Week Two Workshop The Global Classroom: Communicating & Publishing

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1 The Savvy Cyber Teacher Using the Internet Effectively in the K12 Classroom Participant Handbook Week Two Workshop The Global Classroom: Communicating & Publishing Table of Contents PAGE Agenda Learning Objectives Participant Notes Getting Started Overview and Applications Using the Internet to Publish Student Work Introduction to Online Bookmarking Reinforcement Activity Appendix Handout 1: Creating a Yahoo! Account Handout 2: Using Yahoo! Mail Handout 3: Subscribe to the Alliance+ Participants Listserv Handout 4: Cooperative Group Activity Instructions.2-45 Handout 5: Yahoo! Bookmarks Handout 6: Week Two Reinforcement Activity

2 The Savvy Cyber Teacher Using the Internet Effectively in the K12 Classroom Week Two Workshop Agenda The Global Classroom: Communicating & Publishing Getting Started Introduction & Workshop Overview Overview and Applications What is ? - Slides.. 5 Activity 1: Creating a Yahoo! Account Web Listservs Introduction Slides Activity 2: Subscribe to the A+ Listserv Introduction to Cooperative Group Activities Activity 3: Using with Students Slides, Discussion BREAK Using the Internet to Publish Student Work Introduction to Publishing Student Work Online Slides.. 5 Activity 4: Publishing Student Work - Guided Exploration Introduction to Online Bookmarking Using Yahoo! Bookmarks Web. 15 Week Two Evaluation. 5 Week Two Reinforcement Activity TIME (min.) Savvy Cyber Teacher Workshop Training Web Page Backup* Workshop Training Web Page * Only use the backup web site if the primary site is unavailable or experiencing technical problems 2-2

3 The Savvy Cyber Teacher Using the Internet Effectively in the K12 Classroom Learning Objectives Overall Workshop Objective As a result of this three-hour hands-on workshop, you will be able to: 1. Explain what is, how it works, and define basic terms associated with it. 2. Create a Yahoo! web-based account and check, send, and receive s messages. 3. Sign up to the Alliance+ Listserv. 4. Explain how to use effectively and safely use with students. 5. Explain how to publish student work online. 6. Describe how cooperative groups could be used in the classroom. Getting Started Introduction & Workshop Overview After completing this portion of the workshop, you should be able to: 1. Describe the results of Week One's Reinforcement Activity. 2. Describe the workshop's agenda. Overview and Applications What is ? After completing this portion of the workshop, you should be able to: 1. Define in simple non-technical terms and describe how it travels over the Internet. 2. Describe the anatomy of an address and how it differs from that of a web address (URL). Activity 1: Creating a Yahoo! Account After completing this portion of the workshop, you should be able to: 1. Locate the Yahoo! Mail web page ( 2. Create a Yahoo! web-based account. Listservs Introduction After completing this portion of the workshop, you should be able to: 1. Describe what a listserv is and several ways a listserv is used. 2. Explain how a listserv works. 2-3

4 Activity 2: Subscribe to the Alliance+ Listserv After completing this portion of the workshop, you should be able to: 1. Explain the purpose of subscribing to the Alliance+ Participants Listserv. 2. Describe how to subscribe, post a message, and unsubscribe to the Alliance+ Participants Listserv. 3. Check, compose, send, and reply-to messages using the Yahoo! mail system. 4. Sign of the Yahoo! mail web page and sign in from the beginning. Introduction to Cooperative Group Activities After completing this portion of the workshop, you should be able to: 1. Describe the benefits of using cooperative groups. 2. Explain how cooperative groups will be implemented for workshop activities. Activity 3: Using with Students After completing this portion of the workshop, you should be able to: 1. List ways in which can be used effectively and safely with students in the classroom. Using the Internet to Publish Student Work Introduction to Publishing Student Work Online After completing this portion of the workshop, you should be able to: 1. Describe how publishing student work online is a unique and compelling use of the Internet. 2. Describe several benefits of publishing student work online. Activity 4: Publishing Student Work on the Web After completing this portion of the workshop, you should be able to: 1. Explain in general and specific terms how student publishing web sites work. 2. Locate and describe several student publishing web sites on the Internet. Introduction to Online Bookmarking Using Yahoo! Bookmarks After completing this portion of the workshop, you should be able to: 1. Explain what is meant by the term "bookmarking". 2. Explain what is meant by "online bookmarking" and what advantages these systems have over using a local bookmark file. 3. Set up a basic Yahoo! bookmark file using the provided handout. 2-4

