Explanatory Note

You don't really need this note.  You can just go ahead begin clicking down the list on in the Menu Frame and you'll see what's going on. 

However if you want an overview of the next few steps, or if you want to come back to this to see where you've been, here it is.

On the Initial Activites menu under 'Part 1: Communication' you find four links, numbered 1-4.  You will click on each item in turn.

The table below provides an overview of what to expect in this part of initial process. 

Part 1:  Establishing communication.  Estimated time required:  30 minutes, plus the time you spend on an optional introduction.

click and do this what the document will ask you to do and how long it might take you what you'll know when you're done

1. Find your Login Information

If you have a VCCS email account and can access is, you already have your login information.  If not click on the link.  Should take just a few minutes. You will have your VCCS username and your VCCS password. 

2. Request your Access Code

This takes less than 5 minutes and is absolutely essential.  Your access code enables the site at which your portfolio will be posted.  You will use your code in all communication for this course. You will have requested an access code for this course and you'll expect an email not later than the end of the following day. 

3. Verify to the instructor that you have completed these steps

This takes most students between 5 and 15 minutes. You will have submitted a simple webform to the instructor showing that you have completed the above steps.
4. Introduce Yourself (Optional) You determine whether or not to introduce yourself, and how long to make your introduction if you do. You will have submitted your (optional) introduction(s), if you have chosen to do so.

Having completed Part 1:

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