Logging In

Parent and Student Access

Troubleshooting

Navigating the Class Homepage

Creating/Editing the Class Homepage

Posting Items

Managing Posted Items

Your Class Homepage Visitors

Troubleshooting

Overview

Creating/Editing Materials

Printing Lists

Overview

Adding Images

Adding Documents

Adding Web Sites

Troubleshooting

When I try to sign in to my Class Homepage, why don't I see the User Name textbox?

Why hasn't the month updated on my Class Homepage?

When I try to upload a document or image, it tells me that the "file is not an acceptable document type." What do I do?

My image is only 148K, which is below the 150K limit, but it still tells me that the file is too big. What do I do?

When I try to login, I get a blank page or nothing happens. What should I do?

Contacting Scholastic

INTRODUCTION TO THE CLASS HOMEPAGE BUILDER

What is the Class Homepage Builder?

The Class Homepage Builder is a tool to help you create and post online news and information about your class. As a teacher, it's your personal online workspace for making a Class Homepage and Web-based materials to share with students and their parents.

The Class Homepage Builder is free and on the Web; you don't need to download a thing! Even if you have little computer experience, it's easy to use the Class Homepage Builder. It lets you:

• Communicate with parents about class news and assignments.
• Make, print, and post materials online, such as field trip announcements, permission slips, homework assignments, links to Web sites you're using in class, student projects, and books and software you recommend for your students.
• Integrate Scholastic curriculum, recommendations, and products into your teacher-parent communication.

Who is the Class Homepage Builder intended for?

The Class Homepage Builder is designed especially for you, the teacher. However, you can share the items you create in the Homepage Builder - like Homework Assignments, Book Lists, and Announcements - with students and parents.

• The Class Homepage Builder is for you, the K–8 classroom teacher.
• The read-only view of your Class Homepage is for your students, their parents, and other visitors to whom you give your unique Class User Name and Password.

What is Scholastic's commitment to privacy?

Scholastic.com complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (C.O.P.P.A.).

Whenever you create a new item to post on your Class Homepage, you will be reminded not to post any personally identifiable information about students, such as last names, school name, school location, e-mail addresses, home addresses, or any other information that would enable online or offline contact with your students.

• To read our Privacy Policy statement, click here.
• When you use the Scholastic site, you agree to the Terms of Use. To read this agreement, click here.

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GETTING STARTED

What Internet browser do I need to use with the Class Homepage Builder?

There are a variety of browser options, but certain ones work better than others.

For Macintosh and Windows, you will have the best experience with:

• AOL 4.0 or higher
• Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher
• Netscape 4.7 or higher.

NOTE: If you are using older versions of these browsers, download the newest version.

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Logging In

How do I log in to the Class Homepage Builder?

It's easy to get started. Since it's limited to teachers only, to access the Homepage Builder you'll need to register on Scholastic.com to get a personal User Name and Password.

If you have a personal User Name and Password:

1. Go to www.Scholastic.com/homepages.
2. Click the "Sign In" button, then follow the on-screen instructions to enter your User Name and Password.
3. You will see the Class Homepage Builder Teacher Workspace.

NOTE: Keep your personal User Name and Password private. If you give parents and students your personal User Name and Password, they will be able to edit your Class Homepage.

How do I log out?

To protect the security of your Class Homepage, it is important to log out and close your browser. If you don't, someone else using your computer may be able to make changes to your Class Homepage. To log out:

1. Click "Logout" in the upper right-hand corner of the Class Homepage Builder screen.
2. Close your browser.

NOTE: For your protection, your Homepage Builder session will automatically end after 30 minutes of inactivity.

What do I do if my session ends while I am working?

For security reasons, the Homepage Builder is designed to "time out" if you do not click on anything for 30 minutes. When this happens, a Time Out page will appear and prompt you to continue.

1. Click "Continue" from the Time Out page.
2. Click on the "Sign In" button, then follow the on-screen instructions to enter your User Name and Password.
3. Check to make sure your latest work has been saved.

I have finished working with the Class Homepage. Can I go back to the Teacher area of the Scholastic site?

Absolutely! Our goal is to offer the most extensive, easy-to-use online resources to teachers.

• Click "Home: Teachers" in the upper left corner of the page to explore our wide array of activities, materials, and book suggestions.

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Parent and Student Access

How do parents, students, and other visitors see my Class Homepage?

Glad you asked. Since other people can only view your Class Homepage, they use a different User Name and Password to log in. When you registered, you created a Class User Name and Password for parents and students.

1. Visitors to the Class homepage must go to www.scholastic.com and click on the Class Homepage Login button in the lower left.
2. They enter the Class User Name and Password that you created and distributed to them.

NOTE: You can click "Print Letter to Parents" in the Management Tools section of the Summary page of your workspace for quick access to the Class User Name and Password.

How do I let parents know about our Class Homepage?

We know you're excited to share your Class Homepage, so we developed a standard letter to parents that you can send home once you're ready to go. It includes Parent and Student log in information and the Class User Name and Password they need.

