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About Shibboleth

Created by Internet2, Shibboleth is open-source middleware designed to allow access to protected resources, such as WebAssign, based on credentials provided by your institution.

WebAssignShibbolethAdmin

Access an Expired Course

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.

SparkSpark Institutional Administrator HelpAdmin

Access Codes

Access codes are provided to schools that use the self-registration method as a means of accessing the Big Ideas Math online platform.

Big Ideas MathRegisterAdmin

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.

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

Accessibility of Tasks

Tasks that are not accessible in Microsoft Office are not accessible in SAM. Students using screen readers are notified if a task cannot be completed using their assistive technology. You can remove inaccessible tasks for affected students in their version of the assignment.

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

Account Types in SAM

Each SAM account has a role—Supervisor, Administrator, Instructor, or Student—that restricts access only to the actions needed for the role. Section creators and owners can perform additional actions for their sections.

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Brightspace and CNOWv2 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to CNOWv2 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

CNOWv2Instructor HelpAdmin

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

Add a link to the Cengage student dashboard in the same way that you add links to your eBook. The student dashboard link is listed at the bottom of the list of chapters.

eBook onlyeBook-Only Instructor HelpAdmin

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Brightspace and MindTap for K–12 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap for K–12 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

MindTap for K-12Elementary (Grades K–5) Teacher HelpAdmin

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Brightspace and MindTap for K–12 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to MindTap for K–12 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

MindTap for K-12Secondary (Grades 6–12) Teacher HelpAdmin

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

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

MindTapInstructor HelpAdmin

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

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

MindTapSAM in MindTap Instructor HelpAdmin

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

After linking your Brightspace and OWLv2 courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to OWLv2 activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.

OWLv2Instructor HelpAdmin

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

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

SAMKeyboarding Instructor HelpAdmin

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

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

SAMSAM Instructor HelpAdmin

Add a Link to Student Dashboard

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

WebAssignInstructor HelpAdmin

Add a Link to Technical Support

After linking your Brightspace and CNOWv2 courses, add a Cengage technical support link in the same way as adding links to CNOWv2 activities. The technical support link is listed at the bottom of the list of activities.

CNOWv2Instructor HelpAdmin

Add a Link to Technical Support

Add a Cengage technical support link in the same way that you add links to your eBook. The technical support link is listed at the bottom of the list of chapters.

eBook onlyeBook-Only Instructor HelpAdmin

Add a Link to Technical Support

After linking your Brightspace and MindTap for K–12 courses, add a Cengage technical support link in the same way as adding links to MindTap for K–12 activities. The technical support link is listed at the bottom of the list of activities.

MindTap for K-12Elementary (Grades K–5) Teacher HelpAdmin

Add a Link to Technical Support

After linking your Brightspace and MindTap for K–12 courses, add a Cengage technical support link in the same way as adding links to MindTap for K–12 activities. The technical support link is listed at the bottom of the list of activities.

MindTap for K-12Secondary (Grades 6–12) Teacher HelpAdmin

Add a Link to Technical Support

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

MindTapInstructor HelpAdmin

Add a Link to Technical Support

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

MindTapSAM in MindTap Instructor HelpAdmin

Add a Link to Technical Support

After linking your Brightspace and OWLv2 courses, add a Cengage technical support link in the same way as adding links to OWLv2 activities. The technical support link is listed at the bottom of the list of activities.

OWLv2Instructor HelpAdmin

Add a Link to Technical Support

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

SAMKeyboarding Instructor HelpAdmin

Add a Link to Technical Support

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

SAMSAM Instructor HelpAdmin

Add a Link to Technical Support

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

WebAssignInstructor HelpAdmin

Add a New or Existing Student

Add a student to your course.

SparkSpark Institutional Administrator HelpAdmin

Add Administrators

Add an institutional administrator to your course.

SparkSpark Instructor HelpAdmin

Add Admins Manually

Create a new account for a school or district admin, or give an existing account admin permissions.

NGLSyncCreate Accounts ManuallyAdmin

Add an Instructor

Add an individual instructor to your course.

SparkSpark Institutional Administrator HelpAdmin

Add Students from Google Classroom

Link your NGLSync course to your Google Classroom class to add students. Students access their course directly from Google Classroom and do not need to use a separate username and password.

NGLSyncAdd UsersAdmin

Add Students Manually

Find the course you want to enroll students in. If you are a teacher in the course: To search courses in your district: Enter your search criteria and click Search . Click a course name in your search results. Click Add Students . If a student has an NGLSync account, their name is added under Students to add to your course. If a student does not have an NGLSync account, create one for them. Click Create Student Account . Enter your student's information. Click Next . Students are added to your...

NGLSyncCreate Accounts ManuallyAdmin

Add Teachers Manually

Create an account for a teacher.

NGLSyncCreate Accounts ManuallyAdmin

Add Teachers to a Class

If your course is linked with Google Classroom, add a teacher in your Google Classroom roster and this change will sync to your NGLSync course roster. If changes you make in Google Classroom do not appear in NGLSync after a few minutes, refresh your Google Classroom roster . Find a course. If you are a teacher in the course: In the upper-left corner, click › My Courses . To search courses in your district: Enter your search criteria and click Search . Click a course name in your search results....

NGLSyncTeachersAdmin

Add the Cengage Tool

To enable instructors to integrate their Canvas and Spark courses, add the Cengage tool to your account.

SparkLMS Admin HelpAdmin

Add the Cengage Tool

To enable instructors to integrate their Canvas and Spark courses, add the Cengage tool to your account.

