Cengage

Summary

How do I setup and/or use the Cengage integration in D2L Brightspace?

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Overview

Cengage allows an instructor to pair a Brightspace course with Cengage content and activities using LTI.  An instructor builds External Learning Tool (LTI) links to Cengage resources and inserts them into the Brightspace Content tool.  Students will then be able to visit the Cengage resource to view the materials and assignments. 

In the summer of 2022, the Cengage integration was updated to a new version (LTI 1.3). 

Instructions for Use

Pairing the Course

Complete the steps below to pair your Brightspace course with a Cengage product or textbook.

  1. With the content tool, click Existing Activities.
  2. Click Cengage.
  3. If prompted, sign in to your Cengage account (or create a new account).
  4. Select the Cengage product to connect.
    A Brightspace screenshot showing the Cengage integration launch interface.
  5. Follow the prompts to complete the course pairing.An External Learning Tool link will be created pointing to the Cengage course.

Building Content Links

After pairing the course using the steps above, follow these steps to insert links directly to activities or content within Cengage.

  1. With the content tool, click Existing Activities.
  2. Click Cengage.
  3. Click Select Content.
    A Brightspace screenshot showing a Cengage book being selected.
  4. Click the checkbox next to the desired content.
  5. Click Continue.
    A Brightspace screenshot showing Cengage items being selected.

Grade Synchronization

Grades will be sent back from the vendor platform to Brightspace. Upon successful completion of a graded activity, the score is then transferred back into the D2L Brightspace gradebook. 

Support Resources

Problems with the platform or its integration should be directed to Cengage support.

Capabilities

  • Deep-linking to third-party resources
  • Grade Synchronization

LTI Certification

Cengage LMS Integration Gateway

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