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Discussion BoardsIt 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

Email - blank

TYPE………….

No Personal Information

TYPE………….

User Name -

Password –

Re-Enter Password -

It should look like this………….

……………….then click on submit.

Creating a HomePageTo 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 User’s HomePage1. 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 User’s Home Page

Click on RWLO.ORG

Why is your Home Page not fancy?

1. Today’s 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 http://www.netsmartz.org/resources/reallife.htm#realTeresa

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