DVC

Please read through these directions carefully:

 

To enroll in a typical single-semester course, a student needs to have:

  •  Student access code – Students either get a code in the Student Access Kit bundled with their textbook or they can purchase access to a course online while they are enrolling in it by using a credit card.

 

              IMPORTANT:  Each student access code is nontransferable and can be used by only one student.

 

  • Course ID – This number, which identifies your particular course, consists of your last name followed by five digits, such as Wong63229. You must give your students the course ID before they can enroll.  (You can find that information below, please look under the following chart.)

 

 

A student performs the following steps to enroll in a single-semester course. If a student needs assistance, copy these instructions to a document or e-mail message to the student.

 

1.   Log in to MyLab/Mastering/Pearson.

2.   On the MyLab/Mastering/Pearson, do one of the following:

      • Click Enroll in Another Course in the Courses area.
      • Click Details next to any course in the Courses area, then click "Enroll in Another Course".
      • Click Account Summary in the top-right corner, then click "Enroll in Another Course".

3.   Enter the course ID for your new course, and click Next.

4.   Do one of the following:

 

Use a student access code that was bundled with your new textbook.
  1. Click "Register" with a Student Access Code.
  2. Enter your password.
  3. Enter your student access code, one word in each box.
  4. Enter your school's ZIP code and select your country.
  5. Click "Next" and review the information on the "Account Information" page.
  6. Under Login Name and Password, re-enter your password.
  7. Click "Next".
  8. Click "Log In Now".

 

Purchase access online.

 
  1. Click "Buy Course Access Online".
  2. Click "Purchase" next to the course materials you want to buy.
  3. Enter your password.
  4. Enter your student access code, one word in each box.
  5. Enter your school's ZIP code and select your country.
  6. Under school information, select your school's name from the drop down list.

 

If your school does not appear in the list, select Other at the bottom of the list, enter your school's name and city, then select the state.

 

  1. Under Login Name and Password, re-enter your password.
  2. Click "Next".
  3. Select your credit card type.
  4. Enter the credit card number, the expiration date, your billing information, then click "Next".

 

 

5.   (Optional) Print the confirmation screen to retain record of your login name and

       password.

 

IMPORTANT NOTES:  This is NOT a WebCT courses but courses run through another server (see above).  Don't wait for your class to show up on WebCT list, as they just will not.

 

I am expecting you to log on the first day of the semester and get started right away.  I do not allow excuses for log on issues, inability to buy books, etc.  Get the book, get the code, and get started.

 

Below, you will find the instructions for buying the books, registering for the class, logging onto the course site, and starting.

 

Online students:  In order for you to participate in your online class, first, you MUST register for your class at Diablo Valley College. If you are not on the roster and somehow decide to do the instructions below, I will block your access from the course site. You will, sadly, be unable to return your book because you will have opened the books and used the registration code.

 

Also--please note that I do NOT know the technical aspects of the site. I don't run it or know how to fix issues.  Periodically, the server will go down, so it's wise to get your work posted in a timely fashion.  All technical issues need to be directed to the site technicians.  If you feel that the technology is too much, I would recommend another course.

 

My recommendation is to follow the steps correctly or you will be the proud owner of a book for a course you cannot participate in.


After you have successfully registered for the class, then you will purchase the textbooks (and the code) for the class.

 

Then, go to this web site: http://www.coursecompass.com

 

Follow the instructions above.

 

Please make sure you register ONLY for the class you are enrolled in.  This is important, otherwise, you will appear on other rosters.

 

 

Spring 2012 Online Classes

 

The course ID for English 224, section 5455 is:  barksdale91802

 

The course ID for English 222, section 5654 is:  barksdale39294

 

English 224 students will have to buy the code without a book.  Follow directions above.

 

 

Complete your registration (please register for the correct class--note above) and log on process, and then go into the course. Please read the syllabus very carefully. After that, read through all the course compass site information, especially the Discussion Boards. Then play around on the site so that you understand what’s going on.

 

I’ll “see” you all the first day of class. Be ready to start on the appropriate date. Just because this is an online class does not mean there aren't due dates.


If you have followed the above and still cannot log on, please contact me using my contact form.