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changed "instant message" to the more-common "direct message", removed "individual grade channels," some other random stuff I can't remember ._.
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Students at NSA come from many different countries all over the world. They're all different, but I'm sure once you talk a bit here and there you'll get the hang of it! | Students at NSA come from many different countries all over the world. They're all different, but I'm sure once you talk a bit here and there you'll get the hang of it! | ||
If you need help with anything on NSA/Teams/Outlook, you can contact a Student Council member or someone on the Welcome Committee (check out the Meet the Welcome Committee document in here). We would love to help you! Don't hesitate to email or | If you need help with anything on NSA/Teams/Outlook, you can contact a Student Council member or someone on the Welcome Committee (check out the Meet the Welcome Committee document in here). We would love to help you! Don't hesitate to email or DM (Direct Message) us! | ||
== Step 2 - Talking == | == Step 2 - Talking == | ||
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* Age: | * Age: | ||
* Grade: | * Grade: | ||
* Location: | * Location: | ||
* Hobbies: | * Hobbies: | ||
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* Would you like an NSA Sibling?: | * Would you like an NSA Sibling?: | ||
* Favorite Bible verse (if you have one): | * Favorite Bible verse (if you have one): | ||
* Optional: Add a picture of yourself: | * Optional: Add a picture of yourself: | ||
Then I suggest checking out the Channels in | Then I suggest checking out the Channels in Teams! | ||
== Step 3 - Channels == | == Step 3 - Channels == | ||
=== The best way to make a friend on NSA is to start a thread in the Student Channels or to add them to a Teams chat. === | === The best way to make a friend on NSA is to start a thread in the Student Channels or to add them to a Teams chat. === | ||
The Student Teams/Channels are places for the students to get together and enjoy themselves. Some Teams you can find at NSA include the elementary school (''grades 4-5''), middle school (''grades 6-8''), high school (''grades 9-12''), as well as | The Student Teams/Channels are places for the students to get together and enjoy themselves. Some Teams you can find at NSA include the elementary school (''grades 4-5''), middle school (''grades 6-8''), high school (''grades 9-12''), as well as sub-channels within those. You can post anything in there from the latest event in your life, something super random, or adventure threads! Adventure threads (also known as [[How to Start an Adventure|Role Plays]]) are threads that can get a bit unrealistic and wild but are very fun. | ||
For example, each Team has channels where you can find other kids who share the same interests with you. | For example, each Team has channels where you can find other kids who share the same interests with you. | ||
{| | {| | ||
!width="100%"| | |+''note: these channels were present in the old teams, and perhaps some were in FirstClass. I don't know for sure. But, only a few of these still exist.'' | ||
! width="100%" | | |||
'''Some interest channels you might enjoy include:''' | '''Some interest channels you might enjoy include:''' | ||
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Restitutional New Age Thread (RNAT)* | Restitutional New Age Thread (RNAT)* | ||
* = High School '''ONLY''' | <nowiki>*</nowiki>= High School '''ONLY''' | ||
|} | |} | ||
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== Step 4 - Ok, so how? == | == Step 4 - Ok, so how? == | ||
=== Sooner or later you'd want to take a little dive into the technicalities of | === Sooner or later you'd want to take a little dive into the technicalities of Teams. === | ||
==== <u>Setting | ==== <u>Setting your status</u> ==== | ||
In the Teams desktop app or website, click on your profile picture in the top right-hand corner. Then, click "edit status." | |||
'''<u>Notification settings</u>''' | |||
In Teams, go to ''Settings,'' and then ''Notifications.'' You can change your preferences there. | |||
== Step 5 - :P == | == Step 5 - :P == | ||
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Emotions, as most of you know, are basically facial expressions. Since this is an online school, and you cannot exactly tell emotions over the Internet, we use emoticons. Read on to see the common expressions we use here at NorthStar. | Emotions, as most of you know, are basically facial expressions. Since this is an online school, and you cannot exactly tell emotions over the Internet, we use emoticons. Read on to see the common expressions we use here at NorthStar. | ||
The most used faces are xD, :P, :O | The most used faces are xD, :P, :O, :D, and u_u. | ||
xD is like a laughing face, or a really happy face. It's used after most funny comments. | xD is like a laughing face, or a really happy face. It's used after most funny comments. | ||
P is a face in which you're sticking out your tongue. It's not intended to be rude though | <nowiki>:</nowiki>P is a face in which you're sticking out your tongue. It's not intended to be rude though. | ||
<nowiki>:</nowiki>O is a surprised face, as is :0 | |||
D is a regular smiley face | <nowiki>:</nowiki>D is a regular smiley face, like :) | ||
