Upload
others
View
14
Download
0
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
Version # 1.0 Date: 10/27/2014
Instructor Guide for SAM Integration in Moodle
Contents
Introduction 2
Audience 2
Objectives 2
Creating an Integrated SAM Course in Moodle 3
Adding an External Link 3
Create an Integrated SAM Course 11
Content Customization and Deep Linking in Moodle 12
Adding the Content Selector 12
Adding Links to Specific Learning Activities 18
Adding a Technical Support Link into an Integrated Course 24
Adding a the Cengage Technical Support Link 24
instructor guide for sam integration in moodle.docx Page 2 Cengage Learning 10/27/2014
Introduction
Cengage Learning offers SAM course integration within an institution’s Moodle. Instructors can create a
course in Moodle, integrate a SAM course and add direct links to homework assignments and chapters.
Cengage Learning Moodle Integration offers:
Seamless User Experience
— Both instructors and students access SAM using LMS login credentials
— Instructors link a Moodle Account with a Cengage Instructor Account on the first cross over
(this is a one-time event)
— Students are never prompted to create a CengageBrain account
Content Customization with Deep Linking
— Customize a course to include direct links to specific activities
Audience
This document is designed for ITS, DSC and instructors.
Objectives
This document shows instructors how to:
Create a course level link in Moodle
Customize content
Deep link chapters and assignments
Add the Cengage Technical Support link to a Moodle course
instructor guide for sam integration in moodle.docx Page 3 Cengage Learning 10/27/2014
Creating an Integrated SAM Course in Moodle
This section explains how to create a SAM course in a Moodle:
Adding an External Link
Use the following procedure to add an external link to a module:
NOTE: Instructors need Moodle courses before beginning this procedure.
SStteepp AAccttiioonn
1 Navigate to the Moodle course.
2 Click Turn editing on.
instructor guide for sam integration in moodle.docx Page 4 Cengage Learning 10/27/2014
SStteepp AAccttiioonn
2 (cont.)
Result: Additional options display.
3 Click Add an activity or resource.
Result: The Add an activity or resource page displays.
instructor guide for sam integration in moodle.docx Page 5 Cengage Learning 10/27/2014
SStteepp AAccttiioonn
4 Under External Tools, select General tool.
5 Click Add.
instructor guide for sam integration in moodle.docx Page 6 Cengage Learning 10/27/2014
SStteepp AAccttiioonn
5 (cont.)
Result: The Activity options page displays.
6 Copy the Launch URL from the instructor e-mail.
instructor guide for sam integration in moodle.docx Page 7 Cengage Learning 10/27/2014
SStteepp AAccttiioonn
7 Complete the following fields.
Activity Name: Name the Activity.
External Tool Type: Select Automatic, based on Launch URL.
Launch URL: Paste the URL.
Launch Container: Select New Window.
8 Click Privacy.
Result: Privacy Options display.
instructor guide for sam integration in moodle.docx Page 8 Cengage Learning 10/27/2014
SStteepp AAccttiioonn
9 Confirm the following:
Share launcher’s name with the tool is selected.
Share launcher’s e-mail with the tool is selected.
Accept grades from the tool is not selected.
10 Click Save and return to course.
Result: The external link displays in the Moodle course.
instructor guide for sam integration in moodle.docx Page 9 Cengage Learning 10/27/2014
SStteepp AAccttiioonn
11 Select the course link.
Result: The Account registration page displays.
12 Click Register Now.
Result: The Login page displays.
instructor guide for sam integration in moodle.docx Page 10 Cengage Learning 10/27/2014
SStteepp AAccttiioonn
13 Enter email address and password. Click Login.
NOTE: This is where Moodle connects with a Cengage Learning instructor account. Instructors can create a Cengage Learning instructor account from this page.
Result: The Cengage Learning Account Registration completion page displays. The instructor redirects to the Create Course in Cengage/SAM page.
instructor guide for sam integration in moodle.docx Page 11 Cengage Learning 10/27/2014
Create an Integrated SAM Course
Now that the instructor has connected his or her Moodle and Cengage Learning account, he or she can
create an integrated SAM course in Moodle.
These instructions are for creating a course using the Create a new Cengage/SAM course option in the
Content Selector.
SStteepp AAccttiioonn
1 There are three options:
Create a new SAM Course: Instructors use this option if the instructor has never used SAM before.
Copy from my existing course: This option will provide a list of courses that is based on the same product and linked to the instructor’s Cengage Instructor Account.
Copy from another instructor’s course: Instructors need the course key to copy
Select Create a new Cengage/SAM course.
Result: Details displays for the SAM course.
2 Fill in course details and click Continue.
Result: The SAM displays with course details. The instructor added a MindLinked course and can access SAM via Moodle.
instructor guide for sam integration in moodle.docx Page 12 Cengage Learning 10/27/2014
Content Customization and Deep Linking in Moodle
Instructors may add deep links to Learning Activities directly to modules within the Moodle course.
NOTE: Adding deep links directly to a Moodle course enables a student to click a chapter or assignment
link to navigate to that chapter or assignment within SAM, instead of needing to navigate to it within
the SAM course.
