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SAM in MindTap
SAM (Skills Assessment Manager) is a web-based application in MindTap that helps students become more proficient in Microsoft Office software and teaches fundamental computer concepts.
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SAM in MindTap Report Descriptions
SAM in MindTap reports fall into several categories
SAM in MindTap Project Workflow
To complete SAM in MindTap project assignments, your students download a start file, follow instructions to perform the project tasks in the Office application, and upload the changed file to be graded.
Troubleshooting SAM in MindTap
Sometimes, the unexpected happens. This could be the result of a technical problem, a limitation, or user error.
Let Students Who Failed SAM Path Training Attempt Exam
If a student can't pass the training component in a SAM Path assignment, you can allow them to attempt the exam by manually setting their training score to 100%.
(SAM in MindTap) December 2024 LMS
Based on feedback from instructors, Cengage has improved the process for integrating Cengage content into your LMS classes. You start the integration in your LMS just as always, but the new Cengage workflow takes you step by step through selecting your content, your students' purchase options, your course settings, and creating, copying, or linking your course.
Enable Proctorio Exam Proctoring for Canvas-Integrated MindTap
If you use Canvas, you can prevent cheating by using Proctorio. Create a Canvas quiz that requires Proctorio and use it to link to MindTap. Your students will continue to be monitored by Proctorio while they complete their exam in MindTap.
Enable Proctorio Exam Proctoring for Blackboard-Integrated MindTap
If you use Blackboard, you can prevent cheating by using Proctorio. Create a Blackboard test that requires Proctorio and use it to link to MindTap. Your students will continue to be monitored by Proctorio while they complete their exam in MindTap.
Enable Honorlock Exam Proctoring for Canvas-Integrated MindTap
If you use Canvas, you can prevent cheating by using Honorlock. Link your test from Canvas and enable Honorlock. Your students will continue to be monitored by Honorlock while they complete their exam in MindTap.
Integrate an Existing MindTap Course With Google Classroom
If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Google Classroom — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
Known Issues for SAM in MindTap
Accessibility The JAWS screen reader has these issues: Focus does not move to the list of options under the account name. Focus does not move to the list of options under Date of Birth and Secret Question . WORKAROUND: Use another screen reader. The Cengage SAM logo on the Login page is not read by screen readers. Task ID: CONCEPTS8307 has these issues: Zoom in, Zoom out & Cancel buttons are not accessible for screen reader and keyboard users in JAWS 18 with Chrome and NVDA with Firefox. Focus...
(LTI 1.0) Integrate an Existing MindTap Course With Moodle
If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Moodle — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
(LTI 1.0) Integrate an Existing MindTap Course With Sakai
If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Sakai — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
(LTI 1.0) Integrate an Existing MindTap Course With Blackboard
If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Blackboard — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
(LTI Advantage) Integrate an Existing MindTap Course with Brightspace
If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Brightspace — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
(LTI Advantage) Integrate an Existing MindTap Course with Canvas
If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Canvas — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
(LTI 1.0) Integrate an Existing MindTap Course With Canvas
If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Canvas — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
(LTI 1.0) Integrate an Existing MindTap Course With Schoology
If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Schoology — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
Integrate an Existing MindTap Course With LTI Advantage LMS
If your LTI Advantage LMS is not otherwise specified, the following steps apply to any LTI Advantage compliant LMS. If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with LTI Advantage LMS — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
(LTI 1.0) Integrate an Existing MindTap Course With LMS
If your LTI 1.0 LMS is not otherwise specified, the following steps apply to any LTI 1.0 compliant LMS. If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with LMS — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
Add Study Center Content
Study Center content automatically displays depending on the content instructors add to exams. Study Center Activities may display in the MindTap course by default.
December 2024
SAM project score changes If you change the overall points for a SAM project to be different from the total points set in the MindTap learning path, you are now prompted to choose which total point value to use. If you change the point value for a SAM project in the MindTap learning path, the point value of the SAM project and its steps are recalculated so long as the number of points is greater than or equal to the number of project steps. Previously disallowed punctuation characters can now...
