1.  Decide if you want to make a new email for this class in hotmail.  (www.hotmail.com [1]) 

2.  If you do not have it, Download Messenger at http://get.live.com/messenger/overview [2]. 

3.  Tell the class about yourself in the About Me Forum on the link to the right.  In your message make sure you include your new email or the email you want to use for this class.

4.  Read each entry to the forum.   Reply to at least 4 classmates that you might like to study with.  Form study groups.  Set times and places for study.

5.  Add each email to your contacts in Messenger so you can see who is online studying for the class

6.  Use Messenger to work with others or the professors during the course.