Cengage Partner Integration

Cengage Partner Integration

LTI 1.3 Partner Integration Featureset:

• Single Sign-on (SSO) provides a frictionless delivery & access experience for students via VitalSource Launch.
• Deeplink proxying enables direct access to specific assignments and locations within your platform via the VitalSource LTI tool.
• Assignments & Grades Proxy Service replaces the Basic Outcomes service from previous LTI versions and removes the strict one-to-one relationship between a resource link and a line item.
• A full glossary of common terms can be found on our Partner Integration (PI) Glossary page.

Faculty Sign-Up Process:

• To use this courseware, you need to sign up for an instructor account. You can sign up for an account by navigating to Cengage's site here: Help to get started with Cengage products - Start Strong page. 

Course Creation Process:

• Create a Course: You will be able to create a brand-new course when launching through the VitalSource Course Dashboard. Simply click the “Launch Courseware” button to get started.
  • More guidance on navigating the VitalSource Course Dashboard can be found on the Access Partner Integrated Courseware from the LMS page.
    • More information on the course creation process can be found by navigating to Cengage's Help to get started with Cengage products - Start Strong page.
• Create a Course: You will need to start by creating a course directly within the courseware. For specific guidance on this process, please navigate to Cengage's Help to get started with Cengage products - Start Strong page.

Course Copy Process: 

• If you are a returning instructor and would like to copy your course from last term, please navigate to Cengage's Help to get started with Cengage products - Start Strong page for more guidance.

Creating Deep Links:

• To create deep links within the Cengage tool, instructors should select the platform they need to integrate-> System Requirements -> Then the user needs to expand the Course and Sections topic to see individual LMS for instructions to create a course.
  • Importing Deep Links is covered under Schedule Activities > Choose the LMS > Add Assignments to LMS.
• More information can be found at https://help.cengage.com/instructor/index.html 

Support and Escalations:

• VitalSource Support: If you need support for the VitalSource tooling, please reach out to support on our Support site.
• Publisher Support: If you believe you need support for the courseware, please reach out to Cengage's Support Services.

Other Helpful Links:

• Adopt and Launch Publisher Courseware - Instructors
• Access Publisher Courseware As a Student from the Learning Management System
• Video: Student Opt-in and Opt-Out Experiences for Inclusive Access Courses