1. Finish creating your Class Homepage.
2. Click "Print Letter to Parents."
3. Use your browser to print the letter and make duplicates.
4. Send the letter home with students, share it on "Back to School" night, or give it to parents when you meet with them. You can also save the letter to your computer and send it via e-mail!

How can I tell if anyone is visiting the Class Homepage — or other pages — I've created?

It's important to know who's viewing your Class Homepage and what they're looking at. The Visitor Report offers you four reports — Parent, Student, Other, and Guest — that provide this information. You can see how many visitors you've had, which pages they've seen, and when they visited. Here's how:

1. Log in, using your personal User Name and Password.
2. Click "View Visitor Report" to see how many guests have visited your online pages.
3. Click "Parent," "Student," "Other", or "Guest" to see which pages each type of guest visited.
4. Click the name of the page visited to see the date and time of each guest's visit.

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Troubleshooting

I told a colleague about the Class Homepage Builder, but she can't seem to get it to work.

She may not be registered. Every teacher must register to use the Class Homepage Builder.

I've logged in to Scholastic, but I can't make changes to my Class Homepage.

You may not have logged in with your personal User Name and Password. Try logging in again.

When I use my browser's Back button, I get an error message.

If you use your browser's Back button to navigate, you may get one of two error messages:

• "This document resulted from a POST operation and has expired from the cache…."
• "Error Occurred While Processing Request"

It's best not to use your browser's Back button. Instead, navigate using the Class Homepage Builder's buttons and tabs.

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THE CLASS HOMEPAGE BUILDER

Navigating the Class Homepage

What are the Teacher Workspace and Public View in the Class Homepage Builder?

There are two different ways to look at your Class Homepage.

1. Teacher Workspace — here, you make changes and update your Class Homepage. You are the only one who can access this area, using your personal User Name and Password.
2. Public View — here, students and parents see your Class Homepage. They log in using the Class User Name and Password and cannot make changes. You can see the Public View by clicking "View This Page" from anywhere in the Teacher Workspace.

What are the buttons and tabs in the Teacher Workspace view of the Class Homepage Builder?

Every button and tab on your Class Homepage has a purpose. By clicking them, you arrive at that area to make changes, update your content, and jazz up your Class Homepage.

These four tabs help you navigate in your Teacher Workspace:

1. Homepage Layout: Click to edit the different pages of your Class Homepage.
2. Content Lists: Click to view your Class Homepage items in list form and to print lists.
3. Summary: Click for information on your homepage such as visitor reports or parent and student views to your homepage.
4. Help: Click to access this help information.

These seven buttons help you edit your Class Homepage:

1. Homepage: Click to update and edit your Class Homepage.
2. Add Announcements: Click to post announcements.
3. Add Homework: Click to assign or update homework assignments to your Class Homepage.
4. Add Book Lists: Click to create lists of suggested books for your Class Homepage.
5. Add Software Lists: Click here to create lists of suggested software for your Class Homepage.
6. Add Online Activities & Class Projects: Click to post activities for students to complete online.
7. Add Important Links & Resources: Click to offer students and parents more links and resources.

What tabs appear in the Public View of the Class Homepage?

In the Public View, the tabs change slightly. This is because you are viewing the page as others will see it and they cannot make changes or add information.

Tabs on the left side of the Public View:

1. Homepage: Click to view the Class Homepage.
2. Announcements: Click to view announcements on the Class Homepage.
3. Homework: Click to view homework assignments on the Class Homepage.
4. Book Lists: Click to view the book lists on the Class Homepage.
5. Software Lists: Click to view the software lists on the Class Homepage.
6. Online Activities & Class Projects: Click to view online activities and class projects on the Class Homepage.
7. Important Links & Resources: Click to view links and resources on the Class Homepage.

These tabs will only appear for visitors to your homepage if you have created content for those pages. For example, if you have not added any Homework to your Class Homepage, parent and student visitors will not see the "Homework" tab.

What is "Scholastic Suggests"?

Glad you asked! Scholastic Suggests is a special section that appears on the Book List and Software List creation pages, Announcements, and Online Activities pages in the Teacher Workspace view. This is where we offer ideas for books, software, announcements, resources, and activities. You can add these ideas to your Class Homepage in just one click! Here's how to use it:

1. Click the "Add to List" button beneath the book, software, announcement, or activity in the Scholastic Suggests box.
2. The item will be posted to your Class Homepage.
3. To post it later, click the "Edit" button and change the "Post on the Class Homepage" settings.

Our suggestions are based on the grade(s) you teach (which you entered when you registered). For Book List and Software List suggestions, you can choose to view recommendations for additional grades by clicking the "Edit" link under the Scholastic Suggests heading.

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Creating/Editing the Class Homepage

I've set up my Class Homepage and now I'd like to make changes.

Excellent! You can always edit your Class Homepage to post or revise information. Make sure to do the following so you can perfect your Class Homepage:

1. Log in with your personal User Name and Password.
2. Make sure you are in the Teacher Workspace mode.
3. Click the "Homepage" button.
4. Click "Edit Page."
5. Enter text and make selections (graphics and background color).
6. Click "Preview." Your updated Class Homepage will appear.
7. Click "Continue" to save your changes.

