EDTC 200 Introduction to Outlook Express Overview of Newsgroups

Outlook Express: Overview University of Phoenix Online uses Outlook Express (OE) newsgroups as the platform for online classes. University of Phoenix Online uses Outlook Express (OE) newsgroups as the platform for online classes. All communication between learners and faculty will occur via Outlook Express in the classroom newsgroups. All communication between learners and faculty will occur via Outlook Express in the classroom newsgroups. OE Newsgroups serve as a way to track class attendance. OE Newsgroups serve as a way to track class attendance. The online class week begins on Tuesday and ends on Monday. The online class week begins on Tuesday and ends on Monday. Both learners and faculty must post at least one message in any newsgroup on two different days during the online week to be in attendance for that week. Both learners and faculty must post at least one message in any newsgroup on two different days during the online week to be in attendance for that week. Simply launching Outlook Express and/or visiting a newsgroup without actually posting a message will not be recognized by the file server for attendance purposes. Simply launching Outlook Express and/or visiting a newsgroup without actually posting a message will not be recognized by the file server for attendance purposes. Working privately with faculty via does not fulfill the university’s attendance requirements. Working privately with faculty via does not fulfill the university’s attendance requirements. ©2005 University of Phoenix Online. All rights reserved.

Outlook Express: Newsgroups A typical University of Phoenix Online classroom uses multiple newsgroups per course. Take the following Outlook Express tutorial for an explanation of each newsgroup. Take the following Outlook Express tutorial for an explanation of each newsgroup. Go to Go to Enter your username and password. Enter your username and password. Click on Site Tools, and then select Tutorials. Click on Site Tools, and then select Tutorials. Choose Complete OLS Training Tutorial. Choose Complete OLS Training Tutorial. Under Get to Class, select Outlook Express. Under Get to Class, select Outlook Express. ©2005 University of Phoenix Online. All rights reserved.

Outlook Express: Auto Setup When you are enrolled in a class, you will be able to download your newsgroups via the Outlook Express Auto Setup feature in rEsource. Complete the Outlook Express Auto Setup Tutorial by following these instructions: Complete the Outlook Express Auto Setup Tutorial by following these instructions: Go to Go to Enter your username and password. Enter your username and password. Click on Site Tools, and then select Tutorials. Click on Site Tools, and then select Tutorials. Choose Complete OLS Training Tutorial. Choose Complete OLS Training Tutorial. Under Get Ready for Class, select Outlook Express Auto Setup. Under Get Ready for Class, select Outlook Express Auto Setup. ©2005 University of Phoenix Online. All rights reserved. ©2005 University of Phoenix Online. All rights reserved.

Outlook Express: Sorting Messages Open Outlook Express Open Outlook Express Highlight the newsgroup Highlight the newsgroup Right mouse click on the newsgroup Right mouse click on the newsgroup ©2005 University of Phoenix Online. All rights reserved.

Outlook Express: Sample Newsgroup Window ©2005 University of Phoenix Online. All rights reserved.

Outlook Express: Sample Newsgroup Window ©2005 University of Phoenix Online. All rights reserved.

Outlook Express: Selecting a View There are two general options for viewing messages in Outlook Express. One way is by "conversation" (also called "threads"). One way is by "conversation" (also called "threads"). The other way is in chronological order, listed by either the learner’s name, first message posted, or the most recent message posted (unthreaded). The other way is in chronological order, listed by either the learner’s name, first message posted, or the most recent message posted (unthreaded). You can control the view options according to your preferences. You can control the view options according to your preferences. ©2005 University of Phoenix Online. All rights reserved.

Outlook Express: Threaded View Some people prefer to read messages in a threaded view because it allows them to see the maturation of a discussion, and to see who replied to whom, etc. Open Outlook Express. Open Outlook Express. Your classroom newsgroups will appear on the left side of your screen. Your classroom newsgroups will appear on the left side of your screen. The messages in each classroom newsgroup will appear on the right side of the screen. The messages in each classroom newsgroup will appear on the right side of the screen. ©2005 University of Phoenix Online. All rights reserved.

