The first week is dedicated to getting to know each other, 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.  

Use your e-mail for "private" discussions, for "group" discussions, and to "turn in" (these and other) assignments.  My OU address is:  Dennis_Fehler@ou.edu  (which e-mail forwards to:)  fehler@texnet.net .  (You may use either address to contact me).   
         
Reading assignment page numbers refer to the WebStudy Textbook unless otherwise specified.       

Week 1 Reading Assignment (summary)       

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.  As a test, send e-mail to yourself, (look at "what you get" in return e-mail).  Is your address correct?  Can you "Reply To" that address successfully?  (If your Reply To Address says:  username@netscape.com  that is incorrect)   

Please note:  If your Reply To address is wrong (for any reason) I can't contact you?  For example, if you are using someone else's machine, or a "new" machine in the computer lab.  Logging on the network at OU does not configure the Reply To address in Netscape.  You must do that.   

Monday, December 14th    

• First day of class, "face" meeting.  (get acquainted)  10a-12 noon.
• Course Orientation (Dennis Fehler, Jackie Brown, and guests)
• Describe Webstudy history and background
• Discuss special Holiday scheduling.
• Demonstrate Netscape Software, "important concepts"
• 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" concepts
• Bookmarks (favorites)
• Downloading, Uploading, and Publishing
• Local file and Internet File concepts
• 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.
• 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).  I want you to be proficient at mailing.
• Reply To all the messages you receive (Ref: p. 161)

• You must send me at least one (1) e-mail message each class day. (not holidays).  Describe what you have accomplished that day, and what you plan on doing tomorrow. 
• Keep me posted on your assignment scheduling intentions, and where you are located (working location), or going to be located. 
• Tell me before you change locations / machines.  Be "as certain as you can be" the location you are "going to" can communicate with me.  (That is your responsibility).

Tuesday, December 15th          

• Come to Rm. 208 if you experience any technical or administrative problems. (option)
• 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 a minimum of 20 days. (the length of WebStudy course).
• Individual 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  Please post the URL's Wednedsay not today).  (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).
• Before the close of business (5:00p 12/15/98) 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.

Wednesday, December 16th     

• 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 Friday "face" meetings.

• Create a signature file for your e-mail (p.173-174).  Use a minimum of 3-5 lines of information.  Also, the signature file should reflect your Webstudy group or your Class involvement rather than your business or professional position.  (Be creative, it is easily changed).
• Create an address book containing my address, the addresses of all your group classmates. 
• Create a mailing list containing all your classmates (above) (p.178).  Send one "mass mailing" to all of your GROUP classmates containing (some) information of your choosing.  (Keep it simple and small).  A suggestion:  You might exchange your e-mail Address list with other groups (or group members).

Thursday, December 17th     

• Groups meet for lunch (if necessary).  I would prefer you work out your schedules and discuss your voting schemes 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 another classmate at the same time.
• Send three e-mail messages to your classmates with one attached web page (p.170). (In 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).
• 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.

Friday is "catch-up" day. (redo any of the weeks lessons you need to).   

• I want you to "get together" with (at least 3 of) your WebStudy classmates today.  The purpose is to review all the assignments (listed above) and demonstrate (to each other) shortcuts and better ways of doing it.  Your meeting should be 30 minutes to 45 minutes maximum, and can be any place where the group feel comfortable.  This should be a physical meeting (not virtual).
• You should be able to surf the web with ease, and have bookmarks of your favorite URL's.
• I'd like for you to have your Address book accurate and complete.
• You should have a mailing list of just your group members.
• You should be able to send .gif and .jpg images (and URL's) to anyone on the Internet.
• I'd like for you to have the "best" signature file you can create. (Incorporated "within" should be your first day student number, and your group name).
• I'd like for you to "really" begin to understand how Netscape (e-mail) works.
• I'd like for you to be "experimenting" with mail filters. (requires some advanced skills)

The Week 2 schedule (and assignments) will be posted (by 6:00p) Sunday, December 20th.