Website Planning Tools
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Google Training: Docs, Slides, Hangouts and more!Utilize Google Apps at your school for free! Visit CPS.edu/GoogleTraining for a free training guide on how to use Google Apps, including Docs, Slides, Hangouts and lots more.
Learn how to implement Google Apps on your school website for free, too! |
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more!
Promote your school using social media tools for free! Visit CPS.edu/Branding and click on "Social Media" for a free guide to using social media at Chicago Public Schools.
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Social Media Posts Scheduler: HootsuiteSchedule your social media posts in advance so you don't have to manually post throughout the day. Hootesuite offer this free tool: hootsuite.com/plans/free*
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Newsletter Generator: MailChimpCreate and send newsletters to your school for free using MailChimp: mailchimp.com/pricing/free. Also, implement a "Subscribe" form on your school website to collect email addresses.*
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Image Creator and Editor: CanvaCreate and edit photos for web and print, including flyers, posters, social media and lots more! Get started at Canva.com for free.*
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Choosing the Best Colors: Adobe Color WheelUse Adobe Color Wheel to select the best combination of colors to use for your school website. Browse colors at color.adobe.com for free!*
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Online Storyboards: Storybird StudioCreate stories online complete with pictures and text, then showcase them on your school or classroom website. This tool (storybird.com/educators) is completely free for educators and integrates with Google.*
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Screen Grabber Tool: SkitchCapture screenshots then add text, arrows or drawings on top of the images. Download Skitch for free at evernote.com/skitch.*
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Responsive Website Test: Google ResizerA free interactive tool used to test how websites respond to mobile devices and desktop. Check it out at design.google.com/resizer.*
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Code Site: Weebly Customization TipsModify the HTML on a Weebly website to customize the template. Browse cps.edu/CodeSite for tips and information.
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*Disclaimer: These products are not endorsed by Chicago Public Schools. Free Website Planning Tools is a list of available options to use for specific tasks.