Adding the Content Selector
Instructors use the following procedure to access the Content Selector:
SStteepp AAccttiioonn
1 Click Turn editing on.
2 Result: Additional options display.
instructor guide for sam integration in moodle.docx Page 13 Cengage Learning 10/27/2014
SStteepp AAccttiioonn
3 Click Add an activity or resource.
Result: The Add an activity or resource page displays.
4 Under External Tools, select General tool.
instructor guide for sam integration in moodle.docx Page 14 Cengage Learning 10/27/2014
SStteepp AAccttiioonn
5 Click Add.
Result: The Activity options page displays.
instructor guide for sam integration in moodle.docx Page 15 Cengage Learning 10/27/2014
SStteepp AAccttiioonn
6 Copy the Launch URL from the instructor e-mail.
7 Complete the following fields.
Activity Name: Name the Activity.
External Tool Type: Select Automatic, based on Launch URL.
Launch URL: Paste the URL.
Launch Container: Select New Window.
instructor guide for sam integration in moodle.docx Page 16 Cengage Learning 10/27/2014
SStteepp AAccttiioonn
8 Click Privacy.
Result: Privacy Options display.
9 Confirm the following:
Share launcher’s name with the tool is selected.
Share launcher’s e-mail with the tool is selected.
Accept grades from the tool is not selected.
instructor guide for sam integration in moodle.docx Page 17 Cengage Learning 10/27/2014
SStteepp AAccttiioonn
10 Click Save and return to course.
Result: The external link displays in the Moodle course.
11 Select the external link for the Content Selector.
Result: The Content Selector displays.
instructor guide for sam integration in moodle.docx Page 18 Cengage Learning 10/27/2014
Adding Links to Specific Learning Activities
Once instructors add the Content Selector, they can add links to specific learning Activities using the
following procedure:
SStteepp AAccttiioonn
1 Select the copy link icon.
NOTE: Hover over the assignment for the link icon to display.
Result: The link copies to the clipboard.
2 Navigate back to the Moodle course.
instructor guide for sam integration in moodle.docx Page 19 Cengage Learning 10/27/2014
SStteepp AAccttiioonn
3 Click Turn editing on.
Result: Instructors can edit their course.
4 Click Add an activity or resource.
Result: The Add an activity or resource page displays.
instructor guide for sam integration in moodle.docx Page 20 Cengage Learning 10/27/2014
SStteepp AAccttiioonn
5 Under External Tools, select General tool.
6 Click Add.
instructor guide for sam integration in moodle.docx Page 21 Cengage Learning 10/27/2014
SStteepp AAccttiioonn
6 (cont.)
Result: The Activity options page displays.
7 Complete the following fields.
Activity Name: Name the Activity.
External Tool Type: Select Automatic, based on Launch URL.
Launch URL: Paste the URL.
Launch Container: Select New Window.
8 Click Privacy.
Result: Additional options display.
instructor guide for sam integration in moodle.docx Page 22 Cengage Learning 10/27/2014
SStteepp AAccttiioonn
9 Confirm the following:
Share launcher’s name with the tool is selected.
Share launcher’s e-mail with the tool is selected.
Accept grades from the tool is not selected.
instructor guide for sam integration in moodle.docx Page 23 Cengage Learning 10/27/2014
SStteepp AAccttiioonn
10 Click Save and return to course.
Result: The Activity is added to the Moodle course.
instructor guide for sam integration in moodle.docx Page 24 Cengage Learning 10/27/2014
Adding a Technical Support Link into an Integrated Course
The Technical Support Link allows instructors and students to create new support cases for MindLinks
which route to the Cengage dedicated LMS Technical Support group.
Adding a the Cengage Technical Support Link
This section explains how instructors add the Cengage Technical Support Link to Moodle:
SStteepp AAccttiioonn
1 Select the Content selector.
2 Select the copy link icon.
NOTE: Hover over the assignment for the link icon to display.
Result: The link copies to the clipboard.
3 Navigate back to the Moodle course.
instructor guide for sam integration in moodle.docx Page 25 Cengage Learning 10/27/2014
SStteepp AAccttiioonn
4 Click Turn editing on.
Result: Instructors can edit their course.
5 Click Add an activity or resource.
Result: The Add an activity or resource page displays.
instructor guide for sam integration in moodle.docx Page 26 Cengage Learning 10/27/2014
SStteepp AAccttiioonn
6 Under External Tools, select General tool.
7 Click Add.
instructor guide for sam integration in moodle.docx Page 27 Cengage Learning 10/27/2014
SStteepp AAccttiioonn
7 (cont.)
Result: The Activity options page displays.
8 Complete the following fields.
Activity Name: Name the Activity.
External Tool Type: Select Automatic, based on Launch URL.
Launch URL: Paste the URL.
Launch Container: Select New Window.
9 Click Privacy.
Result: Additional options display.
instructor guide for sam integration in moodle.docx Page 28 Cengage Learning 10/27/2014
SStteepp AAccttiioonn
10 Confirm the following:
Share launcher’s name with the tool is selected.
Share launcher’s e-mail with the tool is selected.
Accept grades from the tool is not selected.
11 Click Save and return to course.
instructor guide for sam integration in moodle.docx Page 29 Cengage Learning 10/27/2014
SStteepp AAccttiioonn
11 (cont.)
Result: The link is added to the Moodle course.