First, you will need access to the internet. This is available through the labs in the Business building (B7 and B11) or in the Math/Science Lab (M4) or various other places on campus, including the Library. Of course, if you have access from home, that should work also.
We'll assume you have MS Internet Explorer available (though other internet browsers may also work.) Launch the Internet Explorer software and type in "ilrn.com" in the address field. The browser should find one of several servers for this site, such as "http://bca9.brookscole.com/bca/user/frontPorch."
At this stage you may need to find our college in their system by choosing "California" in the state field and entering "College of the Desert" in the other field and then choosing our college from the two that it finds (what's that other place?)
If you've found a place where you can click on "First Time Log In" then do so, otherwise try again or get help.
In the field where it asks for your PIN code, enter the following: E-5K73JW6QEZFF8 (it may be simplest to just highlight that string on this page, copy it (right click and choose 'copy' or just cntrl+c) and then place your coursor in the field and paste in the PIN code.
Once you're in you'll want to choose a user name and password (write these down somewhere where you won't lose them.) Then go to "assignments" and find the Introductory Survey and fill it out. Part of the advantage of this is that it establishes a venue where you can complete other on-line assignments.
Enjoy!