Science Junction Technology Skills


Web Conferencing with NetForum


Connect:

1. Locate the SciTeach (Science Teaching) forum:
http://www.ncsu.edu/sciteach

 

To View Entered Topics and Messages:

1. Click on a topic from the list of topics. The most recent messages will
appear at the top.

2. The compressed button allows you to view the topic name, author, and date it was posted. The expanded button allows you to view optional information, such as the author's e-mail address and web page.

3. To return to the list of topics while in a topic area, click on the view topics button.



4. To view all of the replies to a specific topic while in a topic replies area, at one time, select the all replies button.

 

To Create A New Topic:

1. Return to the discussion topics page and click on the add topic button.



2. Enter the required information: your name and topic name.

3. Select Translated Text formatting option

4. Select the preview button to preview the information you have entered.

5. If you'd like to make some changes, click the edit button

6. When you are ready to submit your topic, select the submit button.

 

To Post A Message To A Topic:

1. Click on the "New" button while in a topic area.



2. Enter the message subject and your name.

3. Enter your message in the large text area.

4. You may enter your e-mail address and personal web site (this is optional).

5. Select the preview button to preview the information you have entered.

6. Select the Translated Text formatting option.

7. If you'd like to make some changes, click the edit button.

8. When you are ready to submit your topic, select the submit button.

 

Posting Replies To A Message:

1. Each message has a reply button.

2. Click on this to respond to a specific message.

3. Follow the same procedures listed above for adding a message.


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Last updated 9/10/01

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