There are three places from which to access assignments. The first is the To Do list (A), which opens as soon as you sign into Connect.

This list contains the most pressing assignments from all of your classes:
- late assignments or those past the due date
- assignments due soon or those due in the next 7 days
- assignments for further study or Recharge assignments

To get to the To Do list from elsewhere in Connect, open the global navigation panel (B) and, from the Assignment menu (C), select To Do (D).

You can also access assignments from your Calendar (A) and choose to see them by day, week or month (B).

To see assignments due on a particular day, simply click the day.

To access all of the assignments within a particular class, click the class name (A). You’ll be taken to the Class Home, where you can see all assignments and other class information.

You can also use the Classes menu (B) and select the class there (C).

After selecting a class from the global navigation panel you'll land on your Class Home (A).

Here you can find:

- Office hours and contact info (B) your instructor has provided

- Class resources (C) such as course files to view or download, bookmarks, access to your eBook and recorded lectures

- Current and grouped (D) assignments

- Launch points (E) for your assignments

LearnSmart is an adaptive learning program that uses your performance to determine how you learn. It knows when you need practice, when it’s time for you to learn something new and when you’re likely to forget material. LearnSmart can even identify your level of confidence. Using this information, LearnSmart presents you with the most effective content to ensure that you’re learning and succeeding. It also offers real-time reports that highlight the concepts with which you’re struggling, and enables personalized study sessions.

Click How to use LearnSmart (A) and then Start (B) to familiarize yourself further with what LearnSmart offers.

Once you’ve launched a LearnSmart assignment, it will open to the first question so you can begin right away.

LearnSmart requires you to identify how well you think you know an answer before allowing you to answer it. Select one of the four options (A) to answer the question.

Use the progress bar (B) to track your status at any time while taking the assignment.

Note that you can provide feedback about question or assignment content by clicking the comment icon (C).

Click the Assignment tab (A) to see a list of all of your LearnSmart assignments. To return to Connect, click Leave Assignment (B).

Click My Reports (A) to learn more about your performance and learning status. You can view sections you struggled with most, find more challenging sections and review the accuracy of your self-assessment, among other things.

To review or practice assignments you’ve already completed, click Recharge (B). The Recharge attempts are for study purposes only and will not be graded.

Here we’ll explain how to pair your existing Canvas course with a new Connect class and register for Connect (create a Connect account).

Once you've logged into Canvas, go to the McGraw-Hill page (A). Then click Begin (B).

On the Connect welcome page, click Register (A).

Enter your email address (A) and click Submit (B).

Choose one of three ways to register for your class:
— Register with a Registration Code (A) — Buy Online with a credit card (B) — Start courtesy access (C), a 14-day free trial of your Connect course. Courtesy access is particularly useful for students who are awaiting financial aid and for those who may drop the class.

Review the class for which you are registering. Then click Continue (A).

Enter the required information and remember to accept the McGraw-Hill Terms of Use (A). Then click Complete My Registration (B).

You'll receive a confirmation that you've registered for Connect (created a Connect account). This also indicates that your Canvas account and Connect account are linked together. From here you can go to Connect (A) or return to Canvas (B).

If you choose to go to Connect, you'll see your Section Home page, which contains your list of assignments. Return to Canvas at any time by clicking the Return to... link on the left (A).

For information about your scores, reports and overall performance in specific classes, click the Results menu (A) and then the class (B). You'll see the list of assignments for the class and, alongside each assignment, your percentage score and how many points you scored out of the total.

Here we'll explain how to take Connect assignments in Canvas.

Once you've logged into Canvas, select Assignments (A) from the menu. Then select the assignment you want to take (B).

Click Launch (A) to open your assignment.

Review the available assignment information and click Start assignment (A).

If you aren't ready to take the assignment, you can return to Canvas by clicking Return to... on the left (B).

Begin taking the assignment. You can move to the next question by click the arrow near the question dropdown menu (A). You can save the assignment without submitting it by clicking Save & Exit (B) at any time.

When you've completed the assignment, click Submit (C).

Please note that these steps only apply to specific assignment types.

You'll see a confirmation modal asking if you're sure you're ready to submit the assignment. If you are, click Submit (A).

Please note that this step only applies to specific assignment types.

Once you've submitted the assignment, you'll be returned to the assignment questions. To view your grades in Canvas, click Return To Assignment List (A).

Please note that this step only applies to specific assignment types.

You'll be returned to the assignment page in Canvas. Click Grades (A) to view your grades.

Click on an assignment to see more information.

Here we’ll explain how students will pair their Canvas course with an existing Connect account by launching an assignment in Canvas.

Once you've logged into Canvas, go to the Assignments page (A). Then select the assignment you want to take (B).

Click Launch (A).

Since you have an existing Connect account, you'll simply enter your email address (A) and password (B), and then click Sign In (C).

Choose one of three ways to register for your class:
— Register with a Registration Code (A)
— Buy Online with a credit card (B)
— Start courtesy access (C), a 14-day free trial of your Connect course. Courtesy access is particularly useful for students who are awaiting financial aid and for those who may drop the class.

