Edubuzz.org has been updated over the holidays, so if you’ve an edubuzz blog you’ll notice changes to the admin screens. If you just need a quick tour of the basics, get your speakers on and watch the 5-minute video (11MB, opens in full-screen), or use the player below.

The good news is these changes make WordPress easier to use. The more advanced options, for example, have been moved below the Write Post screen to make the interface less intimidating for new users. This will make it easier for more students and staff to get started with web publishing.

Some new features have been added in response to feedback from WordPress users world-wide. These include:

• the ability to set the size of image thumbnails, and to use mid-sized thumbnails
• the replacement of the separate Upload area, which confused some people, with “Add Media”
• a full-screen editing option
• easier, more obvious, options for making posts appear on future dates

Jeffrey Zeldman provides a good 10-point summary of the key changes.

Of course, if you need a bit more assistance, please get in touch by leaving a comment or by email.