Fact:

Students who used MindTap performed 29% better than those who did not

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Source:

Increase Student Learning and Engagement

, Cengage Learning

MindTap

Getting Started with your Course in Blackboard

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“MindTap helps me get more engaged. It’s a progression that shows and keeps me engaged for longer. It’s all in one place, it’s efficient, and materials are focused and easy to use.” Matthew Student, Southern Methodist University MindTap engages you to produce your best work – consistently. By seamlessly integrating course material with videos, activities, apps, and much more, MindTap creates a unique learning path that fosters increased comprehension and efficiency. Engaged with you.

Access Your Campus LMS

Log in with your username and password. ** The login page will vary by campus .

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Access Your Course

Your course will include a combination of links to content provided by your instructor and Cengage Learning. You will need your access code (or have the ability to purchase access) the first time you click on one of the links. Cengage Resources are identified with a Cengage Learning Logo.

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Payment Options

Option 1:

Purchase online

Option 2:

Already purchased an access code? Redeem your code here

Option 3:

Or buy later and start your trial access (available for a limited time after class start date) Engaged with you.

Payment Option 1

Enter your 14 digit access code that you received with your textbook bundle, or purchased from a course specific website.

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Payment Option 2

Purchase online with a credit / debt card or PayPal account.

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Option 3:

Go directly to your course and pay later.

Once the grace period ends, you will need to enter an access code or pay online.

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Accept the License Agreement

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Welcome to MindTap

After completing one of the three payment options, you will be taken directly into your course materials. Please be aware that these resources will open in a new tab or window, so you will want to make sure that you allow popups. Click

Enter

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Welcome to MindTap

MindTap includes a variety of learning materials presented in a learning path that was customized by your instructor. Your instructor may also provide links to specific activities from your Learning Management System.

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Access your eText

MindTap also includes a digital version of your textbook. You will have access to a variety of tools to help you study. You can take notes, highlight, access key terms and more.

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Questions?

We’re Here to Help!

Need Help?

Begin by Submitting a Support Case via the Cengage Technical Support Link in your Learning Management System Once your case is submitted, you’ll receive a case ID and access to 24/7 email or live chat! Or you can speak with an agent by calling the phone number provided upon your case submission.

Phone Support:

Monday through Thursday: 8:30am to 9:00pm (EST) Friday: 8:30am to 6:00pm (EST)

Don’t see a Technical Support Link in your Course?

Notify your instructor and ask them to add the LMS Technical Support link.

You can contact Technical Support outside of your campus LMS by visiting www.cengage.com/support If submitting from outside your LMS, please choose MindLinks as your product.

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Tracking your Support Request

You can return to the link in your course and then click

Home

to access details of your support request at any time. If you click on the

Case ID

, you will also have access to our 24x7 chat. Please provide your Case ID to the support agent if you initiate a session.

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