BNS Staff Resources

• BCeSIS
• Burnaby's BCeSIS Support QuickPlace
• IE7 Fix and Firefox Instructions

• Fast ForWord Resources

• How to upload files using BitKinex (best for people who edit only a page or two)
• How to upload files using Dreamweaver (good for people who edit lots of pages)
  

• GroupWise Email
  

These training videos were created for the staff Pro-D workshop (May 16, 2008). While you can view them in any order you wish, they are listed in order from simple to more advanced functions. The outline for the workshop, which lists all the skills covered by the tutorials, can be downloaded here.

Installation & Orientation

• Installing GroupWise for Home Handout
• Installing GroupWise 7 at Home & Program Orientation-- Part 1 (installation)
• Installing GroupWise 7 at Home & Program Orientation-- Part 2 (orientation)

Using GroupWise -- Basic Functions

• Retrieving messages
• Email -- reading & replying to messages -- Overview
• Reading messages
• Replying to messages
• Composing new messages
• Saving message drafts
• Forwarding messages
• Organising your messages
• Understanding message headers (beginner & advanced)
• Viewing & sending attachments
• Using the address book
• Deleting messages & using trash
• Using an email signature
• Using rules (aka filters)
• Introduction to other functions in GroupWise (calendar, meetings, checklist, etc.)

Using GroupWise -- Advanced Functions

These training videos were created for the self-directed staff Pro-D workshop (May 15, 2009). You can view this videos in any order. Some lessons have accompanying instruction sheets. For more detailed instructions about any of these topics, please consult the Help screen in the GroupWise Client.

• Archiving Messages
• Info at-a-glance with the Home Folder
• Staying organised with Calendar (basics)
• Using the Shared Calendars for collaboration
• Using the Sent Folder (including retract & resend functions)
• Delaying the sending of an email
• More Mailbox functions
• Keeping Form letters in the Notes folder
• Collaboration using Discussion Groups

These training videos were created for the self-directed staff Pro-D workshop (May 15, 2009). You can view this videos in any order. Some lessons have accompanying instruction sheets. For more detailed instructions about any of these topics, please consult your Tech. Liaison.

• Navigating the Network-- understanding what is available, how to keep your files organised, and where to find what you need
  • Navigating the Network (.pdf)
• Portable Computing: How to be a USB drive power user (no video available)
  • Portable Computing (.pdf)-- how to take your software with you
  • Using USB drives to Synchronize Files between work and home (.pdf)
• Photocopier Magic: an introduction to advanced features (no video available)
  • What the copiers can do (.pdf) -- "Special Features" that can save you time and frustration.
  • Copies of the Copying Guide (complete instructions for the features listed in the previous .pdf) have been placed in all three copier areas. It is best to learn these functions while making copies, so find some work that you need to copy and would often be fussy to put together and go experiment.
• Printer Power -- how to use advanced printing fucttions for the network printers (including copiers)
  • Adding Network Printers to your PC (.pdf)
  • Printing to a Photocopier (.pdf)