Contact Support

Contact customer support with additional questions.

Add a Link to Technical Support

After linking your Sakai and Explore courses, add a Cengage technical support link in the same way as adding links to Explore activities. The technical support link is listed at the bottom of the list of activities.

Add a Link to Technical Support

After linking your Blackboard and Explore courses, add a Cengage technical support link in the same way as adding links to Explore activities. The technical support link is listed at the bottom of the list of activities.

Add a Link to Technical Support

After linking your Schoology and Explore courses, add a Cengage technical support link in the same way as adding links to Explore activities. The technical support link is listed at the bottom of the list of activities.

Add a Link to Technical Support

After linking your Canvas and Explore courses, add a Cengage technical support link in the same way as adding links to Explore activities. The technical support link is listed at the bottom of the list of activities.

Add a Link to Technical Support

After linking your Brightspace and Explore courses, add a Cengage technical support link in the same way as adding links to Explore activities. The technical support link is listed at the bottom of the list of activities.

Move Explore Content

Change where content is shown on the learning path.

Show/Hide Explore Content

Hide reading, assessments, and media you don't want students to use in your course, or reveal previously hidden content.

Where is My eBook?

If you don't see your eBook when you attempt to access, most likely it has expired.

Where is My eBook?

If you don't see your eBook when you attempt to access, most likely it has expired.

Open Explore Content

Launch your course to view your textbook and assignments.

System Requirements

Other browsers and versions, such as Firefox, might also work but are not supported. If you have problems when using an unsupported browser version, try using a supported browser version before contacting Customer Support. Workstation Recommendations Download bandwidth: 5+ Mbps RAM: 2+ GB CPU: 1.8+ GHz / multi-core Display: 1366 × 768, color Graphics: DirectX, 64+ MB Sound (for some content) Related information Allow Cookies in Allow Cookies in Allow Cookies in Allow JavaScript in Allow...

System Requirements

Supported Browsers Windows Chrome 135 and 136 Edge 134 and 135 macOS Chrome 135 and 136 Safari 17 and 18 Chrome OS Chrome 135 and 136 iOS Safari 18 (iPad only) Other browsers and versions, such as Firefox, might also work but are not supported. If you have problems when using an unsupported browser version, try using a supported browser version before contacting Customer Support. Workstation Recommendations Download bandwidth: 5+ Mbps RAM: 2+ GB CPU: 1.8+ GHz / multi-core Display: 1366 × 768,...

Explore Content

Access content for your Explore course.

Explore Content

Access content for your Explore course.

Student ID Number Already Used

When you try to create a student account, you are told the student's number is already in use. If the student tries to create their own account, they are told they already have an account.

Can't Find Cengage Content in Blackboard

When setting up your Explore course in Blackboard, you cannot find Cengage content under Content (Blackboard Original) or Institution Tools (Blackboard Ultra).

Browser Plugins

Some content and tools might require the following browser plugins.

Accessibility

Cengage is committed to making its educational materials accessible to users of all abilities. Through a dedicated company-wide task force, the assistance of outside experts and consultants, and feedback from users, Cengage continuously seeks to identify and evaluate opportunities for improving the usability and accessibility of our products and services.

Account Verification Pending (K-12 Using NGLSync)

You can't access your courses or materials and your NGLSync dashboard shows the error message: To access courses and materials, finish providing documentation to verify your status as an instructor.

Highlight and Take Notes

Highlight important content in your eBook and add notes to review later. Your notes and highlights are saved in the Notebook.

Highlight and Take Notes

Highlight important content in your eBook and add notes to review later. Your notes and highlights are saved in the Notebook.

Cengage Listed Twice in LMS Content Market

When integrating an Explore course with your LMS, you see two versions of the Cengage tool listed in your LMS.

Change eBook Accessibility Settings

You can adjust the size and font used in your eBook content and display the alternative text for eBook media.

Change eBook Accessibility Settings

You can adjust the size and font used in your eBook content and display the alternative text for eBook media.

Add Bookmarks

Bookmark important content in your eBook to review later. Your bookmarks can be accessed across browsers and devices.

Add Bookmarks

Bookmark important content in your eBook to review later. Your bookmarks can be accessed across browsers and devices.

Other LTI 1.0 Compliant LMS

If your LMS is not specified, there are general LMS integration resources available.

Other LTI Advantage Compliant LMS

If your LMS is not specified, there are general LMS integration resources available.

If your LMS is not specified, there are general LMS integration resources available.

If your LMS is not specified, there are general LMS integration resources available.

If your LMS is not specified, there are general LMS integration resources available.

If your LMS is not specified, there are general LMS integration resources available.