SparkLMS Admin HelpAdmin

Add the Cengage Tool

To enable instructors to integrate their Canvas and Cengage courses, add the Cengage tool to your account.

Canvas LTI 1.0 with APIs IntegrationAdmin

Add the National Geographic Learning Spark App to Your Blackboard Site

Integrate Spark resources within your institution's Blackboard learning management system, using LTI 1.3.

SparkBlackboardAdmin

Add the National Geographic Learning Spark App to Your Moodle Site

Integrate Spark resources within your institution's Moodle learning management system, using LTI 1.3.

SparkMoodleAdmin

Add the National Geographic Learning Spark App to Your Schoology Site

Integrate Spark resources within your institution's Schoology learning management system, using LTI 1.3.

SparkSchoologyAdmin

Add Users

Create NGLSync accounts for students, teachers, and admins in your district.

NGLSyncNGLSync Admin HelpAdmin

Adding a User Account

When adding users, you can edit user information in the Properties tab. You can manage user enrollment in the Sections tab. When adding students, you can set accommodations in the Accommodations tab.

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

Administration Settings

If you are a designated SAM supervisor or administrator, the Administration Settings option is available on the Admin tab of the SAM Navigation bar.

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

Admins

Impersonate other admins in your district through their NGLSync profile.

NGLSyncImpersonate UsersAdmin

Admins

Find, create, and manage admin accounts in your school district.

NGLSyncManage UsersAdmin

Allow Cookies in Chrome

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

LMS Admin HelpAdmin

Allow Cookies in Chrome

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

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

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) .

LMS Admin HelpAdmin

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) .

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

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 .

LMS Admin HelpAdmin

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 .

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

Allow JavaScript in Chrome

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

LMS Admin HelpAdmin

Allow JavaScript in Chrome

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

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

Allow JavaScript in Microsoft Edge

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

LMS Admin HelpAdmin

Allow JavaScript in Microsoft Edge

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

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

Allow JavaScript in Safari

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

LMS Admin HelpAdmin

Allow JavaScript in Safari

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

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

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 If using SAM or WebAssign, also add the following domains: https://sam.cengage.com [*.]webassign.com [*.]webassign.net Related information Chrome help: Block or allow pop-ups

SAMLMS Admin HelpAdmin

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 https://sam.cengage.com Related information Chrome help: Block or allow pop-ups

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

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

LMS Admin HelpAdmin

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

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

Allow Pop-Up Windows in Safari

If not open already, open Cengage 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 If using SAM or WebAssign, also add the following domains: https://sam.cengage.com [*.]webassign.com [*.]webassign.net Related information Safari help: Block pop-ups and unnecessary content

SAMLMS Admin HelpAdmin

Allow Pop-Up Windows in Safari

If not open already, open SAM 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 https://sam.cengage.com Related information Safari help: Block pop-ups and unnecessary content

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

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.

SparkSpark Institutional Administrator HelpAdmin

Automate OneRoster Upload

Use your SFTP account to automate OneRoster upload.

NGLSyncOneRosterAdmin

Blackboard

Integrate Blackboard with Spark to let instructors and students access Spark content directly from Blackboard. Related information Add the App to Your Site

SparkLMS Admin HelpAdmin

Blackboard Integration

Features available with Blackboard integrations: LTI Advantage with Partner Cloud Single sign on to Spark Sync due dates from Spark to Blackboard Copying a Blackboard course also copies the linked Spark course Related information Request Site Configuration Info Register the Tool Create an External Tool in for LTI 1.0 Integration Migration Migrate to Partner Cloud Remove the Old Tool Create the Cengage Tool Deploy the Cengage Tool Create a Deep Linking Quicklink Add the Cengage Tool Register the...

SparkLMS Admin HelpAdmin

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...

SparkLMS Admin HelpAdmin

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...

SparkLMS Admin HelpAdmin

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...

SparkLMS Admin HelpAdmin

Blackboard Integration

Before setting up Spark integration with Blackboard, contact your Cengage representative to request configuration details for your institution. 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....

SparkLMS Admin HelpAdmin

Blackboard Integration

Features available with LTI advantage integration: Single sign on to Spark Related information Request Site Configuration Info Register the Tool Create an External Tool in for LTI 1.0 Integration Migration Migrate to Partner Cloud Remove the Old Tool Create the Cengage Tool Deploy the Cengage Tool Create a Deep Linking Quicklink Add the Cengage Tool Register the LTI Advantage Tool in Install the LTI Advantage Tool View the Cengage Tool Enable Enhanced Course Copy Create the Cengage Tool Update...

SparkLMS Admin HelpAdmin

Blackboard Integration

Before setting up Spark integration with Blackboard, contact your Cengage representative to request configuration details for your institution. 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....

SparkLMS Admin HelpAdmin

Blackboard Integration

Starting in 2024, institutions integrating with Blackboard for the first time will use a native Blackboard LTI 1.3 integration method. Blackboard integration includes: Single sign on to Cengage Deep linking from lms-name to Cengage activities Sync grades from Cengage to lms-name Sync due dates from Cengage to lms-name Copying a lms-name course also copies the linked Cengage course Cengage Infuse integration of eBook and learning/assessment content directly in lms-name Institutions integrating...

InfuseLMS Admin HelpAdmin

Blackboard Migration

Migrate all courses from Mindlink Building Block to LTI Advantage with Partner Cloud. The best time to migrate is between terms or when usage is low. Be sure to inform instructors that existing links will not work during the migration and students' scores might be out of sync after the migration.

