 Frame-Casting
Frames pages are a special kind of HTML page that divides the browser window into different areas called frames. Inside each frame, a different web page can be displayed.
SchoolSpan uses the benefits of frame-casting to help schools combine their existing content with more interactive features. SchoolSpan banners and navigation bars provide a consistent look to your enhanced web site, while a school's existing web pages load in the main portion of the page. The navigation bar will link users between locally hosted web pages, SchoolSpan's modules, as well as any third-party applications your district uses such as email and student information systems.
SchoolSpan also uses frame-casting to allow schools to keep their current URL. Using frames, SchoolSpan pages load on your web site. But your district URL continues to be displayed, so the average user doesn't even know they're getting information from other sites.
The before and after picture shows you how a school web page looks using SchoolSpan's frame-casting solution.
How does Framecasting help?
By using existing web pages, schools enjoy several advantages including:
- Updating their static web pages using Microsoft FrontPage, Macromedia Dreamweaver or any other web editing software they like
- No costly set-up or conversion charges that "portal" companies charge, saving a district thousands of dollars
- Launching their new site in a matter of one month including training and preparation
- Provides a consistent platform for delivering your applications (email, student information, course management) through a common interface
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