Outlook Express: Sample Threaded View Newsgroup Window ©2005 University of Phoenix Online. All rights reserved.

Outlook Express: Sample Newsgroup Window Click: View ©2005 University of Phoenix Online. All rights reserved.

Outlook Express: Sample Newsgroup Window Hold the cursor over Current View. Move the cursor over the new pop-up menu and click Group Messages by Conversation. ©2005 University of Phoenix Online. All rights reserved.

Outlook Express: Sample Newsgroup Window Helpful Hint: Grouping messages by conversation displays conversation threads. ©2005 University of Phoenix Online. All rights reserved.

Outlook Express: View Messages by Sender or Date Posted (Unthreaded View) Open Outlook Express. Open Outlook Express. Your classroom newsgroups will appear on the left side of the screen. The messages in each classroom newsgroup will appear on the right side of the screen. Your classroom newsgroups will appear on the left side of the screen. The messages in each classroom newsgroup will appear on the right side of the screen. ©2005 University of Phoenix Online. All rights reserved.

Outlook Express: Sample Newsgroup Window Click View Hold the cursor over Current View. Move the cursor over the new pop-up menu and Group Messages by Conversation will be checked. ©2005 University of Phoenix Online. All rights reserved.

Outlook Express: Sample Newsgroup Window Helpful Hint: By removing the checkmark from “Group Messages by Conversation,” you can sort messages by learner or date posted. ©2005 University of Phoenix Online. All rights reserved.

Outlook Express: Sample Newsgroup Window Uncheck Group Messages by Conversation ©2005 University of Phoenix Online. All rights reserved.

Outlook Express: Sample Newsgroup Window ©2005 University of Phoenix Online. All rights reserved.

Outlook Express: Threading Tutorial Your student webpage contains a variety of useful tutorials. One helpful tutorial is the Outlook Express Threading Tutorial. To complete this tutorial: Log on to Log on to Enter your username and password. Enter your username and password. Click on Site Tools, Tutorials, Outlook Express Threading Tutorial. Click on Site Tools, Tutorials, Outlook Express Threading Tutorial. ©2005 University of Phoenix Online. All rights reserved.

Customizing Outlook Express Outlook Express is one of the most important pieces of software you will use as a UOP Online learner. Customizing your Outlook Express settings will help prepare you to attend UOP Online classrooms. Customizing your Outlook Express settings will help prepare you to attend UOP Online classrooms. To learn how to adjust your Outlook Express settings, complete the Outlook Express tutorial. To learn how to adjust your Outlook Express settings, complete the Outlook Express tutorial. Go to Go to Enter your username and password. Enter your username and password. Click on Site Tools, and then select Tutorials. Click on Site Tools, and then select Tutorials. Choose Complete OLS Training Tutorial. Choose Complete OLS Training Tutorial. Under Use, select Outlook Express Options. Under Use, select Outlook Express Options. As part of the tutorial, you will be creating your signature block for s and newsgroup posts. As part of the tutorial, you will be creating your signature block for s and newsgroup posts. ©2005 University of Phoenix Online. All rights reserved.

Outlook Express: Creating a Signature Block A signature block is an important element of online communication. A signature block is an important element of online communication. Signature blocks help us identify ourselves and create a sense of professionalism in the classroom. Signature blocks help us identify ourselves and create a sense of professionalism in the classroom. They also provide an efficient means of communicating our contact information to learners. They also provide an efficient means of communicating our contact information to learners. While learners are not required to use them, we do encourage you to include a signature block with your messages that include: While learners are not required to use them, we do encourage you to include a signature block with your messages that include: A professional display name which includes your first and last names A professional display name which includes your first and last names Your University of Phoenix Online address Your University of Phoenix Online address Telephone contact information, including time zone (optional) Telephone contact information, including time zone (optional) ©2005 University of Phoenix Online. All rights reserved.

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