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Cengage Bulk Rostering
If your school district uses Cengage bulk rostering services or a Single Sign-On (SSO) system, your district technology coordinator works with Cengage to enroll students in your course. To add or remove a student from your Cengage School course, contact your district technology coordinator.
Cengage School Troubleshooting
Sometimes problems can occur when managing your Cengage courses through Cengage School.
Student ID Number Already Used
When you try to create a student account, you are told the student's number is already in use. If the student tries to create their own account, they are told they already have an account.
Cengage School K–12 Student Help
Cengage School is for K–12 teachers and students only. Use the Cengage School portal to access courses in: MindTap WebAssign OWLv2
Remove Students
If you used student self-enrollment or manually added students to your Cengage School roster, you can remove students from your Cengage School roster.
Create an Cengage School Account and Enroll in a Cengage Course
If you do not have an Cengage School account, use the course registration link to create your account and enroll in your Cengage course.
Edit Student Profile
Change a student's username, ID number, and name.
Cengage School K–12 Student Help
Cengage School is for K–12 teachers and students only. Use the Cengage School portal to access courses in: MindTap WebAssign OWLv2
Cengage School Troubleshooting
Sometimes problems can occur when signing in to your Cengage courses through Cengage School.
Deactivate Student
Archive Cengage School accounts for students who no longer need them.
Change Student Password
Due to privacy regulations, Cengage School does not collect or store student contact information. This means Cengage School cannot send students an email to reset their own passwords. Only teachers and admins can change student passwords. If needed, sign in to Cengage School at nglsync.cengage.com . Find the student whose password you want to change. If the student is enrolled in your course: Under the course you want to manage, open the Manage Course menu and click Manage Students . Under...
Sign In with Cengage School
Go to nglsync.cengage.com . Search for your school by name or location. Select your school from the search results and click Continue . Your school's sign-in page opens. Bookmark your school's sign-in page for quicker access. Enter your username and click Next . Enter your password and click Sign In . Related information Sign Out Change Password
Manage Students
Change your students' passwords and edit profile information such as names, usernames, and student identification numbers. Students cannot edit their own profile information.
Upload Cengage Roster
Upload a Cengage Roster file to add teachers and students to classes. If a class, student, or teacher does not already exist in Cengage School, it will be created.
Cengage Bulk Rostering
If your school district uses Cengage bulk rostering services or a Single Sign-On (SSO) system, your district technology coordinator works with Cengage to enroll students in your course. To add or remove a student from your Cengage School course, contact your district technology coordinator.
Cengage Bulk Rostering
If your school district uses Cengage bulk rostering services or a Single Sign-On (SSO) system, your district technology coordinator works with Cengage to enroll students in your course. To add or remove a student from your Cengage School course, contact your district technology coordinator.
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 Cengage School.
Student ID Number Already Used
When you try to create a student account, you are told the student's number is already in use. If the student tries to create their own account, they are told they already have an account.
Cengage School Troubleshooting
Sometimes problems can occur when managing your WebAssign courses through Cengage School.
Student ID Number Already Used
When you try to create a student account, you are told the student's number is already in use. If the student tries to create their own account, they are told they already have an account.
Student ID Number Already Used
When you try to create a student account, you are told the student's number is already in use. If the student tries to create their own account, they are told they already have an account.
Cengage School K–12 Admin Help
Cengage School is for K–12 teachers and students only. Use the Cengage School portal to access courses in: MindTap WebAssign OWLv2
Cengage School Troubleshooting
Sometimes problems can occur when signing in to your MindTap for K–12 courses through Cengage School.
Add Students
Students can be added to your Cengage School roster in multiple ways, depending on how your school district is set up.
Students
Impersonate students in your district through their Cengage School profile.
Manage Cengage School Account
Update your Cengage School account information and change your password. If you forget your Cengage School password, you can reset it on the sign-in page.
Cengage is Not Responding
If Cengage School is not responding or working correctly, you can check its status at techcheck.cengage.com.
View Students
If needed, sign in to Cengage School at nglsync.cengage.com . Under the course you want to manage, open the Manage Course menu and click Manage Students . Your Course page opens. All students in your course are listed under Registered Students . Related information Edit Student Profile () Change Student Password
Search Cengage School Courses
Search Cengage School courses in your school district. You can find the course key required to copy any course in your district.
Share Your Course With Students
Give students your course key so they can create an Cengage School account and enroll in your Cengage course at nglsync.cengage.com/register .
Reactivate Student
If a student account was archived in error, activate it to restore the student's access to course materials.
Remove Students
If you used student self-enrollment or manually added students to your Cengage School roster, you can remove students from your Cengage School roster.
Remove Students
If you used student self-enrollment or manually added students to your Cengage School roster, you can remove students from your Cengage School roster.
Add Students from Google Classroom
Link your Cengage School 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.
Students Not in MindTap Gradebook
If your school uses Cengage bulk rostering services, students are not listed in the MindTap gradebook until they access their MindTap course.
Students
Related information Add Students () Add Students from Unlink Self-Enroll Add Students Manually Bulk Rostering Manage View Students () Change Student Password Edit Student Profile () Remove Students ()
Cengage Bulk Rostering
If your school district uses Cengage bulk rostering services or a Single Sign-On (SSO) system, your district technology coordinator works with Cengage to enroll students in your course. To add or remove a student from your Cengage School course, contact your district technology coordinator.
Account Verification Pending (K-12 Using Cengage School)
You can't access your courses or materials and your Cengage School dashboard shows the error message: To access courses and materials, finish providing documentation to verify your status as an instructor.
Students Asked for Payment
Your K–12 school district has purchased access to Cengage for its students, but when students create accounts and sign in at the main Cengage home page, they are told their trial access will expire and asked for payment.
Create an Account (K-12 Using Cengage School)
Create an Cengage School account to access your products and set up your first course.
Cengage Roster Data
Reference guide for completing the Cengage Roster template.
Cengage School Troubleshooting
Sometimes problems can occur when managing your MindTap courses through Cengage School.
Cengage School Troubleshooting
Sometimes problems can occur when managing your Explore courses through Cengage School.
Create a Cengage Course in Cengage School
If your district uses Cengage bulk rostering services or a Single Sign-On (SSO) experience, your courses will be created and managed for you. Only teachers whose districts use self-enrollment or Google Classroom should create their own courses. If you don't know if you should create a course in Cengage School, contact your technology coordinator. Click Create Course . Select Start from scratch and click Continue . Select a product and click Continue . You can scroll through the products...
Sign In with Cengage School
Go to nglsync.cengage.com . Search for your school by name or location. Select your school from the search results and click Continue . Your school's sign-in page opens. Bookmark your school's sign-in page for quicker access. Enter your username and click Next . Enter your password and click Sign In . Related information Launch Course Sign Out Manage Account Change Your Password Forgot Password Edit Your Profile
Student ID Number Already Used
When you try to create a student account, you are told the student's number is already in use. If the student tries to create their own account, they are told they already have an account.
Remove Students
If you used student self-enrollment or manually added students to your Cengage School roster, you can remove students from your Cengage School roster.
Copy a Course in Cengage School
Create a new course by copying an existing course that you created, or a course created by a colleague in your district.
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 Cengage School account.
Enable Student Self-Registration in Cognero
Enable student self-registration for your Cognero classes to allow students to register for your class and access assignments.
Add Students Manually
Under the course you want to manage, open the Manage Course menu and click Manage Students . Click Add Students . Under Manual Registration , click Add Students Manually . Search for your students by name or ID number. If a student has an Cengage School account, their name is added under Students to add to your course. If a student does not have an Cengage School account, create one for them. Click Create Student Account . Enter your student's information. Click Next . Review the students...
Enroll in a Cengage Course
Enroll in your Cengage course using its course key (WebAssign: class key).
Add Users
Create Cengage School accounts for students, teachers, and admins in your district.
Edit Student Profile
Change a student's username, ID number, and name.
Edit Student Profile
Change a student's username, ID number, and name.
View District Information
Use the district dashboard to find important information about your school district and Cengage School entitlements.
Add a Student
You can add a single student to your class in WebAssign.
Use SAM With Cengage Unlimited at Multiple Schools
Condition You enrolled in a SAM course at one school with Cengage Unlimited, then were unable to use your Cengage Unlimited account to enroll in a SAM course at a different school. Cause Your SAM account is linked to the first school you enrolled in using Cengage Unlimited. Remedy Contact customer support to request help enrolling in SAM courses in multiple schools. United States Higher education: support.cengage.com Secondary education: cengageorg.my.site.com/Service/s/k12login?language=en_US...
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.
MindTap Help for Elementary Students
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Impersonate Users
Impersonate students, teachers, and admins by launching their accounts through their Cengage School profiles. You can use this feature to troubleshoot user issues, or to submit work or grades on their behalf.
Edit Student Profile
Change a student's username, ID number, and name.
Require Approval for Student Registration
Requiring registration approval deters cheating from students with duplicate accounts. If your course uses self-registration and does not require registration approval, some students may try to cheat by enrolling a fake account in your course to access assignments before taking them under their real name. Find the course you want to edit. If you are a teacher in the course: In the upper-left corner, click › My Courses . Under the course you want to manage, open the Manage Course menu and click...
