SharePoint Webmaster Training

Introductory Meeting

Overview

Why are we here?

• RIP FrontPage• Versions prior to 2003 will not work with Windows7• No longer supported by Microsoft• You can still keep and maintain your current site, however we

cannot support it

 • Good news!

• SharePoint can be used to create a new website for your school• Can edit your site from anywhere with internet (no need to be on

MCSD network or use VPN software from home)• No special software needed; editing is done through the browser!

Tech Requirements

• IE7 or higher (IE8 recommended)• Internet Connection (Cable/DSL or higher recommended)

Training Plan

• Basics• Today’s Meeting• Basics 1 - Day 1• Basics 2 – Day 2/WorkSession

• Advanced• Webparts• List views

What is SharePoint?

• Microsoft SharePoint is a web application platform developed by Microsoft. First launched in 2001, SharePoint is typically associated with web content management and document management systems, but it is actually a much broader platform of web technologies, capable of being configured into a wide range of solution areas -Wikipedia

• We are using SharePoint for the district website, the Staff Portal, and will begin bringing the school websites into SharePoint as requested.

Examples

Schools that have switched• Northside High

Access – How To Login

Access to your SharePoint site is obtained by logging in with your AD account:

• Username: MCSD\e0#####• Password: Exchange email password

Overview:  Basics

• Creating a Page• Go to ‘Site Actions’ Menu in top left (same location on all pages through out

site)• Select ‘New Page’ and you will get the following pop-up:

• Name your page and click ‘Create’• Your page is now created and on the server as a ‘draft’ in the ‘Pages Library’• When you have finished editing the page you may ‘Publish’ it to make it

viewable to the world.

Overview: Basics

• Editing a Page• Select ‘Edit Page’ from the ‘Site Actions’ menu• This gives you the ability to edit the content of the page (text, pictures, links, etc) via

the ribbon

• After making your changes, use “Check In” to see a draft of your new page• Use ‘Publish’ to make the page available to the public

Overview: Basics

• Uploading Documents/Images• Covered in Basics 1

Overview:  Basics

• Adding Links to Pages• Covered in Basics 1

Overview:  Basics

• Adding Images to Pages• Covered in Basics 1

Overview:  Basics

• Working with Calendar• Maintain your website calendar via Outlook!• Covered in Basics 1

Basics Work Session - Day 2

• Review basic tasks as needed for clarification• Work Session with assistance

• Add content to your actual site• Ask questions if you get stuck

Advanced Class

• Media• Videos

For Next Time (Homework)

• Locate the files you want to migrate from your old site for use on the new one• Documents (.pdf, .doc, .ppt, .xsl, etc)• Images/logos (.jpg, .gif, .png, etc)• Additional files for download

• Make sure you have at IE8 installed• Register for Classes