SparkLMS Admin HelpAdmin

Blackboard Migration

Migrate all courses from Mindlink Building Block to LTI Advantage with Partner Cloud. The best time to migrate is between terms or when usage is low. Be sure to inform instructors that existing links will not work during the migration and students' scores might be out of sync after the migration.

SparkLMS Admin HelpAdmin

Blackboard Migration

Migrate all courses from the Cengage Mindlink Building Block or Partner Cloud integration to LTI 1.3. The best time to migrate is between terms or when usage is low. Be sure to inform instructors that existing content links will not work during the migration and students' scores might be out of sync after the migration.

BlackboardAdmin

Brightspace

Intergrate Spark resources within your institution's Brightspace Learning Management System.

SparkLMS Admin HelpAdmin

Brightspace 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 lms-name. For more information, see wa-lms-instructor-integration . New integrations will use LTI 1.3 Advantage. Existing LTI 1.1 integrations should...

WebAssignLMS Admin HelpAdmin

Browser Plugins

Some content and tools might require the following browser plugins.

System RequirementsAdmin

Browser Settings

Configure the following settings in your web browser.

WebAssignBrowser ConfigsAdmin

Browser Settings

Configure the following settings in your web browser.

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

Can't Register Google Classroom Students

Your course page shows the error message Students cannot be registered in your course until you correct your permission settings or unlink Google Classroom.

NGLSyncGoogle Classroom TroubleshootingAdmin

Canvas

Integrate Canvas with Spark to let instructors and students access Spark content directly from Canvas. Related information Canvas LTI 1.0 Canvas LTI 1.3

SparkLMS Admin HelpAdmin

Canvas 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 lms-name. For more information, see wa-lms-instructor-integration . New institutions will be integrated using LTI Advantage, while institutions already...

WebAssignLMS Admin HelpAdmin

Canvas LTI 1.0 with APIs Integration

Use this procedure for any Cengage learning platform to allow instructors in your institution to link their Canvas and Cengage courses.

CanvasAdmin

Canvas LTI Advantage Integration

Use this procedure for any Cengage learning platform to allow instructors at your institution to link their Canvas and Cengage courses. LTI Advantage is the most up-to-date and supported integration. If you are migrating from a Partner API integration, be careful to prevent grade sync disruption.

CanvasAdmin

Cengage is Not Responding

If NGLSync is not responding or working correctly, you can check its status at techcheck.cengage.com.

NGLSyncNGLSync TroubleshootingAdmin

Cengage Listed Twice in LMS Content Market

When integrating a CNOWv2 course with your LMS, you see two versions of the Cengage tool listed in your LMS.

CNOWv2Instructor HelpAdmin

Cengage Listed Twice in LMS Content Market

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

Instructor Common HelpAdmin

Cengage Listed Twice in LMS Content Market

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

MindTapInstructor HelpAdmin

Cengage Listed Twice in LMS Content Market

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

MindTapSAM in MindTap Instructor HelpAdmin

Cengage Listed Twice in LMS Content Market

When integrating a OWLv2 course with your LMS, you see two versions of the Cengage tool listed in your LMS.

OWLv2Instructor HelpAdmin

Cengage Listed Twice in LMS Content Market

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

SAMSAM Instructor HelpAdmin

Cengage Listed Twice in LMS Content Market

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

WebAssignInstructor HelpAdmin

Cengage on iPad

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

System RequirementsAdmin

Cengage Roster Data

Reference guide for completing the Cengage Roster template.

NGLSyncUpload Cengage RosterAdmin

Change Admin Password

When an admin forgets their NGLSync password, you can change it for them.

NGLSyncAdminsAdmin

Change Monitor Resolution

To use the SAM Content Player most effectively, set your monitor to a display resolution of 1366x768 or higher. This setting enables SAM simulations to display without scrolling.

SAMSystem RequirementsAdmin

Change Platform Language

Set your preferred language for buttons and labels in Spark.

SparkSpark Institutional Administrator HelpAdmin

Change Student Password

Due to privacy regulations, NGLSync does not collect or store student contact information. This means NGLSync cannot send students an email to reset their own passwords. Only teachers and admins can change student passwords. If needed, sign in to NGLSync at nglsync.cengage.com . Find the student whose password you want to change. In the upper-left corner, click › Students . Search for the student by name, username, or student number. Click the student's name in the search results. The Student...

NGLSyncStudentsAdmin

Change Teacher Password

When a teacher forgets their NGLSync password, you can change it for them.

NGLSyncTeachersAdmin

Change Your Password

Change your password for increased security.

NGLSyncManage NGLSync AccountAdmin

Check Your System

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

CNOWv2System RequirementsAdmin

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

SparkSpark Instructor HelpAdmin

Configure Browser Settings in Chrome

If needed, configure your browser settings in Chrome.

SAMBrowser SettingsAdmin

Configure Browser Settings in Chrome

If needed, configure your browser settings in Chrome.

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

Configure Browser Settings in Microsoft Edge

If needed, configure your browser settings in Microsoft Edge.

Browser SettingsAdmin

Configure Browser Settings in Microsoft Edge

If needed, configure your browser settings in Microsoft Edge.

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

Configure Browser Settings in Safari

If needed, configure your browser settings in Safari.

SAMBrowser SettingsAdmin

Configure Browser Settings in Safari

If needed, configure your browser settings in Safari.

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

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.

SAMAccessibilityAdmin

Contact Cengage Representative

Your Cengage representative can support you in implementing your course or learning tools.

MindTap for K-12 SecondaryMore InformationAdmin

Contact Cengage Representative

Your Cengage representative can support you in implementing your course or learning tools.

