"SPLOT" stands for "Smallest Possible Learning Online Tools."
Under the hood, SPLOTs are simplified WordPress (WP) websites that leverage WP "themes" to customize the user experience in specific ways. This is important; when you set up a SPLOT, you are setting up a WordPress website.
They are designed to be lightweight, easy to use, and focused on a specific learning task. In educational contexts, SPLOTs can simplify online activities, making them accessible to users with varying levels of technical expertise.
You can choose from many different variations, depending on the learning activity.
A full list of all the possible SPLOTs are:
Check out the website for demos and examples of each https://splot.ca/
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Here are some key characteristics SPLOTs:
Here are some examples of SPLOTS in action.
Each of the different sites available are customized versions of a regular Wordpress site, with a different theme.
Steps to get a free image gallery from SPLOT: you can start with a WordPress site from the OpenETC and choose the "TRU COLLECTOR" theme.
Head on over to the OpenETC and get started. https://opened.ca/get-started/
Sign up by adding the following details
Username: myusername
Email Address: myname@ubc.ca
Check Give me a site!
Click!
Choose the following
Site Domain: mydomain (This is actually a ‘subdomain’ your address will be mydomain.opened.ca/.)
Site Title: My dream website
Privacy options:
Search engine visibility: (yes = Public)
(further option limit human access)
Site Template: DEFAULT BLANK (for SPLOTS use the default)
Click!
Congratulations! Your new site, “My dream website”, is almost ready.
Activate your account by checking your email, and clicking the link from OpenETC.
Bookmark: https://opened.ca/wp-signup.php