{"id":43141,"date":"2019-05-30T10:00:08","date_gmt":"2019-05-30T15:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/?p=43141"},"modified":"2021-08-16T22:17:34","modified_gmt":"2021-08-17T02:17:34","slug":"how-to-create-a-classroom-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inmotionhosting.com\/support\/website\/how-to-create-a-classroom-website\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Classroom Website"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you want to build a website for your class but don’t know where to start? This guide will go over some of the common steps for setting up a clasroom website and things to consider before starting. This will help you get started, so your class can begin blogging in no time.<\/p>\n

Choosing a Classroom Inspiration<\/h2>\n

The first step is selecting an Inspiration that suits your class. Follow these steps to view and choose from the selection of pre-built sites.<\/p>\n

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  1. Log into your Admin Dashboard<\/a>\n
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  2. Click Inspirations<\/b> in the navigation menu.\n
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  3. You will see a summary of the setup steps. Click the Let’s Get Started<\/b> button.<\/li>\n
  4. Many page styles will be displayed, you can choose a category to see different content options. Click them to see what they look like then click the Select<\/b> button to choose one.\n
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  5. Now you will choose a Pageset<\/b>, the options are Base, Five page, and Kitchen Sink<\/em>. You can click them to view and compare.<\/li>\n
  6. Under the Add Functionality<\/em> option, flip the switch if you want to use the site for a Blog<\/b>.<\/li>\n
  7. Click the Next<\/b> button.<\/li>\n
  8. Enter your contact and social media information then click the Finish and Install<\/b> button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Your site will then be created. It’s time to customize it for your classroom.<\/p>\n

    Customizing your Site<\/h2>\n

    The Customize option in your Admin Dashboard includes most of the tools you need to make the site for your class.<\/p>\n