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Access an Expired Course

In an expired course, you can access: Old tests and assignments Click Courses in Spark. To view only expired courses, click Expired Courses . Click a course to open it.

Access and Download Teacher Resources

Access and download teacher resources within Spark.

Access the Online CPT

Access the Classroom Presentation Tool (CPT), which includes the Student's Book and, for some programs, also the Workbook.

Add a New or Existing Student

Add a student to your course.

Add Administrators

Add an institutional administrator to your course.

Add an Instructor

Add an individual instructor to your course.

Add an Instructor

Add an individual instructor to your course.

Add or Remove Students After the Test Has Started

Add or remove students from a test after the test has started.

Add Spark Links to Blackboard LTI 1.3

Add direct links to Spark program content and tools in Blackboard.

Add Spark Links to Canvas LTI 1.3

Add direct links to Spark program content and tools in Canvas.

Add Spark Links to Moodle LTI 1.3

Add direct links to Spark program content and tools in Moodle.

Add Spark Links to Schoology LTI 1.3

Add direct links to Spark program content and tools in Schoology.

Assign a Test

When you assign a test to your course, you decide its start and end dates, how many times students can attempt the test, if students are shown correctness marks and correct answers, and if students can review test questions after the due date.

Assign a Test

Assign an In-Class Activity

Video Tutorial: Assign an In-Class Activity In the Class Content tab, select your program from the program dropdown menu. Select the lesson you want. You can choose Publisher Lessons , or My Lessons , if you have created a custom lesson. If you know which activity you want to assign, scroll to that activity and click the slide. If you are presenting a lesson, the activities that can be assigned will display in the tool bar. Click to launch the activity. From the Course selection dropdown menu,...

Assign and Administer the Online Placement Test (OPT)

Assign and administer the Online Placement Test through Spark.

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Assignments

Complete assignments your instructor has assigned to you in Spark.

Blackboard

Create courses, assignments, and tests in Spark using Blackboard LTI 1.3.

Blackboard Integration

For WebAssign, many schools now use an integration method in the following instructions. These integration methods are only available for courses using Cengage products. If your school uses the old integration method, this process is not needed. WebAssign provides instructors with all the information they need to integrate their classes with Blackboard. For more information, see Instructor Help . Features available with Blackboard integrations: LTI Advantage API App Single sign on to Spark Sync...

Blackboard Integration

For WebAssign, many schools now use an integration method in the following instructions. These integration methods are only available for courses using Cengage products. If your school uses the old integration method, this process is not needed. WebAssign provides instructors with all the information they need to integrate their classes with Blackboard. For more information, see Instructor Help . You can use either integration, but LTI 1.0 with APIs is no longer actively supported. Consider...

Blackboard Integration

For WebAssign, many schools now use an integration method in the following instructions. These integration methods are only available for courses using Cengage products. If your school uses the old integration method, this process is not needed. WebAssign provides instructors with all the information they need to integrate their classes with Blackboard. For more information, see Instructor Help . Features available with LTI advantage integration: Single sign on to Spark Related information...

Can't Open Resource Links

When you click a resource on the companion site, the resource does not open.

Canvas

Create courses, assignments, and tests in Spark using Canvas LTI 1.3.

Change Email Address

In Spark, click › My Account . Enter your email in Email . Click Save .

Change Name

In Spark, click › My Account . Enter your new username in Username . Usernames can include the following characters: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ~ ` ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) _ - + = { [ } ] | \ : ; " ' < , > . ? / Click Save .

Change Password

In Spark, click › My Account . Enter your current password in Current password . Enter your new password in New password . Your password should contain: At least 8 characters At least one uppercase letter At least one lowercase letter At least one number Click Save .

Change Platform Language

Set your preferred language for buttons and labels in Spark.

Class Performance

View and track your class' performance on assignments, practice, and tests in the Course Gradebook.

Classroom Presentation Tool

The Classroom Presentation Tool (CPT) helps you enrich your lessons with interactive Student’s Book and Workbook pages with embedded audio, video, and activities. You can access the CPT in your browser through Spark, or download it to use offline.

