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:

• VST Tool: To create deep links within your course to specific locations within the courseware, you can use the VitalSource LTI deeplinking tool which your LMS admin has installed.
  • More guidance on this process can be found on the Implement the Deeplinking Tool in the LMS for Courseware Integrations page. You may need to discuss this tool’s location within your LMS with your administrator.
• Note: If you're unable to see or use deep linking functionality in your VitalSource integration, please visit our Check Your Deep Linking Status page for more information. 

Cengage Tool:

• 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