If your LMS is not specified, there are general LMS integration resources available.

If your LMS is not specified, there are general LMS integration resources available.

If your LMS is not specified, there are general LMS integration resources available.

Other LTI Advantage Compliant LMSOther LTI 1.0 Compliant LMS

If your LMS is not specified, there are general LMS integration resources available.

Add a Folder to Explore Learning Path

Organize your course materials by adding folders to the learning path.

Use eBooks

Related information Open eBooks eBook Features Search eBook and Notebook Add Bookmarks Highlight and Take Notes Review Notes and Highlights Edit Notes and Highlights Use Read Aloud Change eBook Accessibility Settings Where is My eBook?

Use eBooks

Access eBooks from your learning platform or learning management system.

Open eBooks

Open your eBook. Depending on how your course was set up, some options might not be available. To do this Do this From your Explore class Click Content in the sidebar. Reading is marked . From your learning management system Click the reading link to open your eBook in a new window. From NGLSync Click Resources next to your course name. Click Launch next to eBook. Open an eBook section and start reading. To do this Do this Open a textbook section If necessary, click to show the table of...

Open eBooks

Open your eBook. Depending on how your course was set up, some options might not be available. To do this Do this From your Explore class Click Content in the sidebar. Reading is marked . From your learning management system Click the reading link to open your eBook in a new window. From NGLSync Click Resources next to your course name. Click Launch next to eBook. Open an eBook section and start reading. To do this Do this Open a textbook section If necessary, click to show the table of...

View Explore Course as a Student

See how students experience your Explore course, including reading, assignments, and student tools.

Search eBook and Notebook

Search your eBook, notes, and highlighted text for information.

Search eBook and Notebook

Search your eBook, notes, and highlighted text for information.

Use Read Aloud

Use Read Aloud to listen to eBook contents, including descriptive text for images. You can adjust the reading speed and voice.

Use Read Aloud

Use Read Aloud to listen to eBook contents, including descriptive text for images. You can adjust the reading speed and voice.

eBook Features

Learn more about types of Cengage eBooks and their features.

eBook Features

Learn more about types of Cengage eBooks and their features.

Explore on iPad

Most Explore features are available on iPad, but some features require a desktop or laptop computer.

Edit Notes and Highlights

Edit and delete notes and highlights from your eBook page or the Notebook .

Edit Notes and Highlights

Edit and delete notes and highlights from your eBook page or the Notebook .

Review Notes and Highlights

Review your notes and highlights in the Notebook . You can search, edit, and print your Notebook contents.

Review Notes and Highlights

Review your notes and highlights in the Notebook . You can search, edit, and print your Notebook contents.

Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to Explore Activities

After setting up your Explore course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.

Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to Explore Activities

After setting up your Explore course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.

Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to Explore Activities

After setting up your Explore course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.

Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to Explore Activities

After setting up your Explore course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.

Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to Explore Activities

After setting up your Explore course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.

Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to Explore Activities

After setting up your Explore course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.

Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to Explore Activities

After setting up your Explore course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.

Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to Explore Activities

After setting up your Explore course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.

Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to Explore Activities

After setting up your Explore course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.

Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to Explore Activities

After setting up your Explore course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.

Cognero Test Generator

Create and administer online tests in Cognero. Cognero test banks are based on your textbook content.

Create a Test in Cognero

Create a test using Cognero content to assign to your students online.

Create a Cognero Class

You must create a Cognero class before you can assign content to your students.

Copy Your Explore-Integrated Course in Moodle

Copy an Explore-integrated Moodle course to copy all content and course settings in both Moodle and Explore at the same time.

Copy Your Explore-Integrated Course in LMS

Copy an Explore-integrated LMS course to copy all content and course settings in both LMS and Explore at the same time.

Copy Your Explore-Integrated Course in Sakai

Copy an Explore-integrated Sakai course to copy all content and course settings in both Sakai and Explore at the same time.

Add Links in Schoology to Explore Activities and Resources

After setting up your Explore course, create links from Schoology to activities or other content in Explore.

Link to Explore Activities and Resources

After setting up your Explore course, create links from Schoology to activities or other content in Explore.

Add Links in Sakai to Explore Activities and Resources

After setting up your Explore course, create links from Sakai to activities or other content in Explore.

Link to Explore Activities and Resources

After setting up your Explore course, create links from LMS to activities or other content in Explore.

Link to Explore Activities and Resources

After setting up your Explore course, create links from Sakai to activities or other content in Explore.

Copy Your Explore-Integrated Course in Brightspace

Copy an Explore-integrated Brightspace course to copy all content and course settings in both Brightspace and Explore at the same time.

