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(LTI Advantage) Other LMS
If your LMS is not specified, there are general LMS integration resources available.
About Shibboleth
Created by Internet2, Shibboleth is open-source middleware designed to allow access to protected resources, such as WebAssign, based on credentials provided by your institution.
Add Admins Manually
Create a new account for a school or district admin, or give an existing account admin permissions.
Add Students from Google Classroom
Link your NGLSync course to your Google Classroom class to add students. Students access their course directly from Google Classroom and do not need to use a separate username and password.
Add Students Manually
Find the course you want to enroll students in. If you are a teacher in the course: To search courses in your district: Enter your search criteria and click Search . Click a course name in your search results. Click Add Students . If a student has an NGLSync account, their name is added under Students to add to your course. If a student does not have an NGLSync account, create one for them. Click Create Student Account . Enter your student's information. Click Next . Students are added to your...
Add Teachers Manually
Create an account for a teacher.
Add Teachers to a Class
If your course is linked with Google Classroom, add a teacher in your Google Classroom roster and this change will sync to your NGLSync course roster. If changes you make in Google Classroom do not appear in NGLSync after a few minutes, refresh your Google Classroom roster . Find a course. If you are a teacher in the course: In the upper-left corner, click › My Courses . To search courses in your district: Enter your search criteria and click Search . Click a course name in your search results....
Add the Cengage Tool
To enable instructors to integrate their Canvas and Spark courses, add the Cengage tool to your account.
Add the Cengage Tool
To enable instructors to integrate their Canvas and Cengage courses, add the Cengage tool to your account.
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 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 Users
Create NGLSync accounts for students, teachers, and admins in your district.
Admins
Impersonate other admins in your district through their NGLSync profile.
Admins
Find, create, and manage admin accounts in your school district.
Allow Cookies in Chrome
Go to chrome://settings/cookies. Select Allow third-party cookies .
Allow Cookies in Microsoft Edge
Click ⋯ › Settings . Click Cookies and Site Permissions . Click Manage and delete cookies and site data . Turn on Allow sites to save and read cookie data (recommended) .
Allow Cookies in Safari
You can't allow cookies only for specific sites. Click Safari › Settings . Click the Advanced tab. Clear Block all cookies . Click the Privacy tab. Clear Prevent cross-site tracking .
Allow JavaScript in Chrome
Go to chrome://settings/content/javascript. Select Sites can use JavaScript .
Allow JavaScript in Microsoft Edge
In Microsoft Edge, JavaScript is always enabled and you cannot disable it.
Allow JavaScript in Safari
Click Safari › Settings . Click the Security tab. Select Enable JavaScript .
Allow Pop-Up Windows in Chrome
Go to chrome://settings/content/popups. Next to Allowed to send pop-ups or use redirects , click Add and add each of the following domains: The domain used by your Learning Management System (LMS), for example, ncsu.blackboard.com [*.]cengage.com If using SAM or WebAssign, also add the following domains: https://sam.cengage.com [*.]webassign.com [*.]webassign.net Related information Chrome help: Block or allow pop-ups
Allow Pop-Up Windows in Microsoft Edge
Click ⋯ › Settings . Click Cookies and Site Permissions . Under Site permissions , click Pop-ups and redirects . Turn off Blocked (recommended) . Related information Microsoft Edge help: Block pop-ups
Allow Pop-Up Windows in Safari
If not open already, open Cengage in a browser tab. Click Safari › Settings . Click the Websites tab. Click Pop-up Windows . Select Allow for the following domains, if listed: The domain used by your Learning Management System (LMS), for example, ncsu.blackboard.com [*.]cengage.com If using SAM or WebAssign, also add the following domains: https://sam.cengage.com [*.]webassign.com [*.]webassign.net Related information Safari help: Block pop-ups and unnecessary content
Automate OneRoster Upload
Use your SFTP account to automate OneRoster upload.
Blackboard
Integrate Blackboard with Spark to let instructors and students access Spark content directly from Blackboard. Related information Add the App to Your Site
Blackboard Integration
Features available with Blackboard integrations: LTI Advantage with Partner Cloud Single sign on to Spark Sync due dates from Spark to Blackboard Copying a Blackboard course also copies the linked Spark course Related information Request Site Configuration Info Register the Tool Create an External Tool in for LTI 1.0 Integration Migration Migrate to Partner Cloud Remove the Old Tool
Blackboard Integration
Starting in 2024, institutions integrating with Blackboard for the first time will use a native Blackboard LTI 1.3 integration method. Blackboard integration includes: Single sign on to Cengage Deep linking from Blackboard to Cengage activities Sync grades from Cengage to Blackboard Sync due dates from Cengage to Blackboard Copying a Blackboard course also copies the linked Cengage course Cengage Infuse integration of eBook and learning/assessment content directly in Blackboard Institutions...
