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Using the Discussion Boards

This page will provide you with the information you need to join and use the Discussion Boards.

Work through the topics below by clicking on the following links.

1. Using the Discussion Boards for the First Time

Steps:

1. Click on the Join A Class link under Students on the right hand side.

2. You will be asked to enter a Class Key. Enter the following:

3. You need to create a Username and Password.

TIP: Choose something that you will remember easily! Write it down somewhere!

4. Fill in your First and Last name only!

IMPORTANT: Please do not put nicknames - I will delete your profile if I don't know who you are!

4. Click on Finish Registration.

5. You will then be taken to a page where you will enter the username and password you just created.

6. You are now logged into the Classroom Area.

7. Click on Conferencing to see the topics.

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2. Posting a Message

Steps

1. Click on the Introduction Conference.

2. Click on 'Post New Message to "Introduction"'

3. Post a test message with the following information. Use your full name as the subject line.

a) What is your favorite movie?
b) Where did you spend most of your time over the Winter Break?
c) What is your favorite store?

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3. Replying to a Message

Steps:

1. Click on the Reply link under the message you wish to reply to.

2. Say something nice about that person!

3. Click the Post Message button.

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4. Changing between Topics

1. Click on the Conferencing link on the left hand side to see all topics.

2. Choose the topic you want.

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5. Logging Out

It is important that you log out when you are finished using the Discussion Boards.

Click the Log Out link at the bottom left side of the screen.

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6. Logging In Again

Steps:

1. Click on the Discussion Board link to the left of this page.

2. Enter your username and password.

3. Click Log In.

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