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Schedule Training

Assign training to your class.

  1. From MindTap, click + Add / Create > Activity > SAM-Assignment.
  2. On the taskbar, click Schedule New.
  3. For Assignment Type, click Training. 

    To preview an assignment, click preview beside the assignment name.

  4. Select the Content Version to use.

    Only versions available for your institution are listed.

  5. Select the Subject.
  6. Select whether to view training assignments in your current course or training assignments from other courses.
    • Training in this course
    • Other Training
  7. Select a training assignment.
  8. Click Next Step.
  9. Set the options for the assignment.
    Assignment Name
    Unique name for your assignment.
    Specify password for student access
    Prevent students from starting until they enter a password that you provide.
    Best Practice Leave this field blank and set a password in the Assign to Course window. Passwords set in that step are easier to retrieve and edit.
    Practice
    The assignment does not affect student grades.
  10. Click Save.
  11. In the Editing Activity window, set the activity title, description, dates, and location in the learning path to assign the activity to your course.
    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.
  12. Click Add.