Welcome to MassCommClass This term you are required to purchase MassCommClass, an online course space for your mass communication book by Richard Campbell, Media & Culture, Eighth Edition (©2011, Bedford/St. Martin’s) www.yourmasscommclass.com MassCommClass is a learning space that includes: e-book VideoCentral: Mass Communication Your own blog space Course assignments and tutorials Activities, exercises, and study tools Threaded discussion forums www.yourmasscommclass.com To get MassCommClass, you can: 1. Purchase access through your local bookstore via a printed access card: – Packaged with a textbook. – Available Separately 2. Purchase access online at www.yourmasscommclass.com Accessing MassCommClass If you purchased access through your bookstore (either via an access card on its own or packaged with your textbook): 1. Go to the site address below. 2. Click on “Students Register Your Code” www.yourmasscommclass.com Alert! Do not throw away your access card until you’ve registered! Accessing MassCommClass continued… If you purchased access through your bookstore (either via an access card on its own or packaged with your textbook): 3. Scroll down until you find Media & Culture 8e. 4. Click on “Register Your Code.” www.yourmasscommclass.com Alert! Do not throw away your access card until you’ve registered! Accessing MassCommClass continued… 1. • • • Enter in: Your printed activation code Your first name and last name Your email address (which will serve as your Class username) 2. Choose your password (for future visits). You will be asked to also provide a password hint. 3. Re-enter your email address Your account will be created and you will be able to access MassCommClass. www.yourmasscommclass.com When purchasing MassCommClass online: Go to: www.yourmasscommclass.com 1. Click “Students Purchase Access” from the home page 2. Scroll down until you find Media & Culture 8e and click “Purchase Access” 4. Enter your school data Select the state your institution is located Select your institution Select your course/instructor Purchasing MassCommClass online continued… 4. Enter in: • Your first name and last name • Your email address (which will serve as your MassCommClass username) 5. Choose your password (for future visits). You will be asked to also provide a password hint. 6. Re-enter your email address. 5. You will then be taken to the PURCHASE page, where you will need to enter your payment information. 6. You will receive confirmation of your purchase and may now start using MassCommClass. Want to try before you buy? 1. Go to www.yourmasscommclass.com 2. Go to the “Find Your Class” Tab and click on “MassCommClass for Media & Culture 8e” 3. Click on the “MassCommClass as a Student” link www.yourmasscommclass.com Need more help? Whether you need technical help working with MassCommClass features, content, registration, refunds, or you simply forgot your username or password, contact Technical Support: (800) 936-6899 techsupport@bfwpub.com Also consult the Quick Start Guide and tutorials under the help tab on yourmasscommclass.com for additional information!