NGLSyncMore InformationAdmin

Contact Cengage Representative

Your Cengage representative can support you in implementing your course or learning tools.

SAMMore InformationAdmin

Contact Support

Contact customer support with additional questions.

SparkLMS Admin HelpAdmin

Contact Support

Find out how to get personal support for Spark.

SparkLMS Admin HelpAdmin

Contact Support

Contact customer support with additional questions.

SparkSpark Institutional Administrator HelpAdmin

Contact Support

Find out how to get personal support for Spark.

SparkTroubleshootingAdmin

Contact Support

Contact customer support with additional questions.

MindTap for K-12 SecondaryMore InformationAdmin

Contact Support

Contact customer support with additional questions.

NGLSyncMore InformationAdmin

Contact Support

Contact customer support with additional questions.

SAMMore InformationAdmin

Contact Your Spark Representative

Your Spark representative can support you in implementing your course or learning tools.

SparkLMS Admin HelpAdmin

Copy a CNOWv2 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 CNOWv2 course to a new LMS course. You can copy your own CNOWv2 course or another instructor's course.

CNOWv2Instructor HelpAdmin

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.

SparkSpark Institutional Administrator HelpAdmin

Copy a Course in NGLSync

Create a new course by copying an existing course that you created, or a course created by a colleague in your district.

NGLSyncCoursesAdmin

Copy a MindTap Course to a New LMS Course

If your LTI 1.0 LMS is not otherwise specified, the following steps apply to any LTI 1.0 compliant LMS. Copy an existing MindTap course to a new LMS course. You can copy your own MindTap course or another instructor's course.

MindTapInstructor HelpAdmin

Copy a MindTap Course to a New LMS Course

If your LTI 1.0 LMS is not otherwise specified, the following steps apply to any LTI 1.0 compliant LMS. Copy an existing MindTap course to a new LMS course. You can copy your own MindTap course or another instructor's course.

MindTapSAM in MindTap Instructor HelpAdmin

Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New LMS Course

If your LTI 1.0 LMS is not otherwise specified, the following steps apply to any LTI 1.0 compliant LMS. Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new LMS course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.

MindTap for K-12Elementary (Grades K–5) Teacher HelpAdmin

Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New LMS Course

If your LTI 1.0 LMS is not otherwise specified, the following steps apply to any LTI 1.0 compliant LMS. Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new LMS course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.

MindTap for K-12Secondary (Grades 6–12) Teacher HelpAdmin

Copy a OWLv2 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 OWLv2 course to a new LMS course. You can copy your own OWLv2 course or another instructor's course.

OWLv2Instructor HelpAdmin

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

SAMSAM Instructor HelpAdmin

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

WebAssignInstructor HelpAdmin

Course Management

Create and manage your courses for Spark.

SparkSpark Institutional Administrator HelpAdmin

Courses

Create and manage your Cengage courses in NGLSync.

NGLSyncNGLSync Admin HelpAdmin

Create a Cengage Course in NGLSync

In the upper-left corner, click › My Courses . You can also click My Courses on the K–12 Dashboard Home page. Click Create Course . Select Start from scratch and click Continue . Select your school district and click Continue . Select a product and click Continue . You can scroll through the products purchased by your district, or search by name, subject, author, or ISBN. Set the number of courses to create. You can create up to 5 copies of this course at a time with the same product and...

NGLSyncCoursesAdmin

Create a Cengage Deep Linking Quicklink

Instructors can use the Cengage Deep Linking Quicklink to adopt products and add content to courses.

SparkLMS Admin HelpAdmin

Create a Cengage Deep Linking Quicklink

Instructors can use the Cengage Deep Linking Quicklink to adopt products and add content to courses.

SparkLMS Admin HelpAdmin

Create a Course

Create a Moodle LTI 1.3 integrated course in Spark.

SparkSpark Instructor HelpAdmin

Create a LMS-Integrated Spark Course

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

SparkSpark Institutional Administrator HelpAdmin

Create a New Brightspace-Integrated CNOWv2 Course

If you have not created the CNOWv2 course you want to integrate with Brightspace, create it from Brightspace.

CNOWv2Instructor HelpAdmin

Create a New Brightspace-Integrated Keyboarding in SAM Course

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

SAMKeyboarding Instructor HelpAdmin

Create a New Brightspace-Integrated MindTap Course

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

MindTapInstructor HelpAdmin

Create a New Brightspace-Integrated MindTap Course

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

MindTapSAM in MindTap Instructor HelpAdmin

Create a New Brightspace-Integrated MindTap for K–12 Course

If you have not created the MindTap for K–12 course you want to integrate with Brightspace, create it from Brightspace.

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Create a New Brightspace-Integrated MindTap for K–12 Course

If you have not created the MindTap for K–12 course you want to integrate with Brightspace, create it from Brightspace.

MindTap for K-12Secondary (Grades 6–12) Teacher HelpAdmin

Create a New Brightspace-Integrated OWLv2 Course

If you have not created the OWLv2 course you want to integrate with Brightspace, create it from Brightspace.

OWLv2Instructor HelpAdmin

Create a New Brightspace-Integrated SAM Course

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

SAMSAM Instructor HelpAdmin

Create a New Brightspace-Integrated WebAssign Course

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

WebAssignInstructor HelpAdmin

Create a New LMS-Integrated CNOWv2 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...

CNOWv2Instructor HelpAdmin

Create a New LMS-Integrated Keyboarding in SAM 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...