Blackboard Migration
Migrate all courses from Mindlink Building Block to LTI Advantage with Partner Cloud. The best time to migrate is between terms or when usage is low. Be sure to inform instructors that existing links will not work during the migration and students' scores might be out of sync after the migration.
Blackboard Migration
Migrate all courses from Mindlink Building Block to LTI Advantage with Partner Cloud. The best time to migrate is between terms or when usage is low. Be sure to inform instructors that existing links will not work during the migration and students' scores might be out of sync after the migration.
Blackboard Migration
Migrate all courses from the Cengage Mindlink Building Block or Partner Cloud integration to LTI 1.3. The best time to migrate is between terms or when usage is low. Be sure to inform instructors that existing content links will not work during the migration and students' scores might be out of sync after the migration.
Brightspace
Intergrate Spark resources within your institution's Brightspace Learning Management System.
Brightspace Integration
For WebAssign, many schools now use an integration method in the following instructions. These integration methods are only available for courses using Cengage products. If your school uses the old integration method, this process is not needed. WebAssign provides instructors with all the information they need to integrate their classes with Brightspace. For more information, see Instructor Help . Features available with Brightspace integrations: LTI Advantage API App Single sign on to Spark...
Brightspace Integration
For WebAssign, many schools now use an integration method in the following instructions. These integration methods are only available for courses using Cengage products. If your school uses the old integration method, this process is not needed. WebAssign provides instructors with all the information they need to integrate their classes with Brightspace. For more information, see Instructor Help . New integrations will use LTI 1.3 Advantage. Existing LTI 1.1 integrations should migrate to a LTI...
Browser Plugins
Some content and tools might require the following browser plugins.
Browser Settings
Configure the following settings in your web browser.
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.
Canvas
Integrate Canvas with Spark to let instructors and students access Spark content directly from Canvas. Related information Canvas LTI 1.0 Canvas LTI 1.3
Canvas Integration
For WebAssign, many schools now use an integration method in the following instructions. These integration methods are only available for courses using Cengage products. If your school uses the old integration method, this process is not needed. WebAssign provides instructors with all the information they need to integrate their classes with Canvas. For more information, see Instructor Help . You can use either integration, but LTI 1.0 with APIs is no longer actively supported. Consider using...
Canvas Integration
For WebAssign, many schools now use an integration method in the following instructions. These integration methods are only available for courses using Cengage products. If your school uses the old integration method, this process is not needed. WebAssign provides instructors with all the information they need to integrate their classes with Canvas. For more information, see Instructor Help . New institutions will be integrated using LTI Advantage, while institutions already using LTI 1.0 with...
Canvas LTI 1.0 with APIs Integration
Use this procedure for any Cengage learning platform to allow instructors in your institution to link their Canvas and Cengage courses.
Canvas LTI Advantage Integration
Use this procedure for any Cengage learning platform to allow instructors at your institution to link their Canvas and Cengage courses. LTI Advantage is the most up-to-date and supported integration. If you are migrating from a Partner API integration, be careful to prevent grade sync disruption.
Cengage is Not Responding
If NGLSync is not responding or working correctly, you can check its status at techcheck.cengage.com.
Cengage on iPad
Most Cengage features are available on iPad, but some features require a desktop or laptop computer.
Cengage Roster Data
Reference guide for completing the Cengage Roster template.
Change Admin Password
When an admin forgets their NGLSync password, you can change it for them.
Change Monitor Resolution
To use the SAM Content Player most effectively, set your monitor to a display resolution of 1366x768 or higher. This setting enables SAM simulations to display without scrolling.
Change Student Password
Due to privacy regulations, NGLSync does not collect or store student contact information. This means NGLSync cannot send students an email to reset their own passwords. Only teachers and admins can change student passwords. If needed, sign in to NGLSync at nglsync.cengage.com . Find the student whose password you want to change. In the upper-left corner, click › Students . Search for the student by name, username, or student number. Click the student's name in the search results. The Student...
Change Teacher Password
When a teacher forgets their NGLSync password, you can change it for them.
Change Your Password
Change your password for increased security.
