FirstClass is a courseware that requires you to download a small software program on your computer that will act as an interface. It is important that your computer is able to make the connection directly to the North Seattle FirstClass server. You can test your computer setup before you have your class account by logging into our FirstClass Demo  Classroom. Please go to this URL: http://fc.northseattle.edu/ and follow the instructions to download the software. For more information about installing FirstClass please go to this link.

Once you have successfully installed the FirstClass software you will be able to login to the Demo Classroom by opening the FirstClass login box and entering the following:

The protocol for logging in to this FirstClass Demo Classroom is:
ID= online
Password= learner you will be automatically linked to our Demo course. 

This will allow you to open FirstClass and  and most importantly it will confirm that your computer and browser settings will work when you login to your own classroom.  In this Demo classroom you will only be able to open and read the message, you will not be able to create or send messages or access the personal mailbox.  For more information about using FirstClass in your classroom please go to this link.  If you have technical problems opening or accessing this demo class please contact Distance Learning by email or at 206 527-3738.

If you have problems connecting:
You need to be aware that the FirstClass software may be blocked by home firewalls, or other security features of your operating system and that it generally will not work if you are in a network or work environment that has security features in place. Wireless can also be a problem depending on your Internet Provider.  Especially you need to be aware that at such places as internet coffee shops there may be strict security in place that will prevent you from connecting to the North FirstClass Server.  Other factors that may prevent connection to the server could be a firewall or security installed at your Internet Provider and you will need to contact them for help with this.   

Other Options:
FirstClass at North Seattle also offers two other ways to access your class, the Web Client as well as a plug in that works in IE.  These options can be found at the same location as the download http://fc.northseattle.edu/ .  The Web Client is not as user friendly as the software.  It does not have special editing features but for those times you do not need to edit messages you will be able to read and send messages easily.  The plug in is more full featured and is another web based option. 

It is important to note: your class account has a different protocol for logging in. 

The protocol for logging into your own FirstClass account:
UserID = your first initial and entire last name. (one word, all lower case) 
Password = last six digits of your Student ID.
Please note: Student accounts will not be available until the first day of the quarter. Registering after the first day of the quarter your account may take 24 to 48 hours to be activated.

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