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You will need a Blackboard username and course (instructor) and a FlipIt account. If you do not have a FlipIt account, you will need to contact the Macmillan sales rep.

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.

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.

1. After you create your own FlipIt account and content, click on the Instructor Links menu.
2. Select Global Course Settings.
   
   
3. The Course Access Key is randomized by default. Click EDIT to modify the Course Access Key for your section. For example, you might use your last name and term (e.g., SnapeFA2016).
   
   
   
   

Providing the Payment Key

The FlipIt payment key is unique each semester. Students who are participating in the Course Materials initiative must obtain the payment key from the instructor. Waitlisted students may sign up for FlipIt using the 21-day trial option.

On or before the first day of class, please provide the following information to students:

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

• Go to http://flipitphysics.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