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Set the default homepage to enable students to get started quickly.

To enable students to get started quickly when they come to class, set the default homepage for their browser to point to a webpage they’ll need to access during class. If you have multiple sites they’ll use, consider having a shortcut for each one on the desktop.

Example: "Type in your login after you open your web browser!"

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