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=How to become a STF groups member=  

=How to become a STF groups member=  

You can request to become a member of STF group for your subject, by entering information in this google form. Within a week, you will be added to the group.

You can request to become a member of STF group for your subject, by entering information in [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Iv5fotalJsERorsuN5v5yHGuKrmpFXStxBwQSYXNbzI/viewform this google form]. Within a week, you will be added to the group.

=How to become a whatsapp, hike, telegram (phone based groups) member=

=How to become a whatsapp, hike, telegram (phone based groups) member=

See information in this google document about existing phone based groups in Karnataka, if you want to join a group, please send a SMS to the admin of the whatsapp/ hike / telegram phone based groups (do NOT send a email to the STF mailing groups), with following information-

See information in this [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zDz-tx6BgQcgV5bJm5n1u7QgqWhrOQWh8Rj1773ew2g/edit#gid=654293179 document] about existing phone based groups in Karnataka, if you want to join a group, please send a SMS to the admin of the whatsapp/ hike / telegram phone based groups (Please DO NOT send a email to the STF mailing groups), with following information-

#Your full name

Your full name, name of school / institution, subject taught by you, name of District / Taluka, Cell phone number and email id

#Name of school / institution

 

#Subjects taught by you

Whatsapp / Hike / Telegram group admin members should fill up information about their group [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1u4m3U9J9Xq7m3sXjkAiVmAOHoGRtS3cufSNVBec253o/viewform here]. However, membership of the phone groups depends on the admin of the group. Some groups may not want to allow open entry to others. However the [[See_old_STF_mails|STF mailing groups]] are open to all teachers in Karnataka.

#Name of Taluka

#Cell phone number

#Your email id

However, membership of the phone groups depends on the admin of the group. Some groups may not want to allow open entry to others. However the STF mailing group is open to all teachers in Karnataka.

=Mailing tips for a STF member=

=Mailing tips for a STF member=

#End every mail with your name, school name and taluka name. You can also add your cell number. '''This can be done automatically in gmail, by selecting the 'signature' option under 'settings''''

#End every mail with your name, school name and taluka name. You can also add your cell number. '''This can be done automatically in gmail, by selecting the 'signature' option under 'settings''''

#The volume of STF Mails tends to be quite high. You may want to separate STF mails from your other mails. In such as case you can set a 'filter' in your Gmail or in your Thunderbird mail client to move all STF Mails to a separate folder so that your Inbox is free to receive other mails

#The volume of STF Mails tends to be quite high. You may want to separate STF mails from your other mails. In such as case you can set a 'filter' in your Gmail or in your Thunderbird mail client to move all STF Mails to a separate folder so that your Inbox is free to receive other mails

#Use search option in your Googlegroups to search for the resource you want. For example if you want Work plan,  you should first search in your STF googlegroups - all the mails with "work plan" will be displayed for you.  After seeing all those, if you still want to send a mail for Work Plan you can send. Of course, for this to work, we must use correct subject line.

#Use search option in [[See_old_STF_mails |your Googlegroups]] to search for the resource you want. For example if you want Work plan,  you should first search in your STF googlegroups - all the mails with "work plan" will be displayed for you.  After seeing all those, if you still want to send a mail for Work Plan you can send. Of course, for this to work, we must use correct subject line.

#In case you feel any teacher is sending many mails in which you do not have an interest, you can set a 'filter' to move 'all mails received from that email id to another folder so that it does not come in your inbox. By using 'filters' feature, we can reduce spending time on mails which we do not want to read and focusing on mails we want to. '''Thus using these technical features of email, we can reduce the load of emails in our Inbox.'''

#In case you feel any teacher is sending many mails in which you do not have an interest, you can set a 'filter' to move 'all mails received from that email id to another folder so that it does not come in your inbox. By using 'filters' feature, we can reduce spending time on mails which we do not want to read and focusing on mails we want to. '''Thus using these technical features of email, we can reduce the load of emails in our Inbox.'''

#Email is a more complete communication than SMS and Whatsapp and hence can be more useful. Please use it like how you would write a letter, with details.  In your sms or Whatsapp, there is a character limit - Not so for email.  You can attach many kinds of files, you can't do it on sms.  If you have a good resource you want to share with other teachers, it is better to share with STF google groups, in addition to sharing on WhatsApp, because more teachers can access it.  Similarly, if you are a Whatsapp admin, share useful discussions back with the forum - more teachers will benefit. 

#Email is a more complete communication than SMS and Whatsapp and hence can be more useful. Please use it like how you would write a letter, with details.  In your sms or Whatsapp, there is a character limit - Not so for email.  You can attach many kinds of files, you can't do it on sms.  If you have a good resource you want to share with other teachers, it is better to share with STF google groups, in addition to sharing on WhatsApp, because more teachers can access it.  Similarly, if you are a Whatsapp admin, share useful discussions back with the forum - more teachers will benefit. 

We will publish on a google document the names and admins of various Whatsapp groups; so please visit this page before you decide to start a group/ want to join a group.   

We will publish on a google document the names and admins of various Whatsapp groups; so please visit this page before you decide to start a group/ want to join a group. 

=Email guidelines for all members=

=Email guidelines for all members=

##Offensive, rude emails

##Offensive, rude emails

##Repeatedly sending the same information

##Repeatedly sending the same information

A mindmap providing a framework of what mails should be part of the forum and what should not is provided below  

A mindmap providing a framework of what mails should be part of the forum and what should not is provided below  

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=How many groups?=

=How many groups?=

=Analyses of STF mails=

=Analyses of STF mails=

From our experience, we know that almost 80% of emails are very relevant to our professional interests. Only couple of times, very rude/offensive mails have been sent and immediate action (removing the mail id) has been taken. Like any normal distribution, very good or very bad mails will be exceptions. Most mails will be in the 'acceptable' category. Hence by and large teachers can be happy with the discussions on the forums (and more need to participate). Using 'email filters' can reduce the volume of mails in Inbox. Also many mails are for new membership requests and we will create a separate form for such requests, so it does not come to the forum.

From our experience, we know that almost 80% of emails are very relevant to our professional interests. Only couple of times, very rude/offensive mails have been sent and immediate action (removing the mail id) has been taken. Like any normal distribution, very good or very bad mails will be exceptions. Most mails will be in the 'acceptable' category. Hence by and large teachers can be happy with the discussions on the forums (and more need to participate). Using 'email filters' can reduce the volume of mails in Inbox. Also many mails are for new membership requests and we will create a separate form for such requests, so it does not come to the forum.