Copy Your Explore-Integrated Course in LMS

Copy an Explore-integrated LMS course to copy all content and course settings in both LMS and Explore at the same time.

Copy Your Explore-Integrated Course in Blackboard

Copy an Explore-integrated Blackboard course to copy all content and course settings in both Blackboard and Explore at the same time.

Copy Your Explore-Integrated Course in Canvas

Copy an Explore-integrated Canvas course to copy all content and course settings in both Canvas and Explore at the same time.

Copy Your Explore-Integrated Course in Schoology

Copy an Explore-integrated Schoology course to copy all content and course settings in both Schoology and Explore at the same time.

Add Links in Google Classroom to Explore Activities and Resources

After setting up your Explore course, create links from Google Classroom to activities or other content in Explore.

Link to Explore Activities and Resources

After setting up your Explore course, create links from Google Classroom to activities or other content in Explore.

Copy Your Explore-Integrated Course in Google Classroom

Copy an Explore-integrated Google Classroom course to copy all content and course settings in both Google Classroom and Explore at the same time.

Disable Homework Help in Chrome

You can disable the Homework Help feature in Google Chrome that provides AI-generated answers to educational content.

Disable Homework Help in Chrome

You can disable the Homework Help feature in Google Chrome that provides AI-generated answers to educational content.

Link to Explore Activities and Resources

After setting up your Explore course, create links from LTI Advantage LMS to activities or other content in Explore.

Copy Your Explore-Integrated Course in LTI Advantage LMS

Copy an Explore-integrated LTI Advantage LMS course to copy all content and course settings in both LTI Advantage LMS and Explore at the same time.

Add Links in Moodle to Explore Activities and Resources

After setting up your Explore course, create links from Moodle to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the Moodle gradebook.

Link to Explore Activities and Resources

After setting up your Explore course, create links from Moodle to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the Moodle gradebook.

Added Wrong Cengage Product or Course in LMS

When you add Cengage content to your LMS, you select a product, then create or copy a course using that product. If you accidentally select the wrong product, or copy the wrong course, you can easily change your selections in the Cengage tool.

Link to Explore Activities and Resources

After setting up your Explore course, create links from LMS to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the LMS gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.Linked graded activities are included in the LMS gradebook.

Add Links in Blackboard to Explore Activities and Resources

After setting up your Explore course, create links from Blackboard to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the Blackboard gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.

Add Links in Brightspace to Explore Activities and Resources

After setting up your Explore course, create links from Brightspace to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the Brightspace gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.

Link to Explore Activities and Resources

After setting up your Explore course, create links from Blackboard to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the Blackboard gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.

Link to Explore Activities and Resources

After setting up your Explore course, create links from Brightspace to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the Brightspace gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.

Add Links in Canvas to Explore Activities and Resources

After setting up your Explore course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.

Link to Explore Activities and Resources

After setting up your Explore course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.

Add Links in LMS to Explore Activities and Resources

If your LTI 1.0 LMS is not otherwise specified, the following steps apply to any LTI 1.0 compliant LMS. After setting up your Explore course, create links from LMS to activities or other content in Explore.

Add Links in LTI Advantage LMS to Explore Activities and Resources

If your LTI Advantage LMS is not otherwise specified, the following steps apply to any LTI Advantage compliant LMS. After setting up your Explore course, create links from LTI Advantage LMS to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the LTI Advantage LMS gradebook.

Add Links in LMS to Explore Activities and Resources

If your LTI Advantage LMS is not otherwise specified, the following steps apply to any LTI Advantage compliant LMS.If your LTI 1.0 LMS is not otherwise specified, the following steps apply to any LTI 1.0 compliant LMS. After setting up your Explore course, create links from LMS to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the LMS gradebook unless you choose to exclude them. Linked graded activities are included in the LMS gradebook.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Sakai and Explore courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to Explore activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Create a New Sakai-Integrated Explore Course

Open your Sakai course. Confirm the Lessons tool is enabled. Select Site Info from your navigation. Click Manage Tools . Scroll down to confirm that Lessons is selected. Select Lessons from your navigation. Click Add Content › Add Learning App . Click the Cengage tool. If the tool is not available, contact your administrator. If prompted, sign in to your Cengage instructor account to link your Sakai and Cengage accounts. On the Integrate with Cengage page, click Select Platform . On the Select...

Copy an Explore Course to a New LTI Advantage LMS Course

If your LTI Advantage LMS is not otherwise specified, the following steps apply to any LTI Advantage compliant LMS. Copy an existing Explore course to a new LTI Advantage LMS course. You can copy your own Explore course or another instructor's course.

