Having trouble signing in? Here’s how to get back on track:
Check that your email address and password are accurate and being entered correctly.
If that doesn’t work, go to your school website and follow the steps for creating a new password.
If you still have trouble after creating a new password, contact the McGraw-Hill Customer Experience Group at 1-800-262-4729 or customer.service@mcgraw-hill.com.
Signing into Connect through McGraw-Hill Campus
Having trouble signing in? Here’s how to get back on track:
Check that your email address and password are accurate and being entered correctly.
If that doesn’t work, go to your school website and follow the steps for creating a new password.
If you still have trouble after creating a new password, contact the McGraw-Hill Customer Experience Group at 1-800-262-4729 or customer.service@mcgraw-hill.com.
Learning Solutions Collection
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Chemdraw Web: Browser Requirements
Chemdraw Web requires one of these HTML5 compatible browsers:
Internet Explorer 9 and above
Available for:
- Windows 7 and Windows Vista
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.
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My Courses page
The My Courses page listing all of your Connect courses.
The top navigation links are always available throughout Connect.
- my account (A) – provides access to your McGraw-Hill account details
- help (B) – opens the Connect online help documentation
- sign out (C) – logs you out of Connect
Each course listed will display a thumbnail of your textbook cover, course name, instructor name and textbook details (D).
Access your section assignments by clicking the section name link (E).
Section Home
The section home page is the main information area for your course.
It provides:
- Messages from your instructor
- Current assignments
- Instructor information your instructor has provided
- Course section information
- Access to your instructor’s recorded lectures
- Bookmarks your instructor has provided
- Feeds your instructor has subscribed to receive
- Students can access LearnSmart if available with the textbook
Additionally along the top of the section home you can access the course library and reports.
Library tab
The library contains a wealth of online resources related to your course.
Use these resources to enhance your comprehension of the subject material:
- eBook
- Self-Quiz & Study
- Course files
- LearnSmart study modules
- Media related to your course
- Your Instructor’s recorded lectures
- Speech preparation tools
Explore the available resources to learn more about each.
Some features may not be available for your textbook and/or may require an additional subscription to be accessed.
Reports tab
Select the Reports tab at the top right of the screen to access your performance reports.
- Access assignment details for each attempt by clicking a link in the Scores column.
- Filter assignments by assignment type
- Print the report
note: scores / feedback will only be available after an assignment is submitted and based on the instructor's assignment policies
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Editing account information
Use the My Account link to update your McGraw-Hill Higher Education account details, such as your e-mail address, contact information, password, etc. The link is always located at the top right of the page.
Use the tabs along the top to navigate to the appropriate information form to edit.
Enter your new information and click the Save Changes button.
Use the Return to homepage link to return to the My Courses page.
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Switching sections
If you have more than one course/section registered with Connect, you can go back to my courses or switch to another Connect course/section.
To do this click the switch section link under the course/section title in the top banner.
Then select my courses or another section.
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You can register for Connect in a few simple steps. First, go to the section web address listed on the student registration info sheet your instructor provided (A). If you don’t have a web address, ask your instructor or check your syllabus.
Click REGISTER NOW (A).
Enter your email address (A) and click Submit (B).
If you have a registration code that came with the textbook you bought, or that you bought separately, enter the code in capital letters and click Submit (A). If you don’t have a registration code, you can buy access online (B) or start a free trial (C). Select the option you want and follow the next steps to completing your registration.
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Go to the section web address listed on the student registration info sheet your instructor provided (A). If you don’t have a web address, ask your instructor or check your syllabus.
Click REGISTER NOW (A).
Enter your email address (A) and click Submit (B).
Enter your password (A) and click Sign In (B).
You can upgrade to the full version by submitting a registration code (A) or buying access online (B).
Create only one free trial account, so your scores remain up-to-date.
Use the same email address to upgrade your account, so your assignments and scores carry over.
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Go to the section web address listed on the student registration info sheet your instructor provided (A). If you don’t have a web address, ask your instructor or check your syllabus.
Click REGISTER NOW (A).
Enter your email address and click Submit (A).
Enter, in all capital letters, the registration code printed on the card that came with your textbook, or that you bought separately (A). Click Submit (B).
If you have already have an account, you’re finished. If you don’t have an account, create one by filling in your information (A) and clicking Complete My Registration (B).
If you bought your code separately from your bookstore, make sure the code is for the same textbook and edition used in your course.
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Go to the section web address listed on the student registration info sheet your instructor provided (A). If you don’t have a web address, ask your instructor or check your syllabus.
