Other LTI Advantage Compliant LMSOther LTI 1.0 Compliant LMS

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

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.

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.

Integrate an Existing WebAssign 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 WebAssign course you want to integrate with LMS — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.

Integrate an Existing WebAssign 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 WebAssign course you want to integrate with LTI Advantage LMS — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.

Explore Course is not in Your LMS

After selecting Link to an existing course or section in your LMS, your Explore course does not display as an option.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Integrate an Existing WebAssign 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 WebAssign course you want to integrate with LMS — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.

Grade Sync Problems

Student grades in Explore do not sync to your LMS, or sync very slowly.

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.

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 LMS

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

Links to Explore Courses or Activities Don't Work

When you click a link to an Explore course or activity from your LMS, the link doesn't open a new browser window with the course or learning activity.

Create a New LTI Advantage LMS-Integrated Explore Course

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

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.

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.

Create a New LMS-Integrated Explore 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...

Copy an Explore Course to a New LMS Course

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

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.

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...

Copy an Explore Course to a New LTI Advantage LMS Course

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

LMS Troubleshooting

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

Integrate Explore 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 Explore courses from LMS. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both LMS and Explore. This is especially important if you integrate more than one Explore section from the same LMS course. How do I know if I'm using this integration? Your Cengage tool will be in a different location depending on which integration you are...

View Linked Courses in the Instructor Center Check if Your Course is LMS-Integrated

You can see which of your courses and course sections are linked to an LMS in the Instructor Center. You can see if your Explore sections are linked to an LMS in the Instructor Center.

View Linked Courses in the Instructor Center Check if Your Course is LMS-Integrated

You can see which of your courses and course sections are linked to an LMS in the Instructor Center. You can see if your Explore sections are linked to an LMS in the Instructor Center.

View Linked Courses in the Instructor Center Check if Your Course is LMS-Integrated

You can see which of your courses and course sections are linked to an LMS in the Instructor Center. You can see if your Explore sections are linked to an LMS in the Instructor Center.

View Linked Courses in the Instructor Center Check if Your Course is LMS-Integrated

You can see which of your courses and course sections are linked to an LMS in the Instructor Center. You can see if your Explore sections are linked to an LMS in the Instructor Center.

View Linked Courses in the Instructor Center Check if Your Course is LMS-Integrated

You can see which of your courses and course sections are linked to an LMS in the Instructor Center. You can see if your Explore sections are linked to an LMS in the Instructor Center.

View Linked Courses in the Instructor Center Check if Your Course is LMS-Integrated

You can see which of your courses and course sections are linked to an LMS in the Instructor Center. You can see if your Explore sections are linked to an LMS in the Instructor Center.

View Linked Courses in the Instructor Center Check if Your Course is LMS-Integrated

You can see which of your courses and course sections are linked to an LMS in the Instructor Center. You can see if your Explore sections are linked to an LMS in the Instructor Center.

View Linked Courses in the Instructor Center Check if Your Course is LMS-Integrated

You can see which of your courses and course sections are linked to an LMS in the Instructor Center. You can see if your Explore sections are linked to an LMS in the Instructor Center.

View Linked Courses in the Instructor Center Check if Your Course is LMS-Integrated

You can see which of your courses and course sections are linked to an LMS in the Instructor Center. You can see if your Explore sections are linked to an LMS in the Instructor Center.

View Linked Courses in the Instructor Center Check if Your Course is LMS-Integrated

You can see which of your courses and course sections are linked to an LMS in the Instructor Center. You can see if your Explore sections are linked to an LMS in the Instructor Center.

Integrate Explore 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 Explore courses from LMS. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both LMS and Explore. This is especially important if you integrate more than one Explore section from the same LMS course. Create your course in LMS. Choose one of the following: In your Explore course, assign the activities you want to use. Related information...

