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Jim Luke isn’t a developer, but he is a WordPress addict. He’s\u00a0been teaching economics at Lansing Community College for the last 13 years, including a lot of online teaching. His\u00a0enthusiasm for innovation in college teaching and WordPress has led him\u00a0to found a non-profit organization, Malartu Inc<\/a>, to help all college faculty create their own WordPress sites and gain their online voice.<\/p>\n Before getting into teaching, he spent 25 years in corporate strategic planning consulting with a specialty in emerging technologies.<\/p>\n Jim will be presenting\u00a0How WP Can Save Academic Freedom and Cure the Crises in Higher Education<\/a>.<\/p>\n I teach at a college. I use WP as public blog on economics news, as a teaching portfolio, and as a platform for teaching my online courses. I’ve also gotten involved in helping other faculty in higher ed use WP to improve teaching and productivity.<\/p>\n Dec. 2008.<\/p>\n Trust wordpress.org<\/a> and the Codex<\/a>. Use it.<\/p>\n Get involved with Meetups and WordCamps. There’s lots to be learned that will accelerate things. Reuse first, don’t try to always code and reinvent the wheel. Odds are there’s somebody that’s already solved your problem … and done it better.<\/p>\n Follow blogs: WordPress Tavern<\/a>, The WHiP by WPMU<\/a>, WordPress development blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n Also find key developers to follow on Twitter such as Nacin<\/a>.<\/p>\n A bunch of different P2-theme based sites.<\/p>\n How approachable everybody is and how enthusiastic they are. Everybody is willing to help.<\/p>\n Twitter: @econproph<\/a> Jim Luke isn’t a developer, but he is a WordPress addict. He’s\u00a0been teaching economics at Lansing Community College for the last 13 years, including a lot of online teaching. His\u00a0enthusiasm for innovation in college teaching and WordPress has led him\u00a0to found a non-profit organization, Malartu Inc, to help all college faculty create their own WordPress … Continue reading Jim Luke Speaker Interview<\/span> Interview<\/h2>\n
Why do you use WordPress?<\/h3>\n
When and how did you start using WordPress?<\/h3>\n
What tips or resources would you recommend to a new WordPress user?<\/h3>\n
What advice would you give someone who\u2019s building a business around WordPress design or development?<\/h3>\n
How do you stay informed about WordPress (news, tips, etc.)?<\/h3>\n
What’s a cool WordPress-based site you\u2019ve seen recently?<\/h3>\n
What do you like most about WordCamps?<\/h3>\n
Where can we find you online?<\/h3>\n
\njimluke.com<\/a> – teaching portfolio
\neconproph.com<\/a> – economics blog
\neconproph.net<\/a> – my online econ courses
\nmalartu.org<\/a> – the non-profit I’ve started to promote WP sites among higher ed faculty.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"