1. Introductory Meeting

2. Why are we here? RIP FrontPage Versions prior to 2003 will not work with Windows7 No longer supported by Microsoft You can still keep and maintain your current site, however we cannot support it Good news! SharePoint can be used to create a new website for your school Can edit your site from anywhere with internet (no need to be on MCSD network or use VPN software from home) No special software needed; editing is done through the browser!

3. IE7 or higher (IE8 recommended) Internet Connection (Cable/DSL or higher recommended)

4. Basics Today’s Meeting Basics 1 - Day 1 Basics 2 – Day 2/WorkSession Advanced Webparts List views

5. Microsoft SharePoint is a web application platform developed by Microsoft. First launched in 2001, SharePoint is typically associated with web content management and document management systems, but it is actually a much broader platform of web technologies, capable of being configured into a wide range of solution areas - Wikipedia We are using SharePoint for the district website, the Staff Portal, and will begin bringing the school websites into SharePoint as requested.

6. Schools that have switched Northside High

7. Access to your SharePoint site is obtained by logging in with your AD account: Username: MCSD\e0##### Password: Exchange email password

8. Creating a Page Go to ‘Site Actions’ Menu in top left (same location on all pages through out site) Select ‘New Page’ and you will get the following pop-up: Name your page and click ‘Create’ Your page is now created and on the server as a ‘draft’ in the ‘Pages Library’ When you have finished editing the page you may ‘Publish’ it to make it viewable to the world.

9. Editing a Page Select ‘Edit Page’ from the ‘Site Actions’ menu This gives you the ability to edit the content of the page (text, pictures, links, etc) via the ribbon After making your changes, use “Check In” to see a draft of your new page Use ‘Publish’ to make the page available to the public

10. Uploading Documents/Images Covered in Basics 1

11. Adding Links to Pages Covered in Basics 1

12. Adding Images to Pages Covered in Basics 1

13. Working with Calendar Maintain your website calendar via Outlook! Covered in Basics 1

14. Review basic tasks as needed for clarification Work Session with assistance Add content to your actual site Ask questions if you get stuck

15. Media Videos

16. Locate the files you want to migrate from your old site for use on the new one Documents (.pdf,.doc,.ppt,.xsl, etc) Images/logos (.jpg,.gif,.png, etc) Additional files for download Make sure you have at IE8 installed Register for Classes