Teacher Sites Files Documents And Links

How do I upload Files to my site?

TeacherSites accepts most types of file formats. Files can be PowerPoint presentations (.ppt), Adobe Acrobat files (.pdf), Video presentations (.avi, .wmv, .mov, .m4v), Music files (.wav or .mid), Word documents (.doc), etc. However, Executable files (.exe) or .dv files are NOT allowed.

Any type of information can be uploaded for parents and students – newsletters, worksheets, permission slips, handbooks, dress codes, discipline procedures, classroom policies, song recordings, or pictures of student artwork.

Please keep in mind that some homes are still accessing the Internet via dial up, therefore, it's important to be mindful of the file size (10 MB or less is recommended).

Attaching a file:

  • Click on the My Site Content tab.
  • Click on the page to edit.
  • Click on the Files tab.
  • Under Add New Files, click the Browse button on the right.
  • Locate the file on your computer.
  • Double click on it to add it to your page.
  • Next to Friendly File Name, type in a recognizable name for the file. This will display instead of the technical file name (ex. Acadhdbk.pdf – could have a friendly name of Academy Handbook).
  • Type in a description of the file (optional).
  • Click on Save at the bottom of the page when finished.

Important Note: Need to add more than one file to a page? Use the drop down menu at the bottom of the page to choose the number of additional files you’d like to attach.

When uploading files we recommend that they do not have any symbols or spaces in the file name.  Sometimes the symbols can affect the upload process.  For example, instead of uploading a file named Manual*11/12/08.pdf you should upload Manual111208.pdf

The Visitor Uploads link allows visitors to upload files to any page on your site.  Set the Show On Site field to Yes if you would like a visitor uploaded file to display on the public view of the page.


How do I add a Web Link?

Adding a Web Link to your page:

  • Click on the My Site Content tab.
  • Click on the page to edit.
  • Click on the Links tab.
  • Under Add New Website Address, type in the full http:// URL in the Website Address field.
  • Next to Friendly Link, type in a recognizable name for the link. This will display instead of the technical file name (i.e. http://www.demoschools.org/athleticschedules/ccjvfootball.cfm could have a friendly name of JV Football Website)
  • Type in a description of the website (optional).
  • Click SAVE at the bottom of the page.

Important Note: Need to add more than 1 Web link to a page? Use the drop-down menu at the bottom of the page to choose how many additional links you’d like to include. 

Embedding a Link or Hyperlink:

  • Click on the Page Info tab
  • In the Text on Page section highlight the phrase or word you would like to link.
  • In the RTE click on the globe with the link (if your cursor hovers over it, it will say Create Hyperlink).
  • Type in the full http:// URL of the website.
  • If you'd like the link to open in a new browser, use the Target field drop-down menu.
  • Click OK.
  • Then click Save at the bottom of the page.

Removing the Hyperlink/ Embedded Link:

  • Highlight the word or phrase that you want to remove the link from.
  • Click on the Broken Link icon (again if you hover over the icon, it will say Remove Hyperlink) and hit Save.

How do I add a Video to my site?
There are a few options for adding video to a typical webpage, you can add the video through the Files tab, embed the video on the page, or link out to the video. 

Adding Videos through the Files tab

  • Click on the My Site Content.
  • Click on the page to edit. 
  • Click on the Files tab.
  • Select the Browse button.
  • Locate the video file.
  • Click on the Open button.
  • Enter in a Friendly File Name.
  • Enter in a File Description (optional).  
  • Click Save.

Embedding Video
To add videos from an outside source like YouTube, TeacherTube, or SchoolTube, copy the embed code provided and follow the instructions below.

To embed a video on a typical page:
  • Place your cursor in the page text box where you would like the video to display.
  • Click on the Insert Media icon.
  • Paste in the embed code.
  • Click on Insert. Please Note: the video may not display in your Admin Area, you may need to view the page on the front end of the site to view the video.
  • Click Save. 

To edit a video: 

Depending on your browser, you may be able to select the embedded video and click on the Insert Media icon to edit the video. In many browsers, you will need to delete the video and re-add using the Insert Media icon. 

To delete a video:

Because of the different ways to embed videos and the browser combinations you may be using, please try one of the following methods to delete a video.  

  • Click on the video (white squares will appear around the video).
  • Hit the delete or backspace button on your keyboard.
  • Click Save.
  • Click on the video.
  • Select the Insert Media button.
  • If you see the embed code, select the Delete button.
  • Click Save.
  • Click after the video (you may not see your cursor).
  • Select the Insert Media button.
  • If you see the embed code, select the Delete button.
  • Click Save.
  • Click after the video (you may not see your cursor).
  • Hit the backspace button or delete button on your keyboard.
  • Click Save.

To Link to a Video
If you have the video uploaded elsewhere, you can link to the video. 
  • Click on My Site Content. 
  • Click on the page to edit. 
  • Click on the Links tab.
  • Enter in the Web Site URL.
  • Provide a Friendly Link name.
  • Enter in a Web Site Description (optional).
  • Click Save. 
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