(LTI Advantage) Integrate an Existing MindTap Course with LMS
If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with LMS — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
(LTI 1.0) Integrate an Existing MindTap Course With LMS
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. If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with LMS — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
(LTI Advantage) Integrate an Existing MindTap Course with Schoology
If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Schoology — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
(LTI Advantage) Integrate an Existing MindTap Course with Moodle
If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Moodle — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
(LTI Advantage) Integrate an Existing MindTap Course with Sakai
If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Sakai — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
Integrate an Existing MindTap Course with LTI Advantage LMS
If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with LTI Advantage LMS — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
What's New
SAM software releases include improvements and known issues.
(LTI 1.0) Integrate an Existing MindTap Course With Brightspace
If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Brightspace — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
Schedule SAM Path
SAM Path assignments are sequential combinations of exams and training.
(LTI Advantage) Integrate an Existing MindTap Course with Blackboard
If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Blackboard — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
(LTI Advantage) Integrate an Existing MindTap Course with Google Classroom
If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Google Classroom — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
(LTI Advantage) Integrate an Existing MindTap Course with LMS
If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with LMS — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.
SAM Messages
SAM displays system messages for updates and server availability in the center part of the Home page and on the Notifications menu.
Login and SAM Access Issues
The online help that displays on the SAM Login Page at sam.cengage.com provides help in configuring your specific browser for use with SAM and avoiding any additional warnings or pop-up boxes from appearing while using the site.
View SAM Project Answer Keys
View the correct answers for SAM projects.
Import Blackboard Course Settings and Content
After you have exported Blackboard course settings and content to a file, you can import the file into one or more Blackboard courses that are not linked with MindTap.
SAM Path Report Descriptions
The following table provides a brief description and list of fields for available SAM Path Reports. Some reports enable you to select the student identifier to display.
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 Check Your System Allow Cookies in Allow Cookies in Allow Cookies in Allow...
What's New in MindTap
MindTap software releases include improvements and bug fixes.
MindTap Instructor Help
Provide engaging content, challenge every individual and build student confidence with MindTap, the platform that gives you complete control over your course.
SAM Home Tab
To access the Home tab, click in the toolbar, then click Home . Related information SAM Messages Project Incident Status
MindTap on iPad
Most MindTap features are available on iPad, but some features require a desktop or laptop computer.
Import Blackboard Course Settings and Content
After you have exported Blackboard course settings and content to a file, you can import the file into one or more Blackboard courses that are not linked with MindTap.
Copy Your MindTap-Integrated Course in Blackboard
Copy a MindTap-integrated Blackboard course to copy all content and course settings in both Blackboard and MindTap at the same time.
Copy Your MindTap-Integrated Course in Brightspace
Copy a MindTap-integrated Brightspace course to copy all content and course settings in both Brightspace and MindTap at the same time.
Copy Your MindTap-Integrated Course in Canvas
Copy a MindTap-integrated Canvas course to copy all content and course settings in both Canvas and MindTap at the same time.
Import Blackboard Course Settings and Content
After you have exported Blackboard course settings and content to a file, you can import the file into one or more Blackboard courses that are not linked with MindTap.
Import Blackboard Course Settings and Content
After you have exported Blackboard course settings and content to a file, you can import the file into one or more Blackboard courses that are not linked with MindTap.
Import Blackboard Course Settings and Content
After you have exported Blackboard course settings and content to a file, you can import the file into one or more Blackboard courses that are not linked with MindTap.
Import Blackboard Course Settings and Content
After you have exported Blackboard course settings and content to a file, you can import the file into one or more Blackboard courses that are not linked with MindTap.
Import Blackboard Course Settings and Content
After you have exported Blackboard course settings and content to a file, you can import the file into one or more Blackboard courses that are not linked with MindTap.
