Purchasing a TaskStream Subscription: A Guide for Students at NAU's College of Education

TaskStream accounts can be purchased two ways: (1) directly from the TaskStream website, or (2) from the textbook section of NAU's Bookstore. One-year subscriptions are offered at the bookstore for those who are unable to make credit card purchases at the TaskStream website. However, subscriptions sold at the NAU bookstore will cost 1/3 more than a one-year subscription purchased directly from TaskStream (to cover the bookstore's overhead costs). Those who purchase subscriptions at the NAU Bookstore will receive a key-code to activate the subscription. One-year TaskStream subscriptions will be available in the bookstore's textbook section, under the following courses: ECI 300, ECI 309, and ECI 321. When you follow the instructions below, use the provided key-code rather than a credit card when prompted. The NAU Bookstore will only stock one-semester subscriptions to TaskStream.

Step-by-step instructions for NAU students are provided below. You can also download a generic "University/College Student Beginner's Guide" in pdf format.

Step-by-step subscription activation guide for NAU students:

Step 1 of 7: Purchase or Activate Subscription

From the TaskStream homepage, click on "Subscribe" or "Subscribe Today". You should be taken to "Step 1: Purchase or Activate your Subscription".

If this is your first time subscribing to TaskStream, select "Create a new TaskStream subscription". If you did not already purchase a keycode from the bookstore, select the first option to purchase your subscription with a credit card. If you purchased your subscription from the bookstore, select the second option and enter the key-code that was provided in the TaskStream subscription packaging. Click on the "Continue" button once you are finished with step 1.

CAUTION: IF YOU HAVE ALREADY PURCHASED A TASKSTREAM SUBSCRIPTION FROM THE NAU BOOKSTORE, YOU SHOULD NOT ENTER YOUR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION. YOU SHOULD ENTER THE KEY-CODE PROVIDED IN YOUR TASKSTREAM SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGING.

Step 2 of 7: General Information

You will now be prompted to indicate your role as a TaskStream user. Most students at NAU will need to select the first option: College/University program that requires TaskStream. Click the "Continue" button once you selected the appropriate user-type.

Step 2 of 7 (continued): College/University Information

After indicating your user-type, you will be prompted for your university and school information. It is very important that you affiliate yourself with Northern Arizona University's College of Education in order to utilize TaskStream in your NAU courses. Complete the information as stated below:

• State: ArizonaType of Institution: University
• College/University: Northern Arizona University

Step 3 of 7: Personal Information

Now that you're affiliated with Northern Arizona University, you will be prompted to select your organization and group affiliation. For this information, enter the following:

• Organization: College of Education
• Group: Students

Now you will select your subscription length. Price-breaks are given for longer subscription periods, all the way up to six years. Some students may prefer to purchase their subscription one semester at a time while others may wish to purchase a six year subscription that will take them into their first years as a professional teacher. This is completely up to you and will not affect how TaskStream is used. When purchased directly from TaskStream, subscriptions can be purchased at the following rates
NOTE: The NAU Bookstore rates are slightly higher to cover overhead costs. The NAU Bookstore will sell one semester subscriptions for $52.Now you will be prompted for the username and password you wish to use with your TaskStream subscription. Keep in mind that TaskStream is not affiliated with Northern Arizona University, so your dana username and password will NOT work if you choose a different username and password at this step. When you complete the signup process, TaskStream will send an email to the address you specified that contains your username and password. YOU SHOULD KEEP THIS EMAIL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

You will now be prompted to add the optional Teaching Productivity Toolpack. You SHOULD ADD this toolpack, as it will be used in several courses. It is added to your subscription at no extra charge.

Step 4 of 7: Confirm Registration Information

After completing your registration, you'll be prompted to confirm the information. If it is correct, select "Continue". Be sure to print or save this confirmation page as it contains your account information.

Step 5 of 7: Subscription Shopping Cart:

You should now be at Step Five in the registration process, which allows you to add additional items and storage to your account. You do not need to add any additional items or storage to your shopping cart at this time. If the information on this page is correct, select "Proceed to Checkout".

Step 6 of 7: Billing Information (credit card users only)

If using a credit card, you will enter your billing information here. When you are finished, click "Continue"