1. 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

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. The Class Webpage: Introduction to Schoolwires

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

9. 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)

10. 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