1. Maritime Information Initiative Interactive Communications Serving our Auxiliary Forces in 2008 and beyond. This presentation will demonstrate the steps to sign up and participate. Visit: https://www.chds.us/?special/info&pgm=Maritimehttps://www.chds.us/?special/info&pgm=Maritime

2. What is it? It’s hosted on Moodle –Moodle is an Open Source learning management system (LMS) designed to host online course materials and collaborative activities. Moodle is an acronym for Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment - but at NPS/CHDS we use "moodle" as a noun, verb, adjective, etc.. any part of speech required when referring to the courseware website or the activity required to build a course. 2

3. Huh? Basically it’s a way to share information. –From Diraux –In between members –On specific Issues –Within Units Lots of content is already there! 3

4. No Really…What is it? It allows for: –Discussion Forums –Wiki’s (Collaborative pages) –Chat Rooms –Messaging –Blogs For more info on “HOW” see “Using Moodle” on https://www.chds.us/courses/ 4

5. Click here to start the account process. How do I get there? https://www.chds.us/?special/info&pgm=Maritime

6. Fill out requested information and note that you are part of the Federal Government. Click complete near bottom when you are done. Request your Account

7. Account is confirmed

8. You will receive an email within minutes from Naval PG School with your email and new password. You can change your password once you are established within MII. Until then, simply copy and paste the password into the logon screen where the password is requested. Account Created

9. Login

11. Your application for membership will have to be approved by the Commodore or DIRAUX. This is where you will end up checking your MII program status. Request MII access

12. Approval can be as quick as a few minutes. If you hear nothing after 3 days give the Commodore or DIRAUX a call. MII access will be confirmed

13. MII access Email Confirmation

14. Login

16. Finish the process

17. Click to access

18. Resource Page

19. Courses Page

20. You are there! You have arrived!

21. DIRAUX says: Welcome Aboard, Have Fun!

22. How do I get forum email? 22

23. How do I get forum email? 23

24. How do I adjust my settings? 24

25. How do I adjust my settings? 25

26. How do I adjust my settings? 26

27. Profile is where your blog is too 27

28. How do I add new “Topics” 28 Ask DIRAUX, DIRAUX Staff or Steve Demaggio