ONLINE CommunicationInstant MessagingE-mailChat RoomsBlogsDiscussion Boards
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
LET’S REGISTER…...
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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