5 Reinforcement Activity After completing this portion of the workshop, you should be able to: 1. Access your Yahoo! Bookmarks account. 2. Add a bookmark to your Yahoo! Bookmarks account using "copy and paste" function. 3. Add a new folder to your Yahoo! Bookmarks account. 4. Move, copy and edit bookmarks in your Yahoo! Bookmarks account. 5. Successfully send an to the workshop leader. 6. Describe three web sites that you have bookmarked. 2-5

6 The Savvy Cyber Teacher Using the Internet Effectively in the K12 Classroom Participant Notes Support Materials for Participating in The Savvy Cyber Teacher Course High School Level Instructions Watch Locate Take Notes 2-6

7 Getting Started Introduction & Workshop Overview Instructions: Discuss some of the results from the Week One Reinforcement Activity. The Savvy Cyber Teacher Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom Slide #1: Savvy Cyber Teacher Savvy Cyber Teacher Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom Developed by Stevens Institute of Technology Funded by U.S. Department of Education Copyright 2001 Stevens Institute of Technology, CIESE, All Rights Reserved. Version NOTES 2-7

8 Getting Started Introduction & Workshop Overview Instructions: Listen and take notes on what the Workshop Leader presents. The Savvy Cyber Teacher Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom Slide #2: Week Two Title Page The Global Classroom: Communicating & Publishing Copy right 2002 Stevens Institu te of Technology, CIE SE, All Rights Reserved. Version NOTES 1. During this workshop, you will learn about communicating online through and will be introduced to some of its unique & compelling applications. 2-8

9 Getting Started Introduction & Workshop Overview Instructions: Locate the Week Two Agenda on page 2-2 The Savvy Cyber Teacher Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom Week Two Workshop Agenda Slide #3: Week Two Workshop Agenda Getting Started Overview and Applications Publishing Student Work Introduction to Online Bookmarking Workshop Evaluation Reinforcement Activity Copy right 2002 Stevens Institu te of Technology, CIE SE, All Rights Reserved. Version NOTES 1. In this workshop, you will create a free web-based account using the Yahoo! Mail web site and will explore applications such as listservs and using with students. 2. The workshop will also cover opportunities for publishing student work online including student lab reports and other student research. 3. Finally, you will receive a short introduction to online bookmarking. 2-9

10 Overview and Applications What Is ? Instructions: Listen and take notes on what the Workshop Leader presents.. The Savvy Cyber Teacher Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom Slide #4: What is ? What is ? , or Electronic mail, is an electronic message sent from one computer to another. Server Server The Internet You have ! Friend sends Copyright 2002 Stevens Institute of Technology, CIESE, All Rights Reserved. Version NOTES 1. In order for to arrive at its destination, it passes through several computers much as a letter passes through several post offices and carriers to reach its destination. 2. You can also send documents, sound clips, pictures, and even movie & video files electronically. 2-10

11 Overview and Applications What is ? Instructions: Listen and take notes on what the Workshop Leader presents. The Savvy Cyber Teacher Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom Slide #5: and the World Wide Web and the World Wide Web Software: -Yahoo!, Lycos, Microsoft Outlook, Eudora, etc. Web Address vs. Address - Information Superhighway Web Address: Example - Address: Example - jdoe@yahoo.com jdoe - is the yahoo.com - is the domain name. It selected user name tells the Internet where jdoe is located. Copyright 2002 Stevens Institute of Technology, CIESE, All Rights Reserved. Version NOTES 1. You need three things to send and receive a computer connected to the Internet, software, and an address. 2. software like Yahoo! and Lycos use web-based tools while Microsoft Outlook and Eudora use off-line software. 3. is one form of traffic on the information superhighway. 2-11

12 Overview and Applications Activity 1: Creating a Yahoo! Account Instructions: Remove and complete Handout 1 (Page 2-33). Handout 1: Creating a Yahoo! Account (p. 2-33) Web Browser: Yahoo! Mail NOTES 1. You should select a user name that is professional. This user name will also appear in your URL (web address) when you create your web page. (e.g Don t forget to write down your Yahoo! ID and password on the Handout. 2-12

13 Overview and Applications Listservs Introduction Instructions: Listen and take notes on what the Workshop Leader presents. The Savvy Cyber Teacher Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom Slide #6: Listservs Listservs Listservs are automated mailing lists for people who share a common interest in a specific subject or area. Use to keep members informed of discussion topics You can make an announcement, ask a question, and post comments Thousands of listservs available Copyright 2002 Stevens Institute of Technology, CIESE, All Rights Reserved. Version NOTES 1. The benefit of subscribing to a listserv, which is free, is that you can send one to the listserv and have it automatically distributed to ALL of the listserv s members 2. There are many listservs you can join to share ideas, lessons, problems, solutions, or to simply keep informed about what's happening in classrooms around the world. 2-13

