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Creating A Class Blog in SharpSchool

Once a class is created in SharpSchool, the teacher can create a class blog by opening the Files module, selecting "Add New Item", choosing "Blog", naming the blog, and making it visible. The teacher then needs to grant permissions by selecting the blog, clicking "Blog Administration", going to the "Configuration" and "Security" subtabs, adding the student group, checking boxes to allow viewing and posting, and clicking "Apply" to save the changes. This will allow students in the class to access and interact with the blog.

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Creating A Class Blog in SharpSchool

Once a class is created in SharpSchool, the teacher can create a class blog by opening the Files module, selecting "Add New Item", choosing "Blog", naming the blog, and making it visible. The teacher then needs to grant permissions by selecting the blog, clicking "Blog Administration", going to the "Configuration" and "Security" subtabs, adding the student group, checking boxes to allow viewing and posting, and clicking "Apply" to save the changes. This will allow students in the class to access and interact with the blog.

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SharpSchool: Creating a Class Blog

Once you have created a class in SharpSchool, you can create a blog to use within the class. These instructions will help you set up a blog and provide access to it for students. You must follow the steps for granting permissions in order for students to be able to respond to blog posts. Step 1: Open the class and select the Files module. (If you dont see the Files module, go to Manage and put a check mark in the box beside Files.)

Step 2: Select the Add New Item tab.

Step 3: Select Blog from the drop-down menu in the Add New Item tab.

Step 4: Name your blog and save it.

Step 5: You will return to the Files tab make sure to check the box under the Visible column for your new blog.

Step 6: Now you need to set up the permissions for your blog so that others can respond to it. Click on the name of the blog.

Step 7: The Blog Administration link on the right will enable you to make changes to your blog.

Step 8: Selecting the Blog Administration link will open up a window with several tabs, you will need to select the Configuration tab.

Step 9: Under the Configuration tab, there are subtabs select the Security subtab.

Step 10: More tabs! Now you need to select the Direct Permissions tab.

Step 11: In this step, you need to add a group (the group that contains your users) to your settings. You can do this by clicking on the Add button.

Step 12: Select the student group that will need access to your blog. This does not provide access to everyone in the group only those that are also on the class roster.

Step 13: Now that youve added the group, you will need to grant permission to the group. Once you check the boxes in this screen, you will need to click Apply to save the changes.

Step 14: Check the box to allow inheritable permissions, and then click on Apply.

Your students should be able to view and post on your blog when they log in to class.

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