To add a new resource, first locate the group that you would like to work with.  To locate a group, you may have a number of options:

  • Scroll down the  list of groups on your homepage, then click on the group name
  • Use the “please select” box above the top most group on your homepage, locate the group name and click on it.
  • Go to your Admin utility, click Edit groups, choose the name of the group in the chart, and click on the link.

Now you are ready to add a new resource.  

To add a new bulletin resource

  1. Click Admin on the group Home page in the bar to the right of the group name.
  2. Scroll down the page and click on the Click to Add a new Resource link. Your Add a New Resource window will open.Image title
  3. Configure your new resource. Add the following:

Name – The name of the resource.

This will appear on the quick links list to the right.

Description – Describe the resource.

This will appear in the bar at the top of the resource. You may use the resource name again or add a more descriptive phrase.

Type: Choose the relevant resource type. For example, Bulletin, Webpages, etc.

Include in Summary Email – Check the box (default).

Newly posted information will be included in the Summary Email. If you prefer not to include this resource in the summary email, uncheck the box. You may always change it later. 

Status – Online or offline

  • Online is checked, members listed within the View permission may see the resource.
  • Offline is checked, only members with Edit or Admin or System Administrators may see the resource.

Often during the creation phase, you may opt to make the resource offline until you are ready to share with your community. Offline resources are noted in the Quick Links section with a red exclamation mark for example, ! Announcements. You may change the status to Online when you would like to share with the community.

Link - Check the box - When checked the resource name will appear in the Quick Links list of the group.

Content – Check the box - When checked the resource content will be displayed on the home page of the group.

Accessible without login - Leave unchecked

Some resources may be accessible without logging into SchoolSpeak. Generally, most resources will require login to the application. To allow persons who are not members of your SchoolSpeak community access this resource, click on the box.

4. Click the Add button. The new resource is added to the left-margin under the Quick Links section.

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  • New indicates that the announcement has been posted within the past  24 hours.
  • X indicatesthat the message will be removed from the homepage  within the next 24 hours. The message is still available for view via the  bulletin link in the group Quick links section.

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