14 Overview and Applications Listservs Introduction Instructions: Listen and take notes on what the Workshop Leader presents. The Savvy Cyber Teacher Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom Slide #7: How a Listserv Works How a Listserv Works 1. An message is sent to the mail server of the listserv. 2. It is then automatically distributed to ALL of the listserv members. 3. Listservs have very specific subscribing and posting instructions. Message Listserv Members Mail Server Copyright 2002 Stevens Institute of Technology, CIESE, All Rights Reserved. Version NOTES 1. Any message sent to a listserv is sent to ALL of its members. 2. It is important to follow the exact instructions for subscribing, posting messages, and unsubscribing. 2-14

15 Overview and Applications Listservs Introduction Instructions: Listen and take notes on what the Workshop Leader presents. The Savvy Cyber Teacher Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom Slide #8: Listservs: A Form of Online Communication Listservs: A Form of Online Communication Listservs allow for two-way communication via Online discussion forums are entirely web-based notices are one-way announcements and updates Copyright 2002 Stevens Institute of Technology, CIESE, All Rights Reserved. Version NOTES 1. Online discussion forums also allow for two-way communication but may not be as convenient or timely as listservs. 2. notices do not allow for members to post their own messages. 2-15

16 Overview and Applications Listservs Introduction Instructions: Listen and take notes on what the Workshop Leader presents. The Savvy Cyber Teacher Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom Slide #9: Subscribe to the A+ Listserv Subscribe to the A+ Listserv An Alliance+ Participants Listserv has been created to facilitate communication among teachers around the country. Additional listservs and other forms of online communication can be explored during the workshop. Copyright 2002 Stevens Institute of Technology, CIESE, All Rights Reserved. Version NOTES 1. The Alliance+ Participants Listserv will help you stay in contact with other trainers and teachers implementing the Savvy Cyber Teacher materials across the country. 2-16

17 Overview and Applications Activity 2: Subscribe to the Alliance+ Listserv Instructions: Use instructions on Handout 2 (Page 2-39) to complete Handout 3 (Page 2-42). Handout 2: Using Yahoo! (p. 2-39) and Handout 3: Subscribe to the Alliance+ Listserv (p. 2-42) NOTES 1. Practice using Yahoo! Mail by subscribing to the A+ listserv. 2. Use the Yahoo! Mail directions provided in Handout 2 and the A+ listserv directions provided in Handout Save your confirmation letter stating that you have subscribed to the A+ listserv. This letter contains instructions for unsubscribing. 2-17

18 Overview and Applications Introduction to Cooperative Group Activities Instructions: Listen and take notes on what the Workshop Leader presents. The Savvy Cyber Teacher Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom Cooperative Group Activities Slide #10: Cooperative Group Activities Enable teachers to take advantage of limited technology resources Result in improved student learning Comply with national standards Develop 21 st Century Skills These workshops will provide a model for implementing cooperative group activities in the classroom Copyright 2002 Stevens Institute of Technology, CIESE, All Rights Reserved. Version NOTES 1. Group members work together toward a single goal, each taking on a different role of responsibility. 2. Cooperative group activities will be used throughout the entire workshop series. 2-18

19 Overview and Applications Introduction to Cooperative Group Activities Instructions: Listen and take notes on what the Workshop Leader presents. The Savvy Cyber Teacher Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom Slide #11: Cooperative Group Organization for Workshops Cooperative Group Organization for Workshops Randomly assigned groups Work together throughout entire course Sit with group members at every workshop Role assignments obtained through E-Hat program Members may be assigned more than one role on occasion Copyright 2002 Stevens Institute of Technology, CIESE, All Rights Reserved. Version NOTES 1. You will be randomly assigned to a group. 2. You will receive a specific role for each cooperative group activity using the ehat program. 3. Depending upon the number of people in your group, you may receive more than one role assignment. 2-19

20 Overview and Applications Introduction to Cooperative Group Activities Instructions: Listen and take notes on what the Workshop Leader presents. Web Browser: ehat Program NOTES 1. Enter number of people in group and each group member s name. 2. You will receive role assignments for each member. 3. You will have the opportunity to re-shuffle the assignments if you find that one person keeps getting the same role assignment. 2-20