Click REGISTER NOW (A).
Enter your email address (A) and click Submit (B).
Click Buy Online (A).
Enter your school information (A) and click Buy Connect (B) or Buy Connect Plus (C). Connect Plus gives you access to the course and the eBook, while Connect gives you access to the course only.
Make sure you’re buying the correct course and then click Submit (A).
If you already have an account, sign in. If you don’t, create one by filling in your information (A) and clicking Continue (B).
Enter your billing and payment information (A), and click Submit (B).
Review your order summary and payment information, and then click Place My Order (A).
Always go to your instructor’s section web address to make sure you buy the correct course and section.
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Go to the section web address listed on the student registration info sheet your instructor provided (A). If you don’t have a web address, ask your instructor or check your syllabus.
Click REGISTER NOW (A).
Enter your email address (A) and click Submit (B).
Click Start Free Trial, if it’s available for your textbook (A).
Make sure you’re registering for the correct course, and check the length of your free trial. Click Submit (A).
If you have already have an account, you’re finished. If you don’t have an account, create one by filling in your information (A) and clicking Complete My Registration (B).
Buy full access before your trial expires to keep your assignments and scores in sync.
Sign up for free trial with the email address you intend to use throughout the course, so you won't need to create a new account when you buy full access.
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student registration
Once you’ve signed up for your courses, it’s time to register for Connect by buying access now, using a registration code, or trying out a free trial of Connect. Registration is simple, no matter which way you choose.
Here's what you need to know to start using Connect now:
Enter your email address (A) and click Submit (B).
Enter, in all capital letters, your registration code (A) and click Submit (B).
Make sure you’re registering for the correct textbook and click Register This Product (A).
If you have already have an account, you’re finished. If you don’t have an account, create one by filling in your information (A) and clicking Complete My Registration (B).
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Signing into Connect through McGraw-Hill Campus
Having trouble signing in? Here’s how to get back on track:
Check that your email address and password are accurate and being entered correctly.
If that doesn’t work, go to your school website and follow the steps for creating a new password.
If you still have trouble after creating a new password, contact the McGraw-Hill Customer Experience Group at 1-800-262-4729 or customer.service@mcgraw-hill.com.
If the McGraw-Hill textbook you are using for your course is available in ebook format, the ebook feature is available to you in your Connect course.
After you open the ebook, you can:
(A) Switch sections within a chapter by clicking the blue arrows, or the section drop-down menu.
(B) Go to a specific page by entering a textbook page number.
(C) Navigate with the book contents drop-down menu.
(D) Highlight text, add your own notes, add a bookmark, or print the content on the current page.
(E) Adjust the font size or hide book images with the gear tool.
(F) Search ebook content by keywords.
If the McGraw-Hill textbook you are using for your course is available in ebook format, the ebook feature is available to you in your Connect course.
After you open the ebook, you can:
(A) Switch sections within a chapter by clicking the blue arrows, or the section drop-down menu.
(B) Go to a specific page by entering a textbook page number.
(C) Navigate with the book contents drop-down menu.
(D) Highlight text, add your own notes, add a bookmark, or print the content on the current page.
(E) Adjust the font size or hide book images with the gear tool.
(F) Search ebook content by keywords.
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Opening the eBook
When the eBook is available, there are three ways to access it.
1. From the section home page (A)
2. From the Library tab (B)
3. While working on an assignment (C) **only if your instructor has enabled the eBook during the assignment.
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Highlighting eBook text
You can use the highlighter tool in the top navigation bar to highlight specific text.
To highlight text within the ebook:
1. Select the text you want to highlight by clicking and dragging your mouse cursor over the selected text you want to highlight.
2. Click the Highlighter tool and select the color you want to use for your highlighter.
3. Click add highlight.
4. The text you had selected is now highlighted in the color you selected.
To hide all highlights, select hide highlight from the menu.
All highlighted text references are stored in my notebook.
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Adding eBook notes
To add a note navigate to the page you want to add the note to.
1. Click the Notes tool and select the color for your note.
2. Click add note.
3. The note appears in the ebook page.
4. Click the sample text inside of the note to add your own text. Click save when you are done.
5. Click and drag the top edge of the note to position it where you want on the page.
To hide all notes, select hide notes from the Notes tool menu.
To delete a note click the small trash can icon in the top right of the note.
All note references are stored in my notebook.
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Using the eBook notebook
The my notebook icon opens a personal notebook that stores highlighted text, sticky notes and bookmarks.
Clicking my notebook in the content view menu displays all of the highlights, notes, bookmarks, videos and images you added to your notebook.
