| Time | Mins. | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| TK a.m. EDT | 5 mins. | Getting Settled + Introductions Connect, settle in, and review the agenda, objectives, and resources. We’ll ensure everyone can log in and set up two-factor authentication. ❏ Introduction: Onboarding, Training, and Strategy ❏ Resources: Staging Environment Back End ❏ Password Reset and Two-Factor Authentication |
| TK a.m. EDT | 5 mins. | Dashboard + Resources We will ensure participants can find items in the back end of the CMS. ❏ Toolbar/admin bar (top) and main navigation (left) ❏ Dashboard, Site Kit, Newspack, Jetpack, Posts, Media, Pages, Comments, Newsletters, Sponsors, Supporters, Listings, Feedback, WooCommerce, Products, Analytics, Marketing, Appearance, Plugins, Users, Tools, Settings, SEO, AMP, Distributor ❏ Ignore: Mention any deprecated items that will be removed here. ❏ Overview: Posts, Homepages, Pages, and Taxonomies ❏ Screen Options, Posts List and Search, Quick Edit, Post Lock |
| TK a.m. EDT | 50 mins. | Page Editor: Homepage and Other Pages This section will cover how to use the blocks in your Newspackified homepage to curate content, as well as how to set up other pages. ❏ Blocks ❏ Homepage Posts Block ❏ Homepage Posts Block: Single Block With One Story ❏ Homepage Posts Block: Aligned as Grid vs. List View ❏ Ad Unit Block: From Our Sponsors ❏ Homepage Posts Block: Grid, 3×3 ❏ Homepage Posts Block: Sponsored Content ❏ Email Call to Action Block ❏ Breaking News Blocks: Top of Page ❏ Homepage Post Curation: I’d add this to this section ❏ Meta Boxes ❏ Note: I would include a section on homepage settings. |
| TK a.m. EDT | 10 mins. | Break We will take a quick break after going through homepage basics. |
| TK a.m. EDT | 50 mins. | Post Editor: Posts We’ll cover how to use the block editor and metadata to create posts. ❏ Introduction ❏ Top Bar: Undo/Redo Buttons, Preview ❏ Key Commands ❏ Note: I would include a full tour of the top of the editor. ❏ Blocks ❏ Headline Block ❏ Paragraph Block ❏ Image Block ❏ Gallery Block ❏ Slideshow Block ❏ Tiled Gallery Block ❏ YouTube Block ❏ Additional Media Blocks ❏ Homepage Posts Block ❏ Pullquote and Quote Blocks ❏ Reusable Blocks ❏ Media & Text Block ❏ Image Compare Block ❏ List Block ❏ Table Block ❏ File Block ❏ Cover Block ❏ Meta Boxes ❏ Settings: Publishing Panel ❏ Settings: Meta Boxes ❏ Featured Image Behind Post Title |
| TK a.m. EDT | 10 mins. | Wrap-Up + Questions We’ll cover any remaining questions, discuss any specific use cases or scenarios, and talk through any follow-up items and next steps. ❏ Next Trainings ❏ Timeline/Road Map ❏ Homework |