Integrate Explore With Your LMS LTI Advantage Course

Your LMS administrator must have set up the Cengage tool in LMS. With this integration: You and your students access your Explore courses from LMS. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both LMS and Explore. This is especially important if you integrate more than one Explore section from the same LMS course. How do I know if I'm using LTI Advantage? Your Cengage tool will be in a different location depending on which integration you are using....

Integrate Explore With Your LTI Advantage LMS Course

Your LTI Advantage LMS administrator must have set up the Cengage tool in LTI Advantage LMS. With this integration: You and your students access your Explore courses from LTI Advantage LMS. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both LTI Advantage LMS and Explore. This is especially important if you integrate more than one Explore section from the same LTI Advantage LMS course. Create your course in LTI Advantage LMS. Choose one of the following:...

Integrate Explore With Your LTI Advantage LMS LTI Advantage Course

Your LTI Advantage LMS administrator must have set up the Cengage tool in LTI Advantage LMS. With this integration: You and your students access your Explore courses from LTI Advantage LMS. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both LTI Advantage LMS and Explore. This is especially important if you integrate more than one Explore section from the same LTI Advantage LMS course. General Procedure Create your course in LTI Advantage LMS. Choose one...

Integrate Explore With Your LMS LTI Advantage Course

Your LMS administrator must have set up the Cengage tool in LMS. With this integration: You and your students access your Explore courses from LMS. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both LMS and Explore. This is especially important if you integrate more than one Explore section from the same LMS course. General Procedure Create your course in LMS. Choose one of the following: In your Explore course, assign the activities you want to use....

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).

Integrate Explore with your LMS

Integrate your Explore course with your learning management system.

Integrate an Existing WebAssign Course With Blackboard

If you already created the WebAssign course you want to integrate with Blackboard — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.

Integrate an Existing WebAssign Course With Canvas

If you already created the WebAssign course you want to integrate with Canvas — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.

Integrate an Existing WebAssign Course With Moodle

If you already created the WebAssign course you want to integrate with Moodle — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.

Integrate an Existing WebAssign Course With Schoology

If you already created the WebAssign course you want to integrate with Schoology — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.

Integrate an Existing WebAssign Course With Sakai

If you already created the WebAssign course you want to integrate with Sakai — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.

Create a New LMS-Integrated Explore 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. 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...

Integrate an Existing WebAssign Course With Google Classroom

If you already created the WebAssign course you want to integrate with Google Classroom — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.

General Error Message Displays

A General Error message displays and the action you were attempting is not successful.

Course Creation Error

An error message displays when you try to create a course.

Copy an Explore Course to a New Schoology Course

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

Create a New Schoology-Integrated Explore 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 Explore. Click Grade Setup . In Categories , click Add . Enter information for your category and click Create . To use this category for Explore 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...

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.

Integrate Explore 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 Explore courses from Canvas. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Canvas and Explore. This is especially important if you integrate more than one Explore section from the same Canvas course. How do I know if I'm using this integration? Your Cengage tool will be in a different location depending on which...

Integrate Explore 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 Explore courses from Canvas. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Canvas and Explore. This is especially important if you integrate more than one Explore section from the same Canvas course. How do I know if I'm using LTI Advantage? Your Cengage tool will be in a different location depending on which integration...

Create a New Google Classroom-Integrated Explore 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...

Link to Explore Activities and Resources

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

Integrate Explore 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 Explore courses from Blackboard. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Blackboard and Explore. This is especially important if you integrate more than one Explore section from the same Blackboard course. Create your course in Blackboard. Choose one of the following: Create a New Blackboard-Integrated...

Integrate Explore 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 Explore courses from Brightspace. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Brightspace and Explore. This is especially important if you integrate more than one Explore section from the same Brightspace course. General Procedure Create your course in Brightspace. Choose one of the following: Create a New...

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...

Integrate Explore 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 Explore courses from Schoology. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Schoology and Explore. This is especially important if you integrate more than one Explore section from the same Schoology course. Create your course in Schoology. Choose one of the following: Create a New Schoology-Integrated Explore...

