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2. 2 Verizon Thinkfinity Community

3. 3 Why should I join the community? The Thinkfinity Community connects everyone who is invested in education so they can share resources, ideas, and advice. Becoming a member makes it possible to ask questions, participate in discussions, and learn from others experience. Will my privacy be respected? Yes. Your username is always public, but you can choose to hide your name, email, and all other information if you like at any time. Will I receive unwanted email? No. You can manage the amount of email you receive from the community using the Email Management Preferences setting in your community Profile. Why should I join the community? The Thinkfinity Community connects everyone who is invested in education so they can share resources, ideas, and advice. Becoming a member makes it possible to ask questions, participate in discussions, and learn from others experience. Will my privacy be respected? Yes. Your username is always public, but you can choose to hide your name, email, and all other information if you like at any time. Will I receive unwanted email? No. You can manage the amount of email you receive from the community using the Email Management Preferences setting in your community Profile. Frequently asked questions about joining online communities include: Registration

4. 4 User Names and Passwords

5. 5 Two buttons that are most important: My Stuff Create New What can you do in the community? Bookmarking abilities Organize your stuff Share your information Connect with other educators

6. 6 Favorite Resources – To Bookmark Document – To upload any document that you create Invitation – To invite others by e-mail Group – To create any group

7. 7 http://edsitement.neh.gov/lesson-plan/homers-civil-war-veteran-battlefield-wheat-field Copy and paste the Internet Address

8. 8 You will add TAGS Option to make it private

9. 9 Option: Create a discussion View your bookmarks

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11. 11 Create a New Group Set parameters – Open to all Members Only Private Secret

12. 12 The Browse All option on the menu bar provides access to a variety of activities within the community: Find popular resources; save favorites Start or join discussions Locate or create documents Follow a community or group from the list that interests you. Search for other members (use the search filters to find them, then invite them to connect as friends.

13. 13 Go to: Browse All – Select Communities

14. 14 Verizon 101 – How to get startedThe Lounge – Non-educational discussions Professional DevelopmentProgramsHelp Center

15. 15 Go to: Browse All – Select Groups

16. 16 My Groups

17. 17 Go to: Browse All – Select People Select Tags

18. 18 People Tags