SAMKeyboarding Instructor HelpAdmin

Create a New LMS-Integrated MindTap Course

Before you begin, your LMS administrator must have set up the Cengage tool in your LMS, and you must have received an email from Cengage containing a Cengage Course URL. Create a link to the Cengage tool. You only have to do this once. Navigate to your external tools. Third party content like Cengage is listed as an external tool or app in your LMS. Click the Cengage link. This might be named Cengage or MindLinks. If you are not sure, ask your LMS admin. In the URL field, paste the Cengage...

MindTapInstructor HelpAdmin

Create a New LMS-Integrated MindTap Course

Before you begin, your LMS administrator must have set up the Cengage tool in your LMS, and you must have received an email from Cengage containing a Cengage Course URL. Create a link to the Cengage tool. You only have to do this once. Navigate to your external tools. Third party content like Cengage is listed as an external tool or app in your LMS. Click the Cengage link. This might be named Cengage or MindLinks. If you are not sure, ask your LMS admin. In the URL field, paste the Cengage...

MindTapSAM in MindTap Instructor HelpAdmin

Create a New LMS-Integrated MindTap for K–12 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...

MindTap for K-12Elementary (Grades K–5) Teacher HelpAdmin

Create a New LMS-Integrated MindTap for K–12 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...

MindTap for K-12Secondary (Grades 6–12) Teacher HelpAdmin

Create a New LMS-Integrated OWLv2 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...

OWLv2Instructor HelpAdmin

Create a New LMS-Integrated SAM 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...

SAMSAM Instructor HelpAdmin

Create a New LMS-Integrated WebAssign 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...

WebAssignInstructor HelpAdmin

Create a Spark Course

Create your course in Spark.

SparkSpark Institutional Administrator HelpAdmin

Create a Test

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

SparkSpark Institutional Administrator HelpAdmin

Create Account

Create an account to access the Spark platform.

SparkSpark Instructor HelpAdmin

Create Account

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

SparkSpark Primary Student HelpAdmin

Create Account

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

SparkSpark Secondary and Adult Student HelpStudents

Create Accounts Manually

Create individual student, teacher, and admin accounts. When manually adding students to courses, you can create new accounts for students who don't already have an NGLSync account.

NGLSyncAdd UsersAdmin

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.

SparkSpark Institutional Administrator HelpAdmin

Create an External Tool in Blackboard for LTI 1.0 Integration

Instructors at your school can use the external tool to add course links from Blackboard to Spark without needing the shared key and secret. This is easier for instructors and improves security.

SparkLMS Admin HelpAdmin

Create an External Tool in Blackboard for LTI 1.0 Integration

Instructors at your school can use the external tool to add course links from Blackboard to Spark without needing the shared key and secret. This is easier for instructors and improves security.

SparkLMS Admin HelpAdmin

Create an External Tool in Blackboard for LTI 1.0 Integration

Instructors at your school can use the external tool to add course links from Blackboard to Spark without needing the shared key and secret. This is easier for instructors and improves security.

SparkBlackboardAdmin

Create an External Tool in Canvas for LTI 1.0 Integration

Integrate Spark resources within your institution's Canvas Learning Management System, using LTI 1.0.

SparkCanvasAdmin

Create an External Tool in Canvas for LTI 1.3 Integration

Integrate Spark resources within your institution's Canvas learning management system, using LTI 1.3.

SparkCanvasAdmin

Create an External Tool in Moodle for LTI 1.0 Integration

Integrate Spark resources within your institution's Moodle Learning Management System, using LTI 1.0.

SparkMoodleAdmin

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.

SparkSpark Institutional Administrator HelpAdmin

Create the Cengage Tool

To enable instructors to integrate their Brightspace and Spark courses, create and register the Cengage tool.

SparkLMS Admin HelpAdmin

Create the Cengage Tool

To enable instructors to integrate their Brightspace and Spark courses, create and register the Cengage tool.

SparkLMS Admin HelpAdmin

Create the Cengage Tool

To enable instructors to integrate their Moodle and Cengage courses, create and register the Cengage tool.

SparkLMS Admin HelpAdmin

Create the Cengage Tool

To enable instructors to integrate their Moodle and Cengage courses, create and register the Cengage tool.

SparkLMS Admin HelpAdmin

Create the Cengage Tool

To enable instructors to integrate their Moodle and Cengage courses, create and register the Cengage tool.

MoodleAdmin

Create the Cengage Tool

To enable instructors to integrate their lms-name and Cengage courses, create and register the Cengage tool.

LTI AdvantageAdmin

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.

SparkSpark Institutional Administrator HelpAdmin

Database Management

SAM maintains a list of both active (in use) and deactivated (marked for deletion) database items. These include:

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

Deactivate a Course

If you created a course for practice, you can deactivate it to remove it from your current course list.

NGLSyncCoursesAdmin

Deactivate Admin

Archive NGLSync accounts for admins who no longer need them.

NGLSyncAdminsAdmin

Deactivate Student

Archive NGLSync accounts for students who no longer need them.

NGLSyncStudentsAdmin

Deactivate Teacher

Archive NGLSync accounts for teachers who no longer need them.

NGLSyncTeachersAdmin

Deactivating a Student's Record

To deactivate a student's record, use the following procedure:

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

Deactivating a User's Record

Deactivating the user's record prevents the user from logging into SAM and working on any assignments.

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

Deactivating an Instructor's or Administrator's Record

To deactivate an instructor's record, use the following procedure:

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

Definitions

This guide uses the following terms.

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

Delete a Course

If needed, delete your Spark course.

SparkSpark Institutional Administrator HelpAdmin

Delete a Course

If needed, delete your Spark course.

