Welcome to (insert course name)

2. Welcome to (insert course name) (customize with instructor/course/section #)

3. Pointing Students in the Right Direction! Virtual Astronomy Labs 2.0 is required for this course. • You will be assigned homework from Virtual Astronomy Labs 2.0. • Virtual Astronomy Labs 2.0 provides: • An online, interactive way for you to explore astronomy. • Hands-on labs that complement text topics and help you understand the scientific method in astronomy. • Exercises and quizzes. 3. Study tools, including free study tools, designed to help you study smarter (not harder) are available at CengageBrain.com.

4. Where to Buy Your Required Course Materials Bookstore • Virtual Astronomy Labs 2.0 is available bundled with your textbook for a valuable savings at the bookstore. • Virtual Astronomy Labs 2.0 can also be purchased as a standalone item.

5. Signing in to Virtual Astronomy Labs 2.0 Go to login.cengagebrain.com Click “Create an Account” (After first time, use “Log In”)

6. Signing in to Virtual Astronomy Labs 2.0 • Step 1: Enter access code from the Printed Access Card that accompanied your text or Instant Access Code you purchased on CengageBrain.com Step 2: Fill out account information and click “I agree” to License Agreement

7. Signing in to Virtual Astronomy Labs 2.0 Step 3: Enter school information and click “Search” Step 4: Select school and click “Continue”

8. Signing in to Virtual Astronomy Labs 2.0 • Step 5: Click “Open” • to access Virtual Astronomy Labs 2.0

9. Virtual Astronomy Labs 2.0 Homepage • Enter the Course Key from your instructor • Assignments, Grades, and Study Tools

10. Virtual Astronomy Labs 2.0 • Follow Instructions and Procedures • Conduct Lab in Main Window • Navigate each lab by contents or back & next buttons

11. Thank You Have a great semester!