Manage Cengage School Account
Update your Cengage School account information and change your password. If you forget your Cengage School password, you can reset it on the sign-in page.
Manage Cengage School Account
Update your Cengage School account information and change your password. If you forget your Cengage School password, you can reset it on the sign-in page.
Search Cengage School Courses
Search Cengage School courses in your school district. You can find the course key required to copy any course in your district.
Search Cengage School Courses
Search Cengage School courses in your school district. You can find the course key required to copy any course in your district.
Reactivate Admin
If an admin account was archived in error, activate it to restore the admin's Cengage School access.
Enable Email Notifications for Student Enrollment
Find the course you want to edit. If you are a teacher in the course: In the upper-left corner, click › My Courses . Under the course you want to manage, open the Manage Course menu and click Edit Details . To search courses in your district: In the upper-left corner, click › Courses . Enter your search criteria and click Search . Click a course name in your search results. Click Edit . Set Email Notifications to Send email notifications . Click Next . A confirmation page opens and shows your...
Sign Out
Protect your Cengage School account by signing out when you are finished.
Change Student Password
These instructions are for K–12 teachers who access and manage WebAssign courses through Cengage School. Due to privacy regulations, Cengage School does not collect or store student contact information. This means Cengage School cannot send students an email to reset their own passwords. Only teachers and admins can change student passwords. If needed, sign in to Cengage School at nglsync.cengage.com . Find the student whose password you want to change. If the student is enrolled in your...
Change Student Password
These instructions are for K–12 teachers who access and manage MindTap courses through Cengage School. Due to privacy regulations, Cengage School does not collect or store student contact information. This means Cengage School cannot send students an email to reset their own passwords. Only teachers and admins can change student passwords. If needed, sign in to Cengage School at nglsync.cengage.com . Find the student whose password you want to change. If the student is enrolled in your course:...
View Admins
Find admins for your school or district.
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 Cengage School.
Manage Students
Change your students' passwords and edit profile information such as names, usernames, and student identification numbers. Students cannot edit their own profile information.
Manage Students
Change your students' passwords and edit profile information such as names, usernames, and student identification numbers. Students cannot edit their own profile information.
Manage Students
Change your students' passwords and edit profile information such as names, usernames, and student identification numbers. Students cannot edit their own profile information.
Enroll in a Cengage Course
Enroll in your Cengage course using its course key (WebAssign: class key) at nglsync.cengage.com/register .
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 Cengage School.
View Teachers
Find teachers in your school district.
Account Verification Pending (K-12 Using Cengage School)
You can't access your courses or materials and your Cengage School dashboard shows the error message: To access courses and materials, finish providing documentation to verify your status as an instructor.
Account Verification Pending (K-12 Using Cengage School)
You can't access your courses or materials and your Cengage School dashboard shows the error message: To access courses and materials, finish providing documentation to verify your status as an instructor.
Change Student Password
Due to privacy regulations, Cengage School does not collect or store student contact information. This means Cengage School cannot send students an email to reset their own passwords. Only teachers and admins can change student passwords. If needed, sign in to Cengage School at nglsync.cengage.com . Find the student whose password you want to change. If the student is enrolled in your course: Under the course you want to manage, open the Manage Course menu and click Manage Students . Under...
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 Cengage School.
Account Verification Pending (K-12 Using Cengage School)
You can't access your courses or materials and your Cengage School dashboard shows the error message: To access courses and materials, finish providing documentation to verify your status as an instructor.
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 Cengage School.
Account Verification Pending (K-12 Using Cengage School)
You can't access your courses or materials and your Cengage School dashboard shows the error message: To access courses and materials, finish providing documentation to verify your status as an instructor.
Cengage is Not Responding
If is not responding or working correctly, you can check its status at techcheck.cengage.com.
Manage Courses
Change your course name, edit start and end dates, control student enrollment into your course, and enable notifications when students join your course.
Create an Account (K-12 Using Cengage School)
Create an Cengage School account to access your products and set up your first course.
Create an Account (K-12 Using Cengage School)
Create an Cengage School account to access your products and set up your first course.
Cengage School K–12 Teacher Help
Cengage School is for K–12 teachers and students only. Use the Cengage School portal to access courses in: MindTap WebAssign OWLv2 Related information K–12 Sign In Create an Account (K-12 Using Cengage School) Manage Account () Edit Profile () Change Password () Forgot Password Sign In Sign Out Google Classroom Single Sign-On Account () Courses Create a MindTap Course in Cengage School Copy a Course in Cengage School Launch Cengage School Course Manage Courses () Edit Course Name () Edit Course...
Cengage School K–12 Teacher Help
Cengage School is for K–12 teachers and students only. Use the Cengage School portal to access courses in: MindTap WebAssign OWLv2 Related information K–12 Sign In Create an Account (K-12 Using Cengage School) Manage Account () Edit Profile () Change Password () Forgot Password Sign In Sign Out Google Classroom Single Sign-On Account () Courses Create a WebAssign Course in Cengage School Copy a Course in Cengage School Launch Cengage School Course Manage Courses () Edit Course Name () Edit...
Students Asked for Payment
Your K–12 school district has purchased access to MindTap for K–12 for its students, but when you create an account and sign in at the main Cengage home page, you are told your trial access will expire and asked for payment.
K–12 Sign In
Related information Sign In Sign Out Change Password Google Classroom
Manage Cengage School Account
Update your Cengage School account information and change your password. If you forget your Cengage School password, you can reset it on the sign-in page.
Add Students
Students can be added to your Cengage School roster in multiple ways, depending on how your school district is set up.
Add Students
Students can be added to your Cengage School roster in multiple ways, depending on how your school district is set up.
Change Password
Due to privacy regulations, Cengage School does not collect or store student contact information. This means Cengage School cannot send you an email to reset your password. Your teacher must change your password for you.
Search Cengage School Courses
Search Cengage School courses in your school district. You can find the course key required to copy any course in your district.
View Students
If needed, sign in to Cengage School at nglsync.cengage.com . Under the course you want to manage, open the Manage Course menu and click Manage Students . Your Course page opens. All students in your course are listed under Registered Students . Related information Edit Student Profile Change Student Password
MindTap for K–12 on iPad
Most MindTap for K–12 features are available on iPad, but some features require a desktop or laptop computer.
Unlink Google Classroom
If you decide not to use Google Classroom after linking your course, unlink Google Classroom.
Manage Users
Find and manage students, teachers, and admins in your district.
Students
Related information Add Add Students from Google Classroom Unlink Google Classroom Self-Enroll Add Students Manually Cengage Bulk Rostering Manage View Students Change Student Password Edit Student Profile Remove Students
View Students
If needed, sign in to Cengage School at nglsync.cengage.com . Under the course you want to manage, open the Manage Course menu and click Manage Students . Your Course page opens. All students in your course are listed under Registered Students . Related information Edit Student Profile () Change Student Password
View Students
If needed, sign in to Cengage School at nglsync.cengage.com . Under the course you want to manage, open the Manage Course menu and click Manage Students . Your Course page opens. All students in your course are listed under Registered Students . Related information Edit Student Profile () Change Student Password
Share Your Course With Students
Give students your course key so they can create an Cengage School account and enroll in your MindTap course at nglsync.cengage.com/register .
Share Your Course With Students
Give students your class key so they can create an Cengage School account and enroll in your WebAssign course at nglsync.cengage.com/register .
Add Students from Google Classroom
Link your Cengage School 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.
Add Students from Google Classroom
Link your Cengage School 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.
System Requirements
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Launch Cengage School Course
If your course is integrated with Google Classroom, you can also access your course through the Google Classroom link. If needed, sign in to Cengage School at nglsync.cengage.com . Click Launch Course under your course name.
Launch Cengage School Course
If your course is integrated with Google Classroom, you can also access your course through the Google Classroom link. If needed, sign in to Cengage School at nglsync.cengage.com . Click Launch Course under your course name.
MindTap for K–12 is Not Responding
If MindTap for K–12 is not responding or working correctly, you can check its status at techcheck.cengage.com.
Contact Cengage Representative
Your Cengage representative can support you in implementing your course or learning tools.
Access Resources
Access additional resources such companion sites and Cognero test generator.
Sign In with Cengage School
These instructions are for K–12 teachers who access MindTap courses through Cengage School. Other teachers should sign in at login.cengage.com or their learning management system. Go to nglsync.cengage.com . Search for your school by name or location. Select your school from the search results and click Continue . Your school's sign-in page opens. Bookmark your school's sign-in page for quicker access. Enter your username and click Next . Enter your password and click Sign In . Related...
Sign In with Cengage School
These instructions are for K–12 teachers who access WebAssign courses through Cengage School. Other teachers should sign in at login.cengage.com or their learning management system. Go to nglsync.cengage.com . Search for your school by name or location. Select your school from the search results and click Continue . Your school's sign-in page opens. Bookmark your school's sign-in page for quicker access. Enter your username and click Next . Enter your password and click Sign In . Related...
