1. Copyright © 2012 Verizon Foundation. All Rights Reserved. This document may be reproduced and distributed solely for uses that are both (a) educational and (b) non-commercial. Any reproduction or distribution of this document for any other purpose, including commercial gain, is strictly prohibited. Registering for the Verizon Thinkfinity Community Trainers Name Trainers Organization

2. 2 Why should I join the community? The Thinkfinity Community connects everyone who is invested in education so they can share resources, ideas, and advice. Becoming a member makes it possible to ask questions, participate in discussions, and learn from others experience. Will my privacy be respected? Yes. Your username is always public, but you can choose to hide your name, email, and all other information if you like at any time. Will I receive unwanted email? No. You can manage the amount of email you receive from the community using the Email Management Preferences setting in your community Profile. Why should I join the community? The Thinkfinity Community connects everyone who is invested in education so they can share resources, ideas, and advice. Becoming a member makes it possible to ask questions, participate in discussions, and learn from others experience. Will my privacy be respected? Yes. Your username is always public, but you can choose to hide your name, email, and all other information if you like at any time. Will I receive unwanted email? No. You can manage the amount of email you receive from the community using the Email Management Preferences setting in your community Profile. Frequently asked questions about joining online communities include:

3. 3 1.To begin, go to www.thinkfinity.org/community and select the Join Now button.

4. 4 1.Enter the information requested on the Registration page. 2.Copy the code into the text box. 3.Click on Save to record the information and preview your profile.

5. 5 4.You are welcome to upload a photo of yourself at any time. 5.An avatar is a small image that appears next to your name when you post within the community. You may choose one of our preloaded avatar images or upload your own by selecting the Browse… button. (You can use a picture of yourself for your avatar.)

6. 6 6.Add some information about yourself, if youd like. 7.Click Save.

7. 7 Congratulations! You now have a Verizon Thinkfinity Community account! Click the Community Home Page link to begin exploring the possibilities!