Review the information to make sure you're linking the correct Connect class to your Canvas course. Then click Continue (A).

You'll receive a confirmation that your Canvas account and Connect account are linked together. From here you can go to Connect (A), where you'll have to find your assignment in the assignment list, or return to Canvas (B) and relaunch the assignment there.

Your instructor can assign you a variety of assignment types, including web activities (A), blog assignments (B) or file attachment assignments (C). There are additional assignment types, such as LearnSmart, but this is an overview of the three assignment types listed above. Take some time to familiarize yourself with them before they're assigned to you.

Web activities are straightforward and easy to use. Read your instructor's instructions and click on the provided links (A).

Blog assignments require several steps. To start blogging, click + New Post (A). Once you populate the text fields — the title and body of the post — you'll have the option to delete the post, save it or add it, which will make it visible to your instructor. You can also + Comment (B) on blog posts, and see which of your classmates have created blog posts of their own (C).

File attachment assignments simply require you to attach a file for submission to your instructor. You can choose files to add or drag them directly. Most file types are accepted, but make sure to read the information regarding acceptable file types and sizes.

In order to access your Connect assignments in Blackboard, you’ll have to pair the two accounts. You can do this before or after creating a Connect account or registering for a Connect class. Begin by logging into your Blackboard account.

Under My Courses, find and click the Connect class name your instructor provided (A). Please note that your instructor must create the class and pair it with Blackboard before you can proceed.

Next you’ll see a page that contains information about the class or other materials provided by your instructor. Locate an available Connect or LearnSmart assignment and click it.

Please note that you may need to consult with your instructor in order to locate the assignment. In this case, it is located under the Course Material tab (A).

In some cases, like the one shown here, assignments will be placed in folders. Either click on an available assignment or on a folder (A) in order to proceed.

If the assignment is contained in a folder, as shown here, open the folder and then select an available assignment (A).

You’ll be taken to the Connect welcome page. If you already have a Connect account, just sign in using your Connect login credentials (A) and you’ll be taken through several steps to register for the class itself. If you do not have a Connect account, simply Register here (B).

Please note that if you have already registered for the class in Connect, your Blackboard and Connect accounts will be paired automatically.

Learn more about registering for Connect

To register for a Connect class, plug the URL provided by your instructor into a browser. You'll be taken to a welcome screen that contains information about your class, including the instructor name and class title. When you're sure that information is correct, enter your email address (A) and click Begin (B).

Note: If you've already purchased the book, using either a credit card or access code, you still have to join the class. Enter the email address you used when purchasing the book and you'll be registered to the class.

Next you'll have to create a Connect account. Enter your information, agree to the terms and move on to the next step (A).

If you're purchasing Connect with a credit card, select Buy Online (A).

Learn more about registering with an access code.

Verify that the class is correct and then click Buy (A).

Enter your billing information (A) and then your payment information (B), and then review and place your order (C). At the end of this three-step purchase process, you'll be able to finalize your purchase and view your Connect class.

You'll see a confirmation page showing your newly purchased Connect class! Click Continue (A) to move on.

This is the final page in the registration process. Click Go To Connect (A) to check out your new Connect class!

To register for a Connect class, plug the URL provided by your instructor into a browser. You'll be taken to a welcome screen that contains information about your class, including the instructor name and class title. When you're sure that information is correct, enter your email address (A) and click Begin (B).

Note: If you've already purchased the book, using either a credit card or access code, you still have to join the class. Enter the email address you used when purchasing the book and you'll be registered to the class.

Next you'll have to create a Connect account. Enter your information, agree to the terms and move on to the next step (A).

If you're registering for Connect with an access code, enter the access code (A) and click Submit (B).

Learn more about registering with a credit card.

Verify that the class is correct and then click Confirm (A).

This is the final page in the registration process. Click Go To Connect (A) to check out your new Connect class!

Prerequisite assignments are assignments that must be taken in a required order. Each assignment must be completed before the next assignment can be taken.

These assignments will be indicated in the assignment list on your Section Home page (A).

When you click on the indicated assignment, a window will open showing you all of the prerequisite assignments associated with that assignment. You must take the first assignment in the list (A) and complete it with the required score (B) before you can move on to the next assignment.

Some prerequisite assignments are grouped in clusters (C). These can be taken in any order, but they must be fully completed before you can move on to the next assignment.

Click OK to proceed (D).

When you complete a required assignment, the next assignment will become available in your assignment list.

Here we’ll explain how to pair your existing Brightspace course with a new Connect class and register for Connect (create a Connect account).

Once you've logged into Brightspace, select the class you want to pair. Then, in the widget, click Begin (A).

On the Connect welcome page, click Register (A).

Enter your email address (A) and click Begin (B).

Enter the required information to register and create your Connect account. When finished, click Next Step (A).

Choose one of three ways to register for your class:
— Register with an access code (A)
— Purchase access with a credit card (B)
— Start courtesy access (C), a 14-day free trial of your Connect course. Courtesy access is particularly useful for students who are awaiting financial aid and for those who may drop the class.

