How to guide
On-line forums have been around for a number of years and we know that some of our members will be used to using them whereas others might need a little help. As some members of the safety in numbers and Getting it right from the start network teams (and no we’re not naming names) are learning to use the forums as we go along we thought it would be helpful to share what we learn - so welcome to our step by step guide to the on-line forums.
Please don’t be put off by the amount of text it is because we are making sure we literally go step by step but the activities will only take minutes to complete.
Before getting started it is important to understand not only how to use the forum technically but also some of the standards that forum members should adhere to for their own and each others peace of mind and protection when taking part in the forums.
Getting Started – Week 1 – 23 May 2012
Frequently Asked Questions
We will continually update our FAQs with the questions you ask us through e-mailing [email protected] or by asking us through the forum.
Filling in personal profiles
The more we know about the other members of the forum the more likely we are to ask questions, join in discussions and take on board the opinions and information we get back. So first things first we need to fill in our profile including information about you, uploading a picture and possibly changing your password.
Joining or starting a discussion
There are a number of easy ways to find and then participate in the on-line discussions understand some of the basic language and find out how to post replies or start new topics.
Lost/Problems with passwords and usernames
If you are having trouble logging in to the on-line forum or the education resources with the password or username we have sent you please e-mail [email protected].
If you have forgotten your username or password click on the Lost your password? button and then enter your e-mail address; your username and password will then be e-mailed out to that account. Please note this only works for the on-line forum for issues accessing the education resources please e-mail [email protected].