Co-Instructors

Your institution administrator can turn off user management by instructors. Each course can have no more than four instructors. Related information Instructor Self-Registration Add an Instructor Import Multiple Instructors Export Edit Reset Password Remove an Instructor Create a Spark Course Edit Starred Courses Delete

Companion Sites

For help accessing your specific materials, contact your National Geographic Learning sales representative . Use the following steps to find your product. Go to eltngl.com . You can use the Browse the Catalogue tab, or the Search Products search bar to search for your product. On the product page, click Program Information › Companion Site . Click Teacher Companion Site . Enter the credentials provided on the inside front cover of your Teacher's Book or Lesson Planner. Related information...

Companion Sites

Use the following steps to find your product. Go to eltngl.com . You can use the Browse the Catalogue tab, or the Search Products search bar to search for your product. On the product page, click Program Information › Companion Site . Click Student Companion Site . Related information Transfer a Student Courses Student Joined Wrong Course Can't Open Resource Links Access and Download Teacher Resources

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Complete an In-Class Activity

Your teacher may assign you an activity to be completed during your class session. Depending on your teacher's preference, your score could be recorded in the gradebook.

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Complete an In-Class Activity

Your teacher may assign you an activity to be completed during your class session. Depending on your teacher's preference, your score could be recorded in the gradebook.

Complete Assignments

Complete assignments assigned to you by your teacher in Spark.

Contact Support

Contact customer support with additional questions.

Contact Support

Find out how to get personal support for Spark.

Contact Support

Contact customer support with additional questions.

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Contact Support

Contact customer support with additional questions.

Copy a Course

If you are teaching multiple sections of a course or teaching a course you have previously taught, you can simplify course setup by copying an existing course. Your assignments, tests, and their settings will be copied from your original course to your new course and assigned to all students who enroll in the new course.

Copy a Spark Course in Your LMS

Copy an existing Spark course in your LMS.

Copy an Assignment

Copy individual assignments from one course to other courses in Spark.

Course Management

Create and manage your courses for Spark.

Courses

Create and manage your courses for Spark.

Create a Course

Create a Blackboard LTI 1.3 integrated course in Spark.

Create a Course

Create a Canvas LTI 1.3 integrated course in Spark.

Create a Course

Create a Moodle LTI 1.3 integrated course in Spark.

Create a Course

Create a Schoology LTI 1.3 integrated course in Spark.

Create a LMS-Integrated Spark Course

Create your Spark course from your LMS course to connect the two courses.

Create a Spark Course

Create your course in Spark.

Create a Test

Create your own test using questions from a National Geographic Learning question bank.

Create a Test Using Blackboard LTI 1.3

Create an assign a test in Spark using Blackboard LTI 1.3. You can assign a pre-made test or create your own test using a National Geographic Learning question bank.

Create a Test Using Canvas LTI 1.3

Create and assign a test in Spark using Canvas LTI 1.3. You can assign a pre-made test or create your own test using a National Geographic Learning question bank.

Create a Test Using Moodle LTI 1.3

Create and assign a test in Spark using Moodle LTI 1.3. You can assign a pre-made test or create your own test using a National Geographic Learning question bank.

Create a Test Using Schoology LTI 1.3

Create and assign a test in Spark using Schoology LTI 1.3. You can assign a pre-made test or create your own test using a National Geographic Learning question bank.

Create Account

Create an account to access the Spark platform.

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Create Account

If this is your first time using Spark, create an account and join your course.

Create Account

If this is your first time using Spark, create an account and join your course.

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Create Account for Self-Study

If you do not have a teacher, create an account and join your self-study course.

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Create Account for Self-Study

If you do not have a teacher, create an account and join your self-study course.

Create an Assignment

Create an assignment using activities from your Spark course. You can set due dates, assign the assignment to specific students, preview the assignment, and allow multiple attempts.

Create an Assignment

Create an assignment using activities from your Spark course. You can set due dates, assign the assignment to specific students, preview the assignment, and allow multiple attempts.

Create an Assignment Using Blackboard LTI 1.3

Create an assignment in Spark using Blackboard LTI 1.3.

