Introduction to Drupal
Develop an understanding of accessibility and usability, UQ Standard and how to log in to Drupal.
Task 1 - UQ Standard overview
Learning outcomes
At the end of the UQ Standard overview video you will be able to:
- list the key features of UQ Standard.
- recall the functionality of selected components.
- identify the purpose of different content types.
- explain the relationship between the panel page, components and section pane style.
- explain the relationship between panel pages, content types and taxonomy.
Watch: an overview of UQ Standard
Task 2 - accessibility and usability
Learning outcomes
At the end of the Accessibility and usability video you will be able to:
- recognise that our users have varying abilities and disabilities.
- recognise that web accessibility benefits people with slow internet connection or those impacted by changing abilities due to aging.
- recognise a need to promote inclusion rather than perpetuate exclusion.
- access tools and information to improve accessibility and usability.
Watch: an overview of accessibility and usability
Note: The video was developed by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. The last slide shows a link to resources which is targeted at Government employees and not UQ staff. Visit the UQ staff intranet ror guides related to UQ Drupal.
Accessibility tools
There are many accessibility tools that can support your practice in creating accessible content and help you to identify accessibility errors. WAVE is one of the tools you can use to assess the accessibility of your website.
See WAVE web accessibility tools available
Task 3 - login to UQ Drupal
Learning outcomes
At the end of the login to UQ Drupal video you will be able to:
- log in to your drupal website.
- determine whether you have the permission to edit the website.
- identify the various links in the administration menu.