SchoolBlocks Training Links - Coweta County School System

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SCHOOLBLOCKS BASICS

Re-size the screen to meet any size device.

Click on the Login button in the top right of the screen. Click on the Google. Select your account.

Moving Blocks Place your mouse over one of the blocks then find the icon that looks a bit like a compass with 4 arrows-the move tool. Hold the button on your mouse to move and drag the block to the desired location. You’ll see the page reorganize as you move the block.

Resizing Blocks Place your mouse in the bottom right corner of the block to find a small black arrow and click and drag the resize tool. Now, when you have a special announcement, just make it bigger. We call it natural content management since it feels so natural!

Adding Blocks On the bottom right area of your screen, click “Admin” then “Add Block.” Here you’ll see a menu of all the available block types.

VIDEO BLOCK

Add a video to your grid. SchoolBlocks supports YouTube.

Message Block

A Message Block is a simple way to add a quick note to a web page. (1:47 minute video)

Files Block

A shared file block can display a single file or all of the files and folders inside a public folder on Google Drive. Paste the "Shareable Link" of the file or folder in the URL field. (1:38 minute video)

Page Block

A Page Block is a normal webpage where you can add or display all kinds of content. (1:47 minute video)

Links Block

The Links Block enables you to organize links to other sites. Use the buttons to add/remove links or folders. Drag and drop the links to reorder them.

Syncing with Google Calendar

Instructions on how to integrate your Google calendar. (2:07 minute video)

Events Block

An Events Block lists all events on a specific calendar. Paste the URL of the calendar file (ends in '.ics') in the URL field. (1:02 minute video)

News Block

News Blocks are filled with content found within a section, department, or group. Editing the section, department or group will cause the New Block to update. (1:09 minute video)

HTML Block

An HTML Block allows you to add HTML (including iFrame embedded code) to your grid. Copy and paste or write your own HTML. (1:07 minute video)

Social Media Feed Block

Copy and Paste the URL of the Social Media feed you would like to include. (1:56 minute video)