Training Guides
By SOCS Support
December 23, 2008
Use the links below to view the step by step instructions Training Guides and Handouts for all functionality related to either managers, editors or correspondents.
Windows users can right click a link to save the PDF file to your hard drive. Mac users can hold the 'Ctrl' key and click to get the save option.
Training Guides
Manager Resources:
Manager Training Guide (PDF)
Banners (PDF) - Learn how to add banners/buttons on your site.
Current Highlights (PDF)- Set up different articles to appear on you front page
Polls (PDF)- This guide shows you how to set up and track opinion polls.
Users (PDF)- Learn how to add and manage the users who contribute to your SOCS site.
Template L9 (PDF) - Summary of Unique Features and Special Instructions for the L9 Template.
Editor Resources:
Editor Training Guide (PDF)
Editor: Basics (Video)
Editor: Pop-up Windows (Video)
Editor: Getting Started (Video)
Creating, Editing, and Publishing (Video)
Bookmark (PDF) - Learn how to link.two sections of text in the same article
Advanced Article Editor
Creating Links in Articles
Creating and Formatting in SOCS
Creating Forms
Image Tips
Insert Local File
Insert Table
Gallery Training
Teacher Page Resources:
Add New Teacher Pages (PDF)
***Teacher Page Templates - PDF Views of Each Template
Main Teacher Pages (1, 2, 3)
Calendars
Class List (Elementary)
Class Schedules
Classroom Rules & Guidelines
Daily Planner & Schedules
Favorite Links
Field Trip Information
Homework Assignments Weekly
Important Dates to Remember
Lesson Plans
Spelling List
Syllabus
Correspondent Resource:
Correspondent Training Guide
Additional Training Resources (All are PDF's):
Calendar- This step-by-step guide walks you through calendar basics.
Parent Teacher Conference Registration - Set up teachers, conference/Guide for end-users.
Slide Show - Learn how to set up a slide show for your readers.
Survey - Set up an in-depth survey for parents or community members to complete
Buttons
Image Rotator (PDF) (L6, L7, L8, L9)
Private Sections
Scrolling Banners (print this document and type the html into the banner spot)
Scrolling Banners (WORD) (copy the html directly from this document)