The first week is dedicated to getting organized and learning how to handle the Netscape Software. While we get organized I'd like for you to accomplish several tasks that will help you gather necessary Internet skills.  Please make every effort to accomplish everything listed here.    

Use e-mail for private discussions, and the list-server for public discussions, group discussions, and to turn in (these and other) assignments.     
      
Reading assignment page numbers refer to the WebStudy Textbook unless otherwise specified.    

Week 1 Reading Assignment (summary)    

Look at all the pages from the August 1997 WebStudy Course Outline  There is some really good information, but it relates to Netscape 3.0.  Those of you that are "very new" to computers (or the Internet) will find these web pages very helpful.  

Begin reading pages 121 - 201,  Part III, Mail, Discussion Groups.  These pages contain the information you need to use Netscape e-mail.  If you experience any technical problems or need any assistance with "hooking up" your e-mail contact the help desk or call: (405) 325-4636. The two most prominent difficulties..., connecting to the mail server and providing your Reply To Identity can be solved by reading Pages 331 and 329.  

Below you will find the AUG98 WebStudy course outline.  

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Tuesday, July 28th      

• First day of class, "face" meeting.  (get acquainted)  10a-12 noon.
• Course Orientation (Dennis Fehler, and guests)
• Describe Webstudy history and background
• Demonstrate Netscape Software
• Identity (Reply To), and choose a single machine to work from.
• "Drag and Drop" concepts.
• The Browser Back Button.
• Reload (Refresh) Button.
• The EDIT Button.
• "Save As" files and your local machine.
• "Copy and Paste" ...and the Right Mouse Button.
• Sender | Subject | Date
• Bookmarks (favorites)
• Downloading, Uploading, and Publishing
• Local files and Internet Files
• Shift, Ctrl, Alt Keys for Downloading and Arrow keys.
• Assign working teams (select initial leaders)
• Discuss e-mail and list-server uses.

• ASAP send me 1 e-mail telling me you understand (or not) what "we" are doing.
• Before the close of business (5:00p 7/28/98) get your name on the list-server.  Send at least one message to confirm it is working properly (and you are part of the list).  Let me know if you have any problems with this, I'll help.
• Read Introduction (p. 9-30) paying particular attention to information regarding Communicator, Navigator, and Messenger.  Assume you know nothing and read every word carefully.
• Send e-mail to at least 5 classmates.  Your choice of classmate and subject.  Read Writing Messages (p.155-157) if you need some help).  Refer to the Class List page for e-mail addresses.  I want you to be proficient at mailing.
• Reply To all the messages you receive (Ref: p. 161)

• You must send me at least two e-mail messages each day.
• Use the list-server at least five times a day to publish assignments, ask questions of the class, and/or test ideas and proposals.

Wednesday, July 29th       

• Come to Rm. 208 if you experience any technical or administrative problems. (option)
• Continue reading old Course Outline
• Read Surfing the Web (p. 31-47) Gain basic Netscape Browser skills.
• Read Finding Stuff on the Web (p. 73-86)  Use Yahoo, (or other search service) to find web pages of interest to you.
• Read Bookmarks (p. 87-105)  How to save web page URL's of interest to you!

• Set the Home Button in your Netscape Browser to WebStudy HOMEPAGE (p.37). You may substitute any page (your choice) as your HOME page.
• Read about..., about:global (p.41-42), and then set your Navigator "History" window (Ref: figure 3.31, p.42) for an minimum of 20 days. (the length of WebStudy course).
• Individuals students must "surf" the Internet and collect a minimum of 20 URL's (p.32) of interest to you.  Please provide a one line explanation associated with each web page URL submitted (post on list-server).  (format example)
• Groups meet via Internet.  Continue to develop communications skills among members.  Be certain that you can communicate with all the members of your group.  (Groups were assigned the first day of class).

Thursday, July 30th   

• Read Frames (p. 49-55)
• Read The Address Book (p.175-183)
• Groups meet via e-mail to discuss the mailing list exchange (Assignment is outlined below).  Individual groups should determine the "best way" before exchanging the mail lists.  Also, groups should discuss the necessity for the (optional) Friday "face" meeting.  If all business can be accomplished remotely there is no need to meet face to face.  (The meeting is a "safety net" if the group communication breaks down totally).

• Create a signature file for you e-mail (p.173-174).  Use a minimum of 3 lines of information.  Also, the signature file should reflect your Webstudy Committee or your Class involvement rather than your business or professional position.  Be creative.
• Create an address book containing my address, the addresses of all your classmates.  Reference: http://www.occe.ou.edu/WebStudy/AUG98/classlist.html  and (p. 175). 
• Create a mailing list containing all your classmates (above) (p.178).  Send one "mass mailing" to all of your classmates containing information of your choosing.  (Keep it simple and small).  Also create a separate mailing list for your WebStudy Committee, containing just the members of your Committee, and exchange your list with other committees (and members).

Friday, July 31th     

• Groups meet for lunch (if necessary).  I would prefer you work out your schedules and discuss your goals and objective remotely by Internet, but if all else fails meet face to face.
• Read Organizing Messages (p. 185-195)

• Send one e-mail message to one classmate with one (small, 10k) image attached (p 158).  Send a Cc: of that message (with image) to me..
• Send three e-mail messages to your classmates with one attached web page (p.170). Send Cc: to me.  (3 separate messages)
• Create a small .txt file using Notepad or Wordpad (you can use your signature file if you like).  Send the .txt file to two of your classmates (p.169).  Send Cc: to me.
• Create a new folder for WebStudy e-mail (p.187).  Put all WebStudy e-mail class information in this folder (p. 190).  You may create any number of folders and sub-folders you may require.
• Create a mail filter of your choice (p.192).  Test the effectiveness using the assistance of your classmates.