Western Maine
Tools for Learning
Workshop


Essential Question: How can we integrate tools into the classroom to improve student learning?


Using FirstClass as an Instructional Tool




•  Sign-in, Connectivity, Icebreaker, KWL

•  Processing

Icebreaker Resources  http://region6.mainelearns.org/icebreaker.html
Trust Building Resources  http://region6.mainelearns.org/trustbuilding.html
Community Building Resources  http://region6.mainelearns.org/communitybuilding.html
Team Building Resources  http://region6.mainelearns.org/teambuilding.html
Listening Skills Resources   http://region6.mainelearns.org/listeningskills.html
Active Listening Resources   http://region6.mainelearns.org/activelistening.html
Diversity Resources  http://region6.mainelearns.org/Diversity.html
Learning Styles Resources  http://region6.mainelearns.org/LearningStyles.html



Download FirstClass
FirstClass Podcast
Atomic Learning Tutorials on FirstClass 8
Oxford Hills FC Web Login
FirstClass History @ Wikipedia
Nvu Portable Download


A. Configuring the FirstClass Client 

   
1.     Setting up the FirstClass client software    

2.     Introduction to the FirstClass Client Software Desktop   

3.     Setting up general and calendaring preferences in FirstClass   

4.     Configuring the content preference in FirstClass    

5.     Changing the viewing preferences in FirstClass    

 6.     Configuring your text and options for the messages   

7.     Creating a signature for FirstClass mail    

8.     Configuring the information to be displayed using the browser interface  


 
B. Personalizing the FirstClass Client    

1.     Exploring the toolbar in FirstClass 

2.     Accessing the customize toolbar option   

3.     Customize your toolbar   

4.     Setting up your mailbox for split vertical views   

5.     Creating organizational folders 
 


C. Sending and Receiving Mail
      

1.     Sending mail with FirstClass    

2.     Check the history of an email    

3.     Unsending an email   

4.     Forwarding email    

5.     Reply to an email   

6.     Deleting email    

7.     Undeleting email

8.     Finding email   



D. Contacts and Mailing Lists    
  

1.     Creating a new contact for the address book   

2.     Deleting address book entries   

3.     Creating a mailing list    

4.     Viewing a directory of users    

5.     Viewing Preset Mail lists  



 E. Calendar Options 

1.     Calendar Views    

2.     Adding a Calendar Event    

3.     Editing a Calendar Event   

4.     Repeating a Calendar Event    

5.     Setting a calendar event to remind participants    

6.     Creating New Tasks  



F. Sending and Receiving Attachments      

1.     Attaching Files    

2.     Reading Attached Files    

3.     Saving Attachments 


  
G. Tips and Tricks      

1.     Saving documents to the FirstClass desktop   

2.     Setting a message status    

3.     Marking a message as unread    

4.     Changing the user password    

5.     Changing the mail icon    

6.     Getting information about an item   



H.  Web Pages

1.     Teacher Web Pages without using and editor

2.     NVU and creating html web pages



I.  Applications

1.     Resources

2.     Collaboration

3.     Assignments

4.     Readings Posted

5.     FC as Word Processor

6.     Announcements

7.     Journaling

8.     Slideshow

9.     Writing Process

10.   Daily Math Problem

11.   Interviews








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Send feedback to Jim Burke, MLTI/eMINTS Trainer/Mentor
JBurke@MaineLearns.org

Last updated: July11, 2007