Review the class information before continuing. When ready, click Confirm (A).

When you've completed registration, you'll see a Success page from which you can Go to Connect (A).

Explore your new Connect class! You can return to Brightspace at any time by clicking the link at the top of the page (A).

Here we’ll explain how to pair your existing Brightspace course with an existing Connect account.

Once you've logged into Brightspace, select the class you want to pair. Then, in the widget, click Begin (A).

Since you have an existing Connect account, you'll simply enter your email address (A) and password (B), and then click Sign In (C).

Choose one of three ways to register for your class:
— Register with an access code (A)
— Purchase access with a credit card (B)
— Start courtesy access (C), a 14-day free trial of your Connect course. Courtesy access is particularly useful for students who are awaiting financial aid and for those who may drop the class.

Review the class information before continuing. When ready, click Confirm (A).

When you've completed registration, you'll see a Success page from which you can Go to Connect (A).

Explore your new Connect class! You can return to Brightspace at any time by clicking the link at the top of the page (A).

Find the assignment you want to take and click on its title to see assignment information (A) such as assignment type, start and due dates, attempts remaining, points possible, extensions and time limits (B).

You can also jump right into an assignment by clicking its quick-start arrow (C).

Important note: Clicking Begin from the information panel or using the quick start will automatically begin your first attempt. If you have only one attempt or if the assignment is timed, make sure you’re ready to start before launching the assignment.

Once you launch the assignment, you’ll see the introduction page, which contains:
- instructions (A)
- a progress bar (B)
- assignment details (C), such as due date, attempts and total points
- general information about attempts and scoring (D)
- information about utilizing resources (E)

Click Let’s go! (F) to take the assignment.

Remember: Seeing this page means your assignment attempt was automatically started, and, if timed, that the clock started. Click Go back (G) to return to the previous screen.

Assignments contain a progress bar (A) so you can track your work. Click the square icon (B) to open the question map, where you can skip around questions.

In the Resources area (C) you’ll find general assignment information and other resources the instructor makes available.

In some assignments you’ll also have the option to check your work (D).

If you need to leave the assignment, but you’re not ready to submit it, you can always Save & exit (E) and come back to it later. Otherwise, just click Submit (F) to turn it in.

The question map contains all of the questions within an assignment. You can skip around as needed, but note that some questions are grouped in series that have a required order. Grouped questions are indicated by a link icon (A) and paginated text (B).

Use the progress bar to track your status (C).

Click the X (D) to leave the question map and return to your work.

From the assignment list on your Section Home page, choose the Power of Process assignment (A).

You’ll be prompted to begin the assignment. The My Process screen will appear. The strategy wheel (A) contains questions that must be answered before, during or after the reading, each category indicated with a different color. Click a strategy to begin. You can always leave the assignment and return to it later by clicking Save & Exit (B).

If your instructor assigned you to upload a text, you will be directed to do so after clicking the assignment from the Section Home. You’ll be asked to Upload a File (A). Only .doc and .docx files can be uploaded at this time. It is best to remove any unnecessary images prior to uploading in order to reduce the file size. When your upload is complete, click Assign (B). You can also Delete (C) or Preview (D) the file.

Selecting a strategy takes you to the reading and its accompanying question. Enter your response in the answer field (A) and click Save (B). To return to the strategy wheel at any time, click My Process (C). You’ll be taken there automatically after saving.

In strategies where your instructor has required annotation responses, you’ll need to highlight specific words or phrases (A). Click the comment icon that appears (B), enter your annotation in the space allotted (C) and Save (D). Remember to Save your response (E).

When you’ve completed all strategies, click My Process Reflection (A).

You’ll be asked to reflect on your process. Enter your response in the answer field (A) and then Save (B). You can analyze your process using the data provided: the order in which you visited strategies (C) and number of times you did so (D).

After saving your process reflection, you’ll have another opportunity to edit your answers (A). When satisfied with your responses, Submit Assignment (B). You can also download the assignment as a PDF (C). If you’re not ready to submit the assignment, Save & Exit (D) and return to it later.

At first glance, your total grade may not seem to match up with how you’re doing in every category. Every assignment is worth a different amount of points and every category of assignments (Homework, Quiz, Exam, etc.) is worth a different percentage of your total grade.

Within a category, each assignment is weighted based on the total points possible. The points earned on each assignment are summed and then divided by the total points possible for that category.

Above is an example of this.

138 divided by 160 (136/160) = .8625 = 86.25%

So you would have an 86.25% in the Homework category.

To calculate your total grade, first all the categories are calculated as we have just described.

Then each category score is converted to a decimal by moving the decimal point two places to the left (ex. 75.5% becomes .755) and multiplied by the weight it’s worth in the total grade. You can find the weight it’s worth below the category title in your gradebook. The gradebook is currently only available for World Language titles, so you may not have a gradebook at all. If you’re in a World Language course and still don’t have a gradebook, it is because your instructor has not turned it on.

After multiplying each category score by its weight, the new totals for each category are added together to give you the total score (in percent).

Above is an example of this.

