Training Videos and Resources
The purpose of these training videos is to help you get familiar with CU HyperLynx so you can comfortably build and edit the CU Denver webpages you’re responsible for.
Below is a summary of the topics and information covered in the training videos.
CU HyperLynx Overview
Familiarize yourself with CU HyperLynx and how this new Drupal-based website platform is organized.
Logging In, Logging Out, Getting Access
Log in using CU Denver single sign-on and navigate the CU HyperLynx interface.
Site Admin Menu
Become familiar with the Site Admin menu at the very top of all pages when you’re logged in.
Departments
Understand how Departments, roles and permissions, and menus work together in CU HyperLynx.
Pages
Learn how to create and manage webpages, build navigation, add content and components, work with URLs and menus, manage drafts and publishing, and maintain your Department homepage and ankle menu.
Other Content Types
Learn how to create and manage reusable content such as Articles, Persons, Testimonials, RSS Feeds, and Popovers, and understand how these content types connect to components throughout the site.
Components
Explore available page components and learn how to use them to build engaging webpages.
Best Practices and Digital Accessibility
Learn media management best practices, including image formatting, digital accessibility, and file organization, while exploring usability, SEO, and content governance principles for maintaining quality web content.
Support and Resources
Learn how to access support resources, documentation, and request assistance from the UComm Web Team.
Training Videos
Each video is approximately 90 minutes in length, so allow 3 hours to complete them. We’ve made every effort to keep trainings efficient and targeted to your needs as a website content author or editor.
These trainings aim to empower you with the knowledge and skills you need to create effective, bug-free webpages that meet user experience, digital accessibility, and CU Denver brand standards.
Note: We update these videos periodically as features and functionality change. As a result, some content in the training videos may become outdated in its details, but still useful for your understanding.
Training Video 1
Introduction to CU Hyperlynx, your Member page and Departments, creating a Page, and more.
Training Video 2
Continuing with creating other Content Types and demonstrating Components in CU HyperLynx.
CU HyperLynx Resources
You can always visit the CU HyperLynx Web Guide for documentation and tips on creating quality web content, as well as making the most of pages, other content types, and components.
Create Your Test Page
Once you have completed the training videos, the next step is visit the Test Page Instructions page and follow the steps. You’re almost there!