Import Blackboard Course Settings and Content
After you have exported Blackboard course settings and content to a file, you can import the file into one or more Blackboard courses that are not linked with MindTap.
Students Not in MindTap Gradebook
If your school uses Cengage bulk rostering services, students are not listed in the MindTap gradebook until they access their MindTap course.
(LTI Advantage) Copy a MindTap Course to a New Brightspace Course
Copy an existing MindTap course to a new Brightspace course. You can copy your own MindTap course or another instructor's course.
(LTI Advantage) Copy a MindTap Course to a New Canvas Course
Copy an existing MindTap course to a new Canvas course. You can copy your own MindTap course or another instructor's course.
Import MindTap Grades to Your Unintegrated Canvas Course
If you are using both MindTap and Canvas but your courses are not integrated, you can still add MindTap grades to your Canvas gradebook.
MindTap is Not Responding
If MindTap is not responding or working correctly, you can check its status at techcheck.cengage.com.
SAM Path Exam > Training > Exam Options
Configure assignments to test students on a topic, provide remedial training for any errors, then re-test students for proficiency.
SAM Path Exam > Training Options
Configure assignments to test students on a topic, then provide remedial training for errors.
SAM Path Training > Exam Options
Configure assignments to train students on a topic, then test their proficiency.
Import Blackboard Course Settings and Content
After you have exported Blackboard course settings and content to a file, you can import the file into one or more Blackboard courses that are not linked with MindTap.
(LTI 1.0) Copy a MindTap Course to a New Schoology Course
Copy an existing MindTap course to a new Schoology course. You can copy your own MindTap course or another instructor's course.
(LTI 1.0) Copy a MindTap Course to a New Moodle Course
Copy an existing MindTap course to a new Moodle course. You can copy your own MindTap course or another instructor's course.
(LTI 1.0) Copy a MindTap Course to a New Sakai Course
Copy an existing MindTap course to a new Sakai course. You can copy your own MindTap course or another instructor's course.
(LTI 1.0) Copy a MindTap Course to a New Blackboard Course
Copy an existing MindTap course to a new Blackboard course. You can copy your own MindTap course or another instructor's course.
Copy a MindTap Course to a New Google Classroom Course
Copy an existing MindTap course to a new Google Classroom course. You can copy your own MindTap course or another instructor's course.
(LTI 1.0) Copy a MindTap Course to a New Canvas Course
Copy an existing MindTap course to a new Canvas course. You can copy your own MindTap course or another instructor's course.
Link to MindTap Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap course, create links from Brightspace to activities or other content in MindTap. Linked graded activities are included in the Brightspace gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
MindTap Course is not in Your LMS
After selecting Link to an existing course or section in your LMS, your MindTap course does not display as an option.
Change the Section End Date in MindTap
Change the end date of your MindTap section. Then, you can change assignment dates.
Import Blackboard Course Settings and Content
After you have exported Blackboard course settings and content to a file, you can import the file into one or more Blackboard courses that are not linked with MindTap.
Add Links in Sakai to MindTap Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap course, create links from Sakai to activities or other content in MindTap.
Add Links in Schoology to MindTap Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap course, create links from Schoology to activities or other content in MindTap.
(LTI 1.0) Copy a MindTap Course to a New LMS Course
If your LTI 1.0 LMS is not otherwise specified, the following steps apply to any LTI 1.0 compliant LMS. Copy an existing MindTap course to a new LMS course. You can copy your own MindTap course or another instructor's course.
Add Links in Google Classroom to MindTap Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap course, create links from Google Classroom to activities or other content in MindTap.
Add Links in Moodle to MindTap Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap course, create links from Moodle to activities or other content in MindTap. Linked graded activities are included in the Moodle gradebook.
Enable Respondus Exam Proctoring for Canvas-Integrated MindTap
If you use Canvas, you can prevent cheating by using Respondus LockDown Browser or Respondus Monitor. Create a Canvas quiz that requires Respondus and use it to link to MindTap. Your students will continue to be monitored by Respondus while they complete their exam in MindTap.