21 + 36 + 25.88 = 82.88%

So your total grade would be an 82.88%

Note: If a category has zero submissions, the weight of the other categories with submissions increases proportionally to add up to 100%.

From your Library tab (A), click voice tools (B) to create a voice presentation (C), a voice email (D) or a voice podcast (E). To complete a new assignment using one of the tools, click its respective tile.

The voice presentation tool allows you to record comments about web content that you can present to your instructors and peers. With voice email, you can add a personal touch to emails you send to instructors and classmates. You can also record voice podcasts to bring real-world content and engage in holistic learning.

Once you’ve clicked the voice presentation tile, enter a title (A) and an optional description below. Click submit (B) to create your presentation.

A new screen with instructions and helpful tips will open. Click new (A) to begin creating your presentation. A window will open, prompting you to enter a subject (B) and a URL (C). Remember that http:// is already in the field. Begin recording your comments (D) and, if desired, add a comment in the field below (D). Click post (E) when done. To add another slide to the presentation, click new again.

After clicking the voice email tile, you’ll be able to enter a subject, provide a description and choose recipients. Click submit.

A window will open, displaying your email address, recipients’ email addresses (if you entered recipients in the previous screen) and a subject. Click record (A) to begin and stop (B) when done. Add comments (C) as desired and click send (D).

After clicking the voice podcaster tile, you’ll be able to enter a title and provide content description. Click submit.

A new window will open. Click new (A) and enter a subject title (B). Click record (C) to begin and stop (D) when done. Enter comments (E) as desired and click post (F).

When you’ve finished posting, your completed podcast, its length and the recording date will be listed in the window (A). For more information on how your peers and instructors can subscribe to your podcast, click help (B).
Podcast subscriptions are very useful to students, particularly if you plan to post podcasts daily, weekly or monthly. Subscriptions allow your newest podcasts to be automatically downloaded to most mobile devices so that your friends and instructors can listen to them on the go.

The peer review questions your instructor assigned display one at a time (A). Use the arrows to scroll through the questions. (B)

To answer the question shown, highlight related text in your peer’s draft with your cursor and click the comment button that appears when you release your mouse (A).

Type your answer in the comment box (A) and click save comment (B). An orange speech bubble will appear where you left your comment in the draft.

When you have answered all the questions and are ready to submit your comments to your peer and your instructor, click submit (A) at the bottom of the essay.

When you first enter Connect, you'll land on your To Do list, which surfaces all of your most pressing assignments. In the left panel, which can be expanded and collapsed, you'll find vital information for your studies.

- Click on your name (A) to find messages from your instructor, system notifications, your account information and a link to the Connect help center.

- Use the To Do list (B) to find a list of assignments due in the next 48 hours.

- To view all of your upcoming assignments for the week or month, use the Calendar (C).

- The Classes menu (D) contains a list of all of your classes.

- For scores and reports on your class performance, visit the Results menu (E).

- Insights (F) provides tailored information about your progress and performance.

You can register for Connect in a few simple steps. First, find the section web address on the student registration info sheet your instructor provided (A), and then plug the URL into your browser.

If you don’t have a section web address, ask your instructor or check your syllabus.

After you’ve entered the section URL into your browser, you’ll be asked to enter your email address (A) and click Begin (B).

Then, you will register and create a Connect account. Enter your information, agree to the terms and Continue (A).

You will have the option to buy Connect online (A), access it with an access code (B) or use temporary access (C).

Learn about:
Purchasing Connect
Registering with an access code
Registering with temporary access

You’ll be able to review and Confirm (A) your Connect section information before proceeding to the section.

Once on the connect landing page, click Go To Connect (A) to be taken into your course.

To upgrade from temporary Connect access to full access, find the Classes icon (A) in the left menu of your section home page. Then click Yes, purchase access (B).

You'll have the option to buy Connect online (A) or register with an access code (B).

You can register for Connect in a few simple steps. First, find the section web address on the student registration info sheet your instructor provided (A), and then plug the URL into your browser.

If you don’t have a section web address, ask your instructor or check your syllabus.

After you’ve entered the section URL into your browser, you’ll be asked to enter your email address (A) and click Begin (B).

Then, you will register and create a Connect account. Enter your information, agree to the terms and Continue (A).

Enter your access code (A) and click Redeem (B).

Learn about:
Purchasing Connect
Registering with temporary access

Review the Connect section information to make sure it’s correct and click Confirm (A).

Once on the connect landing page, click Go To Connect (A) to be taken into your course.

You can register for Connect in a few simple steps. First, find the section web address on the student registration info sheet your instructor provided (A), and then plug the URL into your browser.

If you don’t have a section web address, ask your instructor or check your syllabus.

After you’ve entered the section URL into your browser, you’ll be asked to enter your email address (A) and click Begin (B).

Then, you will register and create a Connect account. Enter your information, agree to the terms and Continue (A).

You will review the Connect section information (A) and then choose to purchase it by selecting Check Out (B).

Learn about:
Registering with an access code
Registering with temporary access

Then you’ll fill out your billing information and move on to Review Order (A).