Self-Registration
If enabled for your district, students and teachers can create their own accounts.
Students Not in MindTap Gradebook
If your school uses Cengage bulk rostering services, students are not listed in the MindTap gradebook until they access their MindTap course.
Copy a Course in Cengage School
Create a new course by copying an existing course that you created, or a course created by a colleague in your district.
Copy a Course in Cengage School
Create a new course by copying an existing course that you created, or a course created by a colleague in your district.
Google Classroom Troubleshooting
Sometimes problems can occur when syncing your course with Google Classroom.
Students
Related information Add Students () Add Students from Google Classroom Unlink Google Classroom Self-Enroll Add Students Manually Cengage Bulk Rostering Manage View Students () Change Student Password Edit Student Profile () Remove Students ()
Students
Related information Add Students () Add Students from Google Classroom Unlink Google Classroom Self-Enroll Add Students Manually Cengage Bulk Rostering Manage View Students () Change Student Password Edit Student Profile () Remove Students ()
Create a Student Account
Create a student account to access your learning platform course. If you are a K-12 or primary student, your account might be created for you by your instructor.
Sign in with Google Classroom
Sign in to Google Classroom. In your Google Classroom class, click Classwork . Click the link under Cengage Resources to open the Cengage School portal. Related information Add Students from
Create a MindTap Course in Cengage School
If your district uses Cengage bulk rostering services or a Single Sign-On (SSO) experience, your courses will be created and managed for you. Only teachers whose districts use self-enrollment or Google Classroom should create their own courses. If you don't know if you should create a course in Cengage School, contact your technology coordinator. These instructions are for K–12 teachers who use Cengage School to manage their MindTap courses. Click Create Course . Select Start from scratch and...
Create a WebAssign Course in Cengage School
If your district uses Cengage bulk rostering services or a Single Sign-On (SSO) experience, your courses will be created and managed for you. Only teachers whose districts use self-enrollment or Google Classroom should create their own courses. If you don't know if you should create a course in Cengage School, contact your technology coordinator. These instructions are for K–12 teachers who use Cengage School to manage their WebAssign courses. Click Create Course . Select Start from scratch and...
Links to MindTap for K–12 Courses or Activities Don't Work
When you click a link to a MindTap for K–12 course or activity from your LMS, the link doesn't open a new browser window with the course or learning activity.
Create a Cognero Class
You must create a Cognero class before you can assign content to your students.
Courses
Create and manage your Cengage courses in Cengage School.
Assign a Test in Cognero
Make Cognero tests available to your students.
Transfer a Student Between Sections in a Course
Transfer a student from one section to another in the same course. If an assignment is present in both sections, any work that the student has completed on the assignment in the original section automatically transfers to that assignment in the new section. If the student entered an access code for the class, the code is transferred to the new section.
Create a Test in Cognero
Create a test using Cognero content to assign to your students online.
Sign Out
Protect your Cengage School account by signing out when you are finished.
Cognero Test Generator
Create and administer online tests in Cognero. Cognero test banks are based on your textbook content.
Add Students
Students can be added to your Cengage School roster in multiple ways, depending on how your school district is set up.
Students Asked for Payment
Your K–12 school district has purchased access to MindTap for its students, but when students create accounts and sign in at the main Cengage home page, they are told their trial access will expire and asked for payment.
Give Exams in Cognero
Create and administer exams in Cognero using test banks based on your textbook.
Teachers
Impersonate teachers in your district through their Cengage School profile.
Admins
Impersonate other admins in your district through their Cengage School profile.
OneRoster Specs
Prepare your OneRoster package for upload to Cengage School.
Google Classroom Roster Not Synced
If changes you make to your Google Classroom roster do not appear in your Cengage School roster after a few minutes, refresh your Google Classroom roster.
Edit Course Dates
You can change when Cengage School courses start and end.
Students Asked for Payment
Your K–12 school district has purchased access to Explore for its students, but when students create accounts and sign in at the main Cengage home page, they are told their trial access will expire and asked for payment.
Deactivate Teacher
Archive Cengage School accounts for teachers who no longer need them.
Deactivate Admin
Archive Cengage School accounts for admins who no longer need them.
Grade Tests in Cognero
Some Cognero questions require manual grading, and automatically graded questions can be edited.
Add Students from Google Classroom
Link your Cengage School 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.
Change Teacher Password
When a teacher forgets their Cengage School password, you can change it for them.
Require Student IDs
You can require your students to provide their institutional student ID when they sign in to your course if it is not already associated with the student’s account.
Change Admin Password
When an admin forgets their Cengage School password, you can change it for them.
Add Students Manually
Under the course you want to manage, open the Manage Course menu and click Manage Students . Click Add Students . Under Manual Registration , click Add Students Manually . Search for your students by name or ID number. If a student has an Cengage School account, their name is added under Students to add to your course. If a student does not have an Cengage School account, create one for them. Click Create Student Account . Enter your student's information. Click Next . Review the students...
Share Your Course With Students
Give students your course key so they can create an Cengage School account and enroll in your MindTap for K–12 course at nglsync.cengage.com/register .
K–12 Sign In
Related information Create an Account (K-12 Using) Manage Account () Edit Profile () Change Password () Forgot Password Sign In Sign Out Google Classroom Single Sign-On Account ()
Reactivate Teacher
If a teacher account was archived in error, activate it to restore the teacher's Cengage School access.
Can I create a Cengage account without an email address?
In most cases, you are required to use an email address as your Cengage username. There are situations, including accounts for K–12 students using Cengage School, when using an email address is not advisable or permitted. Some features, such as username recovery, password resets, and email notifications, can't be used without an email address associated with your account.
Sign In with Cengage School
Go to nglsync.cengage.com . Search for your school by name or location. Select your school from the search results and click Continue . Your school's sign-in page opens. Bookmark your school's sign-in page for quicker access. Enter your username and click Next . Enter your password and click Sign In . Related information Launch Sign Out
Upload Student IDs
You can upload a file with student IDs to update many student IDs at the same time.
Copy a Course in Cengage School
Create a new course by copying an existing course that you created, or a course created by a colleague in your district.
Edit Student IDs
You can edit or remove a student ID.
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.
Manually Link to Your Cengage Textbook
For K–12 schools or other course management systems, use the Cengage eBook ISBN to manually add a link to the eBook.
Student IDs
You can use student IDs to help you distinguish between students with similar names or for grade reporting to your institution.
Manage Your Cengage Unlimited Subscription
Upgrade to Cengage Unlimited or extend your subscription.
Enable Email Notifications for Student Enrollment
This feature is not available for all courses. If you cannot edit your course, contact your district's technology coordinator. Under the course you want to manage, open the Manage Course menu and click Edit Details . 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 Edit Course Dates Require Approval for Student...
Admins
Find, create, and manage admin accounts in your school district.
Teachers
Find, create, and manage teacher accounts in your school district.
Require Approval for Student Registration
Requiring registration approval deters cheating from students with duplicate accounts. If your course uses self-registration and does not require registration approval, some students may try to cheat by enrolling a fake account in your course to access assignments before taking them under their real name. This feature is not available for all courses. If you cannot edit your course, contact your district's technology coordinator. Under the course you want to manage, open the Manage Course menu...
Add Admins Manually
Create a new account for a school or district admin, or give an existing account admin permissions.
Student 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. After creating a group, you can rename it, add or remove students, or remove the group entirely.
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.
Create a MindTap for K–12 Course in Cengage School
If your district uses Cengage bulk rostering services or a Single Sign-On (SSO) experience, your courses will be created and managed for you. Only teachers whose districts use self-enrollment or Google Classroom should create their own courses. If you don't know if you should create a course in Cengage School, contact your technology coordinator. Click Create Course . Select Start from scratch and click Continue . Select a product and click Continue . You can scroll through the products...
Transfer a Student Between Courses
Transfer a student from their current course section to a section in a different course. If either course section is integrated with an LMS, ask customer support for help with the transfer.
Change Student ID Requirement
After enabling self-enrollment for a section, you can turn on or off the requirement for students to enter their student ID.
Single Sign-On (SSO) Application
Use your institution or school district's Single Sign-On (SSO) experience to access your learning platform. Your institution may use Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) or an SSO application such as Clever or Classlink.
Sign in with Google Classroom
Sign in to Google Classroom. In your Google Classroom class, click Classwork . Click the link under Cengage Resources to open your Cengage course.
Register Access Code
Your access code is proof of purchase for your courseware or eBook. If you purchased from a bookstore or other retailer, you must apply your access code to your account to access course materials after the grace period. You do not need an access code if you purchased from cengage.com , subscribed to Cengage Unlimited , or your school purchased Cengage access for you. If you have a multi-term access code from a print book or online purchase, you do not need to re-enter the code or provide...
Add Students Manually
Under the course you want to manage, open the Manage Course menu and click Manage Students . Click Add Students . Under Manual Registration , click Add Students Manually . Search for your students by name or ID number. If a student has an Cengage School account, their name is added under Students to add to your course. If a student does not have an Cengage School account, create one for them. Click Create Student Account . Enter your student's information. Click Next . Review the students...
