MindTap Instructor Help
Courses using Standard MindTap have an eBook icon in the toolbar.
in the toolbar.Students can watch the YouTube videos without leaving MindTap.
WebVideo Search activities cannot be graded.
Click + Add / Create › Activity.
Click WebVideo Search.
Use the searchbar to search for a YouTube video by keyword or YouTube Video ID.
Select a video and click Continue.
Include a message to your students.
- To include a message to your students before the video, enter your message under Text to insert before video.
- To include a message to your students after the video, enter your message under Text to insert after video.
In the Assign to Course window, set activity details.
- Activity Title
Label for the activity in the learning path.
- Description
Information or instructions displayed when the activity is opened.
- Require Password
Password protection for scoreable activities to prevent students from accessing them ahead of time.
- Available Date
When students can start work on the activity.
- Due Date
When students must end work on the activity.
- Associated Topic
Textbook topic related to the activity.
- Order Within Topic
Position in the learning path under the specified topic.
Click Add.
At the top of the learning path, click + Activity › Activity › Add External Content.
Click WebVideo Search.
Use the searchbar to search for a YouTube video by keyword or YouTube Video ID.
Select a video and click Continue.
Include a message to your students.
- To include a message to your students before the video, enter your message under Text to insert before video.
- To include a message to your students after the video, enter your message under Text to insert after video.
On the Assignment Details tab, enter your assignment information.
- Activity Title
Label for the activity in the learning path.
- Description
Information or instructions displayed when the activity is opened.
- Date Available
When students can start work on the activity.
- Date Due
When students must end work on the activity.
On the Student Accommodations tab, set any student accommodations for this activity.
Your enrolled students are listed on the left along with any current accommodations or extensions.
Accommodations available for the assignment are listed on the right, and can include:
- Date Available (if an available date is set)
- Date Due (if a due date is set)
- Time Limit (if the assignment is timed)
Select the students whose accommodations you want to change.
Extend the due date or make the assignment available early for the selected students.
When you are finished, click Save All.
Set the activity's location on the learning path in Folder and Placement.
Click Save.