Create a Spark Course

Create your course in Spark.

Spark App

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

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 Brightspace-Integrated Spark Course

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

Create a Blackboard-Integrated Spark Course

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

Create a Schoology-Integrated Spark Course

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

Create a Canvas-Integrated Spark Course

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

Create a Moodle-Integrated Spark Course

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

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.

Copy a Spark Course in Your LMS

Copy an existing Spark course in your LMS.

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.

Access and Download Teacher Resources

Access and download teacher resources within Spark.

Create a LMS-Integrated Spark Course

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

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

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

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...

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.

Add an Instructor

Add an individual instructor to your course.

Link to Your Spark Course

Teacher View

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

Remove an Instructor

You can remove an instructor from your course.

Export Instructors

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

Edit Instructor Information

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

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...

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...

Can't Join Spark Course After Entering Incorrect Course Key

When joining a new Spark course, if you enter an incorrect course key, you cannot join the course after entering the correct course key.

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

Contact Your Spark Representative

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

Join a Course

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

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.

Edit a Course

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

Messages

Send and receive messages from your instructor directly in Spark.

Complete Assignments

Complete assignments assigned to you by your teacher in Spark.

Dynamic Lessons

Teach live lessons with Dynamic Lessons in Spark.

Messages

Send and receive messages from your instructor directly in Spark.

Edit Institutional Settings

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

Take a Test

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

Preview Activities Within a Course

Preview all activities within a Spark course.

Assignments

Complete assignments your instructor has assigned to you in Spark.

Manual Grading

Manually grade activities and tests assigned in Spark.

Join a Course for Self-Study

If you do not have a teacher, join a new self-study course with your existing Spark account.

Assign and Administer the Online Placement Test (OPT)

Assign and administer the Online Placement Test through 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....

Copy an Assignment

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

Create Account

Create an account to access the Spark platform.

Courses

Create and manage your courses for Spark.

Manage Courses

Manage your courses in Spark.

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.

Delete a Course

If needed, delete your Spark course.

Create a Course

Create a Schoology LTI 1.3 integrated course in Spark.

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.

LTI 1.0 LMS

Create an LTI 1.0 LMS Integrated course in Spark.

Students

Manage your course roster in Spark by adding students to your course, editing their information, and resetting their passwords if they cannot access their accounts.

Platform Languages

Spark can display buttons, labels, and instructions in your preferred language.

Create a Course

Create a Moodle LTI 1.3 integrated course in Spark.

Contact Support

Find out how to get personal support for Spark.

Send Messages to Students / Parents

Access and send messages to your students in Spark.

Create a Course

Create a Blackboard LTI 1.3 integrated course in Spark.

Gradebook

Use the Course Gradebook in Spark to keep track of your student and class performances on all assignments, practice, and tests.

Change Platform Language

Set your preferred language for buttons and labels in Spark.

Preview Course as a Student

View what students in your course see when they sign in to Spark.

Create an Assignment Using Blackboard LTI 1.3

Create an assignment in Spark using Blackboard LTI 1.3.

Create an Assignment Using Canvas LTI 1.3

Create an assignment in Spark using Canvas LTI 1.3.

Create an Assignment Using Schoology LTI 1.3

Create an assignment in Spark using Schoology LTI 1.3.

Create an Assignment Using Moodle LTI 1.3

Create an assignment in Spark using Moodle LTI 1.3.

Edit Test Content

Customize premade Spark tests by removing questions, changing the order of questions, or renaming the test.

Create a Course

Create a Canvas LTI 1.3 integrated course in Spark.

LTI 1.3 LMS Course Management

Create Spark courses, assignments, and tests within your institution's LTI 1.3 Learning Management System.

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.

Create an Assignment

Create an assignment using activities from your Spark course. You can set due dates, assign the assignment to specific students, preview the assignment, and allow multiple attempts.

Create Account

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

Classroom Presentation Tool

The Classroom Presentation Tool (CPT) helps you enrich your lessons with interactive Student’s Book and Workbook pages with embedded audio, video, and activities. You can access the CPT in your browser through Spark, or download it to use offline.

Create a Test Using Canvas LTI 1.3

Create and assign a test in Spark using Canvas LTI 1.3. You can assign a pre-made test or create your own test using a National Geographic Learning question bank.

Create a Test Using Moodle LTI 1.3

Create and assign a test in Spark using Moodle LTI 1.3. You can assign a pre-made test or create your own test using a National Geographic Learning question bank.

Create a Test Using Schoology LTI 1.3

Create and assign a test in Spark using Schoology LTI 1.3. You can assign a pre-made test or create your own test using a National Geographic Learning question bank.

Create a Test Using Blackboard LTI 1.3

Create an assign a test in Spark using Blackboard LTI 1.3. You can assign a pre-made test or create your own test using a National Geographic Learning question bank.

Manage Users

Add, upload, remove, and edit students and co-instructors in your course. You can also add an institutional administrator, but you will not be able to remove them or edit their settings.

Delete a Test

Deleting a test will permanently remove the test from your tests page, any co-teacher's tests page, in the students' tests page, and from your Gradebook. Click the Tests tab in Spark. You can filter by program using the Programs dropdown menu, or click the Assigned tab to only display assigned tests. Scroll to the test you want and click View Assigned Tests . Scroll to the assigned test you want to delete and click the trash bin icon.

Sign In for the First Time

Upon opening the app for the first time, you will need to sign in and be connected to the Internet. Successful log in to the app will be possible only with a valid teacher account.

Offline CPT

Use the Offline Classroom Presentation Tool app to access National Geographic Learning Classroom Presentation Tools for an offline experience that syncs across devices and logins. This app allows teachers to use the Classroom Presentation Tool (CPT) with or without Internet connection.

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.