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2 Why should I join the community? The Thinkfinity Community connects everyone who is invested in education so they can share resources, ideas, and advice. Becoming a member makes it possible to ask questions, participate in discussions, and learn from others experience. Will my privacy be respected? Yes. Your username is always public, but you can choose to hide your name, , and all other information if you like at any time. Will I receive unwanted ? No. You can manage the amount of you receive from the community using the Management Preferences setting in your community Profile. Why should I join the community? The Thinkfinity Community connects everyone who is invested in education so they can share resources, ideas, and advice. Becoming a member makes it possible to ask questions, participate in discussions, and learn from others experience. Will my privacy be respected? Yes. Your username is always public, but you can choose to hide your name, , and all other information if you like at any time. Will I receive unwanted ? No. You can manage the amount of you receive from the community using the Management Preferences setting in your community Profile. Registration Frequently asked questions about joining online communities include:

3 1.To begin, go to and select the Join Now button. Registration

4 1.Enter the information requested on the Registration page. 2.Copy the code into the text box. 3.Click on Continue to create your profile. Registration

5 4.You are welcome to upload a photo of yourself at any time. 5.An avatar is a small image that appears next to your name when you post within the community. You may choose one of our preloaded avatar images or upload your own by selecting the Browse… button. (You can use a picture of yourself for your avatar.) Registration

6 6.Add some information, if youd like, and choose your privacy options. 7.Click Continue to preview your profile. Registration Ed. U. Kator edukator

7 8.Youll see a preview of your profile and can choose to use this and continue to the next step, or return to the Edit Profile page to revise it. Registration

8 9.Invite others to join you here! That way you can share ideas and resources, and stay up-to-date on news! Note: You do not have to invite others at this time. Simply click on the link, No thanks, Im finished. You can always invite your friends in the future! Registration

9 You will see a message that you your account is complete. Click the Community Home Page link and youre all set! Registration