Start Strong: SAM Let’s Get Started What you’ll get: Spring 2019 Interactive tools to help you master Microsoft Office applications and computer concepts Personalized feedback and reporting A true-to-life, simulated learning environment 24/7 access and real-time feedback Spring 2019 Erie CC, Williamsville (14221) Perel sec 05 TTh 11 (Spring/2019) Perel sec 53 evening (Spring/2019) Institution Key T2021869 SAM will account for xx% of your grade in this course. Let’s Get Started

Payment Options YOU DO NOT HAVE TO DO THIS STEP NOW. You can make a purchase later. Nonetheless, you can register for the SAM course now for 14 days trial period for free. Go to www.cengage.com/unlimited or www.cengage.com when ready to purchase access to SAM or find link within SAM website to purchase access option. 1

Get Access Navigate to the SAM login page at sam.cengage.com. *Tip: Bookmark this URL to quickly and easily log back into your course in the future. 3a. New SAM users: Click the New User button and follow the on-screen prompts to create your SAM account. OR 3b. Existing SAM users: Enter your username and password. Click the Login button. 3b 3a 3c.

Enter Your iKey Enter the 8-digit Institution Key provided by your instructor and click “Submit”. (North ECC Institution Key = T2021869) On the next screen, verify that the information is correct and click ‘Ok.’ 4 & 5

Set Up Your Profile When you are ready to set up your SAM User Account, complete the following: Any required fields (marked with a red asterisk) Enter a valid email address in the ‘Username’ field. NOTE: You cannot change your username once you create it. Click ‘Save’. 6 & 7

Enter Your Key Code Enter the 18-digit key code you purchased and click ‘Save.’ (Otherwise, click the “Enter Later” button and enter your key code later, once you purchased one. You have a 14 day trial period in the course, before you purchase access. You can purchase access at www.cengage.com/unlimited or www.cengage.com ) ** Need more time? You can jump right in with temporary access for up to two weeks.* 8

Join a Section Click ‘Sections’ at the top of the page. Then click ‘Join a Section’. Find your section and click the ‘Join a Section’ icon. Once you join the correct section, you can view your assignments. 9 10

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