Overview
CogBooks allows for an instructor to link directly to an activity within CogBooks.
Instructions for Use
Insert a Link
- Within a D2L Brightspace course, click on Course Admin.
- Click Course Builder.
- Drag the CogBooks icon onto the module of your choice.

- You may be asked to allow CogBooks to access your Brightspace account. To continue, click Accept.
- Search for and select the course materials you want to insert.
- Click Assign as separate activities.
![Click to View Full Image A screenshot showing a blue button titled "Assign as seperate[sic] activity(s)"](https://servicedesk.minnstate.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=b14bce7c-d097-4de8-9ea6-b0469202dd78-thumb.jpg&beidInt=2)
- Click Confirm Activities.
- Navigate to the Content area of your Brightspace course to see the newly-created External Learning Tool links.
Grade Synchronization
Grades will be sent back from the vendor platform to Brightspace when a student has completed the activity.
Support Resources
Problems with the platform or its integration should be directed to CogBooks Support via email.
Capabilities
- Deep-linking to third-party resources
- Grade Synchronization
LTI Certification
None