January-March CommonSpot Workshops

Here are the new workshop times just posted in the Online Registration System:

CommonSpot Assisted Work Time (Open House)

CommonSpot Assisted Work Time sessions are intended for current users who would like some work time away from the office. Staff will be present to answer questions and give advice.

January 11, 2:00-3:00 pm
January 19, 9:00-10:00 am
January 25, 2:00-3:00 pm
February 3, 2:00-3:00 pm
February 9, 10:00-11:00 am
February 23, 9:00-10:00 am
March 3, 2:00-3:00 pm
March 10, 10:00-11:00 am
March 17, 2:00-3:00 pm

CommonSpot Advanced Topics

Prerequisite for CommonSpot Advanced Topics: CommonSpot Intermediate workshop

January 6, 2:00-3:00 pm Open Topic
January 20, 1:00-2:00 pm Using the Rich Text Editor
February 10, 10:00-11:00 am Open Topic
February 21, 3:00-4:00 pm Open Topic
March 8, 10:30-11:30 am Open Topic
March 29, 2:00-3:00 pm Open Topic

Nov-Dec CommonSpot Workshops Posted

Here are the workshops that have just been posted in the Online Registration System:

CommonSpot Open House sessions are intended for current users who would like some work time away from the office. Staff will be present to answer questions and give advice.

CommonSpot Open House (Assisted Work Time)

November 4,  2:00-3:00 pm

November 9,  3:00-4:00 pm

November 18,  9:00-10:00 am

December 2, 10:00-11:00 am

December 7,  2:00-3:00 pm

December 15,  3:00-4:00 pm

Prerequisites for CommonSpot Advanced Topics include the CommonSpot Intermediate workshop.

CommonSpot Advanced Topics

November 8,  2:00-3:00 pm         Tips for Using the Rich Text Editor

November 30,  9:00-10:00 am     Open Topic

December 9,  1:30-2:30 pm          Open Topic

New CommonSpot Handouts Posted

A series of new handouts have recently been posted to the Advanced Topics section of the Web Development Services site. These include:

• Maintaining Your CommonSpot Web Site
• Using the Image Overlay Gallery Element
• Using the HTML Element
• Implementing ReCAPTCHA in CommonSpot
• The Page Index Element
• Ordering Items in a Sidebar Page Index

Update to Google Analytics Handout

The handout for using Google Analytics has been updated. The updated handout includes a new section on keywords.

New Fall 2010 CommonSpot Workshops

Here are the Fall workshops that have just been posted in the Online Registration System:

CommonSpot Open House sessions are intended for current users who would like some work time away from the office. Staff will be present to answer questions and give advice.

CommonSpot Open House (Assisted Work Time)
August 18, 9-10:00 am
August 24, 2-3:00 pm
September 2, 9-10:00 am
September 8, 2-3:00 pm
September 15, 9-10:00 am
September 21, 2-3:00 pm
September 30, 9-10:00 am
October 5, 2-3:00 pm
October 12, 9-10:00 am
October 20, 2-3:00 pm
October 25, 9-10:00 am


Prerequisites for CommonSpot Advanced Topics include the CommonSpot Intermediate workshop.

CommonSpot Advanced Topics
August 25, 9-10:00 am (Creating a Site Map)
September 7, 9-10:00 am (Using Google Analytics)
September 23, 2-3:00 pm (Using Templates and Page Indexes)
October 13,  2-3:00 pm (Ordering Items in a Page Index)
October 26, 9-10:00 am (Embedded Elements)

Additions to CommonSpot Advanced Topics Handouts

There have been some recent additions to the handout in the CommonSpot Advanced Topics section of this Web site:


Adding Embedded Elements: The Mebome Widget / The Twitter Element
Creating a Sitemap
Creating a Subsite Search
How to Deactivate/Reactivate a Page
Managing Registered External Links
Using Google Analytics

Next Series of CommonSpot Workshops Have Been Scheduled

The next set of workshops have just been scheduled. They are listed below, but be sure to register through the Online Registration System.

Be sure to read the descriptions of the workshops before you register to make sure you have the necessary prerequisites.


Spring/Summer 2010


CommonSpot Overview
May 11, 10:00-11:00 am
June 21, 2:00-3:00 pm

CommonSpot Open House
May 4, 10:00 – 11:30 am
May 12, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
May 18, 10:00-11:30 am
June 2, 2:00-3:30 pm
June 22, 12:30-2:00 pm
July 8, 9:00-10:30 am
July 14, 1:00-2:30 pm
July 20, 10:00-11:30 am

CommonSpot Advanced Topics
May 14, 10:00-11:00 am
June 23, 2:00-3:00 pm

Compatability View in Internet Explorer Causes Pull Down Lockup

There is a little known setting in the Internet Explorer browser that can cause problems for CommonSpot Web publishers.An icon at the top right-hand corner of the browser can unknowingly get turned on, which will cause the CommonSpot toolbars to be locked once you switch to edit mode.Simply click the icon a second time to disable the feature to correct the problem.

Rich Text Editor Style Pulldown Bug

Note: For the most part, this will only be a problem for those needing to apply the “tight-text” style to text.

For CommonSpot publishers using Firefox 3.6, the pull down list of styles in the rich text editor is currently unavailable. A patch will be installed April 16, 2010 which will correct the problem for PC users. Firefox 3.5.9 and older browser versions are unaffected. PC users can use Internet Explorer in the meantime. Mac users with Firefox 3.6 will need to wait for the patch, or contact the Help Desk to roll back to Firefox 3.5.9.

New CommonSpot Workshop Schedule Announced

A new series of CommonSpot workshops have just been scheduled. They are listed below, but be sure to register for the workshop through the Online Registration System.

Be sure to read the descriptions of the workshops before you register to make sure you have the necessary prerequisites.

Overview
Tuesday	2/23/10	2-3:00pm
Tuesday	3/30/10	2-3:00pm
Wednesday	4/28/10	10-11:00am
Open House
Thursday	2/18/10	10-11:00am
Thursday	2/25/10	10-11:00am
Monday	3/01/10	9-10:00am
Tuesday	3/16/10	1-2:00pm
Monday	3/22/10	2-3:00pm
Wednesday	3/31/10	10-11:00am
Tuesday	4/13/10	10-11:00am
Thursday	4/22/10	2-3:00pm
Advanced Topics
Thursday	2/25/10	2-3:00pm
Tuesday	3/09/10	9-10:00am
Wednesday	4/07/10	10-11:00am

WebDev Site is Converted!

Like the shoemaker who's children go barefoot, the WebDev site has finally gotten its conversion. An entire section is devoted to CommonSpot. We hope the site is easier to navigate and more meaningful.

Update to Basics Exercises

 
We've just updated our Basics Exercises related to checking the "Include in public image gallery" option when adding items to the Image Gallery. Please replace your copy with this new one. You'll find it under the CommonSpot Documentation section.