becoming a section editor: a training for educators
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Becoming a Section Editor:
A training for educators
Road MapWhere are we going?
I. Introduction:Tour a Schoolwires website.
II. Viewing the website vs. editing the website.
III. Learn how to edit a section.
I. Introduction:Tour a Schoolwires website
Channel Bar
Sections
Overview of a Schoolwires Website
1EACH DRAWER is a CHANNEL …
Containing SIMILAR
INFORMATION
Within each “Drawer” or
Channel is one or more hanging
folders otherwise known as SECTIONS
Within each “Hanging Folder” or Section are PAGES of
information
2
3
Go to a SectionPick a channel and select a section from the dropdown.
Ms. Wall’s Section
Classrooms
Independence High School
Overview of a Section
List of Pages Conten
t
Ms. Wall’s
Section
Pages
Types of Pages
• Flex Pages• Article Library• File Library• Link Library
• Maps and
Directions• Calendar• Blogs• Podcasts
Using different page types keeps your sections varied and organized!
Ms. Wall’s
Section
Pages
• Place text and images anywhere
• Choose a page layout or create your own
• Insert Linkso Quick links to
websiteso To emailo To other areas
within the site
Flex Page
• An Archive of Flex pages
• Clickable links that save space
• RSS Feeds
• Accent Images
• Use for
o Weekly newsletters
o Homework
o Sports highlights
o Directory
Article Library
Flex Page from Article Library
File Library
• Post documents for viewers to download and print
• RSS feed available
• Organize useful websites
• Title them
• Add a description
Link Library
Maps and Directions
• Clickable links with directions
• Retrieve maps from Expedia
• Directions from your location
Calendar• Post
information specific to your classroom or activity
• Request that your event be posted on district calendar
• Color-code events
• Create event registration
• Send e-alerts
II. Viewing your website vs. editing your website
Viewing your website• General Public •You do not
need to be signed in to view your website
Viewing PrivilegesExamples of different types of viewers (or roles):
• Staff
• Parents
• Students
• Board Members
•Your role may determine which content you can view.
•Registered users are identified by role when signed in.Roles are determined by your SITE DIRECTOR and can only be assigned to registered users. Roles DO
NOT determine editing privileges!
What is a Section Editor?
•Maintains control over an entire section. •Adds/edits/deletes pages in a section and
places content on these pages.
•Controls an individual section calendar.
•Controls which registered users can view the content in a section by electing specific roles for viewing.
Ms. Wall’s
Section
Editing Privileges
Editorial Privileges
Site Director(s)
Section Editor
Subsite Director Subsite Director
Section Editor
Homepage EditorHomepage Editor Homepage Editor
Subsite Director
Section Editor
Section Editor
Section Editor
Section Editor Section EditorHomepage Editor
Section Editor
School Site
School Site
School Site
Entire Website District
Site
District site
Site Director Sect
ion Editor
Section Editor
Section Editor
School Site
School Site
Section Editor
Section Editor
Section Editor
Section Editor
Section Editor
Section Editor
Section
Editor
Section
Editor
Subsite
Director
Subsite
Director
Subsite
Director
School Site
Section
Editor
*Why in the World Wide Web?Note: This article appeared in the January, 1997 issue of Technology & Learning and is copyrighted by Jamie McKenzie.
• Consider the Four Primary Goals for a School Web Site* andtherefore your sections.
1. Introduce visitors to your school.
2. Highlight best resources available on the larger Web.
3. Provide opportunities to showcase student work, both locally and
globally.
4. Allow for access to curriculum-related topics virtually.
• Also, consider:
1. Who is your viewer? (Students, Faculty, Parents, Community, etc.)
2. What type of information do you want to provide for your viewer?
3. What is the best way to convey the information?
4. What do you want your viewer to be able to do?
Thinking about your section
III. Edit your section
Ms. Wall’s Section
Getting Started Editing
1. First Step Sign In
2. Change your password
3. Navigate to the section you are going to edit.
You won’t see site manager on this page unless you are in the section that you are an editor.
Site Manager •Section Workspace•
Adding New Pages
Edit Existing Pages
Click on the Page Name
Editing a Flex Page
Working with the Editor
General Helpful Editing Features
•Preview your page
•Search for something on a page
•Enlarge your screen
•Undo, Redo, Clear all
Inserting and Formatting Text
Insert Text Box
Formatting optionsInsert
Symbol
Remove formatting
Spell Check
Place your cursor in the blank white box and type!
Cut, Copy, and Paste
• Cut
• Copy
• Paste
• Paste with Word
• Paste Text Only
Inserting Images
• Make sure your cursor is placed in the editor
• If inserting a photo from another website, make sure it is saved in your files and folders
• Edit image with Edit Image Properties button
• Position by Pixel
Inserting and Formatting Tables
• In order to edit the table, you must edit the table properties.
• Use tables to help keep your page organized
Insert just a line
Inserting Links
• Link to a File
• Good for quick access to downloadable docs
• Link to external website
• Other page or section within site
• Bookmark
• For use on a single page.
• Helps direct a reader to a specific location on the same page.
• Edit Link Properties
• Change URL
• Window opening
Active Blocks
Tools> Files and Folders
• Getting organized
•Images have to be stored here to be viewed
•You can insert files and images from the computer and they will be stored in F & F
If users are registered, a Section Editor can:• Control whether the user sees certain pages in their
sections by selecting “options”
** Roles are defined by your site directors
• Set up calendar registration for events
• Create a form and determine who can fill it out
Helpful Resources
Quick Link to Tutorials
Help dropdown