GeorgiaVIEW Vista 8
How To ~ Student Tutorials & Guides

Java Tutorials
GeorgiaVIEW Vista requires that you have a certain version of Java installed on your web browser in order for it to function properly. Choose the tutorial for your operating system that will show you what version you need and how to install it.

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Tutorial legend

The following pages contain links to tutorials in various formats:

  • Flash means that you will be able to view the interactive tutorial or video using Adobe Flash Player.
  • HTML means that the tutorial is simply another webpage with no additional information.
  • iPod means that you can download the .m4v file to play on a video-based device such as an iPod.
  • PDF means that you will be able to view the static tutorial using Adobe Reader. You can print the document for future reference.
Tutorial Description Format
Access FAQs These FAQs will guide you through the steps in getting an account and other up front stuff. HTML | PDF
Assessments Taking and reviewing results of assessments (quizzes and tests) Flash | iPod
Assignments Submitting and attaching files to assignments Flash | iPod
Chat This tutorial will show you how to use GeorgiaVIEW Vista's Chat Tool. HTML
Discussions Area (Threaded Discussions, Blogs, & Journals) Navigating through topics and posting messages HTML | Flash | iPod
Forwarding Mail Set your mail messages to forward outside of GeorgiaVIEW as notification. Flash
How to take an Assessment/Quiz Nervous about taking a quiz or test online?  Watch this tutorial to prepare yourself for taking tests in GeorgiaVIEW Vista. HTML
How to use the Assignment Tool Have an assignment due in GeorgiaVIEW Vista? Watch this tutorial to learn how to use Vista's assignment tool and get your homework in on time. HTML
Login & General Navigation New to GeorgiaVIEW Vista? Not sure how to login? Need help getting around in your course? This tutorial will answer all of those questions. HTML
Mail Tool Sending and viewing mail Flash | iPod
Media Library Tool Learn how this tool, if used in your class, organizes collections of images and audio. You may even be able to contribute to it? HTML
Modifying your Profile More specific tutorial on modifying your profile. Flash | iPod
My Files and Settings Accessing your files, and a new feature - the ability to edit your own profile information. Flash | iPod
My GeorgiaVIEW A short description of the main "Courses" page within GeorgiaVIEW. Flash | iPod
My Grades View your grades and keep up with your performance. Flash | iPod
My Profile Would you like to let others to put a face with your name. Watch this tutorial to learn Vista's requirements and how to adjust your image to meet these requirements. HTML
My Tool Options Want to do less clicking in your courses? Watch this tutorial to see the new global customization that applies across all you courses in GeorgiaVIEW Vista. HTML
Navigating the Interface A basic introduction of how to navigate through the tools and content of GeorgiaVIEW Flash | iPod
Peer Review (discussions) Find out how to rate others' posts and see your own ratings. Flash | iPod
PopUp Blocker Help If you click on a link or tool in Vista that is supposed to open in a new browser window and nothing happens, chances are you have a PopUp Blocker turned on. There are many different PopUp Blockers out there and sometimes it is not obvious that one is enabled in your browser. This link will provide you with information on how to disable the most common PopUp Blockers. HTML
Web Links Tool
Watch this tutorial to see how this tool, if used in your class, can be used categorize a set of web site resources. You may even have the ability to contribute to some.		 HTML
Whos Online Need to instant message a classmate or instructor. Learn here how it works right inside of GeorgiaVIEW Vista with the Whos Online tool. PDF
Wimba Classroom Participant Guide This Help Guide is designed to assist you with Wimba Classroom to participate in an interactive session or view an archived presentation. You will also find information for solving technical problems. HTML
Getting Help with GeorgiaVew Vista
Support Tutorials These tutorials will guide you through common support issues in GeorgiaVIEW Vista. HTML
Online Support Center Website & Expectations The Online Support Center (OSC) provides technical support for GeorgiaVIEW Vista. This link will provide you with an overview of what you can expect when you visit the OSC website. PDF
How to use the Online Support Center The GeorgiaVIEW Online Support Center (OSC) provides Vista support for all University System of Georgia (USG) Students, Faculty & Staff—24 x 7 x 365. PDF
Revised September 28, 2009 .   Please send comments, suggestions or questions about this page to IT Service Desk, ITService@mcg.edu .