SparkSpark Instructor HelpAdmin

Deleting a Student's Assignment Take

Occasionally you might need to delete a student's assignment take to remove the grade (for example, if you offer a make-up test) or to adjust a score.

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

Deploy the Cengage Tool

Institutions should use only one deployment of the Cengage tool and share it as necessary to the respective organizational units. The same registration key cannot be used for multiple deployments. If separate deployments are necessary, contact your account representative or Spark support to request unique configuration parameters for each deployment.

SparkLMS Admin HelpAdmin

Deploy the Cengage Tool

Institutions should use only one deployment of the Cengage tool and share it as necessary to the respective organizational units. The same registration key cannot be used for multiple deployments. If separate deployments are necessary, contact your account representative or Spark support to request unique configuration parameters for each deployment.

SparkLMS Admin HelpAdmin

Disable Homework Help in Chrome

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

Configure Browser Settings in ChromeAdmin

Disable Homework Help in Chrome

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

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

District Admin Portal

The District Admin Overview page includes information such as the District Admin Access Code, which is used for registering additional administrators. It also shows the number of registered teachers and students, the number of assignments issued and completed, the number of average logins by users, and the Teacher Access Code, which is used for registering additional teachers (only for districts using self-registration). This page also includes information on licenses purchased by the district, their expiration dates, and the books the district purchased.

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Dynamic Registration (Sakai 21.x and later)

If you are using Sakai 21.x or later, register the Cengage tool with dynamic registration.

SparkLMS Admin HelpAdmin

Dynamic Registration (Sakai 21.x and later)

If you are using Sakai 21.x or later, register the Cengage tool with dynamic registration.

SparkLMS Admin HelpAdmin

Dynamic Registration (Sakai 21.x and later)

If you are using Sakai 21.x or later, register the Cengage tool with dynamic registration.

SakaiAdmin

Edit a Course

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

SparkSpark Institutional Administrator HelpAdmin

Edit a Course

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

SparkSpark Instructor HelpAdmin

Edit Admin Profile

Change an admin's username, name, and email address.

NGLSyncAdminsAdmin

Edit Course Dates

You can change when NGLSync courses start and end.

NGLSyncManage Courses (NGLSync)Admin

Edit Course Name

Find the course you want to edit. If you are a teacher in the course: To search courses in your district: Enter your search criteria and click Search . Click a course name in your search results. Enter a new course name in Course Name . Click Next . A confirmation page opens and shows your new course settings. Click Save to save your changes. Your course information is updated. Related information Edit Course Dates (NGLSync) Require Registration Approval (NGLSync) Enable Enrollment...

NGLSyncManage Courses (NGLSync)Admin

Edit Institutional Settings

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

SparkSpark Institutional Administrator HelpAdmin

Edit Instructor Information

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

SparkSpark Institutional Administrator HelpAdmin

Edit Student Information

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

SparkSpark Institutional Administrator HelpAdmin

Edit Student Profile

Change a student's username, ID number, and name.

NGLSyncStudentsAdmin

Edit Teacher Profile

Update a teacher's username, name, and email address.

NGLSyncTeachersAdmin

Edit Your Profile

Change your username, name, and email address.

NGLSyncManage NGLSync AccountAdmin

Editing a User's Account

You can edit a user's profile, sections or student accommodations.

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

Editing a User's Profile

If needed, change a user's profile in SAM. You cannot reset or change users' passwords.

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

Editing a User's Sections

Edit a user's sections using the following procedure:

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

Editing Multiple Users' Accounts

You can edit the sections or accommodations for multiple users at the same time.

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

Editing Student Accommodations

Edit accommodations for one or more students.

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

Editing Student Sections

You can edit the sections or accommodations for multiple users using the following procedure:

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

Enable Email Notifications for Student Enrollment

Find the course you want to edit. If you are a teacher in the course: To search courses in your district: Enter your search criteria and click Search . Click a course name in your search results. Set Email Notifications to Send email notifications . Click Next . A confirmation page opens and shows your new course settings. Click Save to save your changes. Your course information is updated. Related information Edit Course Name (NGLSync) Edit Course Dates (NGLSync) Require Registration Approval...

NGLSyncManage Courses (NGLSync)Admin

Enable Enhanced Course Copy

After integrating Canvas with Spark, you can allow instructors at your institution to use enhanced course copy.

SparkLMS Admin HelpAdmin

Enable Enhanced Course Copy

After integrating Canvas with Spark, you can allow instructors at your institution to use enhanced course copy.

SparkLMS Admin HelpAdmin

Enable Enhanced Course Copy

After integrating Canvas with Cengage, you can allow instructors at your institution to use enhanced course copy.

Canvas LTI Advantage IntegrationAdmin

Enable Enhanced Course Copy

After integrating Canvas with Cengage, you can allow instructors at your institution to use enhanced course copy.

Canvas LTI 1.0 with APIs IntegrationAdmin

End of Year Procedures

Part 1: Promote, Retain, Graduate Students Role: District Administrator, School Administrator Time frame: Can start after the last day of school year, but MUST be completed by September 14. On the Navigation Bar, select USERS › USER ROLES › STUDENTS . Select the END OF YEAR ACTIONS button. On the End of Year Actions page, make selections in the School and Class dropdowns and select GO to generate the list of students for the selected school and class. Select the PROMOTE , RETAIN , and GRADUATE...

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Example Import File

A file for importing "Jane E. Smith" using all fields might look like this:

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

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 Click Course Management in the top navigation bar. The list of courses at your institution will display. Hover over the course whose grades you want to download and click . Click Generate Report . The following message displays. A message...

