JOOMLA WORKSHOP

JOOMLA is an open source software for designing high end website without
knowing any coding language. The duration of the workshop is six hours. The
workshop has already been taken successfully in many colleges across Hydera-
bad. This workshop has the basic objective of inspiring and motivating students
to join IEEE and introducing them to an unparalleled exposure towards the never
ending technical world. Students from any background (including Mechanical,
ECE, CSE, IT, EEE) can join this workshop without any prior knowledge in any
high level language.
 SYLLABUS

Introduction
What is a content management system? What is Joomla?

1. Installing
Overview of the installation process Installing MAMP Installing WAMP Using other
services and resolving issues Installing Joomla! 1.5

2. Creating Content
Adding content to the front page Using Read More Creating individual pages of content
Dividing long articles using page breaks Formatting content
Adding an external link Adding article images Deleting content

3. Organizing Content into Sections and Categories

Creating sections and categories Organizing content Using the Blog Layout options
Using the List Layout options Modifying section and category details Adding section and
category descriptions

4. Setting Content Display Parameters

Setting Global Configuration parameters for articles Setting individual article
configuration parameters Setting content access parameters Ordering articles
Setting publishing parameters Setting article icons Setting metadata

5. Creating Menus for Your Site

Using menus Using other menu items Creating parent menu items Setting menu item
details Setting the menu item page title Creating additional menus Changing the default
menu items Deleting menu items

6. Using Modules
Creating a sidebar Configuring modules Assigning modules to menu items Creating a
login module Creating a breadcrumb module Creating a syndicate module for RSS
feeds Using other modules

7. Using Components
Using the content component Creating a contact component Creating a poll component
Creating a search component
8. Managing Users
Creating a user Granting user permissions Allowing self-registration Allowing users to
modify user details

9. Using Global Tools

Modifying global configurations Reading and writing private messages Using the Mass
Mail feature Using the Media Manager Using Joomla! help

10. Using Templates

Changing the look of the site using templates Assigning templates Adjusting templates
with the HTML Editor

11. Extending Joomla!

Using plug-ins Using extensions Managing languages in the site Joining the Joomla!
community

12. Launching Your Site and Beyond

Launching your site Understanding SEO Conclusion

OTHER DETAILS

Fee Structure:
Registration Fee - Rs. 250/- per head.
Students expected: Minimum 80.

Requirements:
A Computer Lab with half as many computers as the number of students.
A projector connected to computer.
A mic with speaker system. Though for students upto 75, this wonʼt be needed.