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Getting Started in Project Share: A Guide for Texas Educators
©2011 Texas Education Agency/University of Texas System
Frequently Asked QuesƟons
Q:
How do I create a group?
A:
Epsilen Groups is a tool that allows Epsilen members with mutual interests to
communicate and network online. Members of a group can:
•
Send messages to one another using
Group Mail
•
Engage in discussions using
Forums
•
Use
Drop Boxes
to share files
•
Communicate live with the
Chat
tool
•
Collaborate on editable web documents using the
Wiki
Epsilen members who are given the necessary permissions may create groups.
To create a group:
1.
Log in to Epsilen using your Project Share username and password.
2.
Select
Groups
>
Create Group
in the left menu.
3.
Enter at least a Group Name and Description. Your district may want to
standardize group names for easy identification. (Note: Entering a few
keywords will make it easier for prospective members to find your group.)
4.
Set the registration requirement.
5.
Click
Create
.
