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Communication Tools

We'll help you use your favorite email package more effectively, whether you need to manage a large volume of email or exchange attachments with your students. We can help you set up and learn to manage a class mailing list, archive that mailing list on a course web site, or filter your incoming mail. We can show you how to use other group communication tools, such as a web-based conferencing system, real-time chat and more.

Some specific software packages we can help you with include:

• Blackboard
• Utliize the vitual chat, discussion board and other tools.
  
• Powerpoint
• Learn how to create and design effective presentations.
• Podcasting
• Learn how to create and use podcasts them to enhance teaching and learning
  
• Blogs
• Learn how blogs can be used in the classroom
  
• Wikis
• Other Collaborative Tools
  
• Webmail
  Web-based email allows you to send and receive email from a web browser. It is an easy way to keep up on your messages when you don't have access to your own computer.
• Eudora
  A popular email client on both Macintosh and PC platforms. Eudora can be used for free with advertising banners, or without them for a low price.
• Mail.app
  The built-in email client on Mac OS X can easilly be configured for UO email accounts.
• Outlook Express
  Microsoft's email client comes standard with most Windows computers, and is also available for Macintosh. Make sure you have updated anti-virus software when using this package, as its integration with other Microsoft products makes it very vulnerable to dangerous email viruses.
• Outlook
  Outlook Express' big brother, Outlook comes bundled with Microsoft Office. It incorporates the email features of Outlook Express with a number of organizational and scheduling features.
• Majordomo
  Majordomo allows you to join or host UO mailing lists, which can be useful for classes, clubs, and other groups who need to share information via email.