August 2009 Back to School Template Available on Friday, August 21st! Keep watching for new designs released weekly! WEBINAR SERIES Check the calendar often to see upcoming & archived webinars! FREE POSTCARDS Request postcards to refer other teachers to TeacherWeb. We will mail them directly to you! WebQuests Search our database for free online lessons or create your own and submit for other educators to use. MyTeacherWeb® Students and parents can create their own customizable startpage at MyTeacherWeb.com. Track teacher's website updates with the free service and even have access on the go, using an iPhoneTM or other mobile device. TEACHER'S LOUNGE The Teacher's Lounge displays previous newsletters as well as upcoming conference information. Special offers and support can also be accessed on this page. FEATURE FOCUS The new Update Index Page has arrived! This new back-end tool should save you time by making it easier to navigate around your site while updating pages and site settings. First, check out this FAQ article that explains where everything is located. When you first access the Update Index Page, you can now add, delete, rename, edit settings, and re-order pages all from one screen. The second tab, "Page Settings" contains File Management (uploading files to your site), NewsFlash settings, Grades, Worksheets, and the new Calendar settings. The "Site Settings" tab allows you to customize your overall website look and options. Finally, "My Account" allows you to edit account settings including payment options. SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT Check out The Summit Prep's Site! The Summit Prep has a new IslandWeb and is using some great features. Their NewsFlash page helps parents and students keep track of all school happenings. Check out all of the new faces that are getting introduced on their homepage! If you are interested or would like to set up a trial of IslandWeb, please email info@teacherweb.com. TeacherWeb is always looking for new and innovative ways in which our product is used. If you have a great site or know of another teacher's site, we would love to hear about it. Email us at info@teacherweb.com. TIP OF THE DAY #1 Website Handouts - free and already created for you TeacherWeb provides printable handouts for you to share your website with parents and students. These are great for the first few weeks of school or even at an Open House or PTA event. Go to your Update Index Page Click the "My Account" tab at the top Click "Printable Handout" on the left If you need any help with this, please click here to submit a ticket. TIP OF THE DAY #2 Need to Change Your Website URL/Web Address? If you got married, changed names, moved to a new school, or just want to change your URL/Web Address and how your site appears in the TeacherWeb directory, we have the tool for you. Just visit - http://teacherweb.com/tweb/ChangeURL.aspx and enter your old and new info. With the click of the mouse, your site web address is updated and all of your content stays with you! STUDENT DIGITAL LOCKERS Digital Lockers have arrived! There is no longer a need for zip/flash drives or emailing documents. Digital Lockers are the ideal way for students to store projects, homework, and class documents for easy access at school or home. Schools can portion off storage to individual students and teachers can use them to distribute class handouts - no more wasted paper! Additionally, an Assignment Drop-Box will be included which allows students to turn in assignments electronically through a secure and documented connection. Visit the website for more information. For a price quote, click here.