🎓 VitalSource Student Course Dashboard Overview
The VitalSource Student Course Dashboard is designed to streamline the course material experience for students through seamless integration with your campus Learning Management System (LMS). This guide walks through how students interact with the dashboard, opt in or out of materials, and access their course resources.
🔗 Accessing the Dashboard
Students can access their personalized VitalSource Course Dashboard directly through the campus LMS. The VitalSource team collaborates with your campus LMS administrator to determine the optimal link placement within the LMS for easy student access.
🎨 Campus Customization
The dashboard can be custom-branded for your campus. Options include:
- Campus logo
- Custom student messaging
- Color themes
- Custom store links
These enhancements ensure that the dashboard reflects your campus identity and supports a familiar student experience.
📚 Viewing Enrolled Courses & Adoptions
After logging in via the LMS, students are shown:
- A list of all enrolled courses
- An item card for each course material adoption
Each item card includes:
- Course material details
- The deadline to opt out
- Action buttons for opting out or accessing materials
🔁 Opt-In/Opt-Out Features
Students have control over their participation:
- Click "Want to Opt Out" to decline materials
- Follow on-screen prompts to confirm
- Opt back in at any time before the deadline
- Access to materials remains available until the opt-out deadline, even if opted out
📖 Accessing Course Materials
Students can access their materials in several ways:
- VitalSource Bookshelf: Click "Read Now" to access e-textbooks instantly
- Access Codes: Click "Reveal Access Code" to get the code and redemption link
- Custom Instructions: If materials require special steps, custom guidance will appear on the item card
🛍️ After Opting Out: Shopping Options
When a student opts out:
- The item card updates after the opt-out deadline
- Displays purchase options from campus-selected vendors
- Allows comparison shopping for non-Inclusive Access (IA) adoptions
🤝 Need Help?
If you have questions or need support regarding the VitalSource Student Experience, the VitalSource team is ready to assist. Don’t hesitate to reach out.