Can I see what my Class Homepage will look like to others before I actually post it?

Absolutely. You can make sure everything looks just the way you want it to. Much like a "print preview" option on your computer, we've got the Public View mode.

1. On whatever page you wish to preview, click the "Preview This Page" button. A new window will open to show you the Public View of that page.
2. To keep editing, close the Public View window and return to the Teacher Workspace mode in the original window. Remember, you can only make changes in the Teacher Workspace.

NOTE: Another way to preview your work is to go to www.scholastic.com and log in as a Parent, Student, or Other, using the class User Name and Password.

How do I let parents know about our Class Homepage?

We know you're excited to share your Class Homepage, so we developed a standard letter to parents that you can send home once you're ready to go. It includes Parent and Student log in information and the Class User Name and Password they need.

1. Finish creating your Class Homepage.
2. Click on the Summary tab at the top of the Teacher Workspace.
3. Click "Print Letter to Parents" in the Management Tools section.
4. Use your browser to print the letter and make duplicates.
5. Send the letter home with students, share it on "Back to School" night, or give it to parents when you meet with them. You can also save the letter to your computer and send it on e-mail!

I'm not happy with my Class Homepage and don't want people to see it yet.

No problem. Even if you've already distributed the Class User Name and Password for your Class Homepage, you can wait to publish your material. Just follow these steps:

1. Click on the Summary tab at the top of the Teacher Workspace.
2. At the bottom of the Management Tools section, click "Hide your Homepage."
3. When you do this, visitors will see an Under Construction page when they visit the Class Homepage. This "hides" your Class Homepage from view, but does not delete any of your content.
4. When you're ready to show your Class Homepage again, click "Display Your Homepage." This replaces the Under Construction page with your Class Homepage.

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Posting Items

How do I add a new announcement?

This is an easy way to communicate with parents. You can announce field trips, school events, and classroom news!

1. Click the "Add Announcements" button.
2. Click "Create New Announcement."
3. Type in the Announcement details (all those marked with * are required).
4. Select or enter the Related Subjects.
5. Add attachments, if you like (for help, see "Adding Attachments").
6. Post the announcement on the Class Homepage, either now or later, or don't post it at all.
7. Click "Save" to register your changes, or "Cancel" to change your mind.
8. Click "Preview This Page" to see a preview of the page.

To add an announcement from Scholastic Suggests:

1. Click "Add Announcements" button.
2. Browse through the Scholastic Suggests recommendations. When you come to the announcement you would like to post, click "Add Announcement to List."
3. The announcement details are already written. You may edit the description and due date.
4. Indicate the Related Subjects, or mark the activity for all classes.
5. Add attachments, if you like (for help, see "Adding Attachments").
6. Post the announcement on the Class Homepage, either now or later, or don't post it at all.
7. Click "Save" to register your changes or "Cancel" to change your mind.
8. Click "Preview This Page" to see how others will see the posting.
   

How do I add a new homework assignment?

This is a great way to use your Class Homepage. List upcoming assignments for the week, or post an entire month's worth of work to help parents and students prepare for big projects and new units.

1. Click the "Add Homework" button.
2. Click "Create New Assignment."
3. Type in the Homework Assignment details (all those marked with * are required).
4. Select or enter the Related Subjects.
5. Add attachments, if you like (for help, see "Adding Attachments").
6. Post the assignment on the Class Homepage, either now or later, or don't post it at all.
7. Click "Save" to register your changes, or "Cancel" to change your mind.
8. Click "Preview This Page" to see a preview of the page.

How do I add a Book List or a recommended book?

The Book List feature really allows you to take advantage of Scholastic's strong point: books! You can add a book yourself or get a suggestion from Scholastic. You may want to assign class reading this way, or simply list books to keep parents informed of grade-appropriate material. This is a great way to create ongoing summer reading lists.

To create a book list:

1. Click the "Add Book Lists" button.
2. Click "Create a Book List."
3. Under Title, Introduction & Picture, click "Edit" to modify these features of your book list.
4. If you would like to attach a Book Club flyer to your Book List, click on "Add a Flyer" under Club Flyers to find the appropriate flyer for your list.
   

To add a book yourself:

1. Click the "Add Book Lists" button.
2. Click "Edit" for the Book List you would like to add a book to.
3. In the Posted on Class Homepage section, click "Add a Book."
4. Type in the book details (title, author, and description).
5. Add attachments, if you'd like (for help, see "Adding Attachments").
6. Click "Save" to register your changes, or "Cancel" to change your mind.
7. Click "Preview This Page" to see how others will see the posting.