Check Your System
Use the browser check tool to see if you need to update your browser or install missing plugins.
Configure Browser Settings in Chrome
If needed, configure your browser settings in Chrome.
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.
Contact Cengage Representative
Your Cengage representative can support you in implementing your course or learning tools.
Contact Support
Contact customer support with additional questions.
Contact Support
Find out how to get personal support for Spark.
Contact Support
Contact customer support with additional questions.
Contact Your Spark Representative
Your Spark representative can support you in implementing your course or learning tools.
Copy a Course in NGLSync
Create a new course by copying an existing course that you created, or a course created by a colleague in your district.
Courses
Create and manage your Cengage courses in NGLSync.
Create a Cengage Course in NGLSync
In the upper-left corner, click › My Courses . You can also click My Courses on the K–12 Dashboard Home page. Click Create Course . Select Start from scratch and click Continue . Select your school district and click Continue . Select a product and click Continue . You can scroll through the products purchased by your district, or search by name, subject, author, or ISBN. Set the number of courses to create. You can create up to 5 copies of this course at a time with the same product and...
Create a Cengage Deep Linking Quicklink
Instructors can use the Cengage Deep Linking Quicklink to adopt products and add content to courses.
Create Accounts Manually
Create individual student, teacher, and admin accounts. When manually adding students to courses, you can create new accounts for students who don't already have an NGLSync account.
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 Canvas for LTI 1.0 Integration
Integrate Spark resources within your institution's Canvas Learning Management System, using LTI 1.0.
Create an External Tool in Canvas for LTI 1.3 Integration
Integrate Spark resources within your institution's Canvas learning management system, using LTI 1.3.
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.
Create an External Tool in Moodle for LTI 1.0 Integration
Integrate Spark resources within your institution's Moodle Learning Management System, using LTI 1.0.
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 the Cengage Tool
To enable instructors to integrate their Brightspace and Spark courses, create and register the Cengage tool.
Create the Cengage Tool
To enable instructors to integrate their Moodle and Cengage courses, create and register the Cengage tool.
Create the Cengage Tool
To enable instructors to integrate their Moodle and Cengage courses, create and register the Cengage tool.
Create the Cengage Tool
To enable instructors to integrate their LTI Advantage LMS and Cengage courses, create and register the Cengage tool.
Deactivate a Course
If you created a course for practice, you can deactivate it to remove it from your current course list.
Deactivate Admin
Archive NGLSync accounts for admins who no longer need them.
Deactivate Student
Archive NGLSync accounts for students who no longer need them.
Deactivate Teacher
Archive NGLSync accounts for teachers who no longer need them.
Deploy the Cengage Tool
Institutions should use only one deployment of the Cengage tool and share it as necessary to the respective organizational units. The same registration key cannot be used for multiple deployments. If separate deployments are necessary, contact your account representative or Spark support to request unique configuration parameters for each deployment.
Disable Homework Help in Chrome
You can disable the Homework Help feature in Google Chrome that provides AI-generated answers to educational content.
Dynamic Registration (Sakai 21.x and later)
If you are using Sakai 21.x or later, register the Cengage tool with dynamic registration.
Dynamic Registration (Sakai 21.x and later)
If you are using Sakai 21.x or later, register the Cengage tool with dynamic registration.
Edit Admin Profile
Change an admin's username, name, and email address.
Edit Course Dates
You can change when NGLSync courses start and end.
Edit Course Name
Find the course you want to edit. If you are a teacher in the course: To search courses in your district: Enter your search criteria and click Search . Click a course name in your search results. Enter a new course name in Course Name . Click Next . A confirmation page opens and shows your new course settings. Click Save to save your changes. Your course information is updated. Related information Edit Course Dates (NGLSync) Require Registration Approval (NGLSync) Enable Enrollment...
Edit Student Profile
Change a student's username, ID number, and name.
Edit Teacher Profile
Update a teacher's username, name, and email address.
Edit Your Profile
Change your username, name, and email address.
Enable Email Notifications for Student Enrollment
Find the course you want to edit. If you are a teacher in the course: To search courses in your district: Enter your search criteria and click Search . Click a course name in your search results. Set Email Notifications to Send email notifications . Click Next . A confirmation page opens and shows your new course settings. Click Save to save your changes. Your course information is updated. Related information Edit Course Name (NGLSync) Edit Course Dates (NGLSync) Require Registration Approval...
Enable Enhanced Course Copy
After integrating Canvas with Spark, you can allow instructors at your institution to use enhanced course copy.