Spark App

The Spark – NGL app gives you access to the Spark for an offline experience that syncs across devices and logins.

Export Instructors

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

Spark App

The Spark – NGL app gives you access to the Spark for an offline experience that syncs across devices and logins.

Create a Spark Course

Create your course in Spark.

Spark Course Key Lookup

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

Spark Course Key Lookup

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

Create a LMS-Integrated Spark Course

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

Add an Instructor

Add an individual instructor to your course.

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.

Spark

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

Add Spark Links to Blackboard LTI 1.3

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

Add Spark Links to Schoology LTI 1.3

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

Add Spark Links to Canvas LTI 1.3

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

Add Spark Links to Moodle LTI 1.3

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

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.

Copy a Spark Course in Your LMS

Copy an existing Spark course in your LMS.

Instructors

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

Import Multiple Instructors

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

Add an Instructor

Add an individual instructor to your course.

Spark

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

Spark

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

Remove an Instructor

You can remove an instructor from your course.

Import Multiple Instructors

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

Co-Instructors

Your institution administrator can turn off user management by instructors. Each course can have no more than four instructors. Related information Add an Instructor Import Multiple Instructors Remove an Instructor Reset Co-Instructor Password

Spark

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

Edit Instructor Information

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

Remove an Instructor

You can remove an instructor from your course.

Reusable content for Spark

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

Reusable content for Spark

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

System Requirements for Spark

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

Reusable content for Spark

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

Reusable content for Spark

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

Reset an Instructor Password

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

Add the National Geographic Learning Spark App to Your Schoology Site

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

Add the National Geographic Learning Spark App to Your Blackboard Site

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

Add the National Geographic Learning Spark App to Your Moodle Site

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

Edit a Course

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

Messages

Send and receive messages from your instructor directly in Spark.

Reset an Instructor Password

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

Link to Your Spark Course

Instructor Steps for Reuse

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

Edit a Course

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

Instructor Steps for Reuse

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

Messages

Send and receive messages from your instructor directly in Spark.

Instructor Steps for Reuse

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

Instructor Steps for Reuse

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

Instructor Self-Registration

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

Take a Test

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

Take a Test

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

Assignments

Complete assignments your instructor has assigned to you in Spark.

Teacher View

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

Instructor Steps for Reuse

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

Enable Enhanced Course Copy

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

Enable Enhanced Course Copy

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

Preview Activities Within a Course

Preview all activities within a Spark course.

Manage Courses

Manage your courses in Spark.

Create an External Tool in Blackboard for LTI 1.0 Integration

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

Create an External Tool in Schoology for LTI 1.0 Integration

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

Create an External Tool in LMS for LTI 1.0 Integration

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

Manual Grading

Manually grade activities and tests assigned in Spark.

Join a Course

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

Access and Download Teacher Resources

Access and download teacher resources within Spark.

Join a Course

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

Create Account

Create an account to access the Spark platform.

Blackboard

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

Canvas

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

Moodle

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

Schoology

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

Copy an Assignment

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

Assign and Administer the Online Placement Test (OPT)

Assign and administer the Online Placement Test through Spark.