Create an Assignment Using Canvas LTI 1.3

Create an assignment in Spark using Canvas LTI 1.3.

Create an Assignment Using Moodle LTI 1.3

Create an assignment in Spark using Moodle LTI 1.3.

Create an Assignment Using Schoology LTI 1.3

Create an assignment in Spark using Schoology LTI 1.3.

Create Self-Registration Guide for Students

Give your students a customized self-registration PDF guide so they can add themselves to your course. The guide includes a registration link specific to your course that lets students enroll without a course key.

Customize a Lesson

Each lesson is made up of slides. You can present the Publisher Lesson as is, or customize it by adding, removing, or rearranging the slides in the order you like.

Customize and Share Dynamic Lessons

Depending on how your institution is set up, you may be able to customize and share Dynamic Lessons with instructors at your institution.

Delete a Course

If needed, delete your Spark course.

Delete a Test

Deleting a test will permanently remove the test from your tests page, any co-teacher's tests page, in the students' tests page, and from your Gradebook. Click the Tests tab in Spark. You can filter by program using the Programs dropdown menu, or click the Assigned tab to only display assigned tests. Scroll to the test you want and click View Assigned Tests . Scroll to the assigned test you want to delete and click the trash bin icon.

Download and Access the Offline CPT Using Blackboard LTI 1.3

Download and install the Offline Classroom Presentation Tool (CPT) desktop application from Blackboard.

Download and Access the Offline CPT Using Canvas LTI 1.3

Download and install the Offline Classroom Presentation Tool (CPT) desktop application from Canvas.

Download and Access the Offline CPT Using Moodle LTI 1.3

Download and install the Offline Classroom Presentation Tool (CPT) desktop application from Moodle.

Download and Access the Offline CPT Using Schoology LTI 1.3

Download and install the Offline Classroom Presentation Tool (CPT) desktop application from Schoology.

Download Content in CPT

Download the Classroom Presentation Tool and eBook to access them offline.

Dynamic Lessons

Teach live lessons with Dynamic Lessons in Spark.

Edit a Course

If needed, change your Spark course information, dates, and instructors.

Edit an In-Progress Test

Give students more time or add or remove students from a test after it has started.

Edit Grades

Edit assignment and test grades after they have been submitted.

Edit Institutional Settings

Institutional administrators for Spark control their school's settings, including if teachers can create their own courses or manage student accounts.

Edit Instructor Information

If needed, you can change an instructor's name, username, and email address.

Edit or Delete Assignments

Edit an existing assignment's information, content, settings, student selection, or delete an assignment.

Edit Student Information

If needed, you can change a student's name, username, and email address.

Edit Test Content

Customize premade Spark tests by removing questions, changing the order of questions, or renaming the test.

Edit Test Settings

After you assign a test to your course, you can change its start and end dates, how many times students can attempt each question, if students are shown correctness marks and correct answers, and if students can review test questions after the due date.

Export Course Gradebook Data

Course Gradebook data reports include: The average grade in the course The percent of the course each student has completed The average score for each student When each student last signed in to Spark The total amount of time each student has spent using Spark You can also export grades for all content as a.CSV file by clicking on the Courses tab. All other export options must use the following procedure. Select a course in Spark. Click Gradebook . Click Class Performance . The report will only...

Export Gradebook Data

You can export gradebook summaries by: Course All grades for all students in a course Student All grades for one student in a course Video Tutorial: Export the Gradebook Related information Export Course Gradebook Data Export Student Gradebook Data

Export Instructors

Download your school's instructor information as a CSV file.

Export Student Gradebook Data

Student Gradebook data reports include: The total time the student has spent using Spark The percent of the course the student has completed Details for each activity in the course: When the student last accessed the activity Activity score, given in the format correct tasks / total tasks Activity result, given as a percentage Number of times the student attempted the activity The time the student spent on each activity Select a course in Spark. Click Gradebook . Click the name of the student...

Export Students

Download your course roster as a CSV file.

Extend the Due Date

Change end date and time for students to grant them an extension after the test has started.

