Sharepoint

=Sharepoint= Windows Sharepoint Services is a web portal that offers a range of tools for interaction and collaboration, which is accessible from anywhere with an internet connection by logging in with a username and password.

How can I use Sharepoint in my school?

 * Post announcements for all users to see
 * List calendar events
 * Document sharing
 * Collate a shared list of weblinks
 * Photo sharing
 * Room / Equipment booking
 * Survey staff and collate responses
 * Staff request leave via an online form
 * Track tasks that have been assigned (eg. tech support requests)
 * Team planning within a wiki page
 * Staff post feedback from PD attended in a blog and allow comments

Where can I see some examples?
Windows Sharepoint Services is a free download for use with Windows Server 2003. Ask your technician about installing it on your school network. Ideas for improving sharepoint?? Ready-made Sharepoint templates to add on to your school site (Student Results Database, Resource-sharing etc) Check out the tech room Free sharepoint ebooks available for download http://freesharepointbooks.blogspot.com/
 * [|St John's Primary School] - (UK)
 * [|Melrose Primary School] - video showcase
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[|Scholaris] is a company that offers schools Virtual Learning environments that extend what a sharepoint can offer. there is a cost involved but the program is fully supported.