To add a book from Scholastic Suggests:

1. Click "Add Book Lists."
2. Click "Edit" for the Book List you would like to add a book to.
3. Browse through the grade-appropriate Scholastic Suggests recommendations. When you find a title you would like to post, click "Add Book to List."
4. The book details are already written. You may edit the book description.
5. Add attachments, if you like (for help, see "Adding Attachments").
6. Click "Save" to register your changes, or "Cancel" to change your mind.
7. Click "Preview This Page" to see how others will see the posting.

How do I add a Software List or recommended software?

The Software List feature allows you to create a list of your own recommended software or get a suggestion from Scholastic. You may want to give parents a list of software to keep them informed of grade-appropriate material, or give them a list of helpful at-home learning tools.

To create a software list:

1. Click the "Add Software Lists" button.
2. Click "Create a Software List."
3. Under Title, Introduction & Picture, click "Edit" to modify these features of your software list.
4. If you would like to attach a Software Club flyer to your Software List, click on "Add a Flyer" under Club Flyers to find the appropriate flyer for your list.
   

To add a software title yourself:

1. Click the "Add Software Lists" button.
2. Click "Edit" for the Software List you would like to add software to.
3. In the Posted on Class Homepage section, click "Add a Title."
4. Type in the software details (title and description).
5. Add attachments, if you like (for help, see "Adding Attachments").
6. Click "Save" to register your changes, or "Cancel" to change your mind.
7. Click "Preview This Page" to see how others will see the posting.

To add software from Scholastic Suggests:

1. Click "Add Software Lists."
2. Click "Edit" for the Software List you would like to add software to.
3. Browse through the grade-appropriate Scholastic Suggests recommendations. When you find a title you would like to post, click "Add Title to List."
4. The software details are already written. You may edit the software description.
5. Add attachments, if you like (for help, see "Adding Attachments").
6. Click "Save" to register your changes, or "Cancel" to change your mind.
7. Click "Preview This Page" to see how others will see the posting.

How do I add Online Activities and Class Projects?

As you get more comfortable with online teaching methods, you'll love the easy-to-use ideas and plans that Scholastic offers through its Web site.

To add your own activity/project:

1. Click the "Add Online Activities & Class Projects" button.
2. Click "Add New Activity/Project."
3. Click "Add information about your own activity or class project."
4. Click "Continue."
5. Type in the activity details (title, introduction, description).
6. Indicate the Related Subjects, or mark the activity for all classes.
7. Add attachments, if you like (for help, see "Adding Attachments").
8. Post the assignment on the Class Homepage, either now or later, or don't post it at all.
9. Click "Save" to register your changes, or "Cancel" to make more changes.
10. Click "Preview This Page" to see how others will see the posting.

To add an activity/project from Scholastic Suggests:

1. Click the "Add Online Activities & Class Projects" button.
2. In the Scholastic Suggests box, click "Add Activity to List."
3. To make changes, click "Edit."
4. The title is already written. You may edit the activity description.
5. Indicate the Related Subjects, or mark the activity for all classes (you may change this later).
6. Add attachments, if you like (for help, see "Adding Attachments").
7. Post the assignment on the Class Homepage, either now or later, or don't post it at all.
8. Click "Save" to register your changes, or "Cancel" to make more changes.
9. Click "Preview This Page" to see how others will see the posting.

To add an activity/project from Scholastic's Activities Database:

1. Click the "Add Online Activities & Class Projects" button.
2. Click "Add New Activity/Project."
3. Click "Search for Online Activities in Scholastic's database."
4. Click "Continue."
5. Select the activity you'd like to put on your Class Homepage. Use the subject-area tabs to search for more activity/project ideas.
6. Click "Save/View My List." Note that this does not post your activity/project.
7. From your list of unpublished activities/projects, click "Post."
8. Choose to post the activity/project "Today" or at a later date, using the pull-down menu.
9. Click "Post" or "Cancel."

How do I add Important Links and Resources?

This is a wonderful way to encourage your students to investigate and research. You may want to direct them to a museum homepage or specific articles to help them prepare for an upcoming unit.

To add your own link:

1. Click the "Add Important Links & Resources" button.
2. Click "Create New Link/Resource."
3. Type in your link/resource details (title, description).
4. Add at least one attachment (for help, see "Adding Attachments").
5. Post the link/resource on the Class Homepage, either now or later, or don't post it at all.
6. Click "Save" to register your changes, or "Cancel" to make more changes.
7. Click "Preview This Page" to preview the page

I have created many items and made lots of changes. How will my lists appear on my Class Homepage?

Here's what you need to know:

1. Any content you post will automatically be listed in the order it was modified. The most recently modified content will appear first.
2. When in doubt, click the "Preview This Page" button to see how your lists appear.

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Managing Posted Items

I'd like to input new information, but I don't want it to appear until a certain date.

You can do that. Posting is easy and flexible, so you can change the post date whenever you choose.

1. Create your new material.
2. Click "Save."
3. After filling in all the boxes with asterisks (*), select the "Save and post it on…" button.
4. Use the pull-down menus to choose a specific date.
5. Click "Save" to register your posting date.

I'd like to input new information, but I don't know if I'll ever want it to appear on my Class Homepage. I'd like it there "just in case."