Upon reviewing the order to make sure it’s correct, you’ll move on to Payment (A).

Enter your payment information and click Place Order (A).

You will then receive your order confirmation and be able to access Connect by clicking Continue to Connect (A).

Once on the connect landing page, click Go To Connect (A) to be taken into your course.

You can register for Connect in a few simple steps. First, find the section web address on the student registration info sheet your instructor provided (A), and then plug the URL into your browser.

If you don’t have a section web address, ask your instructor or check your syllabus.

After you’ve entered the section URL into your browser, you’ll be asked to enter your email address (A) and click Begin (B).

Then, you will register and create a Connect account. Enter your information, agree to the terms and Continue (A).

You have the option to use temporary access to the Connect section before purchasing it or using an access code. To begin using temporary access, click Start Now (A).

Learn about:
Purchasing Connect
Registering with an access code

Review the Connect section information to make sure it’s correct and click Confirm (A).

Once on the connect landing page, click Go To Connect (A) to be taken into your course.

Go to Connect Self Study and click REGISTER NOW.

Enter your email address (A) and click Submit (B).

Enter your registration code (A) or buy access online using a credit card (B).

If you used a registration code, you'll see this screen next. Make sure you’re registering for the correct textbook and click Register This Product (A).

If you don’t have an account, create one by filling in your information and clicking Complete My Registration (B).

You'll see a screen confirming your completed registration. Click Student Edition (A) to proceed to Connect.

LearnSmart, the first adaptive learning solution, makes every minute count by identifying and presenting the most impactful content for you to master at a given point in time. LearnSmart knows when it’s time for you to learn something new, when and what you are likely to forget, and is even able to identify your level of confidence to encourage continued engagement. Real-time reports highlight the concepts you are struggling with, enabling simple, personalized study sessions.

The first time you click on a LearnSmart assignment link from Connect, you will see the LearnSmart Intro Guide. Each box contains useful information on how to get the most out of LearnSmart and how to complete your assignment.

Upon entering the LearnSmart module you were assigned, you'll see a progress bar indicating how much progress you've made on the assignment so far, as well as topics included in the module. Click Learn (A) to begin. You can also Recharge (B) if necessary and view Reports (C) related to the assignment. Help and other options are available in the menu (D).

Smartbook assignments adapt to you! Launch SmartBook assignments from your To Do or class pages just like any other assignment.

After selecting content assigned to you from your To Do list or the Table of Contents (A) you can begin reading. You can preview the material using the page images on the left (B). Especially important content will be highlighted yellow (C). Once you have mastered the concepts these highlights will change to green (D). You can always turn the highlights on or off (E) if you find them distracting.

When you are ready to practice, go to the Practice (A) phase, which will reinforce concepts learned during the reading phase.

In the Practice phase, answer the questions and then make choices based on your comfort level (A) with the material. SmartBook recycles content based on your mastery.

To complete SmartBook assignments you’ll need to read and answer the questions until you show proficiency in core concepts set up by your instructor, or learning objectives. The Congratulations page confirms you’ve reached the end of the assigned material for specific modules.

Use the Reports (A) section to evaluate your performance and help you use SmartBook more efficiently.

Recharge (A) or review SmartBook assignments to keep your knowledge fresh. “Recharging” SmartBook assignments won’t impact your grade for previous attempts but it could make the difference on your next test, quiz or exam. You can always access them after the due date in the Further Study (B) section of your To Do page.

Navigate to the page you want to bookmark.

Click the bookmark tool (A) and then click add bookmark (B).

To get started, first select the library tab then select outline tool in the “Speech preparation tools” area.

Note: The title of the tool may vary depending on your course.

Click create new outline, or select from the list of saved outlines if available.

Enter your speech title.
To rename your outline at any time, click rename and enter your new title in the field provided.
When finished, click save.

Note: For select titles, you will have the option to enter your Speech Objectives.

The Speech Outline tool includes three main areas of focus: the Introduction, Body, and Conclusion.

You can enter your copy into the fields provided and use the tools in the toolbar to easily format and organize your speech.

Included in the toolbar controls are the following options:
- (A) indent single line
- (B) outdent single line
- (C) move single line up
- (D) move single line down
- (E) add/create new line
- (F) add Connective

Use the Connective tool to help identify a transition statement between major talking points within the Outline (A).“Below this point” adds a new connective to the next point of the outline body, below the current cursor location or highlighted text. “Below this section” adds a new connective between the current section (where your cursor is located or text is highlighted) and the next section below.
After adding a Connective, you will have the ability to 'categorize' a new Connective by using the drop-down menu to select one of the following labels: Transition, Internal Preview, Internal Summary or Signpost

To provide a transition from 'Introduction' to 'Body and/or from 'Body' to 'Conclusion' you can also add a connective category in between these fields.

Note: Connectives and Lines of text within the Introduction, Body or Conclusion text areas can be added, deleted or re-ordered using the toolbar, or via drag-n-drop methods.

