DreamSpark for Students
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DreamSpark for Students
- 2. Start chasing your dream With DreamSpark you can create apps, get an edge on your job skills, and maybe launch the next big thing.
- 3. Get no cost access to leading software and tools DreamSpark • Access to the latest professional designer and development tools from Microsoft. provides: • No cost for verified students. • Gain skills that 21st century business is looking for. • Build awesome apps for Windows 8, Windows Phone, and real games for Xbox LIVE/360 and Kinect.
- 4. Very cool tools Visual Studio Windows Embedded Windows Server SQL Server and more
- 5. Say hello to the next generation of apps DreamSpark will point you to SDKs for Windows 8 and Windows Phone plus the free tutorials, templates, and support you need from start to finish.
- 6. How to access software via DreamSpark
- 7. Step 1: Go to DreamSpark.com
- 8. Step 2: Click on Learn More 1. Look for the DreamSpark for Students tile. 2. Find ‘New to DreamSpark?’ 3. Click on ‘Learn more.’
- 9. Step 3: Start by Creating an Account “Learn More” brings you to the Students tab. 1. Rollover the ‘Create Account’ tab. 2. If it’s your first visit to DreamSpark, click on the ‘Create Account’ arrow. (Each time you return for software, 1 you simply click on the ''Sign In'' menu on the student sub- navigation bar.) 2 *Note Account created is valid for 1 year, after which the account needs to be verified again.
- 10. Step 4: fill in your account details 3. Fill in the form using your student email address. The email and password entered in this step will become your 3. DreamSpark.com credentials 4. Next, submit the form to verify you are a student using one of our four verification methods outlined in the following slides 4.
- 11. Step 5: Verify through your school email domain (Option 1) 1. If you school provides an email address and the domain is stored in the DreamSpark.com verification database, you will see your school listed in the drop- down box. 2. Select your school. 2. 3. Enter your school email address. 4. An email with an embedded link containing a verification code will be sent to that account. 3.
- 12. Step 5: Verify with a DreamSpark verification code (Option 2) 1. If you have received a DreamSpark access code through a Microsoft representative or through some other method, select ‘’I have a verification code’’ and enter it exactly in the format you received. 2. Verification codes are 1 time usage only. 3
- 13. Step 5: Verify with an International Student Identity Card (Option 3) If you have an ISIC card, you can verify your student status by clicking on ‘’I have an ISIC card’’ and entering the card number. 3
- 14. Step 5: Manual verification (Option 4) If the previous methods do not work, you will need to do a Manual Verification. 1. Follow the steps to verify through your school. Click on ‘’Don’t find your school?” to do a more detailed search. If you still cannot find your school, click on ‘’Still cannot find school?’’ in the widget. 2. Fill in this form, which allows you to submit proof of student status directly to the Verification Support team. 3. Support will verify your document and send email with an embedded link with a verification code to the email address you submitted. 4. Clicking on the link will allow you to complete the verification process.
- 15. Step 6: Verification complete Once you have completed verification you will get a congratulations message and a Welcome email. Your account will be valid for 12 months, after that you will need to verify your student status again. We recommend that you proceed and map your DreamSpark account to your Microsoft Account (Windows Live ID) if you did not use a Microsoft Account as your DreamSpark account. If you do not complete your verification process, you will create a non-verified DreamSpark account that only gives you access to a limited amount of software on the site. You can complete verification at any time by going back to the Student Overview page and signing in.
- 16. Step 7: Go to Software Catalog Once you have created an account, you can access all products in the software catalog from the from the navigation bar or Tab # 2 on the Student Overview Page Click on any software product image to access the product download page
- 17. Step 8: Download software and access resources 1.Select the product version and language you wish to download and click on ‘’Download’’ button. 4 2. The first time you download a product from the site, you need to download the Secure Download manager (SDM) 1 tool. 3. Click on ‘’Download .SDX’’ to start downloading 4. Make sure to check out 2 product-specific resources and training also 3
- 18. Access to the software catalog for students with existing account Once you have created a DreamSpark account, you can access the software catalog as follows: 1. Directly from the Home Page, or 2. From the Student page navigation bar Remember to Sign in once you get to the Software catalog page.
- 19. Access software on your Institution’s DreamSpark WebStore If your School/University has a DreamSpark subscription WebSstore, you can get access to more software than what is available in the software catalog on DreamSpark.com. To easily access your ELMS Step 1: WebStore, you can follow these Go to ‘More Software for your easy steps: School’ tab on the Student Overview page. Step 2: Step 3: Enter the name of your school Click on ‘Visit the WebStore.’ in the Search box. * Important note: access to a DreamSpark WebStore requires a separate account created by your Institution’s DreamSpark WebStore administrator. You can request an account on the WebStore homepage.
- 20. Browse the catalog of software in your Institution’s WebStore Access to a DreamSpark WebStore requires a separate account than your dreamspark.com account. 1. Sign In with your WebStore user name and password (provided by your WebStore Program Administrator). 2. If you don’t have an account, you can request one.
- 21. More than just software: access to the Microsoft App Stores Access to the Microsoft App Stores lets you get info on developing for Windows 8, the Windows Phone and the Xbox live on: https://www.dreamspark.com/student/App-Development.aspx. • Get access to the Windows Store, Windows Phone Dev Center, and Xbox Live Indie Games Portal. • You must have a verified DreamSpark account in order to access.
- 23. FAQs What happens if I do not complete the verification process when I create an account? If you do not complete the verification process, you will create a non-verified DreamSpark account. . With a non-verified account you can download a sub-set of the software on this website. You can complete your verification process at any time to download the professional developer and designer tools available. To complete the verification, go to the Student Overview page, sign in, and click on ‘’Get verified’’ under Tab 1. How often does my student statue need to be re-verified with DreamSpark? Once a year. More specifically, every 12 months from your last verification date. Will I be able to download all of the software available on DreamSpark.com? Yes. Some of the software titles available on DreamSpark are available to everyone, such as Visual Studio 2012 Express. Most of the software available on the site is restricted to be used only by students attending accredited institutions. Students may sign up for a DreamSpark.com account and can download all of software available through DreamSpark.com. Note: when you sign up we will verify that you are an actual student.
- 24. FAQs Do I need a Microsoft Account (Windows Live ID) to log on to DreamSpark? No, you do not need a Windows Live ID to log on to DreamSpark. The new DreamSpark experience allows you to sign in using the email address of your choice. Each user has to be verified as a student before he or she can begin downloading the Microsoft software tools available on this site. We verify student status the first time you visit DreamSpark, and then once a year thereafter. Create an account and verify your academic status to gain immediate access to the site. Please note however that some DreamSpark Partners, such as Windows Store, Windows Phone Developer Center and Xbox Indie Games Portal, require students use a Windows Live ID, now called the new Microsoft Account. If you plan to build Windows, Windows Phone applications or games and want to sell them on the App Stores, we recommend you create your account with a Microsoft Account (Windows Live ID). Do I have to be 18 to sign up for DreamSpark? No, you do not have to be 18 years old to sign up for DreamSpark. You will need a parent or legal guardian’s permission, however. Please contact us and we can help. Your parent or legal guardian will need to provide a scanned copy of their government issued identification and a scanned copy of a signed letter granting you permission. For more answers please visit our FAQ page on DreamSpark.com.
- 25. Resources
- 26. Resources for Students Support: DreamSpark support: www.dreamspark.com/student/support.aspx ELMS WebStore support: dreamspark@kivuto.com FAQs: https://www.dreamspark.com/Support/FAQ/Default.aspx (click on Student tile)