21 Overview and Applications Activity 3: Using with Students Instructions: Listen and take notes on what the Workshop Leader presents. The Savvy Cyber Teacher Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom Using with Students Slide #12: Using with Students Students send to an online expert with questions Students communicate with other classrooms and students on a project Students and teachers communicate via e- mail Copyright 2002 Stevens Institute of Technology, CIESE, All Rights Reserved. Version NOTES 1. Although these are considered appropriate uses of , you may still have concerns about students using You will break into cooperative groups to share your thoughts, experiences, and recommendations for using with students. 2-21

22 Overview and Applications Activity 3: Using with Students Instructions: Take out Handout 4 located on Page Handout 4: Cooperative Group Activity Instructions (p. 2-45) NOTES 1. Review the instructions and roles for this activity. 2. Your group should sit near one computer so that the information collector can easily access it. 2-22

23 Overview and Applications Activity 3: Using with Students Instructions: Listen and take notes on what the Workshop Leader presents. The Savvy Cyber Teacher Slide #13: Recommendations Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom Recommendations Review school s AUP with students Establish rules for How and When students can use Monitor student if possible Remove addresses of others from student handouts Treat as you would a phone call Copyright 2002 Stevens Institute of Technology, CIESE, All Rights Reserved. Version NOTES 1. Share any other recommendations your group may have come up with in your discussions. 2. Reporters should your group s recommendations to the workshop leader prior to the next workshop. 2-23

24 Using the Internet to Publish Student Work Introduction to Publishing Student Work Online Instructions: Listen and take notes on what the Workshop Leader presents. The Savvy Cyber Teacher Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom Slide #14: Publishing Student Work Online Publishing Student Work Online Provides the opportunity for students to share & display their work to a much larger audience, i.e. the whole world. Web sites that publish student work: Accept submissions in a wide variety of categories Are monitored & expect teachers to refer to the privacy policies & guidelines of both local school districts and the publishing sites Copyright 2002 Stevens Institute of Technology, CIESE, All Rights Reserved. Version NOTES 1. The concept behind Publishing Student Work online is nothing new to education. 2. You should pay special attention to the guidelines stated on the Student Publishing web site and adhere to your local privacy policy. 2-24

25 Using the Internet to Publish Student Work Introduction to Publishing Student Work Online Instructions: Listen and take notes on what the Workshop Leader presents. The Savvy Cyber Teacher Slide #15: Reasons to Publish Student Work Online Using the Internet Effectively in the K-12 Classroom Reasons to Publish Student Work Online It s like displaying their work on a bulletin board or in a showcase at school only better! It builds both literacy and technology skills It gives students a purpose for writing and a reason for taking pride in their work Students are motivated to edit and revise their work It invites critiques and comments from peers and others around the world Copyright 2002 Stevens Institute of Technology, CIESE, All Rights Reserved. Version NOTES 1. Publishing student work online provides students with the opportunity to share their work with faraway peers, relatives, and friends. 2. Students have a purpose to edit and revise their work beyond simply getting a good grade. 2-25

26 Using the Internet to Publish Student Work Activity 4: Publishing Student Work Instructions: Open this Guided Exploration and listen to the Workshop Leader as he/she guides you through the online materials. Web Browser: Publishing Student Work on the web: A Guided Exploration NOTES 1. Select the link Publishing Student Work on the Web: A Guided Exploration from the Week 2 workshop training page 2. Follow along with your instructor s directions. 2-26

27 Introduction To Online Bookmarking Using Yahoo! Bookmarks Instructions: Access the Week Two Workshop Web Page. Web Browser: Week Two Workshop Page NOTES 1. Note: In these materials, the term "bookmarking" is used to describe the process of recording web sites regardless of the type of web browser used. 2. Example: Bookmarking of a web site simply allows you to record or "mark" the URL for that site just like using a bookmark in a traditional book to mark a page. 3. Recording URLs on paper is a recipe for disaster as any small error in the URL will make it difficult to relocate the web site. 4. Use the "help" menu of your school or home computer s web browser to learn the specifics of how to bookmark locally. 2-27

28 Introduction To Online Bookmarking Using Yahoo! Bookmarks Instructions: Listen and take notes on what the Workshop Leader presents.. Web Browser: Week Two Workshop Page NOTES 1. The bookmark the workshop leader just added was saved to the local hard drive of the computer you are using in the lab. 2. This bookmark added during training will not be available on your home computer and will likely be removed from the lab computer. 3. By recording your bookmarks on-line, you are actually saving your bookmarks to an Internet server which means that your bookmarks can be accessed and retrieved from any internet-ready computer. 2-28