Add Links in Blackboard to MindTap Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap course, create links from Blackboard to activities or other content in MindTap. Linked graded activities are included in the Blackboard gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Copy a MindTap 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 MindTap course to a new LTI Advantage LMS course. You can copy your own MindTap course or another instructor's course.
Add Links in Canvas to MindTap Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in MindTap. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Links to MindTap Courses or Activities Don't Work
When you click a link to a MindTap course or activity from your LMS, the link doesn't open a new browser window with the course or learning activity.
(LTI Advantage) Create a New Brightspace-Integrated MindTap Course
If you have not created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Brightspace, create it from Brightspace.
Enable Honorlock Exam Proctoring for Blackboard Ultra-Integrated MindTap
If you use Blackboard Ultra, you can prevent cheating by using Honorlock. Create a Blackboard Ultra test that requires Honorlock and use it to link to MindTap. Your students are monitored by Honorlock while they complete their exam in MindTap.
Enable Proctorio Exam Proctoring for Blackboard Ultra-Integrated MindTap
If you use Blackboard Ultra, you can prevent cheating by using Proctorio. Create a Blackboard Ultra test that requires Proctorio and use it to link to MindTap. Your students are monitored by Proctorio while they complete their exam in MindTap.
Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to MindTap Activities
After setting up your MindTap course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in MindTap. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
(LTI Advantage) Create a New Canvas-Integrated MindTap Course
If you have not created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Canvas, create it from Canvas.
Add Links in LTI Advantage LMS to MindTap 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 MindTap course, create links from LTI Advantage LMS to activities or other content in MindTap. Linked graded activities are included in the LTI Advantage LMS gradebook.
MindTap Grace Period
Because of the grace period, don't set the class start date earlier than you expect your students to start accessing your course. Usually this is the actual first day of class. During the grace period: Your students can complete their coursework in MindTap. At the publisher's discretion, they might also have access to the eBook for your class, if one is available. Each time your students access your class, they will be reminded to purchase access or enter their access code. No payment method is...
Get to Know MindTap
Explore the MindTap user interface.
Create a MindTap Course in NGLSync
If your district uses Cengage bulk rostering services or a Single Sign-On (SSO) experience, your courses will be created and managed for you. Only teachers whose districts use self-enrollment or Google Classroom should create their own courses. If you don't know if you should create a course in NGLSync, contact your technology coordinator. These instructions are for K–12 teachers who use NGLSync to manage their MindTap courses. Click Create Course . Select Start from scratch and click Continue...
Copy Your MindTap-Integrated Course in LMS
Copy a MindTap-integrated LMS course to copy all content and course settings in both LMS and MindTap at the same time.
Integrate MindTap With Your Blackboard Course
Your Blackboard administrator must have set up the Cengage tool in Blackboard. With this integration: You and your students access your MindTap courses from Blackboard. You can sync students' individual activity scores to Blackboard. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Blackboard and MindTap. This is especially important if you integrate more than one MindTap section from the same Blackboard course. Single-Section Courses Create your...
Integrate MindTap With Your Brightspace Course
Your Brightspace administrator must have set up the Cengage tool in Brightspace. With this integration: You and your students access your MindTap courses from Brightspace. You can sync students' individual activity scores to Brightspace. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Brightspace and MindTap. This is especially important if you integrate more than one MindTap section from the same Brightspace course. General Procedure Create your...
Integrate MindTap With Your Canvas Course
Your Canvas administrator must have set up the Cengage tool in Canvas. With this integration: You and your students access your MindTap courses from Canvas. You can sync students' individual activity scores to Canvas. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Canvas and MindTap. This is especially important if you integrate more than one MindTap section from the same Canvas course. How do I know if I'm using this integration? Your Cengage tool...