All items within the notebook are organized by chapter.
Student to student advice on how to navigate the Connect Plus ebook.
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Viewing Images in the eBook
Clicking images in the content view menu displays all image references within the ebook organized by chapter (A).
A maximum of 4 image thumbnails for each chapter are displayed at one time. Use the blue arrow or the navigation in the chapter bar to view additional or all chapter images (B).
To view an image, simply click the thumbnail (C).
You can see the related reading material (D) or add the image to your notebook (E).
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.
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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. Thie list shows the date it was shared, the file type and the file size. To download a file, simply click the file name (A).
Your instructor may upload reference files for you to download and use for your course. You access these files through your course section library.
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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:
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.
There are a number of speech preparation tools that can be accessed through the Library, including the following:
Topic Helper – helps you select a topic for your speech.
EasyBib – simplifies and automates the formatting of citations and bibliographies.
Survey Monkey – helps your create and manage audience-analysis questionnaires.
Quick Tips
Most keyboard shortcuts are supported in the paragraph-formatted fields.
Tab, Shift+Tab, and Cmd+Z/Ctrl+Z are not supported.
Copying and pasting HTML text (except from Word) into any paragraph-formatted field is supported.
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The Self Quiz and Study is a “help yourself” self-study aid for your students to review key concepts and take practice assignments. It is available here in your library for you to recommend to your students as additional study material.
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Using the assignment list
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.
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On your 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 the 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.
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Connect allows you to upload or record video assignments using a webcam or other video camera connected to your computer. Speech assignments can be used for public speaking and other speech and video based assignments.
Connect allows you to upload or record video assignments using a webcam or other video camera connected to your computer. Speech assignments can be used for public speaking and other speech and video based assignments.
From the section home page select the speech assignment (A) from your list of assignments.
Review the instructions, then click close instructions window.
Select upload a video if you’ve already recorded your video, or record a video to record your video at this time.
The following steps are for uploading your previously recorded video.
Click Browse and select your video file, then click upload video.
**Note: If you experience errors while uploading, try compressing and converting your video to FLV.
You’ll see a spinning wheel as your video uploads. Sometimes this takes a few minutes, but don’t wait forever! After 10 minutes, quit the upload and try again.
If your upload does not work after a couple of attempts, it may be that your Internet connection is too slow. If possible, try another location.
After your video has uploaded, be sure to watch it to make sure it is the video you intended to upload! Once you click submit, your instructor will be able to view and score, so you will want to make sure you have submitted the correct assignment. If you did mistakenly upload the wrong video, don’t worry! Click re-upload this video to start over again.
Next, add the title of your speech and a description, 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.
Review the instructions for self review and click close instructions window.
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. That’s the best way to address specific moments in your speech.
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. That’s it!
**Connect accepts video files up to 500 MB in size, but remember that the larger your video, the longer it will take to upload. For this reason, you may want to compress your video prior to upload.
Windows Users
1. Download and Install Any Video Converter
2. Open Any Video Converter and click “Add Video” in the top left corner of the window.
3. Select the file you want to convert from the “Open” window, and then click Open.
4. Select “Flash Video Movie (*.flv)” from the Profile drop-down located at the top right corner of the window.
5. Click the “Convert” button.
6. Once the conversion has completed, click “No Thanks!” on the pop-up that appears.
7. Right-click on the file in the queue (shown highlighted) and then click “Open Destination File Location” located at the bottom of the contextual menu.
8. A window will appear and you should see your converted file. Upload this file to Connect. Note: by default, all of your converted files are located under: Documents -> Any Video Converter -> FLV
Macintosh Users
1. Download and Install Any Video Converter for mac.
2. Open Any Video Converter and drag and drop your video file to the “Drag & Drop Files Here” area.
3. Select “Flash Video Movie (*.flv)” from the profile drop-down located on the middle left hand side.
4. Be sure to set a Output Filename and Output Directory. Output Directory is where the converted file will be saved. We recommend you save your file on the desktop.
5. Click the “Encode” button.
6. Any Video Converter will convert your video to a flv file format. Once this conversion is complete, upload the flv file to Connect.
If you are experiencing problems uploading your video to Connect Public Speaking, you might try to compress the video (reduce its size) by converting it to Flash video format.
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Group assignments will appear in your assignment list on your section home page. Click the assignment name with the group icon to open the group assignment.
Group assignments are made-up of two areas – “Group Workspace” for collaboration and “Submit Assignment” for turning in the final group project.