29 Introduction To Online Bookmarking Using Yahoo! Bookmarks Instructions: Watch Workshop Leader present while following along with Handout 5: Using Yahoo! Bookmarks (Page 2-47). Handout 5: Yahoo! Bookmarks (page 2-47) Web Browser: Yahoo! Bookmarks Web Site NOTES 1. Start by accessing Yahoo! Bookmarks at or follow link off the Week 2 Workshop Training page. 2. Sign-in using your Yahoo! ID and password. 2-29

30 Introduction To Online Bookmarking Using Yahoo! Bookmarks Instructions: Watch Workshop Leader present while following along with Handout 5: Using Yahoo! Bookmarks. Web Browser: Yahoo! Bookmarks Account NOTES 1. Note: When first signing in you may find that a list of bookmarks has already been added to your account. To remove these simply click on the "Check All" link and then the "Delete" button. 2. To add a folder within an existing folder, first open the existing folder by clicking on the folder name and then click on the "New Folder" link to create a new "sub-folder". 2-30

31 Introduction To Online Bookmarking Using Yahoo! Bookmarks Instructions: Watch instructor demonstration while following along with Handout 5: Using Yahoo! Bookmarks. Web Browser: Yahoo! Bookmarks Account NOTES 1. "Copying and pasting" URLs is the preferred method for adding bookmarks. 2. When you click on a bookmark, a completely new web browser window opens up and displays the bookmarked web site. 3. You will practice using Yahoo! bookmarks as part of this week s reinforcement activity. 2-31

32 Week Two Reinforcement Activity Week 2 Reinforcement Activity Instructions: Take out the Week 2 Reinforcement Activity (Page 2-52) and listen to the Workshop Leader. Week 2 Reinforcement Activity (p. 2-52) NOTES 1. Set up your bookmarking account and add at least three bookmarks to your account. 2. Send the workshop leader an listing the three sites you bookmarked and a short reason you found each site appealing. 3. You should use your most-used address AND check your frequently. Remember: Send your to the Workshop Leader, NOT to the Listserv. 2-32

33 The Savvy Cyber Teacher Using the Internet Effectively in the K12 Classroom Handout 1: Creating a Yahoo! Account You will now learn how to set up and use an account using Yahoo!. This is a free web-based account that you will be able to access from any computer, anywhere in the world as long as it is connected to the Internet. It does not need any additional software (other than a web browser like Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer) installed on your computer. Many of you may already have a school address or one provided through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). For the purposes of this course, signing up for a Yahoo! account is mandatory. You will need it later when you begin working on your implementation web page. Also, having both a school and a web-based account can be very beneficial. You can use one for work and one for family and friends. You can also attach a document with one account at school and open it at home. Yahoo! also has additional features like an online calendar and a place to store your digital photos. Additionally, you will include your address on the implementation web page and should therefore be something professional (e.g. NOT tmoney123, etc.). Directions 1. Open your browser & type in the following URL: This will access the main page of Yahoo! Mail. 2-33

34 2. Click Sign up now! 3. For our purposes we will be using the Free Edition. Click on the Sign Me Up! In the Free Edition rectangle. 2-34

35 4. Since you do not have a Yahoo! user name, you will need to create one. In the first box, select a user name. Usually people choose their first letter of their name followed by their last name. This doesn't always work because someone may have already taken your name (e.g. jsmith will most likely be taken). If this happens, Yahoo! Mail will suggest another name or will give you the option to think of another one. Bear in mind that your peers will also see and use this user name. This user name will also appear in your URL when you create your web page. After selecting your Yahoo! ID, choose a password. The password should be something easy to remember. After you have selected you password, reenter it and write it here: Password: 5. Select a Security Question and answer. Yahoo! will ask you this question if you forget your password. Enter your birthday and other e- mail address if you have one (optional). 6. Enter your name, etc. Entering personal information is always optional; however, Yahoo! requires that you enter something. 2-35

36 7. Check here if you would like Yahoo! to list your name in their public listing. 8. Uncheck here if you would NOT like to receive occasional notices. 9. Optional: Check the Interests you would like to information about. You can always sign up for them later (optional). 10. This is a security feature of Yahoo! enter the word in the box as shown 11. Once finished, click Submit This Form. 12. After you have successfully completed the form, this web page will appear. At this time, write your new address 13. Uncheck the Install Yahoo! Companion box if it is checked 14. Finally, click Continue to Yahoo! Mail. 2-36

37 15. Congratulations, you have ! Your next screen should be the one shown here. Click Inbox to enter your e- mail Inbox. The next page has a screen shot of the Yahoo! Inbox. Please read the labels and match them with your screen before continuing on to the next Handout. You can refer back to this page at any time as you become accustomed to using Yahoo! as your software. 2-37