Put in all the new information you'd like and keep it in your Class Homepage Builder until you're sure you want to post it … whenever that may be.

1. Create your new material.
2. Click "Save."
3. After filling in all the boxes with asterisks (*), select the "Save but don't post…" button.
4. Click "Save" to confirm your choice not to post the material.

Okay, now I'd like the content to appear on my Class Homepage. How do I change the status?

Good thing you entered the information already. Now all you have to do is click.

1. Click the button for the section where your information exists (e.g., Add Homework).
2. You'll see the information listed at the bottom of the page under the header "Not Posted on Class Homepage."
3. Click "Post" to post the information.
4. You may choose to post it now, or on a later date, using the pull-down menus.
5. Click "Save" to confirm your choice.

How do I remove items from showing on my Class Homepage?

Removing content is just as easy as putting it there.

1. Remove content by clicking the "Remove" button when you view your postings.
2. If you want to remove the item from your Class Homepage but still want to save the information, click "Remove." If you select "Delete," it will be permanently removed from your Class Homepage and deleted from the system.
3. Click "Done" to remove the content, or "Cancel" if you change your mind.

How do I edit postings that are already on my Class Homepage?

Editing and viewing content is easy. Change your mind as often as you like.

1. Click the "Edit" button next to the posting you'd like to work on.
2. Make your changes.
3. Click "Save" to save your changes, or "Cancel" to change your mind.

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Your Class Homepage Visitors

How can I tell if anyone is visiting the Class Homepage — or other pages — I've created?

It's important to know who's viewing your Class Homepage and what they're looking at. The Visitor Report offers you four reports — Parent, Student, Other, and Guest — that provide this information. You can see how many visitors you've had, which pages they've seen, and when they visited. Here's how:

1. Log in, using your personal User Name and Password.
2. Click on the Summary tab at the top of the Teacher Workspace.
3. Click "View Visitor Report" in the Management Tools section to see how many guests have visited your online pages.
4. Click "Parent," "Student," "Other", or "Guest" to see which pages each type of guest visited.
5. Click the name of the page visited to see the date and time of each guest's visit.

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Troubleshooting

I see my Class Homepage, but I can't make changes.

You may not be logged in to the Teacher Workspace or be in Edit mode.

Suggestions:

• Be sure you are logged in with your personal User Name and Password.
• Be sure to click "Edit Page" once you arrive at your Class Homepage.

I logged on to my Class Homepage, but I don't see any of the new information I wrote.

You may not have saved your material.

Suggestion:

• Be sure to save all new material after you type it in.

I created a Class Homepage, but nothing is showing up on my screen.

You may not have filled in all the information required to create a successful page.

Suggestion:

1. Be sure to fill in all boxes with an asterisk (*) next to them.
2. Click "Preview" or "Save" to register your information.

My e-mail address isn't appearing on my Class Homepage.

It's possible that you didn't select to have an e-mail link when you created your Class Homepage.

Suggestion:

1. Click on the "Homepage" button.
2. Click "Edit Page."
3. Select "Yes" next to the E-mail link box.
4. Enter your e-mail address.
5. Click "Preview."

I made a Class Homepage, but I don't like it. How do I make changes?

Don't worry. Nothing is fixed in stone; making changes is easy and painless.

Suggestion:

1. Clickon the "Homepage" button.
2. Click "Edit Page."
3. Make your changes.
4. Click "Preview."

I'm having trouble adding new material to my Class Homepage.

There are a few things you must do to add new material; you might have missed a step.

Suggestion:

1. Select the button for the area where you'd like to create new material.
2. Click "Create New…" or "Add a…"
3. Input all the required information.
4. Click "Save" or "Done."

I have items that appear as a list in my Teacher Workspace but not on my Class Homepage.

You may have selected to not post the item, or to post it at a later date.

Suggestion:

1. When viewing this list, look under "Action."
2. Click "Edit."
3. Select to post the item now or on a later date.
4. Click "Save."

I'd like to change the Related Subjects for an announcement I already posted.

You will need to edit that announcement, and make your changes there.

Suggestion:

1. Click "Add Announcements."
2. Click "Edit" next to the announcement you'd like to change.
3. In the "Indicate Related Subjects" section, select a new Related Subject, or click the link in the "If you'd like to edit these…" message if you'd like to create a new one.
4. Type in your changes.
5. Click "Done."

How do I print my Class Homepage and other online pages?

To print the contents of your Class Homepage, you should use the Content Lists feature.

Suggestion:

1. Click "Content Lists."
2. Click on the section you would like to print.
3. Click "Print This List."

I'm having a problem viewing my workspace — why are pages loading so slowly?

Netscape 4.0 for BOTH Macintosh and Windows is very slow to show online pages. The page loads more slowly each time you make changes and want to view it again.

Suggestion:

• Use Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher.

Why am I unable to use HTML in text fields?

If you try to enter HTML tags (such as <B>) in the Class Homepage Builder, they will have no effect. In fact, the "<B>" will show up right in your description!

Suggestion:

• Don't use HTML tags in text fields.