In the Group Workspace, the name of the assignment, other members in your group, and the topic (if entered by your instructor) are displayed. Also displayed are the instructions for the assignment as well as any instructor attachments and web links.
Clicking Add a new Post allows you to collaborate and send messages and files within the group. Click “Raise your hand” if you would like to include your instructor on the message.
The Group Workspace supports a threaded discussion amongst your group members for each post, as well as the ability to start and add posts on new topics. You can attach files to a new post for reference.
Connect tracks the level of participation and activity of each group member which is visible to other team members and the instructor.
You will receive an alert 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” tab to attach the final submission. If needed, include any necessary comments for your instructor.
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. The other members of your group will also receive a notification in their message center on their section home page that the assignment has been submitted.
It may be helpful to coordinate in advance of the due date which group member will submit the final assignment on behalf of the team.
From the section home page select the speech assignment (A) from your list of assignments.
Review the instructions, then click close instructions window.
When the video recorder loads, click Allow 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 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 this video. When you’re satisfied with your video, click save.
Next, add the title of your speech and a description, 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.
Review the instructions for self review and click close instructions window.
- 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.
- That’s the best way to address specific moments in your speech.
- 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. That’s it!
Speech assignments allow you to record and upload a video to Connect.
There are two ways you can submit a speech assignment: in class and online.
In class means you’ll deliver your speech in class while being recorded. Later, you’ll upload this video recording to Connect.
Online means you’ll record your speech on your own time, using your computer, and then upload the recording to Connect. Your instructor will specify whether your speech assignment is in class or online.
Your instructor has the option of assigning a self review and peer reviews. If you are assigned either of those options, you’ll be able to watch your own video, as well as your classmates’ videos, online. Then you can add time-stamped comments, overall comments, and fill out a rubric for each video.
With speech assignments, you can interact with your instructor and classmates and gain experience by delivering and watching speeches.
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Connect allows you to upload or record video assignments using a webcam or other video camera connected to your computer. Speech assignments can be used for public speaking and other speech and video based assignments.
From the section home page select the speech assignment (A) from your list of assignments.
Review the instructions, then click close instructions window.
When the video recorder loads, click Allow 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 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 this video. When you’re satisfied with your video, click save.
Next, add the title of your speech and a description, 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
Review the instructions for self review and click close instructions window.
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. That’s the best way to address specific moments in your speech.
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. That’s it!
**If you experience problems using your webcam or video camera with the online video recording web site, check out the Troubleshooting section or visit Connect Customer Support for more assistance.
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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.
File attachment questions allow your instructor to provide files for you to download and use as reference. You then will upload a response file containing your answers or solution for your instructor to review and grade.
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If your instructor has allowed for detailed feedback you'll be able to view the assignment details.
From your section home page, select the Reports tab (A). 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).
(A) Filter your scores by assignment category, or leave as All assignments.
(B) Tap to see your best, latest, or average scores on your assignments.
(C) Tap to see a chart with your attempt scores, dates submitted, and time spent on each assignment.
(D) Tap to see a graph of your assignment scores compared to your section’s average on each assignment.
(A) The pie chart shows the percentage of recent assignments you’ve submitted on time.
(B) Tap SEE WHAT'S NEXT to jump to your upcoming assignments and plan ahead.
(C) The graph compares your recent assignment scores to your section’s average scores.
(D) Tap START STUDYING to go to your book and review your reading.
Tap the menu bar to navigate within Connect Study. The menu has links to your courses, section home, book, upcoming assignments, performance, trends, and help. Simply tap where you want to go.
Your account settings, help, and the options to sign out or switch to Connect are all available within the profile icon. Tap the icon to expand the dropdown menu.
Accessibility with McGraw-Hill Connect® - 508 Compliance
McGraw-Hill Education is committed to making McGraw-Hill Connect® accessible to as many instructors and students as possible.
This effort requires McGraw-Hill to frequently review Connect web accessibility through a series of rigorous audits to ensure compliance is maintained with the wealth of standards in education, including those required by the American Disabilities Act (ADA). By participating in these audits, we are working to meet the needs of governing agencies and institutions as required by the ADA’s Section 508 guidelines, but most importantly to our Connect users with disabilities. Further, we are confident that through our compliance, we are helping these students learn and succeed in the classroom and beyond with top quality resources available from McGraw-Hill content experts and authors.
Given that Connect is a web-based application developed in HTML, which makes use of Flash-based applications, videos, eBooks, assessment tools and other multimedia resources, browser plug-ins may be required for vision-impaired or hearing-impaired students to gain access.
