SchoolPointe Change Log

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As some clients are already aware, we have built an entirely new Online Classroom module.  It does NOT use the existing Online Classroom layout whatsoever.  It uses a process called in-line Content Management, meaning that where the user puts the content is where it displays on their web site.  Teachers will have the option to use the provided Classroom template and/or blank pages, it’s entirely up to them.  Sorting and rearranging the Classrooms and Pages is a breeze as changes will save automatically.  Adding, Editing, and Deleting information is a much easier process than the previous system as it’s all in the area where the content is displaying.  Here is a list of the capabilities with the Classroom:

-Announcements

-Assignments (Students will have the ability to submit their assignments online)

-Blogs (for each classroom)

-Class Slideshow and Multiple Galleries

-File, Folder, and Link Management (Links and Files can be in the same File (category))

-Calendar (contains both Events and Assignments)

The management of the information is what sets this apart from the previous version and other competitors, it’s a very simple and intuitive process that allows for creativity on the teacher’s behalf.  Each teacher’s site becomes their own, however, the layout of the information from one teacher to another will be the same (in the classroom), making it easy for parents and students to find relevant information on the teacher’s web site.

Classroom information from the previous Online Classroom version CAN be transferred into the new system.

20 School Districts have already decided to have their system upgraded, and we’ve heard nothing but positive feedback after the switch.  Please contact us at support@digitalschoolnetwork.com, and we can set you up with an account on our Sample web site or provide a walkthrough of the new system.

bhughes Enhancement OLC, online classroom, Staff, teacher

Content pages - The second save button was removed from the secondary content.  This reduces confusion on which save button to click and the possibility of clicking the wrong save and losing work.

Survey - When creating a new survey a default date has been added along with a date picker.

eCommunication module - When sending an email the from address and sending displayed name can be customized.

jstevens Enhancement Communication Module, Content pages, eSurvey Module

After receiving several requests to implement the ability to duplicate question options while creating a survey, we have added this capability to the CMS.  You’ll notice a “save & duplicate” button has been added to the interface when adding a question to a Survey.   Create a question as you normally would, add all the multiple choice or selection options.  Now if you click the “save & duplicate” button, it will duplicate the question options for you to be used in the next question.  You’ll then be prompted to provide the next question’s text, but you will see the options have already been added for you.  This should definitely cut down on time spent creating surveys, especially those surveys with several questions containing the same options. 

Some Additional Notes:

• You can duplicate a question as many times as necessary
• This can only be used with Multiple Choice and Selection Questions

bhughes Enhancement eSurvey, questions, survey

• Communication Module
  • Search for contacts by email or name
  • Edit a contact’s subscription to a school or message types
• Building Course Edit
  • Bug fix: save will no longer navigate away from edit page
• Event Calendar Edit
  • Bug fix: It will no longer display the intranet.

jstevens Bug Fix, Enhancement Communication Module

We made some minor adjustments to the layout of the eSurvey pages within the CMS, we gave the user more area to create/modify surveys and their questions.  Nothing has been removed or changed in the survey creation process, just a better use of the space available.

bhughes Enhancement eSurvey Module, survey

• School closings can now be edited after they have been created.
• Individual closings can only have one school assigned

jstevens Enhancement School Closing

• The Communication module now has a test email button.
• Files uploaded within the text editor will be adjusted to work from e-mail messages.

Learn how to upload and link to files here.

jstevens Enhancement Communication Module

A File Manager has been added to the CMS, linked at the right of the CMS homepage.  Each staff member will now have their own folder (based on their staffID).  They will be able to control their files through the File Manager, with the added ability to delete files, zip folders, and move files or folders.  Users will need to be aware that file/folder location changes will effect already linked files or images on the web site once added to a content area.  This applies from this point forward, all files previously added cannot be modified.

bhughes Enhancement file manager

Previously, the staff directory allowed for two separate images to be uploaded for a staff member, a large and small image.  We felt that this was repetitive, so it will only require one single upload from this point forward, however, it will create two separate images from the single upload.  The small image is used for Online Classrooms, and the large image is used for the Staff Directory and Admin. Dept. Head images (if no image is uploaded for the Admin. Dept. itself).  Any images previously uploaded will NOT be effected by this change.

bhughes Bug Fix, Enhancement admin dept images, online classroom images, Staff