1. FirstClass Collaborative Classroom DeKalb County School System Instructional Technology Department

2. Table of Contents 1.Log-inLog-in 2.FirstClass DesktopFirstClass Desktop 3.Sending EmailsSending Emails 4.FC Collaborative Classroom DesktopFC Collaborative Classroom Desktop 5.Course ContentCourse Content 6.Discussion ConferenceDiscussion Conference 7.Secure DropboxSecure Dropbox 8.CalendarCalendar 9.Resource FolderResource Folder 10. BlogsBlogs

3. Log-in You will log into FirstClass with your student number For example: If your student number is 12345678, your User ID will be s12345678 Your password will be s12345678

4. FirstClass Desktop

5. Sending Emails You may send emails to your teacher by: Clicking New on the menu Or Clicking the Mailbox icon

6. FirstClass Collaborative Desktop Icons on FirstClass Collaborative Desktop: Course Content Resources Discussion Secure Dropbox Calendar

7. Course Content Course Content may include: Several lessons prepared by your teacher Click on the Course Content folder Select the lesson

8. Discussion Conference Posting response in the Discussion Conference: Click on the Discussion Icon Select the discussion question title under the Subject Heading Make sure the To field reads “Discussion”

9. Discussion Conference You may reply to the questions three ways: Reply Reply with Quote Reply to Conference Press Send

10. Secure Dropbox Submit assignments electronically through the Secure Dropbox: Click on the Secure Dropbox icon Click New button Type in a subject in the Subject field Add attachments by clicking on the Attach button Click the Send button to submit your assignment

11. Calendar

12. Resource Folder This folder may contain handouts, powerpoints and websites: Access websites by clicking on the title Access other media files by clicking on the title

13. FirstClass Blogs Blogs will appear on your teacher’s webpage: Click Add Comment Type in your User ID and Password Click the Login button

14. FirstClass Blogs Enter your comment in the box Click Post button