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CONTENT LISTS

Overview

What is the Content Lists area?

The Content Lists area is another way to create content for your Class Homepage Builder. This section lets you create, modify, and print:

• Announcements
• Homework Assignments
• Book Lists
• Software Lists
• Online Activities and Class Projects
• Important Links and Resources

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Creating/Editing Materials

How do I create new Announcements in the Content Lists area?

This is a simple process that allows you to quickly create a list of announcements.

1. Click "Announcements."
2. Click "Create New Announcement."
3. Type in your announcement details (title, description).
4. Select of enter the Related Subjects.
5. Add attachments, if you like (for help, see "Adding Attachments").
6. Post the announcement on the Class Homepage, either now or later, or don't post it at all.
7. Click "Save" to register your announcement, or "Cancel" to change your mind.

How do I create new Homework Assignments in the Content Lists area?

This is a simple process that allows you to quickly list homework assignments.

1. Click "Homework."
2. Click "Create New Assignment."
3. Type in your assignment details (title, description).
4. Select or enter the in Related Subjects.
5. Add attachments, if you like (for help, see "Adding Attachments").
6. Post the assignment on the Class Homepage, either now or later, or don't post it at all.
7. Click "Save" to register your assignment, or "Cancel" to change your mind.

How do I create a Book List in the Content Lists area?

This is a simple process that allows you to quickly list recommended books.

1. Click "Book Lists."
2. Click "Add a Book List."
3. Type in list details (title, description) and attach a flyer if you wish.
4. Add books from Scholastic Suggests or add your own by clicking on "Add a Title."

How do I create a Software List in the Content Lists area?

This is a simple process that allows you to quickly list recommended software.

1. Click "Software Lists."
2. Click "Add a Software List."
3. Enter your list details (title, description) and attach a flyer if you wish.
4. Add software from Scholastic Suggests or add your own by clicking on "Add a Title."

How do I create Online Activities & Class Projects in the Content Lists area?

This is a simple process that allows you to quickly list online activities and class projects.

1. Click "Online Activities & Class Projects."
2. Click "Add New Activity/Project."
3. Type in your activity/project details (title, description).
4. Select Related Subjects.
5. Add attachments, if you like (for help, see "Adding Attachments").
6. Post the activity on the Class Homepage, either now or later, or don't post it at all.
7. Click "Save" to register your activity/project, or "Cancel" to make changes.

How do I create Important Links and Resources in the Content Lists area?

This is a simple process that allows you to quickly list important links and resources.

1. Click "Important Links and Resources."
2. Click "Create New Link/Resource."
3. Type in your link/resource details (title, description).
4. Add attachments, if you like (for help, see "Adding Attachments").
5. Post the link/resource on the Class Homepage, either now or later, or don't post it at all.
6. Click "Save" to register your link/resource or "Cancel" to make changes.
   

How do I edit content in the Content Lists area?

This process is very similar to editing content in the Homepage Layout area.

1. Click the material type you'd like to edit.
2. Click "Edit/View" next to the item.
3. Type in your changes.
4. Click "Save" to register your changes or "Cancel" to make more changes.

How do I delete content in the Content Lists area?

This process is very similar to deleting content in the Homepage Layout area.

1. Click the material type in which your item exists.
2. If you want to remove the item from your Class Homepage but still want to save the information, click "Remove." If you select "Delete," it will be permanently removed from your Class Homepage and deleted from the system.
3. Click "Done" to remove the item or "Cancel" to change your mind.
   

NOTE: Once you delete something, you cannot retrieve it. You will have to reenter the information.

Once I'm in Content Lists, how do I get back out to the main page?

It is easy to navigate through the Content Lists area.

1. Make sure you've saved your changes.
2. Click the "Content Lists" tab at the top of your screen.

Why is there a next to some items on my list?

When you click "Post" for an item, your list in Content Lists will show that item with a . This means the item is now posted on your Class Homepage.

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Printing Lists

How do I print the lists I create in Content Lists?

Printing is done with a simple click.

1. Go to the page that has the list you'd like to print.
2. Click "Print This List."
3. Choose to print your list "By Date Modified," "By Subject," "By Due Date," or "Alphabetical by Title."
4. Click "Continue" to view your list and print or "Cancel" to change your mind.
5. Select the Print option in your browser to print the list page that is displayed.

NOTE: You can only print lists from the Content Lists area.

I tried clicking "Print This list" and nothing is happening. What do I do?

Printing can malfunction for a number of reasons and it's hard to tell what the problem is without looking at the computer.

1. The page does not print automatically when you've clicked "Print This List" - be sure you have selected "Print" in your browser program once the list has displayed.
2. Check that your printer cables are securely attached and the power is "ON."
3. Be sure you have the correct printer selected either in the Chooser (Macintosh) or in the Printers folder (Windows).
4. Contact your school's technical support staff, or your printer manufacturer's technical support.

