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Certain courses are participating in the Course Materials Initiative, which provides access to FlipIt (formerly known as SmartPhysics) without students having to purchase a separate license. 

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  1. Log into Blackboard and select your course.
  2. Go to a content area where the FlipIt link will reside (e.g., Syllabus, Course Documents).
  3. Click on Build Content
  4. Select Web Link.
  5. Enter a name for the web link (e.g., FlipIt Physics).

  6. The URL to FlipIt Physics is http://flipitphysics.com
  7. Set the link to Open in New Window.
  8. Use the Description field to establish context. For example, you can provide the Course Access Key and other important information.
  9. Click Submit to save.

Finding the Course Access Key

The Course Access Key is required for students to enroll in your FlipIt course. You must provide this unique Course Access Key per FlipIt course. If you teach two FlipIt courses, you will have two separate FlipIt codes.

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This class uses FlipIt Physics. To register for Flip, please follow these instructions:

  • Go to http://flipitphysiscflipitphysics.com
  • Locate “Get access to FlipIt” and click “Student.”
  • Complete the Account Creation Page and click “Register.”
  • You’ll receive an email with a link to continue your registration and create a password. 
    • Be patient. Sometimes the email can take up to 30 minutes to send.
  • Set up your profile and then choose the “Enrollments” tab.
  • Enroll in this course by entering in the Course Access Key.
    • The Course Access Key for this course is: ENTER YOUR UNIQUE LINK HERE
  • After Registering for your FlipIt course using the Course Access Key, please go to your Accounts Page.
  • Select Redeem.
    • Use this code: ENTER THE CODE HERE

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