Login/Register—View video tutorial
If you have already registered, just log in with your username and password by entering them in the fields in the upper-right. Select the Sign Up option if you have not yet registered. Once logged in, the login form will be replaced by your avatar, display name, and a Log Out link.
Posting a New Topic/Question
There is a third blog used to handle all the communication/interaction for you. This blog is called Topics/Questions. You can post a new topic or question by selecting the Post to ParentNet -> New Post… option in the navigation at the top of the page. This will take you to the post entry screen. Follow these steps to create a successful post.
- Enter a title into the first field.
- Enter your topic/question into the large field area below the title. You can format this post using Visual keys or you may switch to HTML view to enter basic HTML code.
- Enter any tags you wish to use in the Tags section in the right column. Tags are simple keywords that people may refer to when searching for or viewing your post.
- Select any categories that your post applies to.
- Once ready, select the Preview to preview your post or Publish it when you’re ready to submit it. Note that only published posts are visible to other members. A post in a Draft state is not visible by others until published
New posts should only be created when you wish to ask a new question or begin a new discussion. To participate in an already existing post, go to that post and leave a comment on it. The comment will be visible by all logged in ParentNet users.
Your Profile—View video tutorial
You can access your profile at any time by clicking your display name in the upper right. Your profile consists of the following.
Activity
This section allows you to view your recent activity as well as your friends’ recent activity.
Profile
This is where your personal information is located. This information is not visible to the public. A user must be registered and logged in to the ParentNet system to see your information. From this section you can edit your profile information as well as change your avatar.
Wire
The Wire is a place where people can leave comments on your profile. These are visible by all registered users.
Messages
You can send and receive private messages from users in the ParentNet system. This is where you can go to send messages and view your inbox. You may also receive occasional notices. Notices are messages sent to all users from the system administrator.
Friends
You can add and manage friends in the ParentNet system. Adding someone as a friend allows your to more easily communicate with them and to view more of their profile information.
Groups
You can create and join various groups in the ParentNet system. Each group has their own wire and discussion forums. Groups can be public in which any user can join and participate; private in which only invited members can join and participate or users can request to join; or hidden in which users will only see, join, or participate in if a moderator sends them an invitation to join.
Settings
Here you can change your email address and password. You can also set your preferred email notifications when members interact with you or your profile.
ParentNet Weekly / A Student Abroad
There are two blogs that are reserved specifically for the weekly articles written by students at Michigan Technological University. ParentNet Weekly consists of articles written by the current ParentNet writer. A Student Abroad consists of articles written by a student studying abroad.
Should you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to ask any Michigan Tech Official Representative or join the Suggestions and Improvements group.
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