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ADDING ATTACHMENTS

Overview

Adding attachments is a great way to improve the look of your Class Homepage and to offer students more resources to enhance learning. It's also a perfect place to post field trip forms, photographs, interesting Web sites, and worksheets you create — just to name a few ideas.

You can add an attachment to any item you create. You can also add photographs or artwork to your Class Homepage using the Attachments feature.

Here are some basic requirements for successfully adding attachments:

1. All images must be .GIF or .JPG format. Documents must be in .txt, .rtf, or .doc format. If you are using a Mac computer, please make sure you add the .GIF or .JPG to the name of your image or that the document you are uploading has the .doc, .rtf, or .txt as part of its name.
2. All images and documents must be 150K or smaller.

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Adding Images

I'd like to add an image to my Class Homepage.

Fabulous! There are two ways to add an image or artwork to your Class Homepage, Announcements page, Homework page, etc. You can choose an image from our Image Categories or you can digitize your own image and add it. Adding an image is easy as making a few decisions and clicking.

To Add Images from Scholastic to your Class Homepage:

1. Click "Edit Page."
2. Select the clip art from the Homepage Builder you'd like to have on your homepage by clicking the round button beside the image.
3. To view more images, click "See More Images." Browse the categories and select the image you'd like to use, then click "Add to Class Homepage."
4. Click "Preview."

NOTE: You can view the clip art at full size by clicking on the thumbnail image.

To Add Images from Scholastic to other pages:

1. On the page you want to add an image to, click "Edit" in the Title, Introduction, & Picture section.
2. Select the clip art you'd like to use by clicking on the round button beside the image.
3. To view more images, click "See More Images." Browse the categories and select the image you'd like to use, then click "Add to Introduction."
4. Click "Save."

To Add Your Own Image:

1. Click "Add My Own Image."
2. Click "Add New Image."
3. Click "Browse" to find your image on your hard drive.
4. Select your image and click "OK" (Macintosh) or "Open" (PC).
5. Enter the file details, including title, file type (Image), and orientation.
6. Click "Upload File" to post your image or "Cancel" to change your mind.

NOTE: Your image must be on your computer, must be in the .GIF or .JPG format, and no larger than 150K.

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Adding Documents

How do I add new documents to my Class Homepage?

When creating or editing postings, there is always the option to add an attachment. How much (or little) you'd like to add is up to you.

1. Click "Add Attachments."
2. Click "Add a new image or document from your computer."
3. Click "Continue."
4. Select a file from your computer, using the "Browse…" button.
5. Select your image and click "OK" (Macintosh) or "Open" (PC).
6. Enter your file details in the appropriate text boxes.
7. Click "Upload File" or "Cancel" to change your mind.

NOTE: Your file must be either .txt, .rtf, or .doc format and no larger than 150K. Also, just like other content, you may remove attachments by clicking "Edit."

How do I add an attachment that I've already uploaded?

Every time you upload a file, it is added to a special folder with all of your uploaded files, so you can easily get them as attachments. To do this:

1. Click "Add Attachments."
2. Click "Add a Web address … from your Web Sites & Uploaded Files folder."
3. Click "Continue."
4. Select the resource(s) you'd like to attach to your Class Homepage by clicking on the box next to the resource(s).
5. Click "Attach Resource" to confirm your choice, or "Cancel" to change your mind.

NOTE: Just like other content, you may remove attachments by clicking "Edit."

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Adding Web Sites

How do I add a URL (Web Address)?

Just like any other attachment, adding a URL requires a few clicks.

1. Click "Add Attachments."
2. Click "Add a new Web address (URL)."
3. Click "Continue."
4. Type in the Web site name.
5. Type in the Web address.
6. Click "Done" to save the information or "Cancel" to change your mind.

NOTE: If you want to add a Web address you've already uploaded, you'll have to select it from your Web Sites & Uploaded Files folder.

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Troubleshooting

I'm having a problem uploading images.

You may be using the wrong browser or an older version of a browser. The Macintosh versions of Netscape 4.0 and Internet Explorer 4.0 do not upload images. An "oops" message will appear even if you try to upload the proper document type.

Suggestion:

• Use Internet Explorer 5.0 for Macintosh.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. When I try to sign in to my Class Homepage, why don't I see the User Name textbox?

If the User Name textbox does not appear, or the User Name and Password textboxes do not appear, this means that you or another user are already logged in. This can happen if you, or another user, previously logged in and did not end the session by logging out. There should be a message with links to either logout or go directly to the Class Homepage Builder, or it will ask you to enter your password as confirmation. If the username that appears in the message is your username, you can enter your password and go directly to your Homepage. If the username that appears is not your username, click the logout link. This will bring you to a new login page, where you can enter your personal username and password.

2. Why hasn't the month updated on my Class Homepage?

If your Homepage displays an outdated month in the header, you need to clear your browser. First, try the refresh button on your browser. If this doesn't work, then try clearing your cache.

How to Clear Cache

IE 5 & 6 on a PC

1. From the menu bar on top of your browser screen select 'Tools'
2. Select and click on 'Internet Options'
3. Choose the 'General' tab.
4. On the 'Temporary Internet Files' section of the screen click the 'Delete Files' button.

