This is your first step to getting the most out of MindTap. Learn the fundamentals you need to gain confidence in the basics of MindTap. Once you've completed this course, take either the MindTap for Administrators Course or MindTap for Instructors Course (coming soon) to learn the key functionality you need to become an expert in MindTap.
Easy-to-take online course lets you learn at your own pace, on your own time.
Meaningful Lessons
Save hours of time and frustration by learning valuable functions, tips and tools that you can use in your classroom every day.
Teach with Confidence
When you truly understand how to use MindTap for your classroom, you will engage and inspire your learners with your confidence in your technical skillset.
Training Course Outline
Whether you are just getting started, or have been using MindTap for a while now, this training course is for you. You will be guided through an engaging, interactive experience of training videos, hands-on activities, and downloadable resources that will prepare you to successfully implement digital learning into your classrooms and student salons.
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Welcome to the MindTap Fundamentals Training Course
Welcome Message
2
Introduction
How to Use this Course
Before You Begin
3
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
4
Downloadable Resources
Resources and Reference Materials
5
Lesson 1: The Evolution of the Classroom
Overview
Evolution of Technology in the Classroom
Evolution of Technology in the Classroom
Workbook Activity
Benefits of Technology in the Classroom
Benefits of Technology in the Classroom
Benefits of Technology Activity
Recap of Lesson 1
Lesson 1 Quiz
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Lesson 2: Print to Digital
Overview
Becoming a Change Master
Becoming a Change Master
Workbook Activity
Do You See the Value of Digital?
Do You See the Value of Digital?
Instructor Testimonial "Why MindTap"
Instructor Testimonial "Relating to Students"
Workbook Activity
Think Backwards Approach
Think Backwards Approach
Workbook Activity
What is MindTap
What is MindTap
Recap of Lesson 2
Lesson 2 Quiz
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Lesson 3: MindTap Setup
Overview
How to Login to Your Instructor Resource Center
How to Login to Your Instructor Resource Center
Practice Makes Perfect
Create a MindTap Course
Create a MindTap Course
Practice Makes Perfect
Recap of Lesson 3
Lesson 3 Quiz
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Lesson 4: Discover the MindTap Learning Path
Overview
Introduction to the Learning Path
Introduction to the Learning Path
Navigating the Learning Path & Interactive eBook
Navigating the Learning Path
Navigating the Interactive eBook
Practice Makes Perfect
Workbook Activity
Recap of Lesson 4
Lesson 4 Quiz
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Lesson 5: Using the MindTap Apps Dock
Overview
Introduction to the MindTap Apps Dock
Introduction to the MindTap Apps
Practice Makes Perfect
My Notes App
Practice Makes Perfect
RSS Feed App
Practice Makes Perfect
Full eBook App
Practice Makes Perfect
ReadSpeaker App
Practice Makes Perfect
StudyHub App
Practice Makes Perfect
Industry Links App
Practice Makes Perfect
Flashcard App
Practice Makes Perfect
A - Z Glossary App
Practice Makes Perfect
IQ App
Practice Makes Perfect
Procedure Tracker Gradebook App
Practice Makes Perfect
Bongo App
Practice Makes Perfect
My Content App
Practice Makes Perfect
MindTap Apps Matching Activity
Recap of Lesson 5
Lesson 5 Quiz
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Lesson 6: Reporting and Analytics
Overview
Introduction to Reporting and Analytics
Introduction to Reporting and Analytics
How to Use the Home View Tab
How to Use the Analytics View Tab
Gradebook Tab View
How to Use the Settings View Tab
How to Use the Roster View Tab
Practice Makes Perfect
Guess the Answer
Recap of Lesson 6
Lesson 6 Quiz
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Lesson 7: Customizing MindTap Course and Content
Overview
Introduction to Customizing MindTap Course and Content
Reorganizing the Learning Path
Practice Makes Perfect
Hiding Content from the Learning Path
Practice Makes Perfect
Set a Release or Due Dates
Practice Makes Perfect
Adding Additional Content to the Learning Path
Adding Your Own Documents
Practice Makes Perfect
Adding Flashcard Activity
Practice Makes Perfect
Adding a YouTube Video
Practice Makes Perfect
Adding a Weblink Activity
Practice Makes Perfect
Adding a Bongo Activity
Practice Makes Perfect
Adding a Non-MindTap Activity
Practice Makes Perfect
Adding RSS Feed
Practice Makes Perfect
Adding IQ Assessment
Practice Makes Perfect
Adding Digital Portfolio Activity
Practice Makes Perfect
Recap of Lesson 7
Lesson 7 Quiz
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Lesson 8: Course Management
Overview
Effective Course Management
How to Perform a System Check
Practice Makes Perfect
How to Access Customer Support
Practice Makes Perfect
Manage Course Settings
Practice Makes Perfect
Recap of Lesson 8
Lesson 8 Quiz
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Final Exam
Exam Overview
Final Exam
More Resources for You
Training Course Survey
MindTap instructors, upon completion of this training course, you will also receive one (1) credit toward your Milady Master Educator Certification.
The training course should take you anywhere from 4 to 8 hours, depending on your current comfort level with MindTap, technology, and how long you take to practice what you learn. You may take the course at your own pace, stopping and starting as it fits your schedule.
Are there any pre-requisites for this training course?
The only two pre-requisites are: (a) Your school is using MindTap or is in active communication with Milady to use MindTap in the future, AND (b) Having a Cengage Instructor Account
Will I receive a Certificate of Completion and earn CEUs?
Upon successful completion of the training course and earning at least 70% on the Final Exam, you will receive a Certificate of Completion with 4.0 continuing education units (CEUs). While this training is not endorsed by states and accrediting agencies, it is designed to help educators get comfortable with using MindTap by utilizing it both in-classroom and outside of the classroom for distance/hybrid education. The course covers fundamentals of using MindTap as an educational aid and to effectively deliver educational content.
Can I take this course before we roll-out MindTap to students?
Yes! You can take this course before you roll-out MindTap. With over 2 hours of interactive videos along with a variety of hands-on activities, you will learn the very fundamentals every educator needs to use MindTap successfully with confidence and ease. Then, you’ll be ready to get started and implement it into your classes!
Why should I take this training course?
Whether you are just getting started, or have been using MindTap for a while now, this training course is for you. With over 2 hours of interactive videos along with a variety of hands-on activities, you will learn the very fundamentals every educator needs to use MindTap successfully with confidence and ease.
Upon completion of the course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion which you can proudly display for your students and fellow educators to see. And as an added value, you will receive one credit towards your Milady Master Educator Certification.
How is the course structured?
There are eight primary lessons in the training course with an assessment at the end of each lesson as well as a final exam. You must pass the final exam with a score of 70% in order to obtain the Certificate of Completion.
Is this the only course I will need to take to be comfortable with MindTap?
We recommend that you take this course to learn the fundamentals of the platform. Once you complete this course, you should take MindTap for Administrators (if you're an administrator), or MindTap for Instructors (coming soon if you're an instructor) to understand the key functionality you need to become a MindTap expert.
Does this count as credit towards my Master Educator Certification?
Upon completion of this training course, you will receive one (1) credit toward your Milady Master Educator Certification.
To see a list of classes that also count towards this certification, click here.