Integrate MindTap With Your Schoology Course
Your Schoology administrator must have set up the Cengage tool in Schoology. With this integration: You and your students access your MindTap courses from Schoology. You can sync students' individual activity scores to Schoology. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Schoology and MindTap. This is especially important if you integrate more than one MindTap section from the same Schoology course. Single-Section Courses Create your course in...
Integrate MindTap With Your Sakai Course
Your Sakai administrator must have set up the Cengage tool in Sakai. With this integration: You and your students access your MindTap courses from Sakai. You can sync students' individual activity scores to Sakai. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Sakai and MindTap. This is especially important if you integrate more than one MindTap section from the same Sakai course. Create your course in Sakai. Choose one of the following: Create a...
Integrate MindTap With Your Moodle Course
Your Moodle administrator must have set up the Cengage tool in Moodle. With this integration: You and your students access your MindTap courses from Moodle. You can sync students' individual activity scores to Moodle. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Moodle and MindTap. This is especially important if you integrate more than one MindTap section from the same Moodle course. General Procedure Create your course in Moodle. Choose one of...
(LTI 1.0) Create a New Canvas-Integrated MindTap Course
Open your Canvas course. Add the Cengage app to your course navigation if it is not already listed. The app is copied when you copy a Canvas course. From the course navigation, click Settings › Navigation . Drag the Cengage app to the course navigation. Click Save . From the course navigation, click Cengage . If you get an error message when you click Cengage , see the following: Create a New Canvas-Integrated MindTap Course Copy a MindTap Course to a New Canvas Course Add Links in Canvas LTI...
(LTI 1.0) Create a New Schoology-Integrated MindTap Course
Open your Schoology course. If you do not have a default grade category in your Schoology course, create one. A default grade category is required to sync grades between Schoology and MindTap. Click Grade Setup . In Categories , click Add . Enter information for your category and click Create . To use this category for MindTap assignments, click . On the Materials tab, click Add Materials › Cengage LMS Integration . If prompted, sign in to your Cengage instructor account to link your Schoology...
Integrate MindTap 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 MindTap courses from Google Classroom. You can sync students' individual activity scores to Google Classroom. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Google Classroom and MindTap. This is especially important if you integrate more than one MindTap section from the same Google Classroom course....
(LTI 1.0) Create a New Blackboard-Integrated MindTap Course
Open your Blackboard course. Add MindTap 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...
(LTI Advantage) Copy a MindTap Course to a New Blackboard Course
Copy an existing MindTap course to a new Blackboard course. You can copy your own MindTap course or another instructor's course.
(LTI Advantage) Copy a MindTap Course to a New LMS Course
Copy an existing MindTap course to a new LMS course. You can copy your own MindTap course or another instructor's course.
Integrate MindTap With Your Canvas LTI Advantage Course
Your Canvas administrator must have set up the Cengage tool in Canvas. With this integration: You and your students access your MindTap courses from Canvas. You can sync students' individual activity scores to Canvas. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Canvas and MindTap. This is especially important if you integrate more than one MindTap section from the same Canvas course. How do I know if I'm using LTI Advantage? Your Cengage tool...
Copy Your MindTap-Integrated Course in Moodle
Copy a MindTap-integrated Moodle course to copy all content and course settings in both Moodle and MindTap at the same time.
Copy Your MindTap-Integrated Course in Schoology
Copy a MindTap-integrated Schoology course to copy all content and course settings in both Schoology and MindTap at the same time.
Copy Your MindTap-Integrated Course in LMS
Copy a MindTap-integrated LMS course to copy all content and course settings in both LMS and MindTap at the same time.
Copy Your MindTap-Integrated Course in Sakai
Copy a MindTap-integrated Sakai course to copy all content and course settings in both Sakai and MindTap at the same time.
Remove or Edit Links to MindTap Courses or Activities
You can delete a link if needed, rename links, or add descriptions to be shown after each link.
Link to MindTap Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap course, create links from LMS to activities or other content in MindTap.
Link to MindTap Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap course, create links from Sakai to activities or other content in MindTap.
Link to MindTap Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap course, create links from Schoology to activities or other content in MindTap.
