FinalSite

toc =Final Site= Welcome to the FinalSite resource page. Feel free to download the entire guide or watch a few screencasts for a quick tutorial.


 * Working With Text Guide:**


 * Embedding & Linking Stuff Guide (Images, videos, documents, sound files):**

@https://www.portlandjewishacademy.org/admin
 * To access your finalsite account go to:**

Logging In:
Use this link for a full screencast modeling how to login to Finalsite. Remember to use Firefox as your browser, as this web-based tool works best in Firefox. If you do not have firefox on your computer, download it now.

Your Dashboard & Main Menus:
The dashboard is the editing center for creating pages on the school web site. The dashboard offers you tools for creating pages.

Dashboard & Menus Screencast Note: Scroll to the right to view the whole screen or "maximize" your window.

Your Homepage:
The homepage of your site is attached to your name in our school web site directory. If you have additional pages for each section you teach or if you have a blog, these pages will be linked to your homepage. The homepage serves as a welcome page and offers general information. You may choose to use your homepage as your main web site page, or create additional pages linked to the homepage.

Homepage Screencast

Saving Your Work for Later:
When you save your work in Finalsite, you can always return to it later. For UNPUBLISHED pages, the page will not be broadcasted live on the web site until you publish it. If the page is already published, the edits will appear instantly.

Saving Work Screencast

Previewing Your Work in the Browser:
Sometimes the layout of images and text looks different in the browser window or at least different than you imagined. You can preview your work in the browser window without publishing the page. Remember that the text and images you put on your page are part of the PJA web site template, so banners and menus will surround what you create.

Preview in Browser Screencast

Publishing to the Web:
When you publish a page on Finalsite, you are broadcasting it "live." This means that outsiders can now view what you posted. Double-check your links in the "preview" screen to make sure they open. And of course, check your spelling and grammar:)

Publish Screencast

Adding Pages:
The main thing to remember about adding pages is that each new page is under the navigation of the page you have open. You should start by opening your homepage, if you want the new pages to be "children" or subpages linked to the homepage.

Add Pages Screencast

Linking...
If you want to list online resources on your web page, link text on your web page.
 * to Pages on the World Wide Web**
 * Adding Hyperlinks**

Adding Hyperlinks Screencast

Password Protect Any Page:
I encourage you to password protect pages that you plan on posting images of our students. The password is created by YOU, and then you can send out an email to the parents so they know the password. Any user going to the page would then be prompted to enter a password.

Password Protect Pages Screencast

Adding a Blog Page:
Adding a blog is just like adding a new page, but you select "Blog/Forum" instead of standard page. I recommend that you password protect your blog, so that you can post photos of your students freely. Make sure you know which families do not allow their students' photos online.

Add a Blog Screencast

Leaving PJA Site Text:
Using a Wiki or Blog as Your Main Web Presence? Please use this text on your web page: "IMPORTANT TO KNOW: This link takes you off the PJA web site. PJA cannot be responsible for the content found on any other web sites. However, PJA teachers have carefully selected and previewed the online resources appropriate for our students. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s teacher.”