NWC Guide and Orientation to Learning at a Distance (GOLD) Process PDF Print E-mail
NWC Guide and Orientation to Learning at a Distance (GOLD) Process NWC Gold is designed to be a step by step process for first time distant students. This process will help you access your accounts for email, blackboard, and Elluminate Live!

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Anytime throughout this process!

Before you start: Make sure this process is completed on the actual computer you will use to attend your class(es). Additionally, make sure it has been 48hours since you have registered for your class.

1.)Find your username and create a password

  • Go to: Easy Login Maintenance Option (ELMO)
  • This site will:
    • Ask you several security questions
    • Find your UA username and student id
    • Allow you to create/change your password
      Note: This username/password will be for UA Mail, Blackboard, and Elive.

    2.)Sign into your UA Google Mail

  • Go to: UA Mail

  • Sign in with your username and password from the previous step

    • 3.)Send an email to: NWC GOLD!

  • Send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

    • Subject: GOLD
    • Message: Your UA Username
    • This email will enroll you in NWC Gold's Blackboard class.
      • Note: We will add you to Blackboard's NWC Gold course via. your email you just sent.

    4.)Check System Requirements

  • Go to: Blackboard Collaborate
  • This site will check to see if your computer is up to date for Elluminate Live!
    Note: If you are using a Mac, do not worry about Java.

    5.)Sign into Blackboard

  • Log into Blackboard to see how Blackboard and Elluminate Live work!
  • Go to: Blackboard
  • Sign in with the same username and password as your UA Mail

    6.)NWC Gold on Blackboard

  • When you are in Blackboard
    • Click on the course labeled "NWC GOLD Process"
      • If you do not see NWC GOLD Process: Please call (907) 443-8421 or use live help (bottom right)
    • Please follow the directions in Blackboard

    Still can't get into Blackboard? Still Don't see NWC Gold Process?

    • We're sorry for any frustration, and we are working hard to address your problem. If you haven't already contacted us, please do so!
    • In the meantime, please visit this helpful orientation:

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    Last Updated on Monday, 10 September 2012 12:53
     

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