ONLINE Communication Instant Messaging Chat Rooms Blogs Discussion Boards

It is a forums, where users can post messages for other users to read and respond

TYPES of DISCUSSIONS Public - open to everyone to discuss Private - Must be a registered member

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FREE RWLO ACCOUNT

NEW USER SETUP

First Name - Your First Name Last Name - Unique Class Name - blank TYPE…………. No Personal Information

TYPE…………. User Name - Password – Re-Enter Password -

It should look like this …………. ……………….then click on submit.

Creating a HomePage To upload a picture for the front page 1. Click on the Images folder

2. Click on the Green Sheet of Paper (Add Item)

3. Click on Upload a File

4. Browse Find a picture and double click.

5. Click on Upload

To place picture on Users HomePage 1. Click on Bob the Builder

2. Click on My Page.

3. Click on Photo and find picture.jpg

4. Type in Message 1 - Welcome to my webpage. ……………………….and then click on Update.

To Look at Users Home Page Click on RWLO.ORG

Why is your Home Page not fancy? 1. Todays lesson is about discussion boards and not web design. 2. No personal information should be posted on the web. Watch this short video clip. Tracking Teresa Teresa While you are watching, I will add you to our class discussion buddy list.

Will you be my buddy? Accept and click OK Then, Click on RWLO.ORG

………..and Click on RWLO.ORG again. See the My Buddies icon.

Select a topic and add to the discussion