Why use EduWeb as an Intranet?

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Why use EduWeb as an Intranet?
By Paul McGillicuddy
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What is an Intranet?

• An intranet is a website that can only be
  accessed locally.
• Your schools intranet can only be accessed on a
  workstation/laptop located within the
  geographical boundaries of your school.

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Why have an Intranet?

• An intranet allows school staff to centrally
  store important information (i.e. Policies,
  Programs, Notes, Calendars, Meeting Agendas,
  Staff Welfare Info, Student Welfare Info,
  Pictures, PowerPoint Presentations, Word
  Documents, Publisher Documents, PDF Documents
  etc) that can be readily accessed by the
  appropriate people.
• An intranet can be a great motivator for students
  as their work can be easily showcased.

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Why Use EduWeb as an Intranet?

• ITS FREE FOR DET Schools.
• Its Easy to setup.
• Every Student in the school can have their own
  home page.
• Its Easy to use.
• Its a pre-built intranet ready to be used. There
  is a place for staff, students and focal groups.

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Why Use EduWeb as an Intranet? (cont)

• Its easy to customise this intranet to suit your
  school needs.
• A DET Technology Adviser - Stu Hasic -created
  this Intranet in consultation with lots of
  schools, so its specifically designed for NSW
  public schools
• Its constantly updated from the feedback Stu
  receives from schools.

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Why Use EduWeb as an Intranet? (cont)

• There is lots of support available for this
  software, as many DET schools are implementing
  this solution.

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How do I access Support?

• Stu Hasic has created a website purely for EduWeb
  http//www.stuhasic.com/eduweb/index.htm
• This website contains the following support
  channels
• - Flash Videos demonstrating how to use all the
  functions of Eduweb.
• A list serve to email problems or questions you
  have about the software. Many schools contribute
  their solutions and comments.
• Downloads of new modules that can be incorporated
  into your Eduweb.
• Frequently Asked Questions and Feedback.

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Demonstration

• Link to the schools EduWeb.

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Any Questions?