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Computer Talk....

Before we start, please take time to read through this section to learn a little about computers.

Below are answers to some frequently asked questions.

From time to time we use the term "eLearning". eLearning is a process of using the Internet to - learn, educate, train and manage. eLearning means - reducing costs, - enhancing access and - providing more information when and where needed.

What do I need to use this Web Site?

Setting up your computer
Modalities for Increasing Sustainable Development Awareness is a Site designed for minimum hardware and software requirements. Any hardware capable of running a version 3.0 browser should be able to adequately support access to the materials. Although designed for a Windows 95 operating system, the programme will also run on a Macintosh Power PC system. Any browser - like Netscape or Internet Explorer - can view the Site.

General requirements from your computer

A Pentium 100 MHz MMX computer 16 Mb RAM; SVGA monitor, capable of 800x600 resolution in 16-bit true color, modem or network card; and a 1.44 Mb Floppy Drive and/or 16x CD-ROM (if these are to be used). If your computer does not meet these requirements, it is highly probable that the Web Site can still be viewed. If your connection to the Internet is through a modem with 14.4 or 28.8 kbps (the size of a standard telephone line), then it will mean that downloading pages may take some time. However, we have endeavoured to reduce the numbers of images so that downloading times are faster.

What programs do I need to have installed?

Other than a browser and Internet connection, you do not need any additional or "plug-in" programs installed to view this Site.

Where do I start?

• Start by clicking on any of the Sections of the module.
• The left navigation bar is present throughout the entire program. You can use this to move between the themes (sections) by clicking on any of the names in the bar.
• The top navigation bar also provides links to Virtual Conference site with all documentation available.

Home - a shortcut back to the front page of the program.

ESCAP - you can go to their web sites by clicking on the top bar.

Help - links back to this information

Site Map - there is a Site Map for the whole site, as well as Parts within the module.

How do I find my way around?

• Once you click on a Section name in the side bar or on the front page, you will notice a banner appear on the page with the topics covered in each part.
• This will enable you to quickly navigate between topics without needing to return to the front page.
• At the top of each page, there is a "page trailer" that shows you where you are, and how you can get around. It looks like this: Home > Getting Started > Computer Talk
• At the bottom of each page, there is a Next button that will take you to the next page.