Participant+Database+Instructions

Dear Big Apple Group, Your first task is to enter your basic information into our [|Yahoo! Group Database]. If you are receiving messages as individual emails or daily digests, you will need to actually go to the YG to add your information to our Participants Database. Once inside the Yahoo! Group, follow these instructions:
 * 1) On the left side of the screen, you will see a list of links. Look for **Database** and click on it.
 * 2) You will see only one Database listed, **Participants**__.__ Click on it.
 * 3) There will be a row of headings and below that the data that others have entered already. The first one there is mine – Laine. You will now add your data. Above the headings and over to the right of your screen, look for **Add Record**. Click on it.
 * 4) You will now see the **boxes** for each item and you can fill in the information. Below is a list of what you will be asked to fill in. If there is any information you prefer not to fill in that is totally OK. This information is used for our EVO planning only.
 * 5) After you finish filling in the information, in order to add it to the database, you must first find the **Add Record** button in the lower right hand corner. Click on the button to add your record to the database.
 * 6) After you successfully add your data, you will see the database with your information added. You can then click on the left side of the screen to go back to **Home** or **Messages**.

Here is a **list** of the info for the Participant Database. > First Name/Nickname Online > Yahoo! ID > GMT Time > ESL/EFL student or teacher? > Teacher - Age group of students > Previous EVO? > Best days of week for live chats? > Coming to TESOL in NY? > Comment?

Note on **GMT Time**: We are an international group and we need to coordinate schedules. To calculate your GMT, go to: [|The World Clock] [|]

As always, if you have any questions, just ask any one of us. We are here to help!