2. How to Send an Email Via Gaggle Step 1: Once you have logged in to Gaggle select the ‘Email Tab’ Once you have logged in to Gaggle select the ‘Email Tab’

3. How to Send an Email Via Gaggle Step 2: Then, click on the big, orange ‘COMPOSE’ button located on the left side. Then, click on the big, orange ‘COMPOSE’ button located on the left side.

4. How to Send an Email Via Gaggle Step 3: This will load a blank email. This will load a blank email.

5. How to Send an Email Via Gaggle Step 4: In the field labeled ‘to’ type the email address of the recipient. In the field labeled ‘to’ type the email address of the recipient. If you’re sending an email to Ms. Barker, type: barkers1@duvalschools.org (be careful to send it to the correct address, sometimes it automatically generates another email address. If you’re sending an email to Ms. Barker, type: barkers1@duvalschools.org (be careful to send it to the correct address, sometimes it automatically generates another email address. barkers1@duvalschools.org

6. How to Send an Email Via Gaggle Step 5: ‘Add a subject’ to the subject line. ‘Add a subject’ to the subject line. Be sure to keep it short and specific. For example, student first and last name, class period, and the topic of your email Be sure to keep it short and specific. For example, student first and last name, class period, and the topic of your email

7. How to Send an Email Via Gaggle Step 6: Type the message in the body paragraph text box (highlighted). Type the message in the body paragraph text box (highlighted). See the following slide for email etiquette hints. See the following slide for email etiquette hints.

8. How to Send an Email Via Gaggle Email Etiquette DO’s: Format your email appropriately by including the following: Proper greeting (e.g. Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Evening, Hello, etc.) see 2 in example Address the reader (e.g. Ms. Barker, To Whom It May Concern) see 2 Keep it concise, but provide background information and purpose of this email in the first sentence(s). see 3a in example Organize your thoughts by breaking sections into different paragraphs (bullet points are also sometimes also helpful.) see 3a -4b in example Remember to thank the teacher for his/her time or other positive sign off. see 5 Include a closing (e.g. Respectfully, Best Regards, Warm Wishes, etc) see 6 Add your name (and class period) before sending it! The teacher wants to know with whom they're speaking. see 6 Good Email Etiquette Example: (Email Etiquette 101)

9. How to Send an Email Via Gaggle Email Etiquette DONT’s: Avoid the following: Not addressing the recipient Diving into the issue Vague language Writing in ALL CAPS (it communicates SCREAMING/ANGER at the recipient) Writing one long paragraph (especially if it’s a run-on sentence!) Poor grammar, spelling, punctuation “Cutesy” fonts/colors Using emoticons/emojis Forgetting to include your name/class period Email Etiquette Non-Example:

10. How to Send an Email Via Gaggle Step 7: To attach a file, click on the paper clip icon. To attach a file, click on the paper clip icon. Add a file by uploading it (common) or taking it from the digital locker (it’ll only be here if you save it to the locker. This is often an extra step.) Add a file by uploading it (common) or taking it from the digital locker (it’ll only be here if you save it to the locker. This is often an extra step.) Then click select a file or drag and drop the saved file from where it’s saved. You have to navigate to the file and these steps vary. Then click select a file or drag and drop the saved file from where it’s saved. You have to navigate to the file and these steps vary.

11. How to Send an Email Via Gaggle Step 8: Proofread the message to be sure you’ve included the attachment (if needed) and you follow all the etiquette rules (see slide 8) Proofread the message to be sure you’ve included the attachment (if needed) and you follow all the etiquette rules (see slide 8)see slide 8see slide 8 Click the blue paper airplane icon to send the email. Click the blue paper airplane icon to send the email.

12. WORKS CITED "Email Etiquette 101 for International Students - Study in the U.S. or Canada - WES Student Advisor." Email Etiquette 101 for International Students - Study in the U.S. or Canada - WES Student Advisor. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Sept. 2015.