2. Start Strong: SAM Let’s Get Started What you’ll get: Sp2018
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
Sp2018
Erie CC, Williamsville (14221)
[CS101 Computer Literacy CS Sp18
[CS101 Computer Literacy CS Sp18
Institution Key T
SAM will account for xx% of your grade in this course.
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3. Payment Options 1
Purchase a code on the CengageBrain.com website by searching for your course materials by ISBN.

4. 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.

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

6. Enter Your Key Code
Enter the 18-digit key code you purchased on CengageBrain.com and click ‘Save.’

7. 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 address in the ‘Username’ field. NOTE: You cannot change your username once you create it.
Click ‘Save’. 7
3c. Need more time? You can jump right in with temporary access for up to two weeks.* 8

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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