Add Students Manually
Under the course you want to manage, open the Manage Course menu and click Manage Students . Click Add Students . Under Manual Registration , click Add Students Manually . Search for your students by name or ID number. If a student has an Cengage School account, their name is added under Students to add to your course. If a student does not have an Cengage School account, create one for them. Click Create Student Account . Enter your student's information. Click Next . Review the students...
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 .
Manage Courses
Change your course name, edit start and end dates, control student enrollment into your course, and enable notifications when students join your course.
Add a Link to Student Dashboard
After linking your Brightspace and Cengage Infuse courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to Cengage Infuse activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.
Sign in to Cengage Read
Sign in to your Cengage account to access your eBooks on Cengage Read.
MindTap for K–12 Course is not in Your LMS
After selecting Link to an existing course or section in your LMS, your MindTap for K–12 course does not display as an option.
Enable Student Self-Registration in Cognero
Enable student self-registration for your Cognero classes to allow students to register for your class and access assignments.
Open eBooks in Cengage Read
Download an eBook to read it in Cengage Read.
Add a Link to Student Dashboard
After linking your Sakai 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.
Add a Link to Student Dashboard
After linking your Schoology 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.
Add a Link to Student Dashboard
After linking your Moodle 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.
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.
Add a Link to Student Dashboard
After linking your Blackboard 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.
Add a Link to Student Dashboard
After linking your Canvas 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.
Access Your Learning Platform Course
If you're not sure which way you should access your course, contact your instructor.
Add a Link to Student Dashboard
After linking your Google Classroom 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.
Drop Student
Drop students who are no longer in your course from your MindTap roster.
Link to Your Cengage Textbook From Schoology
Link to the eBook from your Schoology course for easy access for you and your students.
Forgot Password
If you forget your password, reset it from the sign-in page.
Launch Course
If your course is integrated with Google Classroom, you can also access your course through the Google Classroom link. Launch Your Course If needed, sign in to Cengage School at nglsync.cengage.com . In the upper-left corner, click › My Courses . You can also click My Courses on the K–12 Dashboard Home page. Click Launch Course under your course name. Launch Any Course If needed, sign in to Cengage School at nglsync.cengage.com . Search for the course you want to launch. In the upper-left...
Change a Student's Nickname or ID Number
You can change the student nicknames and ID numbers shown in your roster.
Enroll with Learning Management System
If your course uses a Learning Management System (LMS) like Canvas, Blackboard, or a school-specific platform, enroll in your Cengage section by clicking an assignment link in your LMS.
Change Your Password
Change your password for increased security.
Edit Your Profile
Change your username, name, and email address.
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 Cengage School course roster. If changes you make in Google Classroom do not appear in Cengage School 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 . Under the course you want to manage, open the Manage Course menu and click Manage Teachers . To search courses...
Remove Teachers from a Class
If your course is linked with Google Classroom, remove a teacher in your Google Classroom roster. This change will sync to your Cengage School course roster. If changes you make in Google Classroom do not appear in Cengage School 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 . Under the course you want to manage, open the Manage Course menu and click Manage Teachers . To search courses...
Change Primary Instructor
Primary instructors can assign their role to another instructor—for example, if a new instructor takes over a course, or if an instructor retires or goes on leave.
Add a Dropped Student Back to a Course Roster
You can add a dropped student back to a class from the Roster page.
Automate OneRoster Upload
Use your SFTP account to automate OneRoster upload.
Student Enrollment
Give students a course link so they can enroll in your course.
OneRoster
If enabled for your district, upload a OneRoster package to manage courses and users.
More Information
See the following resources for more information or help with specific issues.
Create Account
If this is your first time using Spark, create an account and join your course.
Share Registration URL with Teachers
If enabled for your district, share the self-registration URL with teachers so they can create their own accounts.
Cengage Read System Requirements
These are the system requirements necessary to install and use Cengage Read.
Cengage Read Mobile App
Download the Cengage Read app to read Cengage eBooks on your iOS or Android device.
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.
Enable Student Assistant
The Student Assistant is a generative AI assistant that provides students with guidance, but it will not reveal answers. It offers personalized feedback based on the student's input, the topic they are working on and the Cengage textbook used in your course. It will not use material outside of Cengage.
Access Cognero Test Generator
You must create a course before you can access Cognero. If needed, sign in to Cengage School at nglsync.cengage.com . Click Course Resources under your course name. Click the Cognero link to open it in a new tab.
View Cengage Unlimited Study Guide
Review key concepts with the Cengage Unlimited study guide for your discipline.
Contact Support
Contact customer support with additional questions.
Drop Students From a Course
You can drop a student from a course at any time. When you drop a student from a course, the student's information is not deleted from WebAssign. The student is added to the dropped roster list, and the work they completed is retained. How the student was added to the course, either through self-enrollment or uploading a roster, does not matter when dropping them from a course.
Teachers
Related information Add Co-Teachers () Remove Co-Teachers ()
Deactivate a Course
If you created a course for practice, you can deactivate it to remove it from your current course list.
Navigate eBook in Cengage Read
Navigate through pages after opening an eBook in the Cengage Read app.
Recommend Course to Teachers
As an admin, you can recommend the courses that you want teachers to copy. When teachers copy a course, the recommended courses will be pinned to the top of the course list.
View Student Materials
Launch your course in Cengage School. If needed, sign in to Cengage School at nglsync.cengage.com . Click Launch Course under your course name. In the upper-right corner, click › Launch Student Edition . To open the student edition from your course materials, click Student View in the right margin. Related information Customize
Create Higher Education Student Account
Create a Cengage account to access your learning platform course.
Edit Course Name
Find the course you want to edit. If you are a teacher in the course: In the upper-left corner, click › My Courses . Under the course you want to manage, open the Manage Course menu and click Edit Details . To search courses in your district: In the upper-left corner, click › Courses . Enter your search criteria and click Search . Click a course name in your search results. Click Edit . Enter a new course name in Course Name . Click Next . A confirmation page opens and shows your new course...
View Roster Options
Use the Provisioning tab on your district dashboard to see which methods of creating accounts and adding users to courses are enabled for your district.
View an Assignment as a Student
When you create a course, you can interact with assignments as if you were a student. This is a good way to test an assignment.
Change Background Color in Cengage Read
Change the background color of the Cengage Read app to reduce eye strain or adjust for color blindness.
Access Study Tools in Cengage Read
Use notes, highlights, or bookmarks in Cengage Read to study or prepare for tests.
OWLv2 Student Help
Related information Getting Started Cengage School K–12 Student Help What's New September 30: Cengage eReader Redesign System Requirements Check Your System Allow Cookies in Chrome Allow Cookies in Microsoft Edge Allow Cookies in Safari Allow JavaScript in Chrome Allow JavaScript in Microsoft Edge Allow JavaScript in Safari Allow Pop-Up Windows in Chrome Allow Pop-Up Windows in Microsoft Edge Allow Pop-Up Windows in Safari Browser Settings Configure Browser Settings in Chrome Disable Homework...
Edit Admin Profile
Change an admin's username, name, and email address.
Edit Teacher Profile
Update a teacher's username, name, and email address.
Manually Upload OneRoster Package
Upload your OneRoster package in the OneRoster Job Queue to add and manage users and courses.
Reactivate a Course
You can restore courses that have been deactivated.
View OneRoster Jobs
Search and monitor your district's OneRoster jobs.
Unlink Google Classroom
If you decide not to use Google Classroom after linking your course, unlink Google Classroom.
Change Text Font and Size in Cengage Read
Adjust the font and size of text in the Cengage Read app.
Create and Edit Highlights in Cengage Read
Highlight text in Cengage Read to remember certain content and for test preparation.
Create and Edit Notes in Cengage Read
Take notes in Cengage Read to analyze important concepts or for test preparation.
Add eBook to Favorites in Cengage Read
Add eBooks under Favorites for quick access from the Cengage Read homepage.
Add Teachers Manually
Create an account for a teacher.
Create and Edit Bookmarks in Cengage Read
Save bookmarks in Cengage Read to return to content you want to review again later and for test preparation.
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.
Add a Link to Student Dashboard
After linking your LTI Advantage LMS 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.
Add a Link to Student Dashboard
After linking your LMS 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.
Add a Link to Student Dashboard
After linking your LMS 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.
Integrate MindTap for K–12 With Your Blackboard Course
Your Blackboard administrator must have set up the Cengage tool in Blackboard. With this integration: You and your students access your MindTap for K–12 courses from Blackboard. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Blackboard and MindTap for K–12. This is especially important if you integrate more than one MindTap for K–12 section from the same Blackboard course. Create your course in Blackboard. Choose one of the following: Create a New...
Integrate MindTap for K–12 With Your Brightspace Course
Your Brightspace administrator must have set up the Cengage tool in Brightspace. With this integration: You and your students access your MindTap for K–12 courses from Brightspace. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Brightspace and MindTap for K–12. This is especially important if you integrate more than one MindTap for K–12 section from the same Brightspace course. General Procedure Create your course in Brightspace. Choose one of the...