38 Yahoo! Mail Inbox Functions and Labels Additional Yahoo! features Your user name Check for new Sign Out. Write a new message. Additional Options Store messages in Folders. Delete a message. Read new message by clicking the subject line. Yahoo! Password: 2-38

39 The Savvy Cyber Teacher Using the Internet Effectively in the K12 Classroom Handout 2: Using Yahoo! This Handout provides detailed instructions on how to sign out and sign back in to the Yahoo! Mail system. You will also learn how to send , check for new , and reply to an message. Additionally, if you already maintain another web-based account, instructions are provided describing how to access this through your Yahoo! account. I. Exit Yahoo! Mail and Sign in Again This procedure will guide you through signing out of your Yahoo! account. This is very important that you learn how to access your from the very beginning, as this is what you will do once you leave this workshop. 1. If you're still in Yahoo! Mail, click Sign Out located in the upper right part of your screen. After you click Sign Out, you will need to click Sign Out Completely to completely log out of the Yahoo! system. 2. Type in the Yahoo! Mail URL ( or click Return to Yahoo! Mail. 3. Type in your Yahoo! ID ( name) and password. Click the Sign in button to enter your account. 4. Click Check Mail in the left-hand navigation bar OR Go to Inbox. II. Compose and Send an Message The example that follows illustrates how to compose and send an message. Note that if you send an to the address in the example, you will receive an automated response shortly after sending the message. If so, read it and save it in your Inbox for future reference. 1. Click Compose in the left-hand navigation bar. A web page similar to the one that follows will appear. 2-39

40 2. Type in the To: area. Note: You must include the complete address. 3. Write "test" in the Subject area empty. (Always keep this short and simple). 4. Type "Test message" in the large box. 5. When you are ready to mail it, click the Send button. Advanced Users can use the Mail Options located in the upper right-hand corner. These links contain information about the additional features that Yahoo! Mail offers, like setting up an address book, creating a signature, using folders, attachments, spell check, checking other accounts, forwarding your Yahoo! to another account, etc. Note that some of these features such as the forwarding service have a fee associated with them. Additional Functions: To send a copy of the message to another user, type their complete address in the Cc area, short for carbon copy. You can also send a blind carbon copy to a user by typing the user's address in the Bcc area. The Bcc recipient will get a copy of the but other recipients will not see that person's e- mail address in the message. To send one message to multiple users, put a comma between each of the addresses in the To or Cc areas. (e.g. teacher1@yahoo.com, teacher2@yahoo.com, etc.) To keep a copy of the message, check the box that says Save copy to Sent Folder. To retrieve mail from other accounts, click Mail Options > Check Other (POP) and complete this section. 2-40

41 III. Checking Your Mail Click Check Mail. This will return you to your Inbox. If you see a message, click on it and you can read the contents. If you sent a message similar to the one in the example, you should receive a response from netiquette@k12science.org within 5 minutes. When you receive it, read it and save it in your Inbox for future reference. IV. Reply to a Message 1. Open a message that you have received by clicking on the subject line in your inbox. 2. Click the Reply button and you will see a new message box appear that already has the recipient's address and subject filled in. This is an extremely useful feature because it helps eliminate mistakes in writing an e- mail address, one of the main reasons people's s get lost in cyberspace. You can also select Reply All to send a return message to all of the original recipients or Forward to forward the message to another user. 2-41

42 The Savvy Cyber Teacher Using the Internet Effectively in the K12 Classroom Handout 3: Subscribe to the Alliance+ Participants Listserv Mentor Teachers: If you are a Mentor Teacher (someone who will train other teachers), please review Pages G 2-17 G 2-19 of the Trainer s Overview in the Workshop Leader s Guide. To help facilitate communication among the various Alliance+ participants around the country, an Alliance+ Participants Listserv has been created. Subscribing to the Alliance+ Listserv is important for all project participants as it is the only communication link between Stevens and you. You should feel free to send a message to the listserv at any time suggesting additional links, discussing an issue related to the Alliance+ Project, or other related topics. Remember, any message sent to the Listserv will be distributed to ALL of its members. This listserv averages two - three messages a week. It is critical that you check this frequently. There are instructions below on how to post a message and unsubscribe. Subscribe to the Alliance+ Participants Listserv 1. Deactivate your automatic signature file if you have one (if you didn t set one up initially, then don t worry about it.) 2. Open your Yahoo! Mail Account and click Compose to send a new message. 3. In the "To:" line, address the message to: majordomo@list.k12science.org 4. Leave the subject line empty. 2-42

