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FirstClass Tutorials
FirstClass is a cost-effective, highly scalable, feature-rich messaging and communications solution for enterprises, learning organizations, governments and service providers. Information on how to access FirstClass can be found here: FirstClass information page.
Common resources:
- How to reset a lost password
- How to get a FirstClass account
- What is FirstClass?
- Downloading FirstClass
- Connecting to FirstClass
Video Tutorials for FirstClass
- Introduction to FirstClass 8
- Desktop and window properties
- The navigation pane
- The preview pane
- Customizing your desktop
- FirstClass calendar
- Contacts folder
- Instant messaging
- Workspaces
- Documents
- Web Publishing
- File storage
- Bookmarks
- NEW! Podcasting
Resources for students:
Students, if you still have questions please contact or visit the Help Center: +1 207 581-2506.
Resources for instructors:
- How to request a conference
- How to set permissions
- How to create a dropbox
- How to manage a conference
- Importing students part 1
- Importing students part 2
Instructors, if you still have questions please contact or visit the Faculty Development Center: +1 207 581-1925.
Documentation
- UMaine FirstClass Application and Use Agreement in PDF form
- FirstClass Quick Guide
- FirstClass User Guide
- FirstClass Complete User's Manual written by SoftArc
- How the FirstClass Conferencing System is used in the Curriculum at UMaine
- Controlling Course Conferences
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