First-Time Access for Spark

Answer two or three questions to show your personalized access instructions for Spark.

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First-Time Access for Spark

Answer two or three questions to show your personalized access instructions for Spark.

Forgot Password

Reset Password with Email On learn.eltngl.com , click Sign in . Click Forgot password? Enter your email address and click Forgotten Password Request . Follow the instructions sent to your email.

Forgot Password

Reset Password with Email On learn.eltngl.com , click Sign in . Click Forgot password? Enter your email address and click Forgotten Password Request . Follow the instructions sent to your email. Ask Instructor to Reset Password Ask your instructor to rest your password. Your instructor will either create a temporary password for you or send you an email with a link to reset your password. If your instructor gives you a temporary password, sign in to Spark with that password. You will be...

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Gradebook

Use the Course Gradebook in Spark to keep track of your student and class performances on all assignments, practice, and tests.

Grades and Scores

Keep track of your students' progress, view their scores on tests, assignments, and activities, and download Gradebook data. Related information Gradebook Class Performance Student Performance Export Gradebook Data Export Course Gradebook Data Export Student Gradebook Data Manual Grading Assignments Tests View Assignment Progress View Test Scores Edit Grades

I am using one of your programs and don’t have access to the Classroom Presentation Tool

If you have adopted one of our programs and don’t have access to the Classroom Presentation Tool (CPT), please contact your local sales representative, or contact support and let us know what you need. We will get back to you as soon as we can.

Icons

Reference for icons in the Classroom Presentation Tool (CPT).

Import Multiple Instructors

Video Tutorial: Import Multiple Instructors Click User Management in Spark. Click Import › Instructors . The Import Instructors menu opens. Click Download CSV template . A.CSV template will download on your computer. Open the template in a spreadsheet editing program such as Excel. Enter instructor information. Username The username for the account. Usernames can include the following characters: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x...

Import Multiple Instructors

Your institution administrator can turn off user management by instructors. Each course can have no more than four instructors. Select a course in Spark. Click User Management in Spark. Click Import › Instructors . The Import Instructors menu opens. Click Download CSV template . Open the template in a spreadsheet editing program such as Excel. Enter instructor information. Username The username for the account. Usernames can include the following characters: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R...

Import Multiple Students

Add multiple students to your course at the same time by uploading a roster CSV file.

Install the Offline CPT app

Download and install the Classroom Presentation Tool (CPT) app to use it offline.

Instructor Self-Registration

Share the NGL Institution ID with instructors in your institution, to allow them to self-register. The NGL Institution ID is a 9-digit number, specifically assigned to your institution. You can find it in the Settings tab in your dashboard.

Instructor Steps for Reuse

Sign in to the Instructor Center at login.cengage.com/ssoinstructor/mydashboard.htm faculty.cengage.com . Click My Library . Click My Courses . Select the textbook or product for your course. Click Manage Courses . If you do not see Manage Courses , select the textbook or product for your course. Click Create Course . Click Create Course Masters & Sections . In the Instructor Resource Center, navigate to your course, course master, or section. Select the textbook or product for your course....

Instructors

Each course can have no more than four instructors. Related information Instructor Self-Registration Add an Instructor Import Multiple Instructors Export Edit Reset Password Remove an Instructor

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Join a Course

Enroll in a teacher-led Spark course with your existing account.

Join a Course

Enroll in a teacher-led Spark course with your existing account.

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Join a Course for Self-Study

If you do not have a teacher, join a new self-study course with your existing Spark account.

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Join a Course for Self-Study

If you do not have a teacher, join a new self-study course with your existing Spark account.

Joined Wrong Course

Cause Most likely, when you registered for Spark, you clicked Not studying with a teacher? and got a course key for a self-study course instead of using the course key from your instructor. Use your instructor's course key to transfer out of the self-study course and into the instructor-led course. Your work is not copied to the new course. You must repeat any activities you have already completed to receive credit in your new course. Resolution In Spark, click › My Account . Your profile...

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Lessons

Access and navigate lessons within the Classroom Presentation Tool (CPT).