SparkSpark Institutional Administrator HelpAdmin

Export Courses

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

SparkSpark Institutional Administrator HelpAdmin

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

SparkSpark Institutional Administrator HelpAdmin

Export Instructors

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

SparkSpark Institutional Administrator HelpAdmin

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 Click User Management in Spark. Hover over a student. Click . A...

SparkSpark Institutional Administrator HelpAdmin

Export Students

Download your course roster as a CSV file.

SparkSpark Institutional Administrator HelpAdmin

Export the Institutional Report

Export and download the institutional report in Spark.

SparkSpark Institutional Administrator HelpAdmin

File Password and Protection Error

When submitting a project file, a File Password and Protection error displays and you are not able to submit your project.

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

Find Product ISBN

To create and roster a course using Cengage Roster, you must provide the 13-digit ISBN for the digital product used in the course. ISBNs can be found in the Product List of the Cengage Roster Job Queue .

NGLSyncUpload Cengage RosterAdmin

Forgot Password

If you forget your password, reset it from the sign-in page.

NGLSyncManage NGLSync AccountAdmin

Google Classroom Access Blocked

When students try to launch your course from Google Classroom, they see the error message Access blocked: Your institution's admin needs to review NGLSync.

NGLSyncGoogle Classroom TroubleshootingAdmin

Google Classroom Integration

Features available with Google Classroom integrations vary depending on if an institution uses Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals/Standard or Google Workspace for Education Plus. Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals/Standard Google Workspace for Education Plus Single sign on to Cengage Deep linking from lms-name to Cengage activities Sync grades from Cengage to lms-name Sync due dates from Cengage to lms-name Copying a lms-name course also copies the linked Cengage course View...

LMS Admin HelpAdmin

Google Classroom Roster Not Synced

If changes you make to your Google Classroom roster do not appear in your NGLSync roster after a few minutes, refresh your Google Classroom roster.

NGLSyncGoogle Classroom TroubleshootingAdmin

Google Classroom Troubleshooting

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

NGLSyncNGLSync TroubleshootingAdmin

Impersonate Users

Impersonate students, teachers, and admins by launching their accounts through their NGLSync profiles. You can use this feature to troubleshoot user issues, or to submit work or grades on their behalf.

NGLSyncNGLSync Admin HelpAdmin

Import Multiple Courses

Import multiple courses at once by uploading a course.CSV file.

SparkSpark Institutional Administrator HelpAdmin

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...

SparkSpark Institutional Administrator HelpAdmin

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...

SparkSpark Instructor HelpAdmin

Import Multiple Students

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

SparkSpark Institutional Administrator HelpAdmin

Importing User Records

SAM enables you to import users from an external system, such as your institution's admissions or registration database, by uploading a.txt or.csv file produced by that system.

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

Install and Register the Cengage Content Tool

To enable Cengage and Blackboard integration, you must configure and register the Cengage Content tool for your site.

BlackboardAdmin

Install and Register the Cengage Content Tool

To enable Cengage and Google Classroom integration, install and register the Cengage Content tool for your institution.

Google ClassroomAdmin

Install the Cengage LTI Advantage Tool

Install the Cengage LTI Advantage tool to make it available to instructors.

SparkLMS Admin HelpAdmin

Install the Cengage LTI Advantage Tool

Install the Cengage LTI Advantage tool to make it available to instructors.

SparkLMS Admin HelpAdmin

Install the Cengage LTI Advantage Tool

Install the Cengage LTI Advantage tool to make it available to instructors.

Canvas LTI Advantage IntegrationAdmin

Instructor content for reuse in SAM

Enable ebook to Students Makes the ebook available to your students. Enable Chapter Level Readings Select chapters for students to read. In the navigation bar, click Sections . Your sections are listed. The list of sections includes the Microsoft Office content version for the section. Use the search menu to find matching sections. Click a section name to view more information about the section. Select a section and click Edit . The Edit Section page displays, defaulting to the Properties tab....

SAMSAM Lab Admin HelpAdmin

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.

SparkSpark Institutional Administrator HelpAdmin

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....

SparkLMS Admin HelpAdmin

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....

SparkSpark Institutional Administrator HelpAdmin

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

SparkSpark Institutional Administrator HelpAdmin

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.

MindTapInstructor HelpAdmin

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.

MindTapSAM in MindTap Instructor HelpAdmin

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.

MindTapInstructor HelpAdmin

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.

MindTapSAM in MindTap Instructor HelpAdmin

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.

WebAssignInstructor HelpAdmin

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.

WebAssignInstructor HelpAdmin

Integrate CNOWv2 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 CNOWv2 courses from LMS. You can sync students' individual activity scores to LMS. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both LMS and CNOWv2. This is especially important if you integrate more than one CNOWv2 section from the same LMS course. Create your course in LMS. Choose one of the following: In your CNOWv2 course,...

CNOWv2Instructor HelpAdmin

Integrate CNOWv2 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 CNOWv2 courses from LMS. You can sync students' individual activity scores to LMS. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both LMS and CNOWv2. This is especially important if you integrate more than one CNOWv2 section from the same LMS course. General Procedure Create your course in LMS. Choose one of the following: In your...

CNOWv2Instructor HelpAdmin

Integrate CNOWv2 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 CNOWv2 courses from LTI Advantage LMS. You can sync students' individual activity scores to LTI Advantage LMS. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both LTI Advantage LMS and CNOWv2. This is especially important if you integrate more than one CNOWv2 section from the same LTI Advantage LMS course....

