Technology Staff Development

File Attachment Using Netscape Mail

SUBJECT:

E-Mail Basics

GRADE LEVEL:

New E-mail Users

OBJECTIVES:

1. Attach a text file to an e-mail message


2. Attach a graphic file to an e-mail message

RESOURCES/MATERIALS:

• Computer with Netscape Mail Program


• Files to be attached

ACTIVITIES:

1. List reasons why participant would want to attach files to e-mail


• Exchange photos of students or of school with another class
• Send stories or pictures back and forth for critiques
• Share overhead slides or lesson plans with other teachers
• Share Hyperstudio stacks
2. Explain differences between a text file and a non-text file


• Text files are plain text possibly with a ".txt" extension (ex- word processor files )
• Non-text can include sound, video clips, and graphics of many kinds (ex - gif, jpg )
3. Explain that the person that receives your e-mail attachment must have the same type of computer or program compatible with the files you send.


• She wont be able to view a ".gif" you sent if she doesn't have a program that opens such images
4. Step by step instructions to attach a file using Netscape Mail


• Open Netscape Mail
• Click on "Mail To: " icon
• File out "Mail To: " and "Subject:" fields as usual

• Click on "Attachment" button
• When dialog box appears click on "Attach File"
• When the next dialog box appears search your directories for the file you want to attach and the double click it
• Your file now appears in the dialog box. Click "OK"



• Click "Send"

FOLLOW-UP:

Participants will send trainer an e-mail attachment. A handout will be given to each participant with a step by step instruction. During follow-up sessions participants can practice sending attachments to each other.