Link to Your Spark Course

LTI 1.0 LMS

Create an LTI 1.0 LMS Integrated course in Spark.

LTI 1.3 LMS Course Management

Create Spark courses, assignments, and tests within your institution's LTI 1.3 Learning Management System.

Manage Account

To access your account menu, click › My Account . Related information Change Email Address Change Name Change Password Forgot Password Change Platform Language

Manage Courses

Manage your courses in Spark.

Manage Courses

Manage your courses in Spark.

Manage Users

Add, upload, remove, and edit students and co-instructors in your course. You can also add an institutional administrator, but you will not be able to remove them or edit their settings.

Manage Users

Add, upload, remove, and edit students and co-instructors in your course. You can also add an institutional administrator, but you will not be able to remove them or edit their settings.

Manual Grading

Manually grade activities and tests assigned in Spark.

Manually Grade Assignments

Video Tutorial: Manually Grade Assignments Click Assignments in Spark. Click Manual Grading only . Scroll to the assignment you want and click . The manually graded activity in that assignment opens, including the name of the student who submitted the activity. If there are multiple manually graded questions within the activity, click or at the bottom of the screen to navigate to the other questions. If there are multiple manually graded activities within the assignment, click the arrows next...

Manually Grade Tests

Video Tutorial: Manually Grade Tests Click Tests in Spark. You can click the VIEW ALL ASSIGNED TESTS tab to only display assigned tests. Click Manual Grading only . Scroll to the test you want and click . The manually graded question in that test opens, including the name of the student who submitted the answer. If there are multiple manually graded questions within the test, click the arrows on the top-right of the page to navigate to the other questions. After you have reviewed all the...

Messages

Send and receive messages from your instructor directly in Spark.

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Messages

Send and receive messages from your instructor directly in Spark.

Microsoft Office

SAM 365 Projects Windows 10 or later Microsoft 365 subscription or Microsoft Office 2021 Home, Premium, or University macOS 10.14 or later Microsoft 365 Home/Premium subscription or Microsoft Office 2021 Home/Student Not compatible with Microsoft Office Online. Office Online files have a different structure than files created on the desktop version of Office. SAM 2019 Projects Windows 10 or later Microsoft 365 subscription or Microsoft Office 2019 Home, Premium, or University macOS 10.14 or...

Moodle

Create courses, assignments, and tests in Spark using Moodle LTI 1.3.

No Course Key for Spark

You're trying to create an account or join an Spark course, but you don't have a course key.

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No Course Key for Spark

You're trying to create an account or join an Spark course, but you don't have a course key.

Offline CPT

Use the Offline Classroom Presentation Tool app to access National Geographic Learning Classroom Presentation Tools for an offline experience that syncs across devices and logins. This app allows teachers to use the Classroom Presentation Tool (CPT) with or without Internet connection.

Online Placement Test

The National Geographic Learning Young Learner Online Placement Test determines your current English proficiency level, so you can be placed in the most suitable class to help you progress.

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Online Placement Test

The National Geographic Learning Online Placement Test determines your current English proficiency level, so you can be placed in the most suitable class to help you progress.

Optimize on Windows 10

These settings provide the best CPT experience on Windows 10.

Platform Languages

Spark can display buttons, labels, and instructions in your preferred language.

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Practice

Complete unassigned activities and games for extra practice.

Present a Lesson

Present a live pre-made Publisher Lesson or your customized lesson.

Preview a Test

Preview a test to see it as students would.

Preview Activities Within a Course

Preview all activities within a Spark course.

Preview Course as a Student

View what students in your course see when they sign in to Spark.

Remove a Student

Remove a student if they are incorrectly enrolled or should be dropped from your course.

Remove an Instructor

You can remove an instructor from your course.

Remove an Instructor

You can remove an instructor from your course.

Reset a Student Password

If a student forgets their password, you can create a temporary password for them or send an email with a link to create their own new password.

