Create and Schedule

Create and schedule training assignments associated with a textbook chapter.

How-ToInstructor HelpMindTap
  1. From MindTap, click + Add / Create Activity SAM-Assignment.

  2. Click Express Creation.

  3. In Select Section, select your section.

  4. In Textbook, select the content source for your assignment.

  5. Click a chapter to view available assignments.

  6. Click Training Assignment.

  7. Enter a unique name for the assignment.

  8. Clear any tasks or questions you do not want to include in your assignment.

  9. Preview the assignment or individual tasks.

    1. Click Training Preview Preview training.

    2. To view a task, click Launch next to a task name.

    3. To view the whole assignment, click Launch All.

    4. To close the preview window, click Close.

  10. To configure assignment options, click Training Options.

    Instructions

    Additional instructions for students.

    Specify always available Password

    Prevent students from starting until they enter a password that you provide.

  11. Click Save Training.

  12. 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.

  13. Click Add.