

Iterated and improved support

http://culturalidentity.trubox.ca/

We are building...

• a shared platform, federated authentication (Shibboleth) with cloned, templated starter sites
• a cooperative Community Of Practice support model
• hosting on BCNET EduCloud (privacy legislation compliance)
• complementary platforms: Sandstorm, Commons in a Box, Mattermost