Netscape 6.x and 7.x for PC
1. From the top menu bar, click Edit, and select Preferences.
2. Click Advanced.
3. Click Cache.
4. Click Clear Memory Cache button.
5. Click the Clear Disk Cache button.
6. Click OK

Netscape 6.2 for Mac
1. From the top menu bar, click Edit, and select Preferences.
2. Click Advanced.
3. Click Cache.
4. Click Clear Memory Cache button.
5. Click the Clear Disk Cache button.
6. Click OK.

Netscape 7.x for Mac
1. From the top menu bar, click Edit, and select Preferences.
2. Click Advanced.
3. Click Cache.
4. Click Clear Cache button.
5. Click OK.

Safari 1.0 for Mac
1. From the Safari menu select Empty Cache.
2. At the Are you sure message, click Empty.

Mozilla 1.4 for Mac
1. Click Edit, and select Preferences on the menu bar.
2. Click Advanced.
3. Click Cache.
4. Click Clear Cache button.
5. Click OK.

3. When I try to upload a document or image, it tells me that the "file is not an acceptable document type." What do I do?

First, make sure that your file is an acceptable document type. The Class Homepage Builder accepts the following document types:
.GIF file less than 150KB
.JPG or .JPEG file less than 150KB
.TXT
.RTF
.DOC
.PDF

Second, make sure that your file name contains the correct document extension. For example: mypicture.gif or mydocument.doc

4. My image is only 148K, which is below the 150K limit, but it still tells me that the file is too big. What do I do?

Reduce the size of your file by 2-5K and try again. Your computer provides an estimate of the file size, and the actual file size may still be slightly over 150K.

To reduce the size of an image, you can try any one of the following:
Reduce the size of the image
Convert a JPG to a GIF format
Reduce the image quality of the JPG

To reduce the size of a document, try removing some text formatting.

5. When I try to login, I get a blank page or nothing happens. What should I do?

First, close your browser and try to login again. If you still have this error, you need to clear your cookies and cache. Below are instructions for this.

How to Clear Cache

IE 5 & 6 on a PC

1. From the menu bar on top of your browser screen select 'Tools'
2. Select and click on ‘Internet Options’
3. Choose the ‘General’ tab.
4. On the 'Temporary Internet Files' section of the screen click the 'Delete Files' button.

Netscape 6.x and 7.x for PC
1. From the top menu bar, click Edit, and select Preferences.
2. Click Advanced.
3. Click Cache.
4. Click Clear Memory Cache button.
5. Click the Clear Disk Cache button.
6. Click OK.

Netscape 6.2 for Mac
1. From the top menu bar, click Edit, and select Preferences.
2. Click Advanced.
3. Click Cache.
4. Click Clear Memory Cache button.
5. Click the Clear Disk Cache button.
6. Click OK.

Netscape 7.x for Mac
1. From the top menu bar, click Edit, and select Preferences.
2. Click Advanced.
3. Click Cache.
4. Click Clear Cache button.
5. Click OK.

Safari 1.0 for Mac
1. From the Safari menu select Empty Cache.
2. At the Are you sure message, click Empty.

Mozilla 1.4 for Mac
1. Click Edit, and select Preferences on the menu bar.
2. Click Advanced.
3. Click Cache.
4. Click Clear Cache button.
5. Click OK.

How to Clear Cookies

IE 5 & 6 on a PC

1. From the menu bar on top of your browser screen select 'Tools'
2. Select and click on ‘Internet Options’
3. Choose the ‘General’ tab.
3. On the 'Temporary Internet Files' section of the screen click the 'Delete Cookies' button

Netscape 6 on PC
1. From the Tasks menu, select Privacy & Security
2. Select Cookie Manager
3. Select View Stored Cookies
4. Click Remove all cookies
5. Click OK
6. Close and then restart the browser

Netscape 7 on a PC
1. From the Tools menu, select Cookie Manager
2. Select Manage Stored Cookies
3. Select Stored Cookies
4. Click on Remove All Cookies
5. Click OK
6. Close and then restart the browser

Netscape 6 on a MAC
1. From the Tasks menu, select Privacy & Security
2. Select Cookie Manager
3. Select View Stored Cookies
4. Click Remove all cookies
5. Click ok
6. Close and then restart the browser

Netscape 7 on a PC
1. From the Tools menu, select Cookie Manager
2. Select Manage Stored Cookies
3. Select Stored Cookies
4. Click on Remove All Cookies
5. Click Close
6. Close and then restart the browser

Safari for Macintosh
1. From the Safari menu, select Preferences
2. Select Security.
3. From the security menu click on Show Cookies and remove
4. Remove all cookies at once.

Mozilla
1. Click Tasks
2. Select Privacy & Security
3. Choose Cookie Manager.
4. On the submenu, choose View Stored Cookies.
5. The Cookie Manager opens and lists the cookies stored on your computer.
6. Clicking Remove All Cookies will delete all cookies.

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