ABOUT THE iEARN CDROM

The iEARN CD-ROM uses a Web browser to display text, images and multimedia. To access the content of this CD-ROM you do not need an internet connection, however, there are many resources available on the Web that we would like to provide you. We have placed the following icon to help you identify any resource or content that is linked to the World Wide Web.

You will also be able to navigate the CD-ROM using your browser's Back and Forward buttons just like while connected to the Web.

Please note that content and links on the WWW are constantly changing. For the most up to date version of the contents of this CD, go to http://us.iearn.org and follow the links to professional development.

You can use the navigation on the top-right side of all pages to access content in a linear fashion, going from step 1 through step 8, or you can navigate the CD-ROM using the Table of Content page to jump directly to a specific page or topic.

Documents Format

The following is a list of icons that make reference to the type of application that you will need to view the content of the document:

	Connects to the World Wide Web using the same browser.
	Adobe Acrobat Reader *
	Microsoft Word
	Microsoft Power Point

To view Adobe Acrobat*, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point files you need to have these applications installed on your computer. Some newer plug-ins and Web browsers allow you to view these documents directly from your browser, in this case you will need to have the correspondent plug-in installed.

If you have problems opening these files, you can also open them from the application directly. For example, if you are within the section 'Share' and would like to see the file 'Introduction to iEARN' (in Power Point), you can launch Power Point on your computer, and then go to 'File' > 'Open' and browse the CDROM for the folder  'share', where you will find the Power Point file. All support files available on the CDROM are organized by section.

* To download the FREE Acrobat Reader go to http://get.adobe.com/reader/ and choose a language and platform that matches your computer configuration.

Audio and Video

RealPlayer

If you do not have RealPlayer installed on your computer you will need to download the FREE installer from the Web at the following location: http://www.real.com/player/?src=realplayer

QuickTime Player

For the latest version FREE player go to http://www.apple.com/quicktime

If you have any further questions regarding this CD-ROM please contact us at iearn@us.iearn.org

Use and Acknowledgements