Getting In and Getting Started with MyCompLab
Before You Begin
To register for MyCompLab, you will need:
þ Your school’s zip code: 78041
þ A MyCompLab student access code (packaged with your new text, available standalone at your bookstore, or available for purchase with a credit card at http://www.pearsoncustom.com/tamiu_english/ ).
þ A valid email address. TIP: Use your TAMUI student email address.
In addition, your instructor will provide you with:
þ A Course ID needed to join your instructor’s course. ___________
You may want to watch this very short video about the registration process: http://www.pearsoned.com/mcl_student_reg_video
REGISTRATION AND LOGIN
HOW TO GET A STUDENT ACCESS CODE:
· With your textbook: Receive an access code card when you purchase a new Pearson English textbook
· Stand alone in the bookstore: Check with your bookstore to purchase a standalone access code card.
· Purchase access online.
o Go to http://www.pearsoncustom.com/tamiu_english/
o Click Purchase
o Continue by jumping to the step below that begins with this symbol Ü.
HOW TO REGISTER YOUR STUDENT ACCESS CODE:
· Go to http://www.pearsoncustom.com/tamiu_english/ .
· Click Register.
· Click I already have an access code.
· Ü Read the Pearson License Agreement and Privacy Policy and click the I Accept button.
· Do you have a Pearson Education account?
o If Yes – Fill in your login name and password.
NOTE! You can use the same login in and password that you are using for your other Pearson products, so if you’ve already used MyCompLab in a previous English course, or used MyMathLab, MyMusicLab, or basically anything called My___Lab, you’re probably already registered – click Forgot user name or password? link if you think this might be the case!
o If No – Follow the onscreen instructions to create a login name and password.
o If Not Sure – Enter your email address and click Search.
· Enter your access code in the boxes provided, and click Next.
· Enter and select the required information in the appropriate fields on the next page and click Next.
· Review and print your Confirmation and Summary page (a confirmation will also be sent to your email address).
TIP: Be sure to take note of your login name and password—write them down or save them on your computer in a place you will not forget!
HOW TO LOGIN:
Once you’ve registered (a one-time process), you will only have to log in to access your course.
1. Go to http://www.pearsoncustom.com/tamiu_english/ .
2. Click Login.
3. Enter your Login Name and Password in the fields provided.
4. Click Login.
GETTING STARTED
If you used MyCompLab in a previous course, for example, ENG 1301, you will want to Join a New Course as a Previous MyCompLab User. If you have never used MyCompLab before, you will need to begin with the section titled Join a MyCompLab Course for the First Time.
HOW TO JOIN A MYCOMPLAB COURSE FOR THE FIRST TIME:
1. Login at http://www.pearsoncustom.com/tamiu_english/ .
2. Click Join Your Instructor’s Course.
3. Type the Course ID into the field provided, and click Submit. (The Course ID is provided by your instructor).
4. Click Start Working or the “How do I use MyCompLab?” link for a user guide.
TIP: If you’re not using MyCompLab as part of a course or if you do not have your instructor’s Course ID, choose Work on Your Own. You can join your instructor's course any time from the MyCompLab Settings page. If you join the wrong course, enter MyCompLab and click the Settings button. Choose Join a Different Course. Choose Join Your Instructor’s Course and enter the Course ID (provided by your instructor) of the course you wish to join.
HOW TO JOIN A NEW COURSE AS A PREVIOUS MYCOMPLAB USER
If you used MyCompLab in a previous semester, the process by which you will join this semester’s course is somewhat different from the process followed by a new user.
If you want to have access to the writing you did in a past course, for example in 1301, you should transfer your documents (see Step 1). Then follow the instructions under Step 2: Join a New Course to join your ENGLISH 1302 course. You can then upload your documents to your new course if you wish. If you don’t want to save any documents from your past course, go on to Step 2.
STEP 1: Save and Transfer Documents
To have access to your documents from a past course, for example, ENGLISH 1301, you will need to save them to your computer or a flash drive.
Option 1: This is the quickest option and recommended if you are primarily interested in saving documents to your computer rather than uploading them to your new course.
1. Log in and select the course that houses the documents you want to save (for example, ENGLISH 1301).
2. Click the Composing tab.
3. Click the Files menu.
4. Click Open Document and select the Assignment Document you wish to save as a personal document.
5. From the Choose an Action drop down menu, choose Open a Copy.
6. Click on the Files menu and then click on Save.
7. Repeat for all assignment documents you wish to save.
Option 2: Use this option if you plan to upload multiple documents from this course to your new course.
1. Log in and select the course that houses the documents you want to save (for example, ENGLISH 1301).
2. Click the Composing tab.
3. Click the Files menu.
4. Click Open Document and select the Assignment Document you wish to convert to a Personal Document.
5. From the Choose an Action drop down menu, choose Open.
6. Click the Export button (or choose Export from the Files menu) and select the desired format.
7. Save the file to a folder on your computer.
8. Repeat for all assignment documents.
STEP 2: Join a New Course
1. Log into your existing course, for example ENGLISH 1301.
2. Click on Settings.
3. Select Join a Different Course.
4. Select Join Your Instructor’s Course.
5. Enter the Course ID for the new course.
6. Select your course.
7. Click Click Here to Start Working.
NOTE! If you used Option 2 in STEP 1, you can upload your exported documents. Go to Composing and select Upload Document from the Files menu.
HOW TO MANAGE YOUR ASSIGNMENTS AND WRITING:
1. Click the To Do tab at the top of your screen.
2. Click All, and select My Assignments to view Due and Completed assignments.
a. Click My Documents to view a list of your documents.
b. Click My Recommendations and Favorites to review suggested resources.
c. Click the Calendar tab to view your assignments by due date.
3. Click an assignment title to view the assignment's details, including with specific instructions from your instructor. Then click Begin Working/Resume Working to begin or continue working on that assignment.
NOTE! Assignments are available only in instructor-led courses and only if your instructor has created assignments.
OTHER FEATURES
· HOME: Access and personalize a snapshot of your MyCompLab work.
· RESOURCES: Learn about and practice grammar, writing, and research skills.
· COMPOSING: Compose or upload your documents in a familiar word processor with writing support at your fingertips.
· PORTFOLIO: Organize, share and publish your documents for various audiences.
· GRADEBOOK: Track your progress over time.
Need Help?
Go to www.mycomplab.com and click the SUPPORT tab for additional registration information and direct links to technical support.
We wish you success in your course!