F1 Tuesday: Helping You Help Yourself: October 2011

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Outlook Anywhere (No More Outlook Web Access)

Today’s Topic: Access Your District Email Using Your Laptop Without Going Through the District Staff Page

Who? District employees with district laptops.

Why? Because it’s nice to be able to access your email the same way whether you’re at school or away.

How? Watch this short screencast:

(Note: This demonstration features Windows 7 operating system and Office 2010—different software will yield different results.)
If you are still using Office 2007, watch this screencast instead:

Why F1?

Did you know that pressing the F1 key in nearly any program or application takes you to the help menu? Sure thing! Try it now--you'll get the help menu for Internet Explorer (if that's the browser you're using). Try it in PowerPoint, try it in Word, try it in a house, try it with a mouse . . . . F1 puts learning in YOUR hands. Technology changes too rapidly to only rely on trainings or printed manuals. Instead, the most savvy tech user relies on herself, knowing she can get the most help from a program's help menu. Now you can too. Of course, you can use F1 anytime you want, but here at F1 Tuesdays we'll show off some of the things we think everyone should know and even a few that may impress your friends. Our goal is to make you happy and a bit more snappy with technology.