SchoolPointe Change Log

We have recently implemented a new module for the SchoolPointe CMS called SchoolPointe Video ONLY on a single server, once all those Districts have been updated, we will be adding it to the other servers.  Basically, if you don’t see a message on the CMS homepage currently, it has NOT been added to the server your web site resides on.  Don’t worry, we will have this available shortly so everyone can utilize this great new module.

SchoolPointe Video allows all users to add video to the site seamlessly through the text editor using their own personal Video Library.  If this feature is not enabled on your SchoolPointe web site (only if you see a message in the CMS), please contact your System Administrator.

You will be informed if your District needs access after clicking the Video Library at the right on the CMS homepage.

Please contact SchoolPointe Tech Support if you have any questions.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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You’ll notice a new calendar pop-up in use when adding or updating a  news article post and expiration date (this also applies to Employment Opportunities and Calendar Events). 

The news article attachment image (thumbnail) will display in the CMS, a bug was also corrected in which it would display a ”Remove existing image” checkbox  even if an image didn’t exist.   Some minor layout changes occurred as well, giving more text editor space when adding sub-headers and content to the news article.

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Before, any forms, links, or employment opportunities that were added went to the bottom of the list.  Now, it will display the most recently added forms, links, or employment opps.  at the top of the list.

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