CNOWv2Instructor HelpAdmin

Integrate CNOWv2 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 CNOWv2 courses from LTI Advantage LMS. You can sync students' individual activity scores to LTI Advantage LMS. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both LTI Advantage LMS and CNOWv2. This is especially important if you integrate more than one CNOWv2 section from the same LTI Advantage LMS course....

CNOWv2Instructor HelpAdmin

Integrate Keyboarding in SAM 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 Keyboarding in SAM courses from LMS. You can sync students' individual activity scores to LMS. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both LMS and Keyboarding in SAM. This is especially important if you integrate more than one Keyboarding in SAM section from the same LMS course. Create your course in LMS. Choose one of the...

SAMKeyboarding Instructor HelpAdmin

Integrate Keyboarding in SAM 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 Keyboarding in SAM courses from LMS. You can sync students' individual activity scores to LMS. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both LMS and Keyboarding in SAM. This is especially important if you integrate more than one Keyboarding in SAM section from the same LMS course. General Procedure Create your course in LMS....

SAMKeyboarding Instructor HelpAdmin

Integrate Keyboarding in SAM 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 Keyboarding in SAM courses from LTI Advantage LMS. You can sync students' individual activity scores to LTI Advantage LMS. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both LTI Advantage LMS and Keyboarding in SAM. This is especially important if you integrate more than one Keyboarding in SAM section from...

SAMKeyboarding Instructor HelpAdmin

Integrate Keyboarding in SAM 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 Keyboarding in SAM courses from LTI Advantage LMS. You can sync students' individual activity scores to LTI Advantage LMS. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both LTI Advantage LMS and Keyboarding in SAM. This is especially important if you integrate more than one Keyboarding in SAM section from...

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Integrate MindTap for K–12 With Your LMS Course

Your LMS administrator must have set up the Cengage tool in LMS. With this integration: You and your students access your MindTap for K–12 courses from LMS. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both LMS and MindTap for K–12. This is especially important if you integrate more than one MindTap for K–12 section from the same LMS course. Create your course in LMS. Choose one of the following: In your MindTap for K–12 course, assign the activities...

MindTap for K-12Elementary (Grades K–5) Teacher HelpAdmin

Integrate MindTap for K–12 With Your LMS Course

Your LMS administrator must have set up the Cengage tool in LMS. With this integration: You and your students access your MindTap for K–12 courses from LMS. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both LMS and MindTap for K–12. This is especially important if you integrate more than one MindTap for K–12 section from the same LMS course. Create your course in LMS. Choose one of the following: In your MindTap for K–12 course, assign the activities...

MindTap for K-12Secondary (Grades 6–12) Teacher HelpAdmin

Integrate MindTap for K–12 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 MindTap for K–12 courses from LMS. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both LMS and MindTap for K–12. This is especially important if you integrate more than one MindTap for K–12 section from the same LMS course. General Procedure Create your course in LMS. Choose one of the following: In your MindTap for K–12 course,...

MindTap for K-12Elementary (Grades K–5) Teacher HelpAdmin

Integrate MindTap for K–12 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 MindTap for K–12 courses from LMS. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both LMS and MindTap for K–12. This is especially important if you integrate more than one MindTap for K–12 section from the same LMS course. General Procedure Create your course in LMS. Choose one of the following: In your MindTap for K–12 course,...

MindTap for K-12Secondary (Grades 6–12) Teacher HelpAdmin

Integrate MindTap for K–12 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 MindTap for K–12 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 MindTap for K–12. This is especially important if you integrate more than one MindTap for K–12 section from the same LTI Advantage LMS course. Create your course in LTI Advantage LMS....

MindTap for K-12Elementary (Grades K–5) Teacher HelpAdmin

Integrate MindTap for K–12 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 MindTap for K–12 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 MindTap for K–12. This is especially important if you integrate more than one MindTap for K–12 section from the same LTI Advantage LMS course. Create your course in LTI Advantage LMS....

MindTap for K-12Secondary (Grades 6–12) Teacher HelpAdmin

Integrate MindTap for K–12 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 MindTap for K–12 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 MindTap for K–12. This is especially important if you integrate more than one MindTap for K–12 section from the same LTI Advantage LMS course. General Procedure Create your course in...

MindTap for K-12Elementary (Grades K–5) Teacher HelpAdmin

Integrate MindTap for K–12 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 MindTap for K–12 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 MindTap for K–12. This is especially important if you integrate more than one MindTap for K–12 section from the same LTI Advantage LMS course. General Procedure Create your course in...

MindTap for K-12Secondary (Grades 6–12) Teacher HelpAdmin

Integrate MindTap With Your LMS Course

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

MindTapInstructor HelpAdmin

Integrate MindTap With Your LMS Course

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

MindTapSAM in MindTap Instructor HelpAdmin

Integrate MindTap 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 MindTap courses from LMS. You can sync students' individual activity scores to LMS. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both LMS and MindTap. This is especially important if you integrate more than one MindTap section from the same LMS course. General Procedure Create your course in LMS. Choose one of the following: In your...

MindTapInstructor HelpAdmin

Integrate MindTap 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 MindTap courses from LMS. You can sync students' individual activity scores to LMS. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both LMS and MindTap. This is especially important if you integrate more than one MindTap section from the same LMS course. General Procedure Create your course in LMS. Choose one of the following: In your...

MindTapSAM in MindTap Instructor HelpAdmin

Integrate MindTap 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 MindTap courses from LTI Advantage LMS. You can sync students' individual activity scores to LTI Advantage LMS. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both LTI Advantage LMS and MindTap. This is especially important if you integrate more than one MindTap section from the same LTI Advantage LMS...

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