To see a preview of your work, select Print Preview.
Click DONE to save all data currently in the Outline and to return to the Outline List.
Click SAVE to save all data currently in the Outline. The system will also continue to auto-save.
When you are finished, click Export to export your Outline to Word (.doc) format. Review the export confirmation screen and select continue to export to complete the file export.
Note: Connect will export your outline maintaining the proper formatting, including your header & footer information.
Locate and Open your outline on your computer’s hard drive. Then include the Works Cited/Bibliography, if applicable, and click Save.

To submit your outline to your instructor, go to your assignment list on the home tab and select the appropriate assignment.

Click browse, and locate the corresponding file on your computer. Once you’ve selected your outline file, click submit assignment to upload and submit your response to Connect.

Note: The maximum file size for your response file is 25MB. Click the info icon for information on accepted file types you can upload.

View your Instructor's Lectures

The view lectures link provides access to McGraw-Hill Tegrity.

If your instructor is using the Tegrity service to record lectures, you can subscribe to the Tegrity service to and view your instructor's lecture at any time using a web browser, iPod or other mobile devices.

Self-Quiz and Study?

The Self-Quiz and Study provides access to a “help yourself” self-study aid. Your instructor may make this available for you to review key concepts and take practice assignments. It is available here in your library for you to use as additional study material.

Student Resources link in the Library

Student resources open the Online Learning Center for your course textbook. It has a variety of additional textbook related material you can use for your own self-study purposes.

Click the library tab at the top of the page (A). Click course files either in the left library navigation bar (B) or on the main library landing page (C).

Available course reference files uploaded by your instructor will be listed here. The list shows the date it was shared, the file type and the file size. To download a file, simply click the file name (A).

The Self Quiz and Study is a “help yourself” self-study aid where you can review key concepts and take practice assignments. It's available within your library. Click self-quiz and study (A) to get started.

All practice tests will be listed according to their related eBook chapter (A). Click on the title to begin all questions related to that chapter, or click the blue drop down arrow to view the test broken down by section. Next to each section you can view the related eBook pages (B), click see all (C) to view any related videos, or begin to practice only the questions related to each section (D).

On the section home page, all of your assignments from your instructor are listed by default.

Information provided in the assignment list:
- (A) assignment name - Click the assignment name to begin an assignment.
- (B) see report - Click the "see report" link to view your assignment results.
- (C) info - Click the info icon for additional information about the assignment such as number of questions, points and what type of an assignment, e.g. Quiz, Homework, Exam or Practice.
- (D) due date – Tells you the date and time you your assignment is due.
- (E) status – Lets you know if you’ve started an assignment, are in progress of taking the assignment, or if it has been completed.

- (F) attempts remaining – Tells how many attempts you have to complete the assignment.
- (G) student extension - If your instructor has setup any extensions for you such as an extended due date, the assignment will have the student extension icon next to it and the extension in orange.
- (H) clock icon - Assignments with the clock icon indicate a timed assignment. You will have a certain amount of time for you to complete the assignment once you have started it. Roll your mouse over the clock icon to view your time limit.
**Important Note: For timed assignments, the timer will not stop for any reason. Once you access the assignment, the timer will start, and you must complete the assignment within the time given. Signing out or leaving the assignment does not stop the timer. When the timer reaches zero, your assignment will automatically be submitted and any incomplete questions will be marked incorrect.

On your Section Home page, the assignment list displays all of the assignments your instructor has set up for you.

- Select an assignment from the list (A).

Note that timed assignments are indicated by an "alarm clock" icon (B). Click a timed assignment, to see the time limit for this assignment. The timers for timed assignments do not stop until the time expires, whether you are active in the assignment or not.

After you launch the assignment, you'll see several features you can use to navigate the assignment and resources to help you answer questions.

- (A) Clicking "Instructions" will launch a pop-up window with any special assignment instructions from your instructor as well as due date and attempt level information.

- (B) When you've completed answering the question, you can advance to the next question by using the navigation tools.

*Note:do not use your browser's "back" and "forward" buttons to navigate through your questions as it could result in losing some of your work.

- (C) If your instructor has enabled the reference resources, these will be available below each question and within the ebook toolbar.

- (A) While taking the assignment, if you need to refer to to your eBook, you can click the eBook icon or "ebook & resources" link to launch it in a pop-up window.

- (B) If your instructor has recorded their lectures, you can access it for reference by clicking recorded lectures.

- (C) You can also print this assignment by clicking print.

- (D) As you take the assignment, periodically click save to save your work.

- (E) If you need to quit the assignment, be sure to click save & exit so your work is saved for later revisiting.
*clicking save & exit will not pause the timer during timed assignments.

- (F) When you've completed the assignment and you're ready to send it to your instructor for scoring, click submit assignment.

In Connect Spanish, your instructor may assign Voice Record questions, where you hear the pronunciation of each vocabulary item presented in the image and have the opportunity to record yourself saying the same word. Your instructor will be able to review your responses when you submit the assignment.

Click play (A) for each word, or phrase, and listen to it.

Click record my voice (A) and repeat the word or phrase.

Click stop recording (A) when you are finished repeating the word or phrase.

