Web Training
To help departments maintain their own websites, we provide small class training to Web Administrators in Dreamweaver.
We also offer an number of self paced learning resources in this site.
I am a new UC Web Administrator and need training
A Web Administrator is any UC staff who will be editing, maintaining and/or updating a UC website.
Getting started
Explains the 4 step process to becoming a web administrator.
I have received Dreamweaver training but would like more
This includes any UC staff who has previously attended the Web Teams Dreamweaver training.
Once you have received the basic Dreamweaver training offered by the Web Team you are expected to continue with self-paced learning using your training notes and material on this site.
- Dreamweaver training notes
Firstly, refer to your Dreamweaver training notes. If you have misplaced your notes you can download them here - How to
Secondly, refer to topics and tutorials in the 'how to' section. These lead on from the basics covered in your Dreamweaver training
- Web support
Outlines what web support offers. Refer to your training notes and 'how to' sections first
Additional training for Web Administrators
Effective web communication focusing on content
Learn how to make your documents and web pages easier to read, user friendly and easier for search engines to find.
External training is available, mostly funded by the universtiy (and a small contribution from your department). See Writing for the Web (staff only) for details.
Resource of redundant phrases (Garbl's writing center website). Tips to help you write concise content.
Learn how to prepare images for your site
Images for the web are prepared using specialised image software (never use Dreamweaver). Recommended only for those regularly adding images to their site. Web Support can prepare small numbers of images on an infrequent basis (and according to our prioritising system).
Training offered for PC users on photo editing
We recommend Photoshop Elements (recent operating systems often include basic photos editing software that is suitable). To get Photoshop Elements installed on your machine contact ictservicedesk@canterbury.ac.nz. The cost of the software/license is approximately $50.
Preparing images for the webA series of self-paced online tutorials and covering basic concepts and skills:
- file types
- recommended image sizes
- cropping
- resizing
Note for Mac users
Support for using photo editing software that comes with Macs is available through ictservicedesk@canterbury.ac.nz
Training to use Course Maintenance and the Course Information System (CIS)
See CIS resources for a comprehensive outline of the resources covering Course Maintenance and the CIS.