43 5. On the first line of the message body, write the words below. It is important that you write ONLY the words below. Nothing else may be written in the message. (Note: There is an underscore "_" symbol between alliance and participants) subscribe alliance_participants 6. On the second line of the message body, type the following word. NOTE: you may need to hit the enter or return key in order to reach the second line. end 7. Your message should look EXACTLY like the following image. Please verify that you have entered the correct information. subscribe alliance_participants end 8. Once you have completed your so that it looks EXACTLY as the above image, click Send to send the message. In a few minutes you will receive a confirmation as well as welcome message which will include the directions for how to unsubscribe at a later date. Make sure you keep this message for future reference. 2-43

44 Posting a Message to the Alliance+ Participants Listserv You can post messages to the ALLIANCE+ PARTICIPANTS listserv by sending an addressed to: alliance_participants@list.k12science.org Remember that everyone who subscribes to this listserv will automatically receive your message. You should be aware of the Netiquette issue when posting a message. From time to time you will see a message posted to the listserv to which you want to reply. With some programs, if you simply use your "reply" function, you will be replying back to the ENTIRE listserv and not just back to the person who originally posted the first message. Thus your comments will be distributed to the entire membership of the listserv. This can result in a large amount of unwanted messages being posted to the listserv and may result in you posting comments which were not intended for the entire listserv. Try to avoid this mistake. Unsubscribe to the Alliance+ Participants Listserv STOP. Do NOT complete the UNSUBCRIBE instructions now. These are provided for future reference should it become necessary to unsubscribe at a later date. 1. Deactivate your automatic signature file if you have one. 2. Address the message to: majordomo@list.k12science.org 3. Leave the subject line empty. 4. On the first and second line of the message body, write only the words shown below. Nothing else may be written in the message body. unsubscribe alliance_participants end 5. Send your message and you will receive confirmation that you have successfully unsubscribed. 2-44

45 The Savvy Cyber Teacher Using the Internet Effectively in the K12 Classroom Handout 4: Cooperative Group Activity Instructions Activity 3: Using with Students 1. Assemble into your cooperative groups and using the ehat computer program, obtain your role assignments for this activity. You may receive one or more of these roles depending on your group size. The roles include: Group Facilitator Responsible for ensuring that everyone shares their thoughts, experiences and recommendations regarding student use of e- mail. Also moderates the discussion and keeps all group members on task. Information Collector Responsible for reviewing the Acceptable Use Policy example linked on the workshop training page, identifying those areas related to use, and sharing them with group members. Recorder Responsible for taking notes of the group's discussion and preparing a written list of recommendations regarding student use of e- mail that will be shared with the class and sent via to the workshop leader. Reporter Responsible for sharing the groups list of recommendations with the rest of the class and sending a written report to the workshop leader. Timekeeper Responsible for monitoring the time and ensuring that all aspects of the assignment are discussed and completed in the allotted time. 2. Arrange your group so that members can easily talk with each other. The group should be near one computer so that the Information Collector has easy access to it. 3. Your group should discuss your experiences and concerns using with students. Below is a list of suggested questions that may help facilitate your discussion. Additionally, the Information Collector should review the Acceptable Use Policy example linked on the workshop web page and identify any sections that are applicable to . These suggested 2-45

46 policies can also be discussed among group members. Does your school have an Acceptable Use Policy? Does it cover use by students? Is the policy enforced? Do all students in your school have their own account? What program do they use? Have you given any assignments to your students in the past? What was an example of one assignment? How did you monitor their correspondence (if at all)? Does your school use any filtering technology? Does it cover correspondence? What have been your experiences with students using for class purposes (both good and bad)? 4. After hearing from each member, your group should discuss ways they believe students can use effectively and safely for classroom purposes. The Recorder should prepare a succinct list of recommendations that can be shared with the rest of the class. 5. All Reporters, regardless of whether they were called upon to share their group s recommendations or not, should your group s recommendations to the workshop leader some time prior to the next workshop. 2-46

47 The Savvy Cyber Teacher Using the Internet Effectively in the K12 Classroom Handout 5: Yahoo! Bookmarks What is Yahoo! Bookmarks Yahoo! Bookmarks is an online bookmaking system. It allows you to store and visit bookmarks, of web pages that you like, from any computer that is connected to the Internet. Accessing Yahoo! Bookmarks NOTE: If you have already registered for a Yahoo! account you DO NOT need to register for Yahoo! Bookmarks. The Yahoo! ID and password you set up for your will allow you to access Yahoo! Bookmarks. 1. Type in the following URL: 2. Enter in your Yahoo! ID and password and then click on the "Sign in" button. This will complete the sign-in procedure. NOTE: If you do not have a Yahoo! account, click on "Sign me up" link and follow the onscreen instructions. NOTE: When first signing in you may find that a list of bookmarks has already been added to your account based on the preferences that you selected when 2-47

