Throughout the book I have attempted to provide you with the examples, resources, and plugins I have found most helpful when using WordPress in an education environment. In this chapter I will point you to additional resources and provide a directory of the plugins mentioned in the book.
There are a handful of sites I turn to when seeking WordPress guidance. These sites are incredibly useful for solving WordPress issues, finding plugins, and seeing site examples.
The WordPress Codex (http://codex.wordpress.org) serves as the "online manual" for WordPress, which continues to evolve and expand with the platform. The Codex is full of resources for both users and developers seeking to extend WordPress.
The WordPress Support Forum (http://wordpress.org/support/) is an effective way to learn from the large WordPress community. In the forums, users request assistance both regarding the WordPress core and specific plugin help.
The Education category of the WordPress Showcase (http://wordpress.org/showcase/tag/education/) serves as a gallery of education related to WordPress sites. This is a great way to get inspiration and see how others are utilizing WordPress in an education setting.
The wp-edu discussion list (http://lists.automattic.com/mailman/listinfo/wp-edu) is a low volume e-mail discussion list. The list serves as a place to request and discuss practical WordPress advice that is unique to an education setting.
Digging into WordPress (http://digwp.com) is a fantastic all-purpose site and book by Chris Coyier and Jeff Star. I hold the advice given by Chris and Jeff in high regard, particularly when it comes to issues such as security and backups.