SchoolFusion Tutorial

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• Publié par: Nisig
• Nombre de lectures: 44
• Langue: English

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School Fusion–Teacher Websites

STEP 1–LOGIN by Launching Internet Explorer: http://www.leusd.k12.ca.us a. Notice the Login Screen on the left side of the page. b.Username= Your “firstname”. “lastname” c.Password= ?

STEP 2–CLICK TO ACTIVATE YOUR CLASSES: Click >Activate New Class Sites.

STEP 3–UPDATING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION: On the left hand side, there will be a welcome message: a. Click > “My Personal Settings” under your name. b. Check the accuracy of youremail address. c. Click >Change Information. d. Change your password. WeHIGHLYrecommend that you choose a password that is the same as your network or email password. e. Click >Change Password. You may also want to change your title to Mr., Mrs., Ms., etc. To make this change> Click on one of your classes under My Classrooms> go toUpdate Class Configuration (upper FAR right hand side of your page) and look underGeneral Information. There you will findClass Instructorwhere you can make the necessary changes. After you make the changes, clickUpdate General Information.Note: If you have more than one class, you will need to update this information for each individual class.

STEP 4  FINDING YOUR CLASSROOMS: Now that you have updated your personal information, it is time to set up your classroom(s) information. a. Under “My Classrooms” you will see a list of your classes. b. Click > aclass/sectionname to go directly to that class’ home page. Note: Yourclass/sectionnames are in Bold and are a hyperlink. Again, your classrooms indicate the classes for which SASI has you listed. These will/may change each year, based on what you are teaching.

STEP 5-VIEWING CLASS HOMEPAGE: a. You will now noticered hyperlinksin various places. Only the teacher can see these red links. Your students and parents cannot see them. b. Anywhere yousee the red hyperlinksyou can open andedit that area. c. Anywhere you see apencilyou can edit the title.

STEP 6  ADDING A CLASS DESCRIPTION: a. Click >Add/Edit Class Description. b. Add a few sentences about your class to welcome students and parents. Information can include your room number, school phone number and email address. c. Click >Add Descriptionbutton when you are done.

STEP 7: ADDING ACLASS PICTURE: Note: You can add any kind of clipart, animation clipart or photo. If you are adding student faces, be sure and include the following text on your page: Parental permission has been granted for publication. IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A PICTURE SAVED a. Click >Add Picture b. Click >Browse…button and locate a picture on your computer. Youcannotdirectly cut and paste a picture onto your webpage. c. Click on your picture file name (on your desktop) and clickOpen. d. Click >Add Picture d. Follow stepsad in Step 7above.

STEP 8  ADDING ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Click >red “Add Announcement”. b. Enter atitlefor the announcement, plus optional text and/or a picture. c. Your picture will appear to the right of your announcement. d. Use the “advanced editor” for font and color selection. e. Click >Add Announcementwhen you are done. f. To edit or delete an announcement, click >edit, or delete. g. You can move the order of announcements up or down by clicking on theupordown arrows.

STEP 9  ADDING ASSIGNMENTS/HOMEWORK: a. Click >red “Add Assignment”. b. Click >Enter> add anAssignment Nameand an optional description. c. Click >checkmarknext to the class(es) to post. d. Click >due dateon the calendar. e. Click >Add Assignment. These assignments appear on your website underUpcoming Eventsin the left column and on your class calendar on the upper right. f. Assignments appear for 5 days past the due date within the Homework area and they will continue to remain on the calendar all year.

STEP 10  ADDING A CALENDAR EVENT TO THE CLASS CALENDAR: a. Your School Fusion pageClassroom Calendaris on the upper right side of the page. (You also have a Schoolwide calendar at the bottom left and a Personal calendar to use, accessible under your Welcome area. b. In theClassroom Calendar, click > red “Add Event”. 5 c. Add anEvent Name(must be filled out). d. Choose aDate(the date it will take place). e. Add >Time(choose options). f. Add >Summary(optional; one line summary). g. Add >Description(more detailed). h. Click >Add Eventand view calendar then add another. i.This is the calendar students and parents will view. STEP 11–ADD FILES: You can post handouts and other documents. This saves time and paper photocopying class handouts and other information. If a student is absent, these files can be accessed from home. a. Click >red “Add Files”. b. Click >Browsebutton to locate the file on your computer. c. Click >Open. d. Add >Brief description. e. Click >Add File. STEP 12–ADD LINKS: a. Click >red “Create Link”. b.Add a URL. c. Add >Title. d. Add >Description. e. Click >Create Link.

STEP 13–Activate Fusion Tools a. ActivatingFusion Tools gives you access to even more tools and options to use. b.Click on > “Activate Fusion Tools” on the left side of the screen c. Inputa public name for your Fusion Tools homepage. d. Choosea picture. Type a description or personal note for the e. page.

STEP 14–Adding Categories to Your Class Pages 1. Onthe Upper Right side of your class page click on “Add Fusion Tool” –this will drop down a menu. 2. Youcan select from a variety of fields that will add content onto you class homepage.

STEP 15–Using Fusion Tools  Fromany class page, click on“Multimedia Blog” a.  Fromthe next page you can select a number of b. different options all inRED

STEP 16–Blogging a.Click on “Add Blog Entry” b. Namethe Blog c. Postcontent d.Click on “more options” e. Selectfrom options f. Selectclasses you want blog to apply to Click “Publish” or “Save as Draft” g.

Educational Uses for Blogs

1. GroupDiscussion a. Seekclarity from Teacher or Peers 2. Journalingfor Students a. Reflecton readings, assignments, concepts 3. InstructionalTips for Students 4. ClassAdministration 5. PostingUseful Links or News updates

STEP 17–Slideshows a.Click on “create slideshow” b. Nameslideshow c. Browseto pictures to include d. Createcaptions e.Click on “more options” to select desired options f. Selectclasses you want slideshow to appear on. Click “Upload” g.

STEP 18–Uploading Video / Podcasts a.Click “upload video or podcast” b. Browseto File c. Titlefile d.Click on “more options” e.Click on “upload”

STEP 19–Creating a Wiki Click “create wiki topic” a.  Selectwhich class (group) wiki will be b. attached to  Namethe Wiki c.  Giveinstructions d.  SelectPost date and how many days the Wiki e. can be edited. Click “Add Topic” f.

Educational Uses for a Wiki

STEP 20–Creating Online Quizes 1.First click on “Add Fusion Tool” and select “Class Quizzes” 2.Under “Class Quizzes”click on “New Quiz” 3. Onthe next page you will name your quiz and set your quiz options then click “next” 4. Onthe next page you will create your questions and answers. 5.Once you’ve completed adding questions, you can return to the class page. 6.Under “Class Quizzes” you can click “Activate” to make the quiz available

1. Creatingclass or group writing projects. 2. Studentscan post work to be shared or reviewed by peers.