MindTap Student User Guide Welcome to MindTap’s Student User Guide! This guide will help you get started with MindTap by providing in depth, step-by-step instructions, created specifically for the student user. Contents Benefits of Using MindTap ......................................................................................................................................................... 2 Where to Buy..................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 First Time Login .............................................................................................................................................................................. 2 Returning User .................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Walkthrough ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Features ............................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Product Support ............................................................................................................................................................................ 10
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MindTap Student User Guide
Welcome to MindTap’s Student User Guide! This guide will help you get started with MindTap by providing in depth, step-by-step instructions, created specifically for the student user.
Contents
Benefits of Using MindTap ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
Where to Buy..................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
First Time Login .............................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Returning User .................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Features ............................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Product Support ............................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Benefits of Using MindTap
MindTap from Cengage Learning represents a new approach to a highly personalized, online learning platform. A cloud-based learning solution, MindTap combines all of your learning tools - readings, multimedia, activities and assessments into a singular Learning Path that guides you through the curriculum. Instructors personalize the experience by customizing the presentation of these learning tools to their students; even seamlessly introducing their own content into the Learning Path via "apps" that integrate into the MindTap platform.
Where to Buy
CengageBrain.com : Choose the format and price options that work best for you. CengageBrain.com offers Textbook and Bundle Rentals, eTextbooks, individual eChapters and even free study tools. Go to www.CengageBrain.com and search ISBN number provided by your professor.
First Time Login
To get started, navigate to: login.cengagebrain.com. If this is your first time using a Cengage Learning Product, you will need to create a new account.
Create Profile Now you will need to enter the MindTap access code which came with your text.
Follow the directions and create a Cengage Learning student account.
Once completed, you will be directed to your dashboard.
Enter Your Course Key
To access the MindTap product which you just registered, press
Enter your instructor-provided MindTap CourseKey.
Confirm that the Course Key corresponds to the correct course.
Choose Continue and you are bought directly into your MindTap Course!
Returning User
To get started, navigate to: login.cengagebrain.com. Please log in to your CengageBrain account to activate your product. If you have forgotten your password please select the “Forgot Password” link to retrieve your password.
Walkthrough
Home Page – The Personal Learning Experience MindTap is a customizable, complete solution that is more than an eBook and different from any learning management system you’ve ever used. MindTap delivers courses built on authoritative Cengage Learning content.
Learning Path
The MindTap experience begins with the Learning Path, which lists Pre-Lecture and Post-Lecture resources for every chapter. For example, click on Chapter 2 for examples of both resources.
Pre-Lecture Overview
Each chapter presents the same consistent set of Pre-Lecture resources.
Introduction Video
Every MindTap Pre-Lecture section begins with a relevant Introduction Video that highlights key topics—and engages interest.
Learning Objectives After watching the video, you can review chapter Learning Objectives, which capture essential concepts in an easy-to-read format.
Chapter Overview Next, read the Overview. It provides a breakdown of major topic areas and includes illustrations and examples that students can review before class.
Chapter Quiz
The Pre-Lecture Quiz provides you with a clear understanding of their strong and weak areas with respect to the topic, so you can tailor your studying accordingly.
Post-Lecture Overview
Within the Post-Lecture, students easily access their reading and homework assignments.
Reading Activity
An interactive learning resource, the MindTap Reader was built from the ground up to create a unique digital reading experience.
Homework After completing the Reading Activity, move on to your Homework. You can complete and submit homework online—and receive instant feedback.
When you answered incorrectly, you can read an explanation that clarifies the correct response.
Features
Easy Navigation Within the reader, users can navigate from section to section or page to page with guidance from page thumbnails and arrows.
Convenient Tools The robust functionality of the MindTap Reader allows students to make notes, highlight text, and even find a definition right from the page.
Learning Apps Overview A comprehensive library of Learning Apps gives students what they need to prepare for a course or exam—all from a single platform.
Notebook By clicking the My Notes icon, students can access the Notebook, which allows them to write, print, and share their notes. They can also access their notes outside the MindTap environment if they have an EverNote account.
Dictionary The Merriam-Webster dictionary app makes it easy for students to find definitions of new or unfamiliar words. In addition, a click on a word that appears in bold font delivers the definition via the same app.
Flashcards Students can either click through MindTap Reader’s Flashcard app or create their own flashcards to review key terms and concepts.
Text-to-Speech ReadSpeaker If students retain more information by hearing instead of reading, they can select a portion of the assignment and listen to it using the ReadSpeaker text-to-speech app.
ConnectYard
MindTaps boosts engagement by encouraging students to interact with their content, as well as with their peers, instructors, and tutors via the ConnectYard social app.
View Progress
The View Progress App archives grades and makes them easily available to you, keeping you apprised of personal and current class standings.
Product Support
Questions with your CengageBrain account? Questions regarding MindTap? Check the FAQs in the Support area of your CengageBrain home.