Integrate Explore 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 Explore courses from Moodle. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Moodle and Explore. This is especially important if you integrate more than one Explore section from the same Moodle course. General Procedure Create your course in Moodle. Choose one of the following: Create a New Moodle-Integrated Explore Course...

Integrate Explore 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 Explore courses from Sakai. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Sakai and Explore. This is especially important if you integrate more than one Explore section from the same Sakai course. Create your course in Sakai. Choose one of the following: Create a New Sakai-Integrated Explore Course Copy an Explore Course to...

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.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your LMS 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.

Add a Link to Technical Support

After linking your LMS 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.

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...

(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.

Add a Link to Technical Support

After linking your LTI Advantage LMS 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 Student Dashboard

After linking your LTI Advantage LMS 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.

(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.

Add a Link to Technical Support

After linking your LMS 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 Student Dashboard

After linking your LMS 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 Brightspace-Integrated Explore Course

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

Copy an Explore Course to a New Moodle Course

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

Copy an Explore Course to a New Sakai Course

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

Create a New Moodle-Integrated Explore 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. On the Integrate with Cengage page, click Select Platform . On the Select Title page, select the textbook or product to use in your class. To search the available content, type a search term. To see only...

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...

Create a New Canvas-Integrated Explore 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: Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to Explore Activities If prompted, sign in to your Cengage instructor account to...

Copy an Explore Course to a New Google Classroom Course

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

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.

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.

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 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 Blackboard

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

Copy an Explore Course to a New Brightspace Course

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

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.

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.

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.

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 Sakai

If you already created the MindTap course you want to integrate with Sakai — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.

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.

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.

Course Copy Options

Related information Copy Your Explore-Integrated Course in Canvas Copy an Explore Course to a New Canvas Course (LTI Advantage) Copy an Explore Course to a New Canvas Course

Course Copy Options

Related information Copy Your Explore-Integrated Course in Brightspace Copy an Explore Course to a New Brightspace Course Copy an Explore Course to a New Brightspace Course

Course Copy Options

Related information Copy Your Explore-Integrated Course in Blackboard Copy an Explore Course to a New Blackboard Course Copy an Explore Course to a New Blackboard Course

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Schoology 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

Integrate an Existing WebAssign Course With Brightspace

If you already created the WebAssign course you want to integrate with Brightspace — and no students are enrolled — integrate your existing course.

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.

Integrate Explore With Your Brightspace LTI Advantage Course

Your Brightspace administrator must have set up the Cengage tool in Brightspace. With this integration: You and your students access your Explore courses from Brightspace. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Brightspace and Explore. This is especially important if you integrate more than one Explore section from the same Brightspace course. General Procedure Create your course in Brightspace. Choose one of the following: In your Explore...

Integrate Explore With Your Google Classroom LTI Advantage 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. General Procedure Create your course in Google Classroom. Choose one of...

Integrate Explore With Your Schoology LTI Advantage Course

Your Schoology administrator must have set up the Cengage tool in Schoology. With this integration: You and your students access your Explore courses from Schoology. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Schoology and Explore. This is especially important if you integrate more than one Explore section from the same Schoology course. General Procedure Create your course in Schoology. Choose one of the following: Create a New...

Integrate Explore With Your Blackboard LTI Advantage Course

Your Blackboard administrator must have set up the Cengage tool in Blackboard. With this integration: You and your students access your Explore courses from Blackboard. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Blackboard and Explore. This is especially important if you integrate more than one Explore section from the same Blackboard course. General Procedure Create your course in Blackboard. Choose one of the following: Create a New...

Integrate Explore With Your Moodle LTI Advantage Course

Your Moodle administrator must have set up the Cengage tool in Moodle. With this integration: You and your students access your Explore courses from Moodle. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Moodle and Explore. This is especially important if you integrate more than one Explore section from the same Moodle course. General Procedure Create your course in Moodle. Choose one of the following: Create a New Moodle-Integrated Explore Course...