Link to MindTap Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap course, create links from Google Classroom to activities or other content in MindTap.
Link to MindTap Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap course, create links from LTI Advantage LMS to activities or other content in MindTap.
(LTI 1.0) Create a New Moodle-Integrated MindTap Course
Open your Moodle course. Click › Turn editing on . Click Add an activity or resource . Select the Cengage tool and click Add . The Cengage tool is created and named by your Moodle administrator. If prompted, sign in to your Cengage instructor account to link your Moodle and Cengage accounts. If you don't have a Cengage instructor account, click Create Account . On the Integrate with Cengage page, click Select Platform . On the Select Title page, select the textbook or product to use in your...
(LTI 1.0) Create a New Sakai-Integrated MindTap 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. If you don't have a Cengage instructor account, click Create Account . On...
Create a New Google Classroom-Integrated MindTap Course
This task is different depending on the version of Google Classroom your school uses. To see which version your school uses, open the assignment editor and look for the Add-ons panel. If your assignment has Add-ons , your school uses Google Workspace for Education Plus. If your assignment does not have Add-ons , your school uses Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals/Standard. Open the Cengage integration tool. If your school uses Google Workspace for Education Plus: This integration...
Copy Your MindTap-Integrated Course in Google Classroom
Copy a MindTap-integrated Google Classroom course to copy all content and course settings in both Google Classroom and MindTap at the same time.
Link to MindTap Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap course, create links from Moodle to activities or other content in MindTap. Linked graded activities are included in the Moodle gradebook.
(LTI 1.0) Copy a MindTap Course to a New Brightspace Course
Copy an existing MindTap course to a new Brightspace course. You can copy your own MindTap course or another instructor's course.
(LTI 1.0) Create a New LMS-Integrated MindTap Course
Before you begin, your LMS administrator must have set up the Cengage tool in your LMS, and you must have received an email from Cengage containing a Cengage Course URL. Create a link to the Cengage tool. You only have to do this once. Navigate to your external tools. Third party content like Cengage is listed as an external tool or app in your LMS. Click the Cengage link. This might be named Cengage or MindLinks. If you are not sure, ask your LMS admin. In the URL field, paste the Cengage...
Link to MindTap Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap course, create links from Blackboard to activities or other content in MindTap. Linked graded activities are included in the Blackboard gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Link to MindTap Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in MindTap. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Link to MindTap Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap course, create links from LMS to activities or other content in MindTap. Linked graded activities are included in the LMS gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.Linked graded activities are included in the LMS gradebook.
Copy Your MindTap-Integrated Course in LTI Advantage LMS
Copy a MindTap-integrated LTI Advantage LMS course to copy all content and course settings in both LTI Advantage LMS and MindTap at the same time.
(LTI Advantage) Copy a MindTap Course to a New Schoology Course
Copy an existing MindTap course to a new Schoology course. You can copy your own MindTap course or another instructor's course.
(LTI Advantage) Copy a MindTap Course to a New LMS Course
Copy an existing MindTap course to a new LMS course. You can copy your own MindTap course or another instructor's course.
(LTI Advantage) Copy a MindTap Course to a New Moodle Course
Copy an existing MindTap course to a new Moodle course. You can copy your own MindTap course or another instructor's course.
(LTI Advantage) Copy a MindTap Course to a New Sakai Course
Copy an existing MindTap course to a new Sakai course. You can copy your own MindTap course or another instructor's course.
Copy a MindTap Course to a New LTI Advantage LMS Course
Copy an existing MindTap course to a new LTI Advantage LMS course. You can copy your own MindTap course or another instructor's course.
Create a New LTI Advantage LMS-Integrated MindTap 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. If you don't have a Cengage instructor account, click Create Account . On the Integrate with Cengage...
(LTI 1.0) Copy a MindTap Course to a New LMS Course
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. Copy an existing MindTap course to a new LMS course. You can copy your own MindTap course or another instructor's course.