Integrate MindTap for K–12 With Your Canvas Course
Your Canvas administrator must have set up the Cengage tool in Canvas. With this integration: You and your students access your MindTap for K–12 courses from Canvas. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Canvas and MindTap for K–12. This is especially important if you integrate more than one MindTap for K–12 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...
Open Your Cengage Course
Open your Cengage course from your LMS (like Canvas or Blackboard) or from your Cengage dashboard. After opening your course, open your other courses in the Cengage sidebar.
Integrate MindTap for K–12 With Your Schoology Course
Your Schoology administrator must have set up the Cengage tool in Schoology. With this integration: You and your students access your MindTap for K–12 courses from Schoology. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Schoology and MindTap for K–12. This is especially important if you integrate more than one MindTap for K–12 section from the same Schoology course. Create your course in Schoology. Choose one of the following: Create a New...
Integrate MindTap for K–12 With Your Sakai Course
Your Sakai administrator must have set up the Cengage tool in Sakai. With this integration: You and your students access your MindTap for K–12 courses from Sakai. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Sakai and MindTap for K–12. This is especially important if you integrate more than one MindTap for K–12 section from the same Sakai course. Create your course in Sakai. Choose one of the following: Create a New Sakai-Integrated MindTap for...
Integrate MindTap for K–12 With Your Moodle Course
Your Moodle administrator must have set up the Cengage tool in Moodle. With this integration: You and your students access your MindTap for K–12 courses from Moodle. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Moodle and MindTap for K–12. This is especially important if you integrate more than one MindTap for K–12 section from the same Moodle course. General Procedure Create your course in Moodle. Choose one of the following: Create a New...
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.
Integrate MindTap for K–12 With Your Google Classroom Course
Your Google Classroom administrator must have set up the Cengage tool in Google Classroom. With this integration: You and your students access your MindTap for K–12 courses from Google Classroom. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Google Classroom and MindTap for K–12. This is especially important if you integrate more than one MindTap for K–12 section from the same Google Classroom course. Google Classroom Versions How you add MindTap...
Course Materials
Access materials for your MindTap for K–12 course.
Purchase Access
Open your Cengage dashboard at login.cengage.com . On your dashboard, click Purchase Cengage or Open Cengage next to your course, then click Buy Now . Your recommended option will be indicated with a blue Most Affordable Option heading. Your individual course material costs are compared to the cost of a Cengage Unlimited subscription. Your recommended option will be indicated with a blue Most Affordable Option heading. Purchase access to individual products or choose a subscription. Purchase...
Require Approval for Student Registration
Requiring registration approval deters cheating from students with duplicate accounts. If your course uses self-registration and does not require registration approval, some students may try to cheat by enrolling a fake account in your course to access assignments before taking them under their real name. This feature is not available for all courses. If you cannot edit your course, contact your district's technology coordinator. Under the course you want to manage, open the Manage Course menu...
Require Approval for Student Registration
Requiring registration approval deters cheating from students with duplicate accounts. If your course uses self-registration and does not require registration approval, some students may try to cheat by enrolling a fake account in your course to access assignments before taking them under their real name. This feature is not available for all courses. If you cannot edit your course, contact your district's technology coordinator. Under the course you want to manage, open the Manage Course menu...
Sign in to Cengage Read
Sign in to your Cengage account to access your eBooks on Cengage Read.
Export Results from Cognero
Export Cognero test results as a CSV file to import them to an external gradebook.
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.
Integrate MindTap for K–12 With Your Canvas LTI Advantage Course
Your Canvas administrator must have set up the Cengage tool in Canvas. With this integration: You and your students access your MindTap for K–12 courses from Canvas. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Canvas and MindTap for K–12. This is especially important if you integrate more than one MindTap for K–12 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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Enroll Students Using a Roster File
Instead of letting students enroll themselves, you can enroll students by uploading your students' data to create their Cengage accounts.
Open eBooks in Cengage Read
Download an eBook to read it in Cengage Read.
Cengage Infuse Student Help
Instant Grading See your results and any feedback from your instructor immediately after submitting assignments. eBook and Study Tools Access your eBook and study tools any time through your Cengage account at login.cengage.com . Related information Getting Started Assignments System Requirements Allow Cookies in Chrome Allow Cookies in Microsoft Edge Allow Cookies in Safari Allow JavaScript in Chrome Allow JavaScript in Microsoft Edge Allow JavaScript in Safari Allow Pop-Up Windows in Chrome...
Microsoft Office
Cengage regularly updates MindTap for K–12 to remain current with Microsoft updates and the evolving learning needs of students and instructors. SAM 365 and 365/2021 Projects Windows 10 or later Microsoft 365 subscription or Microsoft Office 2021 Home, Premium, or University macOS 10.14 or later Microsoft 365 Home/Premium subscription or Microsoft Office 2021 Home/Student Not compatible with Microsoft Office Online. Office Online files have a different structure than files created on the...
Accessibility in Cengage Read
Use accessibility features to read eBooks aloud, change text font and size, and display alternative text.
LMS Troubleshooting
Sometimes problems can occur with MindTap for K–12 and your Learning Management System.
Edit Course Name
This feature is not available for all courses. If you cannot edit your course, contact your district's technology coordinator. Under the course you want to manage, open the Manage Course menu and click Edit Details . 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 Require Approval for Student Registration Enable Email...
Enable Email Notifications for Student Enrollment
This feature is not available for all courses. If you cannot edit your course, contact your district's technology coordinator. Under the course you want to manage, open the Manage Course menu and click Edit Details . 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 () Edit Course Dates () Require Registration...
Enable Email Notifications for Student Enrollment
This feature is not available for all courses. If you cannot edit your course, contact your district's technology coordinator. Under the course you want to manage, open the Manage Course menu and click Edit Details . 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 () Edit Course Dates () Require Registration...
Google Classroom Troubleshooting
Sometimes problems can occur when syncing your course with Google Classroom.
Getting Started
Related information CNOWv2 Smart Start Checklist CNOWv2 Essentials Slide Deck
Enable Student Assistant
The Student Assistant is a generative AI assistant that provides students with guidance, but it will not reveal answers. It offers personalized feedback based on the student's input, the topic they are working on and the Cengage textbook used in your course. It will not use material outside of Cengage.
Cengage Infuse on iPad
Most Cengage Infuse features are available on iPad, but some features require a desktop or laptop computer.
Add Cengage Unlimited Study Tools
Your Cengage Unlimited subscription includes access to practice tests and study guides for many subjects. Add study tools to your dashboard for quick access.
Use Cengage Unlimited Test Prep
Prepare for exams by taking custom, automatically graded, multiple-choice practice tests.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts can be used in MindTap for K–12. The shortcuts cover various tasks for Windows and Mac functions.
Browser Plugins
Some content and tools might require the following browser plugins.
Check Your System
Use the browser check tool to see if you need to update your browser or install missing plugins.
Unlicensed Students
Your home page shows the number of students in your courses who have do not have an active license for SAM.
Student Assistant Doesn't Work
When you try to open the Student Assistant in Safari, it does not display.
What is the Student Journal?
As high school students work through discovery Explorations and direct instruction Lessons, this consumable workbook serves as a valuable component where they can work extra problems, take notes about new concepts and classroom lessons, and internalize new concepts by expressing their findings in their own words.
Browser Settings
Configure the following settings in your web browser.
Display Alternative Text in Cengage Read
Visually impaired users can enable alternative text to understand images that are difficult to see.
Read the eBook Aloud in Cengage Read
You can make the eBook read text and alternative text out loud to support audio learning. This also makes content accessible if you are visually impaired. You can listen to the eBook in your preferred language or speed.
Sites to Allow
To ensure that Cengage learning platforms work correctly, the following sites should not be blocked by firewalls. Browsers should also allow cookies and pop-up windows for these sites.
Student Assistant Doesn't Work
When you try to open the Student Assistant in Safari, it does not display.
Configure Browser Settings in Chrome
If needed, configure your browser settings in Chrome.
Forgot Your Username
Your username is the email address associated with your Cengage account.
Configure Browser Settings in Microsoft Edge
If needed, configure your browser settings in Microsoft Edge.
Configure Browser Settings in Safari
If needed, configure your browser settings in Safari.
Link to Your Cengage Textbook From Schoology LTI Advantage
Link to the eBook from your Schoology course for easy access for you and your students.
Cengage Read System Requirements
These are the system requirements necessary to install and use Cengage Read.
Cengage Read Mobile App
Download the Cengage Read app to read Cengage eBooks on your iOS or Android device.
Scroll Through the eBook in Cengage Read
Scroll vertically or horizontally through the pages of your eBook.
View Dropped Students
You can view students you dropped from your roster on the Roster page for the course. Students that were transferred from one section to another section of a course are also displayed on the dropped roster for the section they were transferred out of.
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.
View Grades
Your assignment scores are shown on your Assignments page.
View Student Roster
Open your student roster to view a list of the students enrolled in your course, their Cengage username, and the last time they logged in to CNOWv2.
View Student Roster
Open your student roster to view a list of the students enrolled in your course, their Cengage username, and the last time they logged in to OWLv2.
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.
