If you have used a web browser, using
the class discussion forum shouldn't present a problem. Follow the
instructions below to use the board. All links in the instructions
will open in a new browser window. To toggle between the linked page
and these instructions, click on the appropriate page title in the
taskbar.
1) Link to the board.
2) You will come to a UW Net ID login window. Log in with your Net
ID and password (the same name and password you use to access UW
email). If you don't have a UW Net ID, you can set
one up online.
3) The discussion board is set up by topic, with the discussion
for each week on a separate topic line. Click on
the appropriate line for your group and topic. You will find
my message with the questions for the reading. Beneath my message
will appear all the posted responses..
4) To respond to one of the posted questions, hit "Reply to
Message" in the upper right-hand corner. A reply box will pop
up.
5) Type the topic of your message and the message itself into the
message box. You have the option to preview your message before sending.
You may also choose to send the message in plain text or HTML. If
you know HTML, you may insert coding into your message and choose
the "send in HTML" option. If you would like to try inserting
common HTML tags into your message, use the following guide:
- To italicize a title or word: <i>The Title</i>
- To place a word in bold type: <b>word</b>
- To indicate a paragraph break: <p>
- To direct others to a Web page you have found useful: <a href="http://www.thepage.edu">The
Page Name</a>
6) If you want to preview your message, click "preview message." A
preview window will appear. You can close the preview window and
edit your message, or you can send it as is. To send your message
click "send message."
7) Choose "click here to see the update," and your message
will be added to the thread. Click once more on the topic line for
your group and reading to view your posted message.
8) To exit the discussion space, go to another page or close your
web browser.
9) Please note that the discussion board security function will
time you out of the program after two hours. If you think your composing
process will take longer than two hours, you should type your response
into a word-processing program, then paste it into the course discussion
space.
Last Update: 3/27/06
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