Getting acquainted with Yahoo Groups. Introductions

(Week 1: Jan 9 - 15)

Moderators:

Larisa Olesova,Yakutsk

Maria Bossa, Argentina

Mbarek Akaddar, Morocco

Sharon Betts, USA

Guest presenter: BJ Berquist

LISTEN AND WATCH OUR OVERVIEW (this link will take you to the VoiceThread site to see the introduction in larger format)

1. Click the arrow in the middle to start the introduction.
2. The arrow on the bottom right will move you to the next slide.
3. If you click on my pictures on the sides of the slides, you can read or hear the information.

Objectives

Activities

Task 1. Read the Getting Started Page - and explore the wiki

Task 2. Introduce yourself to the group in no more than 100 words. Send your message to: baw12@yahoogroups.com 
The video below will help you become familiar with Yahoo Groups.

Information to be included:

• Your first and last name. You can include the name you would like to be known by.
• Yahoo ID.
• Institution where you work or study.
• What you do.
• Why you joined this group and the expectations you have.
• Any additional info you would like to share with the group.
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Task 3. Also copy your introduction into the Participants Page, please.  Directions are found on the top of the page.
The video below "Overview of PBworks Wiki", is very useful for newbies to wikis.

Task 4. Get ready for the first live session  on Wednesday at Tapped In. Watch the tutorial for TappedIn below.

Task 5. Post your comments about our session on the wiki page

Tools to explore

• Our Wiki (Here's a useful tutorial to get you started)
• TappedIn (Here's a useful tutorial to get you started)
• Yahoo Groups (Here's a useful tutorial to get you started)

Suggested readings for further information

• Hints for Learning Online
• What makes a successful online student
• Netiquette