Disable Homework Help in Chrome
You can disable the Homework Help feature in Google Chrome that provides AI-generated answers to educational content.
Navigate eBook in Cengage Read
Navigate through pages after opening an eBook in the Cengage Read app.
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.
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.
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...
Change Background Color in Cengage Read
Change the background color of the Cengage Read app to reduce eye strain or adjust for color blindness.
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. How do I know if I'm using this integration? Your Cengage tool will be in a different location depending on...
Link to Your Cengage Textbook From Blackboard
Link to the eBook from your Blackboard course for easy access for you and your students.
Links to Cengage Courses or Activities Don't Work
When you click a link to a Cengage course or activity from your LMS, the link doesn't open a new browser window with the course or learning activity.
Link to Your Cengage Textbook From Moodle
Link to the eBook from your Moodle course for easy access for you and your students.
Access Study Tools in Cengage Read
Use notes, highlights, or bookmarks in Cengage Read to study or prepare for tests.
Link to Your Cengage Textbook From Canvas
Link to the eBook from your Canvas course for easy access for you and your students.
Link to Your Cengage Textbook From Brightspace
Link to the eBook from your Brightspace course for easy access for you and your students.
Link to Your Cengage Textbook From Sakai
Link to the eBook from your Sakai course for easy access for you and your students.
Cengage Grace Period
During the grace period: You can complete your coursework in Cengage. At the publisher's discretion, you might also have access to the eBook for your class, if one is available. Each time you access your class, you will be reminded to purchase access or enter your access code. No payment method is required. After the grace period, all of your work is still available to your instructor. To continue using Cengage, you must either purchase access online or enter a valid access code. Related...
Troubleshooting
Sometimes the unexpected happens. This could be the result of a technical problem, a limitation, or user error.
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.
Create and Edit Highlights in Cengage Read
Highlight text in Cengage Read to remember certain content and for test preparation.
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.
Change Text Font and Size in Cengage Read
Adjust the font and size of text in the Cengage Read app.
Create and Edit Notes in Cengage Read
Take notes in Cengage Read to analyze important concepts or for test preparation.
(LTI 1.0) Create a New Brightspace-Integrated MindTap for K–12 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 MindTap for K–12. Enter a note for your students. If the MindTap for K–12 component of your course has a different start or end date from your course in Brightspace, enter those...
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,...
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....
Integrate MindTap for K–12 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 MindTap for K–12 courses from Blackboard. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Blackboard and MindTap for K–12. This is especially important if you integrate more than one MindTap for K–12 section from the same Blackboard course. General Procedure Create your course in Blackboard. Choose one of the...
Integrate MindTap for K–12 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 MindTap for K–12 courses from Brightspace. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Brightspace and MindTap for K–12. This is especially important if you integrate more than one MindTap for K–12 section from the same Brightspace course. General Procedure Create your course in Brightspace. Choose one of the...
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...
Integrate MindTap for K–12 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 MindTap for K–12 courses from Schoology. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Schoology and MindTap for K–12. This is especially important if you integrate more than one MindTap for K–12 section from the same Schoology course. General Procedure Create your course in Schoology. Choose one of the following:...
Integrate MindTap for K–12 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 MindTap for K–12 courses from Moodle. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Moodle and MindTap for K–12. This is especially important if you integrate more than one MindTap for K–12 section from the same Moodle course. General Procedure Create your course in Moodle. Choose one of the following: Create a New...
Integrate MindTap for K–12 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 MindTap for K–12 courses from Sakai. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Sakai and MindTap for K–12. This is especially important if you integrate more than one MindTap for K–12 section from the same Sakai course. General Procedure Create your course in Sakai. Choose one of the following: Create a New...
Add eBook to Favorites in Cengage Read
Add eBooks under Favorites for quick access from the Cengage Read homepage.
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. How do I know if I'm using LTI Advantage? Your Cengage tool will be in a different location depending on which...
Create and Edit Bookmarks in Cengage Read
Save bookmarks in Cengage Read to return to content you want to review again later and for test preparation.
General Error Message Displays
A General Error message displays and the action you were attempting is not successful.
More Information
See the following resources for more information or help with specific issues.
Complete Assignments
Complete assignments to build skills and demonstrate understanding.
Integrate MindTap for K–12 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 MindTap for K–12 courses from Google Classroom. To help your students, use clear and consistent naming for your courses and sections in both Google Classroom and MindTap for K–12. This is especially important if you integrate more than one MindTap for K–12 section from the same Google Classroom course. General Procedure Create your course in Google...
Let Students Self-Enroll
Instead of creating and distributing usernames and passwords to your students, you can give students a link to enroll themselves in your course.
K–12 Sign In
Related information Manage Cengage School Account Edit Your Profile Change Your Password Forgot Password Sign In with Cengage School Sign Out Google Classroom Single Sign-On Account
Contact Support
Contact customer support with additional questions.
Complete Assignments
Complete assignments assigned to you by your teacher in Spark.
Enable Student Assistant
The Student Assistant is a generative AI assistant that provides students with guidance, but it will not reveal answers. It offers personalized feedback based on the student's input, the topic they are working on and the Cengage textbook used in your course. It will not use material outside of Cengage.
Edit ReadSpeaker Settings
ReadSpeaker is not available for all content. Open your course material. Click to open ReadSpeaker. Click . Adjust your settings. To do this Do this Show the text being read aloud in a different color Set Text highlighting to On . Control which text is highlighted Set Highlighting options to: Word and sentence Sentence only Word only No highlighting Change highlighted text colors Select a Word color and Sentence color to change the highlight color. Select a Text color to change the text being...
Open Materials
Launch your course to view your textbook and assignments.
Grades
View your child's grades and track their progress on assignments and tests. Related information View Assignment Grades View Test Grades Unlock Awards
System Requirements
Supported Browsers Windows Chrome 135 and 136 Edge 134 and 135 macOS Chrome 135 and 136 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...
Cengage on iPad
Most Cengage features are available on iPad, but some features require a desktop or laptop computer.
Link to Your Cengage Textbook From LTI Advantage LMS
If your LTI Advantage LMS is not otherwise specified, the following steps apply to any LTI Advantage compliant LMS. Link to the eBook from your LTI Advantage LMS course for easy access for you and your students.
Add Bookmarks
Bookmark important content in your course materials or assignments to review later. Your bookmarks are saved in the Study Hub and can be accessed across browsers and devices.
Highlight Text
Mark important content to review later. Your highlighted text is saved in the Study Hub .
Take Notes
Take notes on your assignments and course materials. Your notes are saved in the Study Hub for future reference.
(LTI 1.0) Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New Blackboard Course
Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new Blackboard course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
Practice
Complete unassigned activities and games for extra practice.
Remove a Student
Remove a student if they are incorrectly enrolled or should be dropped from your course.
Copy Your MindTap for K–12-Integrated Course in Blackboard
Copy a MindTap for K–12-integrated Blackboard course to copy all content and course settings in both Blackboard and MindTap for K–12 at the same time.
Copy Your MindTap for K–12-Integrated Course in Brightspace
Copy a MindTap for K–12-integrated Brightspace course to copy all content and course settings in both Brightspace and MindTap for K–12 at the same time.
Copy Your MindTap for K–12-Integrated Course in Canvas
Copy a MindTap for K–12-integrated Canvas course to copy all content and course settings in both Canvas and MindTap for K–12 at the same time.
(LTI 1.0) Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New Canvas Course
Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new Canvas course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New Google Classroom Course
Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new Google Classroom course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
(LTI Advantage) Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New Brightspace Course
Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new Brightspace course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
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 MindTap for K–12 class In the upper-left corner, click › Launch eBook . From your learning management system Click the reading link to open your eBook in a new window. From Cengage School 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 or to show...
View Test Grades
View your child's grades on tests.
(LTI Advantage) Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New Canvas Course
Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new Canvas course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
View Usage Reports
View the amount of time students spend in MindTap for K–12. Each student has a detailed report showing time spent on each assigned material,and how that compares to the class average.
Link to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Brightspace to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Brightspace gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Manage Courses
Change your course name, edit start and end dates, control student enrollment into your course, and enable notifications when students join your course.
Manage Courses
Change your course name, edit start and end dates, control student enrollment into your course, and enable notifications when students join your course.
Add Links in Schoology to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Schoology to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12.
Add Links in Sakai to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Sakai to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12.
Online/Offline synchronization
Activities completed in the app will sync to the Spark available in your web browser at learn.eltngl.com. If you are offline, the app will report any progress, scores, and answers in the app as soon as you connect to the internet again.
View Cengage Unlimited Study Guide
Review key concepts with the Cengage Unlimited study guide for your discipline.
Edit Grades
Edit a student's grade to grant or remove additional points. You can change the student's overall assignment score, or their score for individual questions.
Add Links in Google Classroom to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Google Classroom to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12.
Add a New or Existing Student
Add a student to your course.
Spark App
The Spark – NGL app gives you access to the Spark for an offline experience that syncs across devices and logins.
Open eBook to a Specific Page
Find a page in your eBook by page number. The page numbers in eBooks match the print version.