Here’s where you can go from your section home:
(A) Performance- View your best, latest, and average assignment scores with submission details like dates submitted and time spent on each assignment; compare your recent scores to your section’s average; and review how you’ve been performing over time.
(B) Instructor & Section Info- View your instructor and section details.
(C) LearnSmart- If you have the LearnSmart app, launch it from Connect Study.
(D) Notifications & Messages- View important Connect notifications and messages from your instructor.
(E) Book- If the McGraw-Hill textbook you use is available in the latest eBook format, you can read, take notes, and add highlights.
(F) Trends- Find out how you’ve been scoring compared to your section, and whether you’ve been submitting your assignments on time. Jump to your eBook or upcoming assignments list to begin preparing for your next assignments.
(G) Student Resources- All your student resources in one place.
(H) Upcoming Assignments- View your upcoming assignments, along with vital details like point values, due dates, and attempts allowed, so you can plan your time and be prepared.
(I) Tegrity- If you have the Tegrity app, view your course lectures right from Connect Study.
(J) Course Files- Quickly access additional files for your course.
Tap "AWESOME, TAKE ME TO CONNECT STUDY" to get started in Connect Study.
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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.
Your assignments from the current month display with due dates, attempts, points, and your status (not started, in progress, and submitted). Tap a month's name to expand that month’s assignments.
You’ll find any assignments without due dates in the no due dates section.
Using LearnSmart Reports: Current Status and Tree of Learning
Student to student advice on how to get the most out of using the LearnSmart reports.
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Taking writing assignments
Your instructor may have assigned drafts, peer reviews, and a final submission, or a final submission only.
Click here if your writing assignment has a final submission only.
Click here if your writing assignment has at least one draft in addition to the final submission.
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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!
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Click on the discussion board assignment from within your course assignment list.
Review the instructions, and then begin posting to the class discussion board workspace. Click + add a new message, 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 at the bottom of the post you want to respond to. Feel free to make as many comments as you’d like to participate in the discussion.
Discussion board 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’ posts before the due date!
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The following steps are for submitting a peer review.
First, click on the peer review assignment 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 students using the tabs at the top of the page. The students who are ready to review will have green icons that say “Ready.” Choose the student you want to review first, or begin with the first student in your group.
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 in the video bar. That’s the best way to address specific moments in the speech.
You can add general comments in the text box below the rubric. Make sure to click post.
When you’re finished with the peer review, click done! submit assignment. Don’t forget to review all the peers in your group!
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Taking Web Assignments
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Blackboard IM
Blackboard IM is a convenient way for you to communicate with classmates and your instructor outside of the classroom. Features like instant messaging, web conferencing, screen sharing, the whiteboard, and office hours make it easy to learn, study, and get help. Blackboard IM automatically creates your contact list with your classmates, so you can easily get in touch with anyone.
Begin using Blackboard IM with your existing Blackboard account, or you can create an account. Then simply download Blackboard IM from your section home. For more detailed instructions on creating an account, installing, and using Blackboard IM, visit the User Guide.
For technical and troubleshooting help, visit Blackboard Collaborate Support.
Choose your area of interest and then look for specific Blackboard IM help.
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.
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Submitting a draft
Type your draft directly into the writing editor (A), or import it from a word document saved to your computer (B).
Click save (C) to save your work as-is and return to it later, or click submit (D) if you're finished.
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Submitting a second draft and final submission
Submitting a second draft or final submission is similar to submitting your first draft. The difference is that your earlier draft will appear in the text editor for you to revise. You can edit right in the text editor (A), or import your second draft or final submission (B).
Like with a first draft, you can save your work (C) if you’re not ready to submit. When you are ready, click submit (D).
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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!
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control when students see answer feedback
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best practices
If you plan on exporting grades from Connect and importing them into your Learning Management System, direct students to use their institution email address and enter their name exactly as it appears on their student ID when registering.
If students change sections during the term, simply provide them with the web address of the new section they need to be transferred into, have them click "Register Now," and follow the prompts. Connect will recognize their account and allow the students to easily register in the new section.
Watch a video of the student registration process for a student with an access code in the QuickGuide "How to Register With a Student Access Code"
If you plan on exporting grades from Connect and importing them into your Learning Management System, direct students to use their institution email address and enter their name exactly as it appears on their student ID when registering.
If students change sections during the term, simply provide them with the web address of the new section they need to be transferred into, have them click "Register Now," and follow the prompts. Connect will recognize their account and allow the students to easily register in the new section.
Watch a video of the student registration process for a student with an access code in the QuickGuide "How to Register With a Student Access Code"
