How+To+Use+First+Class+Workspaces

 1. Open First Class and click on ‘Workspaces’.  2. Click on New Workspace.  3. You can choose from five different workspace group types: Standard - most comprehensive, offers all of the options Student Project - offers 5 of the options Document Sharing - for sharing of documents created in First Class File Sharing - for sharing of imported documents Empty - can choose the options you wish to add

4. Once you have chosen the type of workspace you will need to name it. Click once on the name ‘new workspace’ and type in a title.

5. Double-click on the re-named workspace and the workspace window will open with any/all of the following options depending on what type of workspace you chose. Options include: File Storage - students can submit assignment docs here Our Documents - for sharing of files created in First Class Our Files - for sharing of files created in other programs Discussion Conf. - students can post shared thoughts/notes Contacts - can create sub-group lists for members Calendar - can post assignments, deadlines, etc.  6. You will then need to add students. Go to ‘Workspace Members’ on the toolbar of the window. Click to open and then add student names.  7. Many of these options are easy to figure out by opening and reading the toolbar at the top of the window. However, you will need to set the Permissions if you wish students to submit assignments in the ‘File Storage’ option. (See //How to Set up an Assignment Dropbox in First Class//.)

For a vodcast overview of First Class Workspaces please visit: http://www.firstclass.com/tutorials/FOV13-0025B446/S04863BB6