Click save (A) to keep your response or click re-record (B) to repeat until you’re satisfied with your response.

Note: you can also click the play button next to your recording to hear your response.

To start your file attachment assignment click the assignment title (A).

Once the assignment has opened, review the instructions (A) and download any reference files (B) included. Develop your response to the assignment. When you have your response file ready, click Choose File (C) and locate the file on your computer. Please note that the maximum file size for your response is 25MB.

Once you’ve selected your response file, click submit assignment (A) to upload and submit your response to Connect.

Group assignments will appear in your assignment list on your section home page. Click the assignment name (A) with the group icon to open the group assignment.

Group assignments are made up of two areas – group workspace (A) for collaboration and submit assignment (B) for turning in the final group project.

In the group workspace, the name of the assignment (A), other members in your group (B), and the topic (if entered by your instructor) are displayed. Also displayed are the instructions for the assignment (C) as well as any instructor attachments and web links.

Clicking + add a new post (A) allows you to collaborate and send messages and files within the group. Click raise your hand (B) if you would like to include your instructor on the message. You can also attach files to a new post for reference (C).

Connect tracks the level of participation and activity of each group member (A) which is visible to other team members and the instructor.

You will receive an alert (A) each time a new post occurs in your group’s workspace. Click the message link to go directly to the group workspace for the assignment.

When your group has completed the final draft and you are ready to submit, click on the submit assignment (A) tab to attach the final submission (B). If needed, include any necessary comments for your instructor (C).
Click the submit assignment button to send the group response to your instructor.

You will receive a confirmation that your assignment has been submitted successfully. Each student in the group will also receive a notification in their message center on their section home page that the assignment has been submitted and by which group member (A).

From the section home page select the speech assignment (A) from your list of assignments.

Review the instructions, then click close instructions window (A).

When the video recorder loads, click Allow (A) for Flash Player to access your camera and microphone.

Next, select the quality of the video. The default for a typical broadband connection is medium, but if you have a slower connection you may need to select low.

After you select the quality, click Okay.

Now you’re ready to record!

Click the red record button (A) to begin recording your speech. The video recorder bar will display a timer in the left hand corner once you start recording.

When you finish your speech, click the red record button again to stop recording.

If your speech didn’t go as well as you’d like, click Re-Record (A) this video. When you’re satisfied with your video, click save (B).

Next, add the title of your speech and a description (C), and attach any other files your instructor may have requested (such as the outline, visual aids, or reference materials). When you’re all set, click step 2: self-review (D).

Review the instructions for self review and click close instructions window (A).

Click play to watch your speech. You can leave time-stamped comments throughout the speech by pausing the video and clicking the green plus (+) button (A) in the video bar.

If your instructor included a self review rubric, complete the evaluation (B).

You can include general comments in the text box below the video. Make sure to click post (C).

When you’re finished with your self review, click done! submit assignment.

When you encounter a file attachment question in an assignment, review the question/instructions provided by your instructor (A).

Download any question reference file (B) your instructor may have added.

When your response file is ready, click browse (or choose file) (C) to add the file from your computer. Once your file has been added, click save (D) to confirm the upload to Connect. Note: You cannot change the file attached to an assignment attempt once submitted. Maximum upload file size is 15MB. To view accepted file types, click the info icon (E). Continue answering your assignment questions or click submit assignment (F) when you’re ready to submit it for grading.

When you submit your assignment, any auto-graded questions will be scored and the file attachment question(s) points will not be credited toward the final grade until manually graded by your instructor.

If your instructor has allowed for detailed feedback you'll be able to view the assignment details.

From your Section Home page, click Performance (A) and select Reports from the drop down menu. This will automatically open your overall performance report.
Access assignment details for each attempt by clicking a score link in the Scores column (B).

The Assignment Details page shows a summary at the top. The question shows your response and the correct answer along with any additional explanation your instructor may have provided (A).

Click through each question to review your answers (B).

Click on the blog assignment from within your course assignment list (A).

Review the instructions, then begin posting on your individual blog workspace. Click + add a new post to get started (A).

Enter your post’s title (A) and message (B). Click post (C) to publish to your blog. Follow those steps each time you want to add a new post.

Switch between your classmates’ blogs by clicking on a name in the column on the right-hand side, labeled “your classmates” (A). You can comment on any blog post by clicking the add a comment button (B) at the bottom of the post. Just enter your comment and click post (C).
Blog assignments are automatically submitted on the due date and time your instructor set. Make sure you’ve made all your posts and commented on your classmates’ blog posts before the due date!

Click on the discussion board assignment (A) from within your course assignment list.

Review the instructions, and then begin posting to the class discussion board workspace. Click + add a new post (A), and enter your title and message. Click post to publish to the discussion board. Follow those steps each time you want to add a new message.

You can comment on your classmates’ posts by clicking the reply button (A) at the bottom of the post you want to respond to. Feel free to make as many comments as you’d like in the text box (B). Click post (C) add to the discussion thread.

