Schoolwires+1

** __Creating your Teacher website using SchoolWires __

__Reasons for Use: __ ** Source of Information- important dates Daily assignments Links to information or homework help websites Handouts for parents or students  <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="DISPLAY: block; FONT-FAMILY: Impact, Charcoal, sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">**<span style="FONT-SIZE: 120%; FONT-FAMILY: Georgia, serif">__Steps:__ 1) Sign –In:** <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">*Go to District website       <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="DISPLAY: block; FONT-FAMILY: Impact, Charcoal, sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">*Select your school        <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="DISPLAY: block; FONT-FAMILY: Impact, Charcoal, sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">*Select staff- choose your name        <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="DISPLAY: block; FONT-FAMILY: Impact, Charcoal, sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">*Click on “Sign In’ on tool bar- username & password (first initial, lastname; "password" or "username2") <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="DISPLAY: block; FONT-FAMILY: Impact, Charcoal, sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">To change your password go to "Access My Info" *Click on “site manager” on tool bar on the upper right <span style="DISPLAY: block; FONT-FAMILY: Impact, Charcoal, sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">*Opens up to Section Workspace; the teacher page is labeled "Overview" <span style="DISPLAY: block; FONT-FAMILY: Impact, Charcoal, sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">Select __**rename**__ to the right of Overview and provide the title you want and <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">**save** <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">Click on **Overview** to open the page and begin working on it

<span style="DISPLAY: block; FONT-FAMILY: Impact, Charcoal, sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">**2) Inserting an Image:** <span style="DISPLAY: block; FONT-FAMILY: Impact, Charcoal, sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"> *To insure the image application type a word on the page and highlight it *Select the icon on the far left - bottom of the tool bar: lay cursor on icon to verify   <span style="DISPLAY: block; FONT-FAMILY: Impact, Charcoal, sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">*Select a category - (the "   <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">Select image from Schoolwires Clipart Library" provides numerous choices for the beginner); click **<span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">next ** <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">*Make your selection and hit <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">**next** <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">*To return to your workspace, click on the Site Manager tab on the top of the page
 * On the new page type a word or phrase in the <span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">**alt text box**
 * Now pick an alignment so pictures and text will appear where you would like them on the page
 * A border is optional- type in a number from one to three for a border
 * Last, select **Insert Image** and it will return to your space; always hit the **save button**
 * To view your page select the the View Website tab on the top of the workspace

<span style="DISPLAY: block; FONT-FAMILY: Impact, Charcoal, sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: left"> <span style="DISPLAY: block; FONT-FAMILY: Impact, Charcoal, sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">**3) Adding Text:** <span style="DISPLAY: block; FONT-FAMILY: Impact, Charcoal, sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">Writing text in the space is similar to writing on a word document-you will find the same commands on the toolbar  <span style="DISPLAY: block; FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: left">**(****<span style="FONT-FAMILY: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">ie centering, bold, text style) Always save each change before exiting or viewing the website or you will lose what you've just created.**


 * 4) Inserting a Link:**
 * Place your cursor on the page where you would like the link to appear
 * Go to sixth icon from the left on the bottom toolbar; lay the cursor on it to confirm-then click
 * The new window will provide a list of choices-select email address for teacher overview page; click on next
 * Type email address in the box and click on next
 * Now click on insert link

Here is the link to view Sam Bundy's tutorial on the above information. Click on "Tutorial" on the left side and then "Getting Started." http://www.dasd.k12.pa.us/5759192692840/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=52793