Tips & Tools

 

 

Downloading the Audio Recorder

 

IMPORTANT: The first time you create a topic or assignment on a new computer you will need to download an applet to run the Audio Recorder on that machine, as follows:

 

Click 'Yes' or 'Accept' when prompted to download the application and Updates.

 

Click 'Yes' when prompted if the application is safe.

 

Once the installation is complete you will see the Audio Recorder below.

 

 

Click Trouble Shooting if you have any problems.

 

Note: Audio Recorder is certified by Gitano Learning and carries the software certificate name of Joe's software Emporium.

 

 

Organizing Files

 

How to Create Folders or Directories to Organize Course Files?

Finder (Mac), Windows Explorer (Windows), Any Disk or Folder Window

Step 1. Select where to create new folder - for example, open My Documents.

Step 2. Open File menu, then click New.

Step 3. Click Folder and a new unnamed folder icon will appear.

Step 4. Type in new folder name - for example, "Intermediate French Topics"

 

To change the name of a folder

Select folder, click the text box and type a new name.

For Mac users - select folder, press Enter to select the text box.

For Windows - right-click on folder and select Rename.

From Windows Desktop - right-click on desktop, select New, then choose Folder.

 

From Inside a Software Program

Steps 1. Choose Save from File menu and box will appear.

Steps 2. Browse folders then click on location of new folder.

Steps 3. Click on icon to right reading "Create New Folder." (In Windows, place mouse arrow over icon to reveal name.)

Steps 4. Name new folder, click OK, then click Save.