u_u is hard to explain - read about it [[Acronyms, Faces, and Asterisks Explained#The U U faces:|here]] | |||
Read more in depth about acronyms, faces, and asterisks on the [[Acronyms, Faces, and Asterisks Explained]] page! | Read more in depth about acronyms, faces, and asterisks on the [[Acronyms, Faces, and Asterisks Explained]] page! | ||
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Balance of powers: | Balance of powers: | ||
Originally from the role-playing games that used to be on NSA, the term balance of powers comes from the mutual respect of power that two people must have when fighting using **. This basically means you can't just guarantee yourself a win or dictate someone else's actions, the people fighting ALL have to adhere to the balance of powers to have a fair fight. | Originally from the role-playing games that used to be on NSA, the term balance of powers comes from the mutual respect of power that two people must have when fighting using **. This basically means you can't just guarantee yourself a win or dictate someone else's actions, the people fighting ALL have to adhere to the balance of powers to have a fair fight.<ref>[[Balance of Powers]]</ref> | ||
==== Terms ==== | ==== Terms ==== | ||
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Elbow pic - Not exactly a 'term,' as much as it is a tradition. When two NSA students by the names of Christe Bout and Raegan Allinder met up in the physical world, there was a picture they took in which Christe was awkwardly touching Raegan's elbow. Since then, it has been a tradition (aka, requirement U_U) for two NSAers who meet to take an elbow picture, in which they touch each others' elbows, touch elbows together, etc., just anything featuring elbows, really. | Elbow pic - Not exactly a 'term,' as much as it is a tradition. When two NSA students by the names of Christe Bout and Raegan Allinder met up in the physical world, there was a picture they took in which Christe was awkwardly touching Raegan's elbow. Since then, it has been a tradition (aka, requirement U_U) for two NSAers who meet to take an elbow picture, in which they touch each others' elbows, touch elbows together, etc., just anything featuring elbows, really. | ||
Glowing - If someone is glowing, it means they're multitasking (doing something else and chatting at the same time) and might not reply right away. Another term for this is "flickering." | Glowing - If someone is glowing, it means they're multitasking (doing something else and chatting at the same time) and might not reply right away. Another term for this is "flickering."<ref>This term isn't used much anymore, as of 2023. I joined NSA in 2021 and I had never heard it before reading this article. Feel free to use it, though - just be warned that most people won't know what you're talking about.</ref> | ||
iNSAne - an extremely clever pun playing off of the words insane and NSA. | iNSAne - an extremely clever pun playing off of the words insane and NSA. | ||
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Note: The definitions for newbie and newb are not set in stone, they are my definitions and the definitions I use when saying those words. As a result, many other people have taken up using these definitions as well, but the meanings will vary. So please don't be immediately insulted if someone calls you a noob or something... they might not mean what I would mean xD | Note: The definitions for newbie and newb are not set in stone, they are my definitions and the definitions I use when saying those words. As a result, many other people have taken up using these definitions as well, but the meanings will vary. So please don't be immediately insulted if someone calls you a noob or something... they might not mean what I would mean xD | ||
NSA Sibling - Also called "older sibling." They're not your blood relation, of course, but a more experienced NSAer who acts like an older sibling to a newbie, helps them learn the ropes, and teaches them about stuff they don't understand. They're like a guide. If you don't know who your sibling is, or if you want one, please post! | |||
Post - To make a post in a public channel, such as the High School courtyard. | |||
Spam - 1. Excessive, unwanted, seemingly purposeless emails. 2. Random emails without a real subject, the good kind of spam us NSAers love. | Spam - 1. Excessive, unwanted, seemingly purposeless emails. 2. Random emails without a real subject, the good kind of spam us NSAers love. | ||
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(The) Game - The game is a game that everyone in the world is playing, willingly or not. The rules are simple, if you think about the game, then you've lost the game. It is, in essence, impossible to win. | (The) Game - The game is a game that everyone in the world is playing, willingly or not. The rules are simple, if you think about the game, then you've lost the game. It is, in essence, impossible to win. | ||
Thread - a | Thread - replies to a post. For example, if someone posted that they liked ice cream, and a few other people replied, that could be called collectively a thread. | ||
Status - A customizable paragraph of text attached to your teams profile. You can put whatever you want in there - your favorite Bible verse, a little bit about you, etc. | |||
=== Note === | === Note === | ||