Reset an Instructor Password

If an instructor has an email address associated with their account, they can reset their own password from the sign-in page. Video Tutorial: Reset Password Click User Management in Spark. To filter the user list: Search the user's name in Search Select the user role The and icons are shown. Click . Create a new temporary password for the instructor, or send them a link to set their own password. Create new temporary password When instructors sign in with your temporary password, they will be...

Reset an Instructor Password

If an instructor has an email address associated with their account, they can reset their own password from the sign-in page. Select a course in Spark. Click User Management in Spark. The and icons are shown. Click . Create a new temporary password for the instructor, or send them a link to set their own password. Create new temporary password When instructors sign in with your temporary password, they will be prompted to create a new password. Select I'll enter a new password myself , then...

Reusable content for Spark

In an expired course, you can access: Gradebook and student takes Old tests and assignments The Classroom Presentation Tool Teacher resources You cannot create or schedule new assignments. Students can view expired courses, but they cannot submit work after the end date. To display options for the course, hover over the course. You cannot delete or edit courses that display . These courses were created by the Spark administrator for your school. Teacher or Student-Led Teacher-led School-led...

Reusable content for Spark

Some schools require an access code for each student. You can roster students without entering their access codes. Students will be prompted to enter it when they sign in to Spark. In an expired course, you can access: Old tests and assignments To display options for the course, hover over the course. You cannot delete or edit courses that display . These courses were created by the Spark administrator for your school. Teacher or Student-Led Teacher-led Students have a teacher who is part of a...

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Reusable content for Spark

In an expired course, you can access: Grades Old tests and assignments Your eBook and media resources You cannot complete tests or assignments after the course end date. To display options for the course, hover over the course. You cannot delete or edit courses that display . These courses were created by the Spark administrator for your school. Teacher or Student-Led Teacher-led You have a teacher who is part of a school. The teacher tracks your grades and progress and might manage enrollment....

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Review Your Test

Depending on your instructor's preference, you may be able to review and see all your correct and incorrect answers after your test has been graded.

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Review Your Test

Depending on your instructor's preference, you may be able to review and see all your correct and incorrect answers after your test has been graded.

Schoology

Create courses, assignments, and tests in Spark using Schoology LTI 1.3.

Send Messages to Students / Parents

Access and send messages to your students in Spark.

Sign In

Click the language selector menu in the upper-right corner to select your preferred language. Sign in at learn.eltngl.com . Click Sign in . Enter your Username and Password . Click Sign in . Sign in for the First Time If your co-instructor or school administrator created your account for you, you might receive an email from Spark with a link to create a password. Use this link to sign in for the first time. Open the welcome email and click Set Password . Your Spark account opens in a new...

Sign In

Click the language selector menu in the upper-right corner to select your preferred language. Sign in at learn.eltngl.com . Click Sign in . Enter your Username and Password . Click Sign in . Sign in for the First Time If your instructor created your account for you, you might receive an email from Spark with a link to create a password. Use this link to sign in for the first time. Open the welcome email and click Set Password . Your Spark account opens in a new window. Enter your password in...

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Sign In

Click the language selector menu in the upper-right corner to select your preferred language. Sign in at learn.eltngl.com . Click Sign in . Enter your Username and Password . Click Sign in . Sign in for the First Time If your instructor created your account for you, you might receive an email from Spark with a link to create a password. Use this link to sign in for the first time. Open the welcome email and click Set Password . Your Spark account opens in a new window. Enter your password in...

Sign In for the First Time

Upon opening the app for the first time, you will need to sign in and be connected to the Internet. Successful log in to the app will be possible only with a valid teacher account.

Sites to Allow

For the Spark platform to work correctly, ensure the following sites are not blocked by firewalls, and that cookies and pop-up windows are allowed for them.

