Steps to Accomplish before Diving In

1. Go to www.blogger.com 
1. If you don't have a google account you'll be asked to create one
2. You can find some directions in the Video Tutorials in the Course Menu
3. After you've created your Blog (Reflective Journal) email the address (it will have the word "blogspot" in it like... http://myjournal.blogspot.com) to david.pike@utb.edu
2. Click on the "Chapter Notes/Bio" link on the course menu. Which will take you HERE
1. You can find directions in the Video Tutorials in the Course Menu
2. Your first time visiting you will have to click on "Request Access"
3. After you're granted access, you will need to create an account to get into the wiki (Chapter Notes/Bio)
4. Refer to the Video Tutorial for info on how to edit the wiki page
5. Add your brief bio information under your picture
3. Make contact with everyone in your group
1. Watch videos on using Eluminate Live
2. Confirm your headset works (or purchase one)
3. Arrange a time for your online meetings
4. Purchase your eBook at www.cengagebrain.com
1. You will need to create an account at Cengage (remember your username and password, you'll need it throughout the course)
2. Search for ISDN: 1-4390-4581-X
3. Remember to buy the DIGITAL version (should be approx $50)

I really hope you enjoy the course.  If you have any technical questions email me at david.pike@utb.edu, call me at 882-4242, come by and see me at the ITEC Campus in G-10... and if you REALLY need to reach me on the weekend my home email address is discinque@gmail.com