48 you set up your Yahoo! . To remove these simply click on the "Check All" link and then the "Delete" button. Adding Folders to Your Yahoo! Bookmark Account Before you start adding bookmarks to your account, you will want to set up some new folders to help keep things organized. 1. From the Yahoo! Bookmarks main screen, click on the link to "New Folder" that appears in the top function bar (see screen shot below). 2. Enter in the folder name you desire and a brief set of comments about that folder. Hint: You may wish to set up folders for the different topics covered in the workshop (e.g. Collaborative projects). 3. If you wish to make additional folders, click on the "Save & Add Another" button. If you are done adding folders, simply click on "Save". Note: If you want to add a folder within an existing folder you first have to open the existing folder from your main Yahoo! Bookmarks account and 2-48

49 then click on the "New Folder" link. This will allow you to create a "subfolder" within the existing folder. Adding Bookmarks to Your Yahoo! Bookmarks Account Once you have created a folder, you can add bookmarks to it. 1. Click on the folder name to which you want to add a bookmark (e.g. Collaborative Projects). See screenshot below. 2. Once the next screen loads, click on the "Add Bookmark" link 3. Enter in the URL for the site you want to add, the "Site Name" that you want to appear in your folder, and any related comments. NOTE: Leave the "pull down" menu set at " See screenshot below. 2-49

50 4. If you wish to add more bookmarks, click on the "Save & Add Another" button. If you are done adding bookmarks, simply click on "Save". 5. In general, you will want to add bookmarks using the "copy and paste" function to eliminate the chances of making typos in long and complex URLs. The following provides basic instructions for PC/Windows and Macintosh operating systems. Your instructor can provide additional assistance. Copy & Paste on PC/Windows 1. Select the text you wish to copy by highlighting it with your mouse pointer. 2. Then copy the text to the computers "clipboard" by either selecting "Copy" from the "Edit" menu or hitting Control- C. 3. Place the cursor where you would like to have the copied text appear. 4. Paste the copied text by either selecting "Paste" from the "Edit" menu or by hitting Control-V. Copy & Paste on Macs 1. Select the text you wish to copy by highlighting it with your mouse pointer. 2. Then copy the text to the computers "clipboard" by either selecting "Copy" from the "Edit" menu or hitting Command-C (also called Apple-C). 3. Place the cursor where you would like to have the copied text appear. 4. Paste the copied text by either selecting "Paste" from the "Edit" menu or by hitting Command-V (also called Apple- V). Note: The Command or Apple key on Macs looks like Deleting, Moving and Editing Bookmarks and Folders You can delete, move and edit your folders and bookmarks. 1. Select the folder or bookmark that you want to delete, edit or move by clicking in the square box to the left of the item. 2. Click on the function that you want to perform (i.e. delete, move, or edit). NOTE: To edit the item, click on the pencil icon and NOT the word. 2-50

51 Moving Bookmarks a. Select the new folder where you want to move the bookmark and then click on the "Move" button. Deleting Bookmarks a. After clicking on the "Delete" button, you will be asked to confirm that you want to delete the item. Select "OK" to delete the item. Editing Bookmarks a. Once you click on the pencil icon, a new page will load with the information you previously entered. Make any changes and click on the "Save" button. 2-51

52 The Savvy Cyber Teacher Using the Internet Effectively in the K12 Classroom Handout 6: Week 2 Reinforcement Activity Use Handout 5: Yahoo! Bookmarks to set up an online bookmark account. Set up some folders that you think will be useful for yourself or your students. Then identify at least 3 web sites that you want to bookmark and add them to your Yahoo! Bookmarks account. After you have bookmarked the sites, compose an to your workshop leader identifying the three web sites that you have bookmarked and a short reason why you found each web site particularly appealing. Send your sometime before the next workshop. Write your Workshop Leader s address: Your should look something like this: To: yourworkshopleadersname@yahoo.com Subject: Week 2 Reinforcement Activity Body: Hello Workshop Leader, The three web sites that I chose to bookmark are: The Scientific American web site located at: This web site has some good resources on biodiversity that I plan to use with my biology students. [List two additional web sites] Bye :-), John Doe 2-52