2. Ugh! Why?
Because.
Because is shows a willingness to be transparent
Because it makes us look good
Because it shows we’re down with technology
Because it’s easy!
3. Objectives
• Create a “Welcome Page” that includes
- Your name
- Your contact information
- A link to your “About Me” page
• Add a page titled “About Me” page that includes
- A brief biography or teaching philosophy
12. Creating a “Welcome Page”
contact information
Step #2: type your welcome information
Don’t forget to save!
13. Creating a “Welcome Page”
contact information
Step #3: Publish your edited page
Orange means publish!
14. Creating a “Welcome Page”
contact information
Step #4: Publish your edited page
Orange means publish!
15. Creating a “Welcome Page”
contact information
Step #5: Test it out through “Live View”
16. Adding an “About Me” page
Step #1:Hover over “Add” and
select “Page”
17. Adding an “About Me” page
Step #2:
Give the page a title
Give the page a URL
sfaboutme
(lowercase-no spaces)
Select a layout template
Save
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Adding an “About Me” page
Step #3: Add another “Rich Text” Element
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Adding an “About Me” page
Step #4: Add biographical information
20. Adding an “About Me” page
Step #4: Add biographical information
Don’t forget to PUBLISH on
your main page
21. Sample
Think about adding:
-A photograph
-High School + College
-Favorite things
-Hobbies
-How you got to O.G.
-Contact information (again)
-Link to your favorite website
- A fun flash video
22. Linking To Your “About Me” Page
• Step #1: Get the web address
– Open a new webpage
– Type http://oghs.schoolloop.com/staff
– Click on your name, which should be in BLUE
– Click on your “About Me” page
– Highlight and copy the webpage
23. Linking To Your “About Me” Page
• Step #1: Return to your “Welcome Page” and
click the Pencil to edit your Welcome
See?
24. Linking To Your “About Me” Page
• Step #2: Add the words “Find out more About Me”
and highlight the “About Me” part
25. Linking To Your “About Me” Page
• Step #3: Select the Link button
26. Linking To Your “About Me” Page
• Step #4: Paste the website address