Copy a MindTap-integrated Brightspace® course to copy all content and course settings in both Brightspace and MindTap at the same time.
If this feature is not enabled for your institution, you will be asked to complete
additional steps after copying your Brightspace course.
Note To request this feature, ask your Cengage representative to enable
enhanced course copy.
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In Brightspace, create a new course.
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Copy content from a MindTap-integrated course to your new Brightspace course.
If you are manually selecting which content to copy, be sure to include links to MindTap.
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Navigate to the copied content area in your new course.
The MindTap links from your original course are
shown, but your new course has not yet been created in MindTap.
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To create your MindTap course,
click a MindTap link.
Your new MindTap course opens in a new tab.
All dates in your new MindTap course are inferred from
the course start and end date.
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Review and adjust assignment dates and course settings as needed.
Note If your course does not open, this feature is not enabled and you must complete these
additional steps.
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Copy your MindTap course.
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Select Copy from my existing course if it is not already selected.
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Select the correct MindTap course if it is not already selected.
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Complete the details for your MindTap course.
| Field |
Notes |
| Course Name |
Tip Include the academic term in the course
name.
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| Course Start Date |
This date is both the first day students can
access your course and the beginning of your students' temporary
access period. It cannot be changed after students access the
course.
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| Course End Date |
To allow your
students to view their grades and complete late work, consider
setting this 1 week after the last day of class.
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| Course Days/Times |
Optional: Include the days and times of class meetings.
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| Section |
Optional: If you teach multiple sections of
the same course, specify the section here.
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| Time Zone |
Assignment dates and times are based on the time zone you
select.
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- Optional:
Select Copy all activity dates from course.
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Click Continue.
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If prompted, select whether to synchronize
the overall course score or individual activity scores to the Brightspace gradebook.
This option is not available for all courses.
Note Category scores can not be
synced to Brightspace.
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Click Continue to confirm your choice.
A link to the integrated MindTap course is added
to your Brightspace course.
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Click the link to your MindTap course and verify
that it's set up how you want.
If prompted, read and accept the service agreement.