Spark

Institutional administrators can use Spark to: Give your school access to Spark materials Create and manage courses Create and manage student and instructor accounts Configure school settings Related information System Requirements for Sites to Allow Platform Languages Course Management Manage Users

Spark

Teachers can use Spark to: Create and schedule assignments Create and manage courses (if enabled by your school administrator) Create and manage student accounts (if enabled by your school administrator) Give tests Communicate with students Use the Classroom Presentation Tool to access your course materials offline. Related information System Requirements for Sites to Allow Platform Languages Course Management Manage Users Classroom Presentation Tool Tests Assignments

Spark

Young learners and their parents can use Spark to: Read the textbook Access audio and video resources Complete assignments Take tests Play games Communicate with their teacher View their progress You can access Spark in your browser, or download your course materials to use offline with the mobile app. Related information System Requirements for Sites to Allow Platform Languages Course Management Manage Users Classroom Presentation Tool Tests Assignments Create Account Self-Study First-Time...

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Spark

Students can use Spark to: Read the textbook Access audio and video resources Complete assignments Take tests Communicate with their teacher View their progress You can access Spark in your browser, or download your course materials to use offline with the mobile app. Related information System Requirements for Sites to Allow Platform Languages Course Management Manage Users Classroom Presentation Tool Tests Assignments Create Account Self-Study First-Time Access for

Spark Course Key Lookup

If you do not have a teacher, get your course key to enroll in self-study courses in Spark.

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Spark Course Key Lookup

If you do not have a teacher, get your course key to enroll in self-study courses in Spark.

Starred Courses

If needed, create a list of Starred Courses to show only your current or favorite courses on the Dashboard page.

Student Joined Wrong Course

Cause Most likely, when your student joined their course, they entered the wrong course key and joined a self-study course instead of your course. Resolution Students enrolled in a self-study course will see the option to Switch to teacher-led course on their Courses tab and account page. Give students your course key so they can transfer into your course. Student work does not transfer to the new course. Students must re-do any activities they have already completed to receive credit in your...

Student Performance

View and track your students' performance on assignments, practice, and tests in the Course Gradebook.

Students

Manage your course roster in Spark by adding students to your course, editing their information, and resetting their passwords if they cannot access their accounts.

System Requirements for Spark

Spark Platform Sign in to the Spark platform at learn.eltngl.com to join a course, access the eBook and audio/video resources, complete activities, and view your grades. Windows (64-bit) 7 Chrome latest version Firefox latest version Windows 10 Edge latest version MacOS 10.15 or later Safari latest version iPad 2 or later Safari latest version iPhone 7 or later Safari latest version Android 7.0 Chrome latest version Related information Sites to Allow

Take a Test

You can take tests assigned to you by your instructor in your Spark dashboard.

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Take a Test

You can take tests assigned to you by your instructor in your Spark dashboard.

Teacher View

Switch to Teacher View to see the instructor courses dashboard. From here, you can interact with courses exactly how instructors would.

Tests

Evaluate student progress with tests created for your textbook. You can customize premade tests and control test behavior.

Toolbar

The toolbar in the Student's Book and Workbook contains interactive tools you can use in your presentation to write, highlight, zoom, show the solutions, and more.

Transfer a Student

Transfer a student to move them to a different course.

Troubleshooting

Related information Problems Uploading Roster Contact Support Open a Support Case Student Joined Wrong Course Can't Access CPT Can't Open Resource Links

Uninstall

To uninstall the Offline Classroom Presentation Tool app, please see your operating system's (Mac, Windows, or Linux) support site.

Update CPT

Keep your Offline Classroom Presentation Tool (CPT) up-to-date by downloading the latest version.

Use the Cengage Support Portal

Use the Cengage support portal to contact customer support. Give the support team information about your issue, and the support team will contact you with solutions or next steps.

View Assignment Progress

Track your students' progress on individual assignments.

View Online Placement Test Results

Video Tutorial: Online Placement Test Results Click Courses in Spark. Scroll to the Online Placement Test and click the name. Click Test Results . Students' placement scores are based on The Common European Framework of Reference standards. To create a report of your students' placements, click on the right side of the screen and select CSV or Bulk-PDF . You will receive a message in Spark when your report is ready to download. Click Teacher Resources in the left-hand menu to find all the...

View Test Scores

View your students' test scores in the Course Gradebook.

View the Cengage Tool

View the Cengage tool as an instructor in Canvas to verify that it is configured correctly.

View the Cengage Tool

View the Cengage tool as an instructor in Canvas to verify that it is configured correctly.