LOGGING IN
Click the button at the top right where it says Sign In, and type in the username and password you use to log in to https://taea.connectedcommunity.org/
VIEW AND UPDATE PROFILE INFORMATION
To update your profile, click on the “upload a photo” icon in the top right of your screen and then select the Profile button. From here, you can update your bio, educational background, job history, add a picture, and update your email subscription preferences. Items in the left column will re-route you to your membership profile to ensure we have these items correct in all our systems. Updates on the right side are stored only in TAEA Connected Community
WHAT IS A COMMUNITY?
Communities are a group of people organized around a common subject or theme which is typically defined by the community name and description. Examples of a community include the Elementary Committee, Technology, and Classroom Management. Some communities are open only to members of that group.
JOINING A COMMUNITY
To join a community, click on the down arrow next to Communities on the top navigation bar and select All Communities. Choose the community that you wish to join and then click Join. There are currently a limited number of open communities, but TAEA will add to this list over time.
Note: Some communities are closed to TAEA committees or are for board members only. You will not be able to join or see those communities unless you are a member. You will receive a welcome email when you have successfully joined a community.
You can find TAEA Connected Community's Acceptable Use Policy under Terms and Conditions at the top left and also in the footer of TAEA's Connected Community
CREATING A DISCUSSION POST
To start a discussion, select the Discussions tab and click the button that says Post New Message. Enter your subject, choose the community or communities you wish to post the message to, type your message, attach any necessary documents, and then hit send.
REPLYING TO A DISCUSSION POST
To reply to a post, click on the post and then on the Reply button to the right. You can also click on the down arrow to Reply Privately to Sender. Or you can simply reply through your email account (without logging in to the TAEA Connected Community) via the email digest you will receive.
Note: If you feel a post is inappropriate for TAEA Connected Community, you can flag it by clicking Mark as Inappropriate when you click on the drop-down menu under the Reply button. This will send a note to TAEA Connected Community staff to review the post and take it down if necessary.
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Gabriel Flores
Site Moderator
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