1. Learn to create slideshows and scrapbooks for your webpage using Smilebox

2.  You can choose from different categories including Holiday, Seasonal, and Family & Kids.  You can also choose to search by Formats.

3.  You can choose from different Formats like scrapbooks, slideshows, or photo albums.

4.  You are now ready to add your pictures!  You will need to have your pictures already stored somewhere on your computer. Be sure you remember where they are!

5.  You are now ready to drag your pictures into the designs.  You are often given options of rotate, zoom, color, etc to edit your photos.  The panel on the right will allow you to change the color, add music, etc.  Not all designs are the same!

6.  You are now ready to PREVIEW your design!  Click on the PREVIEW button at the top to see your creation.  You may need to move or click to move from slide to slide.  Hit ESC when you are done.

7.  You are now ready to POST your creation on your web page.  Click on Share, Print, or DVD at the top.  Click on POST.

8.  You will need to sign up for this program in order to use Smilebox.  This is a free service to teachers and there is a limited number of available slots, so sign up today!  This program allows you to post a Smilebox without displaying ads! http://media.smilebox.com/teachers/welcome/

9.  To prevent viewers from printing and posting your slideshow to Facebook, you must set the following settings in your account!  Click on your email link at the top right. Log in if prompted.  Find the creation you have posted.  Click on the links below it that state Turn post to Facebook off and Turn print off.  Your settings will then look like the ones above!

10.  Always be sure you have a permission slip ON FILE before putting a student’s picture on the website.  Be careful when using a student’s name!  Keep your slideshows updated!

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