Getting Started with SAM2003

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Getting Started with SAM2003

• A Brief Introduction

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What is SAM2003?

• A computer system that
• Provides hands-on testing
• Measures users skills
• Improves performance with built-in training
• For Microsoft Office and other computer software
  products

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How does it work?

• SAM uses a WWW site and special software
• FCCJ contracts with the company that provides SAM
  services
• Students buy package that contains
• CD
• Key Code
• Students install software off CD, sign on to SAM
  site, test and practice

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What are some of its features?

• Produced by Thompson Course Technology
• In use for over five years
• Helps students assess and improve Microsoft
  Office Suite skills
• Creates simulations and tests
• Provides security options and controls
• Generates online reports
• Designs training sessions

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Take a SAM demo

• Testing
• Simulations
• Tasks
• Questions
• Reports for students
• Training
• Demonstrations
• Review
• Practice

http//samcentral.course.com/sam_2003.cfm
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How do we get started?

• Open your SAM Student Tutorial package
• Follow the instructions to install the software
  to your computer
• Find your key code located underneath the flap
• Double click the SAM icon on your screen

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How do we get started? (cont.)

• When the SAM site opens
• Look at the login screen
• Select NEW USER

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How do we get started? (cont.)

• At the NEW USER screen
• Type in FCCJs institution code
• S3812190
• Click OK
• Click OK if dialog box confirms FCCJ South Campus

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How do we get started? (cont.)

• Read the next screen, then
• Type in your student Key Code (be careful)
• Found on your SAM package
• Click OK
• This should get you inside the site

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What do we do then?

• Follow the directions to set up a student profile
• Make sure you write down your password and keep
  it somewhere safe

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What do we do then? (cont.)

• Find the Napier CGS 1100 Online 220540 (Fall B12
  2005) Section and Join it
• Explore the other options available
• Assignments
• Reports
• Help

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Whats the last thing?

• Look at the ASSIGNMENTS link
• Open the Browser Training
• Read the instructions
• Try out each mode for the first task exit
• Logout and dont forget your password