Integrate Explore With Your Sakai LTI Advantage Course

Your Sakai administrator must have set up the Cengage tool in Sakai. With this integration: You and your students access your Explore courses from Sakai. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Sakai and Explore. This is especially important if you integrate more than one Explore section from the same Sakai course. General Procedure Create your course in Sakai. Choose one of the following: Create a New Sakai-Integrated Explore Course Copy an...

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Brightspace 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.

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.

Course Copy Options

Related information Copy Your Explore-Integrated Course in LMS Copy an Explore Course to a New LMS Course Copy an Explore Course to a New LMS Course

Course Copy Options

Related information Copy Your Explore-Integrated Course in LTI Advantage LMS Copy an Explore Course to a New LTI Advantage LMS Course Copy an Explore Course to a New LTI Advantage LMS Course

Course Copy Options

Related information Copy Your Explore-Integrated Course in LMS Copy an Explore Course to a New LMS Course (LTI Advantage) Copy an Explore Course to a New LMS Course

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.

Troubleshooting

Sometimes the unexpected happens. This could be the result of a technical problem, a limitation, or user error.

Copy an Explore Course to a New Brightspace Course

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

Remove or Edit Links to Explore Courses or Activities

You can delete a link if needed, rename links, or add descriptions to be shown after each link.

Remove or Edit Links to Explore Courses or Activities

You can delete a link if needed, rename links, or add descriptions to be shown after each link.

Remove or Edit Links to Explore Courses or Activities

You can delete a link if needed, rename links, or add descriptions to be shown after each link.

Remove or Edit Links to Explore Courses or Activities

You can delete a link if needed, rename links, or add descriptions to be shown after each link.

Remove or Edit Links to Explore Courses or Activities

You can delete a link if needed, rename links, or add descriptions to be shown after each link.

Remove or Edit Links to Explore Courses or Activities

You can delete a link if needed, rename links, or add descriptions to be shown after each link.

Remove or Edit Links to Explore Courses or Activities

You can delete a link if needed, rename links, or add descriptions to be shown after each link.

Remove or Edit Links to Explore Courses or Activities

You can delete a link if needed, rename links, or add descriptions to be shown after each link.

Remove or Edit Links to Explore Courses or Activities

You can delete a link if needed, rename links, or add descriptions to be shown after each link.

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.

Remove or Edit Links to Explore Courses or Activities

You can delete a link if needed, rename links, or add descriptions to be shown after each link.

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.

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 Sakai

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

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.

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.

Copy an Explore Course to a New Moodle Course

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

Copy an Explore Course to a New Sakai Course

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

Copy an Explore Course to a New Schoology Course

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

Create a New Brightspace-Integrated Explore Course

Open your Brightspace course. Open the Course Builder tool. In the Content tab, click Related Tools › Course Builder . If you have not already done so, create a module in your course. Drag from Build Outline to the course outline. Alternatively, click and select the module location. Enter a name for your module, such as Explore. Enter a note for your students. If the Explore component of your course has a different start or end date from your course in Brightspace, enter those dates in...

Copy an Explore Course to a New Google Classroom Course

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

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.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Google Classroom 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.

Add a Link to Technical Support

After linking your Google Classroom 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 Student Dashboard

After linking your Canvas 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.

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Moodle 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.

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.

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 Moodle 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 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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Create a New Moodle-Integrated Explore Course

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

Create a New Sakai-Integrated Explore Course

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

Create a New Google Classroom-Integrated Explore Course

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

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.

Create a New Schoology-Integrated Explore Course

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

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.

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.

Link 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 Schoology to activities or other content in Explore.

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.

Link 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 Blackboard to activities or other content in Explore. Linked graded activities are included in the Blackboard gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.

