Hello everyone – Welcome to your Lifespan Psychology course. We will have fun!
To log into your PSYC&200 course, go to: canvas.northseattle.edu. Then, put in your student ID
number for “User Name”, and the first six letters of your last name (repeat if needed to get six letters).
This website will be available the Friday before the quarter starts. On the website, you will find the
syllabus along with instructor created videos (recorded in a live class), Power Points, diagrams and study
guides for each chapter along with the quizzes for the course.
After you are in the Canvas website:
1. Download, print out, and read the entire syllabus. A daily outline for the entire course is on the last
page of the syllabus.
2. Go to the “Start Here” file and listen to all the instructor created videos. Pay particular attention to
the “Creating My virtual Child”, and the “Creating My Virtual Life” videos. These walk you step-by-step
through getting the authorization code to register for and use the accompanying website. This website
is separate from the North Seattle College Canvas website, and will give you the Virtual Life activities
used in the course.
Welcome to the class.
Dr. Atkins
Answers to common questions:
1. Do you have room for me in your class?
You can see if there is space available in a class by going to NSCC home page > Quarterly Class
Schedule > Desired quarter > Department > Course Name (specific class).
2. Will you overload me into your class?
Overloads, if any, will be taken in order from the waiting list. The college automatically puts
students into the class from the waiting list if previously enrolled students drop. You may add yourself
to the waiting list through registration. It is best to register early to assure yourself a place in the class.
3. I need the financial aid attendance verification. How do I get it?
You no longer need attendance verification.
4. I am a tuition waiver student. Can you save a space for me?
I can’t save a space for you. Tuition waiver students may register after the sixth day of the
quarter. However, the paying students have priority. This usually means the class will be full. If there is
an opening in the class on the sixth day, you are welcome to register.
5. Do I have to come to campus at any time?
No. All activities, including exams, are done online.
6. I will be out of the country during the quarter. How will that effect my taking the class?
It will have no effect. You can complete all activities, including exams, if you have a computer
and a good internet connection. If you do not have these, it is best not to take a distance learning class.
7. How can I get started before the class begins?
I suggest waiting until the course begins to avoid any confusion.
8. Where can I get the syllabus?
The syllabus is available on the class website the first day of class, which is the same as on
campus classes.
9. What text do we use?
Required text: Burger – The Developing Person Through the Life Span –8th Edition, Paperback
ISBN# 9780205923397
Using older editions: You may use any edition you wish, however, there
may be some changes from one edition to another.
Required website: “MyVirtualLife” website entry code:
“MyVirtualLife” Entry code: May be purchased from the publishers
at: http://www.myvirtuallife.com
or from the NSCC Bookstore
You can see a video about how to register in the “Start Here” section of the class
website.
Emails: Please send email for this class through the instructor’s campus email at:
robert.atkins@seattlecolleges.edu
I do not check the Canvas email.
Subject: Include the item # and
class you are in (E.g.#9600 PSYC200.D1)
Thank you
Dr. Atkins