Open Full eBook
Reading activities in the learning path or an LMS open only a section of the eBook. Open the full eBook to navigate to all pages including the table of contents.
Add Links in Moodle to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Moodle to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Moodle gradebook.
Accessibility in Cengage Read
Use accessibility features to read eBooks aloud, change text font and size, and display alternative text.
Use eBooks
Access eBooks from your student dashboard and your Cengage course. If your course uses a Learning Management System (LMS), you can access your eBook from there if enabled by your instructor.
View Grades
Open the gradebook to view student grades.
Add Links in Blackboard to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Blackboard to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Blackboard gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Add Links in Canvas to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
View English Language Gains Reports
View student progress in English language and reading proficiency. Progress is measured by the difference in student performance on their first and most recent English language gains assignments.
Add a Link to Student Dashboard
After linking your Moodle and Cengage Infuse courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to Cengage Infuse activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.
Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New LTI Advantage LMS Course
If your LTI Advantage LMS is not otherwise specified, the following steps apply to any LTI Advantage compliant LMS. Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new LTI Advantage LMS course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
View Reading Level Gains Reports
View student progress in reading proficiency. Progress is measured by the difference in student performance on their placement test and their first and most recent gains assignments.
Add a Link to Student Dashboard
After linking your Sakai and Cengage Infuse courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to Cengage Infuse activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.
Secondary Personal Study Plan Settings Not Copied
After creating a new course or section, a Personal Study Plan in the original section is not configured in the new sections.
Give Feedback
Add comments on specific questions to improve student understanding.
Add a Link to Student Dashboard
After linking your Canvas and Cengage Infuse courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to Cengage Infuse activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.
Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to MindTap for K–12 Activities
After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Add a Link to Student Dashboard
After linking your Blackboard and Cengage Infuse courses, add a link to the student dashboard in the same way you add links to Cengage Infuse activities. Students can use this link to access their purchases from the dashboard.
(LTI Advantage) 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.
(LTI Advantage) Create a New Canvas-Integrated MindTap for K–12 Course
If you have not created the MindTap for K–12 course you want to integrate with Canvas, create it from Canvas.
Tests
The Tests tab allows you to access and complete tests assigned to you, and review your correct and incorrect answers. Your assigned tests display in a list view under the Complete and Incomplete tabs.
Manually Link to Your Cengage eBook From Schoology
Do not use this procedure if your Schoology course is integrated with Cengage courseware like MindTap, SAM, or WebAssign. Get the ISBN of the eBook you want your students to use. Open your Schoology course. Click Updates . Write an announcement linking to the eBook. Enter a message in the message field. To access your Cengage eBook, sign in with your Cengage email address and password (not your Schoology credentials). To add a link, click . In Link/Embed , type the following address:...
Messages
Send and receive messages from your instructor directly in Spark.
Add Cengage Unlimited Study Tools
Your Cengage Unlimited subscription includes access to practice tests and study guides for many subjects. Add study tools to your dashboard for quick access.
Use the Cengage Support Portal
Use the Cengage support portal to contact customer support. Give the support team information about your issue, and the support team will contact you with solutions or next steps.
Add Links in LTI Advantage LMS to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources
If your LTI Advantage LMS is not otherwise specified, the following steps apply to any LTI Advantage compliant LMS. After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from LTI Advantage LMS to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the LTI Advantage LMS gradebook.
WebAssign is Not Responding
If WebAssign is not responding or working correctly, you can check its status at techcheck.cengage.com.
Complete Activities
Complete activities in the mobile app.
Access Course Resources (eBook, audio, and video)
Video Tutorial: Access Student eBook Related information Access eBooks Companion Sites
Complete an In-Class Activity
Your teacher may assign you an activity to be completed during your class session. Depending on your teacher's preference, your score could be recorded in the gradebook.
Grade Sync Problems
Student grades in MindTap for K–12 do not sync to your LMS, or sync very slowly.
Courses
Create and manage your MindTap courses in Cengage School.
Courses
Create and manage your WebAssign courses in Cengage School.
Link to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Schoology to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12.
Link to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from LMS to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12.
Link to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Sakai to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12.
Link to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Google Classroom to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12.
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.
What if I already have a Cengage account?
You can link your existing Cengage account to your WebAssign account.
Link to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from LTI Advantage LMS to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12.
Display Alternative Text in Cengage Read
Visually impaired users can enable alternative text to understand images that are difficult to see.
Read the eBook Aloud in Cengage Read
You can make the eBook read text and alternative text out loud to support audio learning. This also makes content accessible if you are visually impaired. You can listen to the eBook in your preferred language or speed.
Companion Sites
Use the following steps to find your product. Go to eltngl.com . You can use the Browse the Catalogue tab, or the Search Products search bar to search for your product. On the product page, click Program Information › Companion Site . Click Student Companion Site . Related information Can't Open Resource Links
Link to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Moodle to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Moodle gradebook.
Copy Your MindTap for K–12-Integrated Course in LMS
Copy a MindTap for K–12-integrated LMS course to copy all content and course settings in both LMS and MindTap for K–12 at the same time.
Sign Out
Protect your Cengage School account by signing out when you are finished.
(LTI 1.0) Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New Schoology Course
Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new Schoology course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
(LTI 1.0) Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New Moodle Course
Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new Moodle course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
(LTI 1.0) Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New Brightspace Course
Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new Brightspace course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
(LTI 1.0) Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New Sakai Course
Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new Sakai course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
(LTI Advantage) Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New Blackboard Course
Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new Blackboard course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
(LTI Advantage) Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New LMS Course
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.
Copy Your MindTap for K–12-Integrated Course in Schoology
Copy a MindTap for K–12-integrated Schoology course to copy all content and course settings in both Schoology and MindTap for K–12 at the same time.
Copy Your MindTap for K–12-Integrated Course in Moodle
Copy a MindTap for K–12-integrated Moodle course to copy all content and course settings in both Moodle and MindTap for K–12 at the same time.
Copy Your MindTap for K–12-Integrated Course in Sakai
Copy a MindTap for K–12-integrated Sakai course to copy all content and course settings in both Sakai and MindTap for K–12 at the same time.
Copy Your MindTap for K–12-Integrated Course in LMS
Copy a MindTap for K–12-integrated LMS course to copy all content and course settings in both LMS and MindTap for K–12 at the same time.
Link to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from LMS to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the LMS gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.Linked graded activities are included in the LMS gradebook.
Link to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Blackboard to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Blackboard gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Link to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Sites to Allow
For the Spark platform to work correctly, ensure the following sites are not blocked by firewalls, and that cookies and pop-up windows are allowed for them.
(LTI Advantage) Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New Schoology Course
Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new Schoology course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
(LTI Advantage) Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New LMS Course
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.
(LTI Advantage) Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New Moodle Course
Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new Moodle course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
(LTI Advantage) Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New Sakai Course
Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new Sakai course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
Troubleshooting
Related information No Course Key Joined Wrong Course Can't Open Resource Links Contact Support Open a Support Case
Require Student ID
Require your students to enter their student ID before they access your CNOWv2 course.
Require Student ID
Require your students to enter their student ID before they access your OWLv2 course.
Assignments
Related information Complete Assignments Practice Complete an In-Class Activity
Courses
In Spark, assignments and activities for each book are contained in a course.
Online Placement Test
The National Geographic Learning Young Learner Online Placement Test determines your current English proficiency level, so you can be placed in the most suitable class to help you progress.
Prepare for the Test
Before you begin your placement test: Have a working microphone. It will be used for the speaking part of the test. Allow yourself enough time to take the entire test. The test has four different parts. You will only have one try to take the test. You cannot restart the test after stopping.
Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New LTI Advantage LMS Course
Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new LTI Advantage LMS course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
Copy Your MindTap for K–12-Integrated Course in Google Classroom
Copy a MindTap for K–12-integrated Google Classroom course to copy all content and course settings in both Google Classroom and MindTap for K–12 at the same time.
Scroll Through the eBook in Cengage Read
Scroll vertically or horizontally through the pages of your eBook.
(LTI Advantage) Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New Google Classroom Course
Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new Google Classroom course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
(LTI 1.0) 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.
(LTI 1.0) Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New LMS Course
If your LTI Advantage LMS is not otherwise specified, the following steps apply to any LTI Advantage compliant LMS.If your LTI 1.0 LMS is not otherwise specified, the following steps apply to any LTI 1.0 compliant LMS. Copy an existing MindTap for K–12 course to a new LMS course. You can copy your own MindTap for K–12 course or another instructor's course.
Copy Your MindTap for K–12-Integrated Course in LTI Advantage LMS
Copy a MindTap for K–12-integrated LTI Advantage LMS course to copy all content and course settings in both LTI Advantage LMS and MindTap for K–12 at the same time.
Add Links in Brightspace to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources
After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Brightspace to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Brightspace gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Assignments
Assign activities to students.
Add Links in LMS to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources
If your LTI 1.0 LMS is not otherwise specified, the following steps apply to any LTI 1.0 compliant LMS. After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from LMS to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12.
Contact Support
Find out how to get personal support for Spark.
