Using Aplia for Principles of Macroeconomics (ECO 2013)

Aplia Website
Weekly homework assignments are found on the Aplia website. These assignments will collectively count for 35%of your grade. The Aplia site requires a separate registration process. Here are the steps:

1. Connect to http://econ.aplia.com
2. Complete the Configuration Test and make adjustments to your configuration if necessary
3. Return to the Sign In page and click "Register Here"
4. You will be prompted to enter your e-mail address and select a password
5. You will then be asked to enter your course key, which is: KWDT-CQB2-KXKT
   

You will only need to register once. After the registration process is complete, you will not need to enter the course key again. For technical problems or problems signing in, please send Aplia an e-mail by clicking on the "Help" link in the upper-right corner of any page or by e-mailing support@aplia.com.
Student benefits: By completing regular work in association with the lectures, you will better prepare yourself for the lectures and exams in the course. Cramming is not an effective method of learning. Think of the regular assignments on Aplia as a weekly Economics workout. Practicing and applying what you are learning from Aplia and lecture will better prepare you for class.

Aplia assignments: Many assignments come in pairs of practice and graded problem sets. The practice sets give you immediate feedback about whether your answer is right or wrong and an explanation of the correct answer. They are not counted as part of your homework grade. Use them to check your understanding of the material. If you are confident, you can go directly to the graded problem set, and refer back to the practice set only if you want some additional help.

The graded problem sets have a firm due date. You can change your answers as many times as you like before the due date has passed. Once the due date has passed, the grade will be recorded and it will not be possible to change your answers or complete the assignment at this point. In other words, Aplia assignments must be completed by the due date. The software does not care whether you have an excuse or not. These assignments are posted weeks in advance. Do them early to avoid any emergencies preventing your completion before the due date. After the due date, you will be able to see the correct answers and the explanations for graded problems.

The cost of Aplia is $35per student for this class for the semester. You may register and use the website until 01/23/2007without paying the fee. If you are considering dropping this course during the drop/add period, do not make a payment until you are sure. You will need to pay the full amount before the end of the grace period to continue using the site. You may pay online with a credit card or personal check, or you can mail a check or money order to the address provided on the Aplia site.

If you can afford only one item at the beginning of the term, Aplia or the textbook, register for Aplia. You can read the textbook during my office hours, or in the library until you can purchase the textbook, but you must register individually at the Aplia site to do the assignments, which will count for 35% of your grade.
Disclaimer:  I am not financially affiliated with Aplia.  I do not receive any monetary benefit from requiring this or any other class material.

Student Registration and Payment Instructions Course Name: Principles of Macroeconomics, Spring 2007 Start Date: 01/03/2007 Professor: Ana C Corrales Course Key: KWDT-CQB2-KXKT   You can begin working on your homework as soon as you register! •  In this course, you will use a textbook and Aplia's website. Registration Registration Instructions 1.  Connect to http://www.aplia.com. 2.  Click the System Configuration Test link below the Sign In and Register sections to make sure you can access all of the features on Aplia's website. This takes just a few seconds and tells you how to update your browser settings if necessary. 3.  Return to http://www.aplia.com.   •  If you have never used Aplia before, click the New Student button and enter your Course Key: KWDT-CQB2-KXKT. Continue following the instuctions to complete your registration.   •  If you have used Aplia before, sign in with your usual e-mail address and password and enter your Course Key when prompted: KWDT-CQB2-KXKT. If you are not prompted for a new Course Key, click the Enter Course Key button to enroll in a new Aplia course. Enter your Course Key when you are prompted. 4.  If you understand your payment options, pay now. Otherwise, postpone your purchase decision by choosing the option to pay later. Your payment grace period ends at the end of the day on 01/23/2007. Payment Option A: Pay Aplia Directly •  Purchase access to your course directly from Aplia on our website for $35.00   -  The website includes content that has been customized for your textbook and course. Option B: Purchase at Bookstore •  You may purchase an Aplia Access Card from the MDC North campus bookstore for $47.75   -  An Access Card is sold separately from the textbook.   -  Access Cards contain a Payment Code you can enter on Aplia's website as payment for your Aplia course.