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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 and select the Register button.

4. 4 1.Enter the information requested on the Registration page. 2.Copy the code into the text box. 3.SelectContinue.

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.SelectContinue.

7. 7 8. Preview your profile. Select Yes to continue with the registration process.

8. 8 You have the option during registration to invite others. If you dont invite others now, you can always invite others later. 9. Selectcontinue orfinished at the bottom of the screen.

9. 9 Congratulations! You are now a member of the Thinkfinity Community! Begin exploring and join the conversation!