System Requirements for Spark
Spark Platform Sign in to the Spark platform at learn.eltngl.com to join a course, access the eBook and audio/video resources, complete activities, and view your grades. Windows (64-bit) 7 Chrome latest version Firefox latest version Windows 10 Edge latest version MacOS 10.15 or later Safari latest version iPad 2 or later Safari latest version iPhone 7 or later Safari latest version Android 7.0 Chrome latest version Spark App The Spark app lets students download their eBook, audio and video...
MindTap is Not Responding
If MindTap is not responding or working correctly, you can check its status at techcheck.cengage.com.
Access an Expired Course
In an expired course, you can access: Grades Old tests and assignments Your eBook and media resources You cannot complete tests or assignments after the course end date.
Access eBooks
Access eBooks in Spark.
Can't Open Resource Links
When you click a resource on the companion site, the resource does not open.
Join a Course
Enroll in a teacher-led Spark course with your existing account.
Joined Wrong Course
Cause Most likely, when you registered for Spark, you clicked Not studying with a teacher? and got a course key for a self-study course instead of using the course key from your instructor. Use your instructor's course key to transfer out of the self-study course and into the instructor-led course. Your work is not copied to the new course. You must repeat any activities you have already completed to receive credit in your new course. Resolution In Spark, click › My Account . Your profile...
No Course Key for Spark
You're trying to create an account or join an Spark course, but you don't have a course key.
Review Your Test
Depending on your instructor's preference, you may be able to review and see all your correct and incorrect answers after your test has been graded.
Select Your Course
Only one course at a time is shown.
Take a Test
You can take tests assigned to you by your instructor in your Spark dashboard.
Unlock Awards
As you complete assignments, you unlock awards.
View Assignment Grades
Track your child's progress on assignments and view their grades.
Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to MindTap for K–12 Activities
After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to MindTap for K–12 Activities
After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to MindTap for K–12 Activities
After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to MindTap for K–12 Activities
After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to MindTap for K–12 Activities
After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to MindTap for K–12 Activities
After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to MindTap for K–12 Activities
After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Add Links in Canvas LTI Advantage to MindTap for K–12 Activities
After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from Canvas to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the Canvas gradebook unless you choose to exclude them.
Manage Account
To access your account menu, click › My Account . Your profile displays: Student Your personal information. You can change your preferred language here. My courses Information about all your courses. This includes: Course name Course start and end dates Course key You can join a new course from here. Related information Change Email Address Change Name Change Password Forgot Password Change Platform Language
(LTI Advantage) Create a New Schoology-Integrated MindTap for K–12 Course
If you have not created the MindTap for K–12 course you want to integrate with Schoology, create it from Schoology.
(LTI Advantage) Create a New Blackboard-Integrated MindTap for K–12 Course
If you have not created the MindTap for K–12 course you want to integrate with Blackboard, create it from Blackboard.
Google Classroom Roster Not Synced
If changes you make to your Google Classroom roster do not appear in your Cengage School roster after a few minutes, refresh your Google Classroom roster.
(LTI Advantage) Create a New Sakai-Integrated MindTap for K–12 Course
If you have not created the MindTap for K–12 course you want to integrate with Sakai, create it from Sakai.
(LTI Advantage) Create a New LMS-Integrated MindTap for K–12 Course
If you have not created the MindTap for K–12 course you want to integrate with LMS, create it from LMS.
Sign In
Click the language selector menu in the upper-right corner to select your preferred language. Sign in at learn.eltngl.com . Click Sign in . Enter your Username and Password . Click Sign in . Sign in for the First Time If your instructor created your account for you, you might receive an email from Spark with a link to create a password. Use this link to sign in for the first time. Open the welcome email and click Set Password . Your Spark account opens in a new window. Enter your password in...
K–12 Sign In
Related information Create an Account (K-12 Using Cengage School) Manage Account () Edit Profile () Change Password () Forgot Password Sign In Sign Out Google Classroom Single Sign-On Account ()
K–12 Sign In
Related information Create an Account (K-12 Using Cengage School) Manage Account () Edit Profile () Change Password () Forgot Password Sign In Sign Out Google Classroom Single Sign-On Account ()
Create a New LTI Advantage LMS-Integrated MindTap for K–12 Course
If you have not created the MindTap for K–12 course you want to integrate with LTI Advantage LMS, create it from LTI Advantage LMS.
Google Classroom Roster Not Synced
If changes you make to your Google Classroom roster do not appear in your Cengage School roster after a few minutes, refresh your Google Classroom roster.
Add Links in LMS to MindTap for K–12 Activities and Resources
If your LTI Advantage LMS is not otherwise specified, the following steps apply to any LTI Advantage compliant LMS.If your LTI 1.0 LMS is not otherwise specified, the following steps apply to any LTI 1.0 compliant LMS. After setting up your MindTap for K–12 course, create links from LMS to activities or other content in MindTap for K–12. Linked graded activities are included in the LMS gradebook unless you choose to exclude them. Linked graded activities are included in the LMS gradebook.
Platform Languages
Spark can display buttons, labels, and instructions in your preferred language.
(LTI Advantage) Create a New Moodle-Integrated MindTap for K–12 Course
If you have not created the MindTap for K–12 course you want to integrate with Moodle, create it from Moodle.
(LTI Advantage) Create a New LMS-Integrated MindTap for K–12 Course
If you have not created the MindTap for K–12 course you want to integrate with LMS, create it from LMS.
Downloading activities to complete them offline
How to download content To complete Activities offline you must download them first. Before downloading them ensure that you have a stable connection to the Internet. The app will display a warning image if you are not connected (offline): Click the download button next to any: Activity: to download a specific Activity. Lesson: to download all Activities within a Lesson. Unit: to download all Activities within a Unit. Assignment : to download all Activities within an Assignment. This option is...
(LTI Advantage) Create a New Google Classroom-Integrated MindTap for K–12 Course
If you have not created the MindTap for K–12 course you want to integrate with Google Classroom, create it from Google Classroom.
Edit Your User Profile
Change your personal information.
Explore is Not Responding
If Explore is not responding or working correctly, you can check its status at techcheck.cengage.com.
Is there a limit to the number of students per class?
No, there is currently no limit to the number of students per class. Schools do purchase a certain number of student licenses, and although we use soft-licensing, you should stay within the amount of licenses that were purchased.
Edit Course Dates
You can change when Cengage School courses start and end.
Edit Course Dates
You can change when Cengage School courses start and end.
(LTI 1.0) Create a New Canvas-Integrated MindTap for K–12 Course
Open your Canvas course. Add the Cengage app to your course navigation if it is not already listed. The app is copied when you copy a Canvas course. From the course navigation, click Settings › Navigation . Drag the Cengage app to the course navigation. Click Save . From the course navigation, click Cengage . If you get an error message when you click Cengage , see the following: Create a New Canvas-Integrated MindTap for K–12 Course Copy a MindTap for K–12 Course to a New Canvas Course Add...
Students
You do not have to enroll students in a separate course to use Cengage Infuse. Students enrolled in your LMS course can access Cengage Infuse after you add Cengage Infuse assignments to your course.
(LTI 1.0) Create a New Schoology-Integrated MindTap for K–12 Course
Open your Schoology course. If you do not have a default grade category in your Schoology course, create one. A default grade category is required to sync grades between Schoology and MindTap for K–12. Click Grade Setup . In Categories , click Add . Enter information for your category and click Create . To use this category for MindTap for K–12 assignments, click . On the Materials tab, click Add Materials › Cengage LMS Integration . If prompted, sign in to your Cengage instructor account to...
Sign Out
Protect your Cengage School account by signing out when you are finished.
Sign Out
Protect your Cengage School account by signing out when you are finished.
(LTI 1.0) Create a New Blackboard-Integrated MindTap for K–12 Course
Open your Blackboard course. Add MindTap for K–12 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...
Take the Online Placement Test
The Online Placement Test is timed. The timer starts when you open the test. It includes questions for grammar, vocabulary, listening, and reading. There are two short speaking activities. Make sure your microphone is working properly. You have one try to take the test. The Online Placement Test is not available on the mobile app. You must use a browser to access and take the test. Video Tutorial: Take the Young Learner Online Placement Test Sign in to Spark. If prompted, set a new password....
Link to Your Cengage Textbook from Schoology
Link to the eBook from your Schoology course for easy access for you and your students.
View Assignment Reports
Assignment reports show how your class did on each question in an assignment. To find areas students may need more help with, view the average score for each question and which students answered correctly.
Hide Course Materials
To remove course materials, hide them from your and your students' course view.
Change Platform Language
Set your preferred language for buttons and labels in Spark.
Rename Course Materials
Change how course materials are labeled for yourself and students.
Access Costs and Textbook Features
The cost of WebAssign access is dependent on the primary textbook selected for the class.
Complete Cengage Infuse Assignments
Complete concept checks and end-of-chapter quizzes in your LMS.
(LTI 1.0) Create a New Moodle-Integrated MindTap for K–12 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...
(LTI 1.0) Create a New Sakai-Integrated MindTap for K–12 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...
Unlink Google Classroom
If you decide not to use Google Classroom after linking your course, unlink Google Classroom.