Whether
you are a computer expert or novice, you may need some guidance
in using this Web site. This document will provide you with an
overview of site mechanics: where things are located and how
to get around. Two additional tip sheets, Tips
for Participating in Online Events and Tips
for Using the Message Board, will orient you to issues associated
with actual participation.
There
are several ways to move around this Web site. When you
enter the site, you will automatically arrive on the Home
page. Here you will find brief instructions for what
to do and where to go first in order to orient yourself
to the event. These instructions include links that you
will be asked to follow. You can always return to the home
page by clicking on the What Now? Effective and Useful
Data Presentation banner.
- Using
Links to Get Around
As you read through the event, you will encounter links that can connect
you to related materials, activities, and resources. Links will always appear
as underlined blue or purple (depending on your browser) text, like this: I
am a link.
- Using
the Menu at the Top of Your Screen to Get Around
The six buttons at the top of the screen correspond to the six main sections
of the event website: Getting Started, Course Presentation, SAMHSA/CSAP Tools,
Resources, Event Support, and Message Board. Just click on one of the titles
to travel to that page. The page you are currently on will be highlighted.
- Using
the Sidebar to Get Around
If you look to the side of your screen, you will notice a lightly colored
sidebar. This sidebar shows what is included in each section of the Web site.
To go to a particular area, click on the corresponding sidebar listing.
 Click
on the schedule icon, located at the bottom of the side
bar, to find out your assignment for any given day.
Each online event includes a Message Board. To enter the event's WebBoard discussion
to read and/or contribute messages, click on the Message Board button at the
top of the screen. Refer to Tips for Using
the Message Board if you have any questions about how to participate in
the online discussion.
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