The Class Webpage: Introduction to Schoolwires Technology Professional Development November 4th, 2015 3:00 – 4:00 4:00 – 5:00 Today’s Objectives By the end of this session, you will be able to… Add and edit webpages Upload lessons and assignments Use the Photo Gallery feature Create forms and surveys Access and update your class webpages so that students and parents can view and interact with these online resources

The Class Webpage: Introduction to Schoolwires Six reasons every teacher should have a website It’s your gateway to engagement It’s a two-way street Your contributions go farther than you think You have an easy answer to “What did I miss?” A teaching website keeps you organized and on track You’re creating an archive of your class – complete with the exact materials you’ve used http://www.cleanapple.com

The Class Webpage: Introduction to Schoolwires White Plains School District Technology Data

The Class Webpage: Introduction to Schoolwires White Plains School District Technology Data “two-way street” “contributions” “engagement” The 4Cs – Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Creativity Digital Citizenship Assessments – Digital or Online Assessments, Digital Assessments Tool Use, Software Use Assistive Technology – Online Course Materials, Digital Textbook Use, Digital Display Devices working online online surveys / forms digital “archive” organized online sources

The Class Webpage: Introduction to Schoolwires Mission Schoolwires connects K-12 communities to advance student, teacher and district success and help individuals realize their full potential. Core Values Integrity: We are committed to a corporate culture rooted in shared success, honesty and respect. Leadership: We meet the needs of district decision makers, teachers, parents, students and all members of the extended school community. Innovation: We work hard to provide the most user-centric solutions in the market. Commitment: We never compromise when meeting the needs of our customers.

The Class Webpage: Introduction to Schoolwires Our School Homepage: Information tabs Rotating pictures Upcoming events New announcements School (District) logo Staff shortcuts Student/Family shortcuts

The Class Webpage: Introduction to Schoolwires

The Class Webpage: Introduction to Schoolwires Our Class Webpages: Full name shown on left Multiple page options available Add pictures, links, and files

The Class Webpage: Introduction to Schoolwires Schoolwires Demo: Signing in and accessing the Site Manager The different page editor options – File Library, Flex Editor, and Photo Gallery Organizing your webpages, activating/deactivating page options *Handout with screenshots and space for notes provided* (Digital copies located in my Groupshare folder)

The Class Webpage: Introduction to Schoolwires Review of Session Summary / Questions: To access the Site Manager: Click ‘Sign in’ and then ‘Site Manager’ (Your username and password are the same as accessing the network) The different page editor options – File Library, Flex Editor, and Photo Gallery (and more!) - File Library: Allows you to add and upload various file types - Flex Editor: Perfect for informative pages with text and links - Photo Gallery: Allows you to upload photographs Organizing the order of your webpages and create subpages when appropriate You are able to delete pages or deactivate when not in use