1) The document provides instructions for teachers to get started using the Edline website to communicate class information to students and parents. It outlines the basic requirements and content to include on the homepage like course description, syllabus, grade updates. 2) It describes how to navigate Edline and avoid timing out due to inactivity. It also explains how teachers, students, and parents can get activation codes to create accounts. 3) The main functions of Edline are explained like adding class content, managing calendars, assignments and grades, as well as important tips for security and support.

1. Getting Started http://www.edline.net with

2. Edline Web Site Requirements Provide Students and Parents With: A Brief Course Description Your Email Address Course Syllabus Major Project or Event Dates (As listed in HS Planning Guide or Student Handbook) Bi-Monthly grade updates. (You may only have one or two assignments to update at that time. Creative Arts teachers and teachers with semester courses grade posting dates will vary.)

3. Using Edline Navigation use the links and buttons on Edline to navigate DO NOT use the browser's "Forward" and "Back" buttons Timing Out 15 minutes of inactivity you must log back in Typing and moving mouse are not considered activity Clicking a link or a button is considered activity

4. Activation Codes Students Activation Codes The teacher will provide students with activation codes Parent Activation Codes (after 1 st mass mailing) Guidance office will give parent activation codes with new enrollment packets Teacher Activation Codes Technology Department will provide teachers with activation codes

5. Building Web Coordinator Maintains the building Edline site, News, Calendar, important school info. and updates. Creates groups for activities not listed in MMS schedule.

6. Fixing Problems Forgotten Screennames or Passwords (teachers, students, and parents) click the "I forgot my screen name or password link" on the Edline login page. I see a message that says Edline's certificate is invalid or expired your browser is probably too old. Upgrade your browser to the newest available version. check your computer's system clock. If the clock date and time is wrong, your browser will incorrectly think Edline's certificate has expired. server is unavailable when you try to access Edline through AOL Internet Browser. The AOL servers are overloaded The parental controls on your account are too restrictive.

7. Creating an Edline Account Go To http://www.edline.net Type in your Activation Code Click Activate this code I agree on License agreement Choose New Account Create a Screen Name and Password Username example - sqh jsmith Type Email so that it appears on front page Choose Security Question and Answer Click Update

8. A Typical Web Page Window List of Classes Edit /Add Class Calendar Projects, Assignments and News Manage Your Class and Account Your Content Edit /Add Class Contents And Web Links

9. Manage Class and Account In the Command Center Click Manage Class Add a Class Description, Upload an Image You can Manage Class Policies Members and Permissions Print Activation Codes Change Visibility Manage Account Type Email to view on page. Click Update

10. Managing Class Calendar and News Click the Course Name to choose a class to update . Under the News or Calendar Menu Click Edit From the drop down, choose what you would like to add ( Document, Folder, Group ) Click Add News – Click Add to add the required document information. Title, Summary, Calendar Dates Enter your info by hand, import a doc, or upload zip file. Calendar – Click Add or Double Click a Date Title, Summary, Calendar Dates Select a Category/Folder Enter your info by hand, import a doc, or upload zip file Choose Courses to post info to. Moving Assignments from Year to Year Click Manage Items Select All items or select the Items by placing a check in the selection box. Choose Rollover Selected Items

11. Adding Page Content Click the Course Name to choose a class to update . Under the Contents Menu on the right, click Edit From the drop down, choose ( Document, Folder, or Group ) Click Add A New Window will open Enter the Following information. Title, Summary, Calendar Dates Enter your text by hand, Import a doc, or Upload zip file. For Multiple Postings Select the Classes by clicking Add Change Visibility of info added by making selections (optional) Click Save and Return or Save and Add Another

12. Adding Other Web Links Go Links and click Edit Choose Add Link or Folder (Folders will allow you to categorize links) Type link name, summary, dates Type the url or web address ex. ( http:// www.google.com ) Multiple Postings - Choose Classes Change Visibility (optional) Click Save

13. Posting Edline Grade Reports From Grade Quick Open Grade Quick Go to Reports – Edline Reports Choose the desired report – Standard 1 Progress Report will Open Select Print – Send to Edline Select Send to Web Options Your Edline account will open your internet browser for you to log in. Once logged in you can review the sent reports for accuracy/errors.

14. Important Notes and Tips Make sure to set permissions and visibility to all documents, folders, and other information that you want to keep private. Under the command center, you can send mass email notifications to all registered users. Your web site is accessible from anywhere where there’s internet access. Keep your username and password protected, if you think a student might know it, change it in the Command Center > Change Password. Contact Support immediately when you encounter a technical or security problem.