Explore Teacher Overview

Explore Content

Access content for your Explore course.

Explore Student Overview

Explore Content

Access content for your Explore course.

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...

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.

Cognero Test Generator

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

NGLSync Troubleshooting

Sometimes problems can occur when managing your Explore courses through NGLSync.

Give Exams in Cognero

Create and administer exams in Cognero using test banks based on your textbook.

Browser Settings

Configure the following settings in your web browser.

Explore Assignments

Video: Editing Activities Video: Assigning Activities Related information Create an Explore Activity Assign a Pre-made Explore Activity Create Explore Groups

Google Classroom Troubleshooting

Sometimes problems can occur when syncing your course with Google Classroom.

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.

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.

Explore Assignments

Related information Student To-Do List

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...

Configure Browser Settings in Chrome

If needed, configure your browser settings in Chrome.

More Information

See the following resources for more information or help with specific issues.

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.

Add a Folder to Explore Learning Path

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

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.

Allow Cookies in Chrome

Go to chrome://settings/cookies. Select Allow third-party cookies .

Allow Cookies in Chrome

Go to chrome://settings/cookies. Select Allow third-party cookies .

Allow Cookies in Microsoft Edge

Click ⋯ › Settings . Click Cookies and Site Permissions . Click Manage and delete cookies and site data . Turn on Allow sites to save and read cookie data (recommended) .

Allow Cookies in Microsoft Edge

Click ⋯ › Settings . Click Cookies and Site Permissions . Click Manage and delete cookies and site data . Turn on Allow sites to save and read cookie data (recommended) .

Allow Cookies in Safari

You can't allow cookies only for specific sites. Click Safari › Settings . Click the Advanced tab. Clear Block all cookies . Click the Privacy tab. Clear Prevent cross-site tracking .

Allow Cookies in Safari

You can't allow cookies only for specific sites. Click Safari › Settings . Click the Advanced tab. Clear Block all cookies . Click the Privacy tab. Clear Prevent cross-site tracking .

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 .

Allow JavaScript in Microsoft Edge

In Microsoft Edge, JavaScript is always enabled and you cannot disable it.

Allow JavaScript in Microsoft Edge

In Microsoft Edge, JavaScript is always enabled and you cannot disable it.

Allow JavaScript in Safari

Click Safari › Settings . Click the Security tab. Select Enable JavaScript .

Allow JavaScript in Safari

Click Safari › Settings . Click the Security tab. Select Enable JavaScript .

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 Microsoft Edge

Click ⋯ › Settings . Click Cookies and Site Permissions . Under Site permissions , click Pop-ups and redirects . Turn off Blocked (recommended) . Related information Microsoft Edge help: Block pop-ups

Allow Pop-Up Windows in Microsoft Edge

Click ⋯ › Settings . Click Cookies and Site Permissions . Under Site permissions , click Pop-ups and redirects . Turn off Blocked (recommended) . Related information Microsoft Edge help: Block 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

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

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.

Assign a Test in Cognero

Make Cognero tests available to your students.

Browser Plugins

Some content and tools might require the following browser plugins.

Browser Settings

Configure the following settings in your web browser.

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.

Check Your System

Use the browser check tool to see if you need to update your browser or install missing plugins.

Configure MacOS/OS X for Keyboard Accessibility

By default, MacOS/OS X is not configured to use the TAB key to navigate to all items in Safari and Firefox.

Contact Support

Contact customer support with additional questions.

Contact Support

Contact customer support with additional questions.

Create a Cognero Class

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

Create a Test in Cognero

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

Create an Explore Activity

Create Explore Groups

Create student groups to quickly apply different settings to certain students when assigning work. Groups can be used to give students different start and due dates, additional attempts on questions, and additional assignments.

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.

eBook Features

Learn more about types of Cengage eBooks and their features.

eBook Features

Learn more about types of Cengage eBooks and their features.

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 .