(LTI Advantage) Copy a MindTap Course to a New Google Classroom Course
Copy an existing MindTap course to a new Google Classroom course. You can copy your own MindTap course or another instructor's course.
Locating and Previewing Custom Questions
To locate and preview custom questions from SAM's database, use the following procedure:
Add Links in Brightspace to MindTap Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap course, create links from Brightspace to activities or other content in MindTap. Linked graded activities are included in the Brightspace gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Add Links in LMS to MindTap 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 MindTap course, create links from LMS to activities or other content in MindTap.
(LTI Advantage) Create a New Schoology-Integrated MindTap Course
If you have not created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Schoology, create it from Schoology.
Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to MindTap Activities
After setting up your MindTap course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in MindTap. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to MindTap Activities
After setting up your MindTap course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in MindTap. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to MindTap Activities
After setting up your MindTap course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in MindTap. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to MindTap Activities
After setting up your MindTap course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in MindTap. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to MindTap Activities
After setting up your MindTap course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in MindTap. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to MindTap Activities
After setting up your MindTap course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in MindTap. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to MindTap Activities
After setting up your MindTap course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in MindTap. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to MindTap Activities
After setting up your MindTap course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in MindTap. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
(LTI Advantage) Create a New Blackboard-Integrated MindTap Course
If you have not created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Blackboard, create it from Blackboard.
(LTI Advantage) Create a New LMS-Integrated MindTap Course
If you have not created the MindTap course you want to integrate with LMS, create it from LMS.
(LTI Advantage) Create a New Moodle-Integrated MindTap Course
If you have not created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Moodle, create it from Moodle.
(LTI Advantage) Create a New Sakai-Integrated MindTap Course
If you have not created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Sakai, create it from Sakai.
(LTI Advantage) Create a New LMS-Integrated MindTap Course
If you have not created the MindTap course you want to integrate with LMS, create it from LMS.
Create a New LTI Advantage LMS-Integrated MindTap Course
If you have not created the MindTap course you want to integrate with LTI Advantage LMS, create it from LTI Advantage LMS.
Add Links in LMS to MindTap 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 MindTap course, create links from LMS to activities or other content in MindTap. Linked graded activities are included in the LMS gradebook unless you choose to exclude them. Linked graded activities are included in the LMS gradebook.
(LTI Advantage) Create a New Google Classroom-Integrated MindTap Course
If you have not created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Google Classroom, create it from Google Classroom.
Instructor content for reuse in SAM
Enable ebook to Students Makes the ebook available to your students. Enable Chapter Level Readings Select chapters for students to read. In the navigation bar, click Sections . Your sections are listed. Use the search menu to find matching sections. Click a section name to view more information about the section. Select a section and click Edit . The Edit Section page displays, defaulting to the Properties tab. Go to the Textbooks tab. Click Save to continue your course setup or Save & Close to...
Recovering and Resuming from a Crash or Lost Connection
If your computer crashes or you lose your connection to MindTap while working, you can restart it once conditions return to normal. Sign in as you normally do, go to the MindTap Assignments page and select the assignment. The assignment displays in red. The Content Player begins where you left off and any completed questions and tasks save.
Courses and Sections
Create and manage higher education MindTap courses and sections in the Instructor Center. Create and manage K–12 MindTap courses and sections in NGLSync .
Integrate MindTap With Your LMS Course
Your LMS administrator must have set up the Cengage tool in LMS. With this integration: You and your students access your MindTap courses from LMS. You can sync students' individual activity scores to LMS. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both LMS and MindTap. This is especially important if you integrate more than one MindTap section from the same LMS course. Create your course in LMS. Choose one of the following: In your MindTap course,...
Custom Questions
In addition to the SAM testbank questions, add custom questions from other instructors or add your own questions to include in an exam. Create custom questions before adding, editing or copying an exam.
Users Reports Description
The following table provides a brief description and list of fields for available SAM Users Reports. Some reports enable you to select the student identifier to display.