Discussion board assignments are automatically submitted on the due date and time your instructor set. Make sure you’ve made all your posts (A) and commented on your classmates’ posts (B) before the due date!

To start, click on the peer review assignment (A) within the assignment list for your course.

You’ll be taken to the video page of the first student in your peer review group. Switch between group members using the tabs at the top of the page (A). Click play to begin watching the speech. You can leave time-stamped comments for your peer by pausing the video and clicking the green plus (+) button (B) in the video bar. That’s the best way to address specific moments in the speech.

Now it's time to evaluate your peer (A), you can also add general comments in the text box (B) below the rubric. Make sure to click post (C). When you’re finished with the peer review, click submit. Don’t forget to review all the peers in your group!

Blackboard Instant Messaging (BBIM) is a convenient and effective resource for you to communicate, learn, study and get help outside of the classroom.
It also allows you to complete chat activities that are part of Connect assignments.

Features include instant messaging and web conferences, and collaborative tools like screen sharing and the whiteboard. Blackboard IM automatically syncs with your roster so that you can easily connect with your instructor and classmates.

To begin using Blackboard IM, located on your Section Home (A), simply create a Blackboard IM account, or sign in with your existing Blackboard account. Then download Blackboard IM from your section home.

Some chat activities within Connect assignments also have the option to launch Blackboard IM directly from the question itself (A) once the program has been downloaded to your computer.

For technical and troubleshooting help, visit the Blackboard Collaborate Support site. From there, choose your area of interest and then look for specific Blackboard IM help.

To find detailed instructions on creating an account, installing, and using Blackboard IM, visit the User Guide.

Access your eBook from your section home or tap the book button in the navigation menu.

eBook Reading
Tap the reading button from the eBook toolbar to get started.
To navigate to another section of the book, tap the section dropdown and select a section from the list (A).

Bookmarks: To add a bookmark, tap the ribbon icon (B).

Notes & Highlights
To add a highlight: Tap the text and drag your finger to select the text you want to highlight. Release your finger, and then tap the Highlight option that appears. Highlights are stored in your notebook.

To add a note: Tap the text and drag your finger to select the text. Release your finger and tap the Note option that appears. A new note will pop up. Tap inside the note to add your own text, and tap save when you are done. Saved notes are stored in your notebook.
All Bookmarks, Notes, and Highlights are stored in the notebook.

Table of Contents
TTo go to a specific chapter, tap Table of Contents and select the chapter you want to view (A). You can also jump to a specific page by entering the page number in the Jump to page text box (B).
You can also move to a specific page by entering the page number in the Jump to page textbox (B).

eBook Settings

In your eBook settings, you can adjust font size and show or hide figures.

Font Size: Change the font size by tapping the AA button. The sizes appear from smallest to largest, with the current size grayed out. Tap your preferred font size.

Hide Figures: Tap HIDE FIGURES to hide eBook images and create a read-only view. When figures are hidden, this button will say SHOW FIGURES. When you’re finished, tap outside of the settings menu to close the menu options.

Search the eBook

To search through the eBook, tap the magnifying glass icon and enter a keyword in the text box. Then tap GO.

Images

Tap an image in the reading view to open the image library. In the image library you’ll find all the eBook images organized by chapter. Tap an image to view larger.

Media Library

Tap a video in the reading view to open the media library. In the media library you’ll find all the videos and media files in the eBook organized by chapter. Tap a video to view larger.

Notebook

Tap notebook to view your highlights, notes, and bookmarks, organized by chapter.

To delete something from your notebook, tap >b>notebook and then edit (A). Select what you want to delete (B), and then tap delete (C).

To remove an item from your notebook, tap the edit button (A). Select the item you would like to remove (B), then tab the delete button (C).

All items within the notebook are organized by chapter.

If your instructor assigned peer reviews, you need to review the comments from your peers on your draft before completing another draft or final submission.

At the top of your draft will be a dropdown menu for you to choose a peer’s comments to view (A). If none of your peers have commented, you’ll see the message “No one has commented yet.” If that’s the case, come back later to check your draft for peer reviews.

When peers have commented, use the dropdown menu to select a peer. Orange speech bubbles will appear in your draft wherever your peer left a comment. Click each bubble to read the comment along with the question (A). You may also want to download the comments to pdf (B) so you can read them all at once, and print them for reference when writing your second draft or final submission.

If your instructor chose to have you compose your writing assignment online, you can type your assignment directly into the writing editor (A), or import it from a word document saved to your computer (B). Below the writing editor, click Browse… (C) to attach any additional files that your instructor requested. You don’t have to complete and submit your assignment all at once. Click save (D) to save your work as-is and return to it later. When you’re finished, click submit (E).

If your instructor chose to have you attach your assignment as a word document, click Browse… (A), below “attach your word document,” and find your file. Then attach any additional files that your instructor requested below “add supporting documents” (B). Click save (C) if you want to save your work as-is and return to it later. Or, if you’re finished, click submit (D).

If your instructor gave you the option of submitting your assignment either way, you’ll see a writing editor (A) as well as a place to attach your assignment as a word document (B). How you submit is up to you!