Create a New LTI Advantage LMS-Integrated Explore Course

If you do not know where to find the Cengage tool, try searching the LMS help system or ask your administrator. Open your LTI Advantage LMS course. Follow the steps for your LMS to access the Cengage tool. Click the Cengage tool. If the tool is not available, contact your administrator. If prompted, sign in to your Cengage instructor account to link your LTI Advantage LMS and Cengage accounts. On the Integrate with Cengage page, click Select Platform . On the Select Title page, select the...

(LTI Advantage) Copy an Explore Course to a New Canvas Course

Copy an existing Explore course to a new Canvas course. You can copy your own Explore course or another instructor's course.

(LTI Advantage) Create a New Canvas-Integrated Explore Course

If you have not created the Explore course you want to integrate with Canvas, create it from Canvas.

(LTI Advantage) Create a New LMS-Integrated Explore Course

If you have not created the Explore course you want to integrate with LMS, create it from LMS.

LMS Troubleshooting

Sometimes problems can occur with Explore and your Learning Management System.

Create a New Blackboard-Integrated Explore Course

Open your Blackboard course. Add Explore content to your course. Blackboard Original Click Content › Build Content › Cengage Content . If the Cengage tool is not shown under Build Content , see. Blackboard Ultra Click + › Content Market . Click Cengage Content under Institution Tools . If you see a Cengage tool shown under Content Market , do not select it. This is an outdated version of the integration that will be removed soon. Only add the Cengage tool under Institution Tools . If the...

Create a New Blackboard-Integrated Explore Course

If you have not created the Explore course you want to integrate with Blackboard, create it from Blackboard.

Copy an Explore Course to a New Blackboard Course

Copy an existing Explore course to a new Blackboard course. You can copy your own Explore course or another instructor's course.

Integrate Explore With Your Google Classroom Course

Your Google Classroom administrator must have set up the Cengage tool in Google Classroom. With this integration: You and your students access your Explore courses from Google Classroom. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Google Classroom and Explore. This is especially important if you integrate more than one Explore section from the same Google Classroom course. Google Classroom Versions How you add Explore content to your Google...

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Blackboard and Explore courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to Explore activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

Assign a Pre-made Explore Activity

Find and schedule pre-made activities for your course. You can assign activities from the textbook and any activities you created yourself.

Configure Browser Settings in Chrome

If needed, configure your browser settings in Chrome.

Allow JavaScript in Chrome

Go to chrome://settings/content/javascript. Select Sites can use JavaScript .

Allow JavaScript in Chrome

Go to chrome://settings/content/javascript. Select Sites can use JavaScript .

Add Links to Techcheck and Training Materials

You can create links to help your students easily check the status of Cengage platforms or access training materials.

Add Links to Techcheck and Training Materials

You can create links to help your students easily check the status of Cengage platforms or access training materials.

Add Links to Techcheck and Training Materials

You can create links to help your students easily check the status of Cengage platforms or access training materials.

Add Links to Techcheck and Training Materials

You can create links to help your students easily check the status of Cengage platforms or access training materials.

Add Links to Techcheck and Training Materials

You can create links to help your students easily check the status of Cengage platforms or access training materials.

Add Links to Techcheck and Training Materials

You can create links to help your students easily check the status of Cengage platforms or access training materials.

Add Links to Techcheck and Training Materials

You can create links to help your students easily check the status of Cengage platforms or access training materials.

Add Links to Techcheck and Training Materials

You can create links to help your students easily check the status of Cengage platforms or access training materials.

Add Links to Techcheck and Training Materials

You can create links to help your students easily check the status of Cengage platforms or access training materials.

Add Links to Techcheck and Training Materials

You can create links to help your students easily check the status of Cengage platforms or access training materials.

Allow Pop-Up Windows in Chrome

Go to chrome://settings/content/popups. Next to Allowed to send pop-ups or use redirects , click Add and add each of the following domains: The domain used by your, for example, ncsu.blackboard.com [*.]cengage.com Related information Chrome help: Block or allow pop-ups

Allow Pop-Up Windows in Chrome

Go to chrome://settings/content/popups. Next to Allowed to send pop-ups or use redirects , click Add and add each of the following domains: The domain used by your, for example, ncsu.blackboard.com [*.]cengage.com Related information Chrome help: Block or allow pop-ups

Allow Pop-Up Windows in Safari

If not open already, open Explore in a browser tab. Click Safari › Settings . Click the Websites tab. Click Pop-up Windows . Select Allow for the following domains, if listed: The domain used by your, for example, ncsu.blackboard.com [*.]cengage.com Related information Safari help: Block pop-ups and unnecessary content