Connect has became a versatile online resource for many instructors. Some instructors prefer to use connect as a customized course web site to communicate to students and provide other information using the new Connect widgets. Some instructors prefer to use the Course Library to explore and utilize the available digital content and resources.  Others prefer to use Connect as an online assignment creation and delivery tool.

As you can see, there are various ways to begin using Connect. Below are a few options that will help you get started.

Personalize My Connect Site for My Class

To get a personalized Connect web site setup for your class, we suggest reviewing the options available in the Section Home page. The Section Home page is what your students will first see when access your course. Here you will find information on all the useful Connect widgets and features available to you such as:

• Post and manage messages to students
• Instructor Info – upload your photo, provide contact and office hours
• View your Section Performance at a glance.
• View general section information such as the book image and section web address used by your students to access this section.
• Upload your course syllabus for your students to download.
• Add website bookmarks related to your course for your students to use.
• Add feeds related to your course.
• Record and view lectures using the Tegrity Campus service. (optional)
• Access LearnSmart Study Modules for your course.

Explore Digital Content and Resources Available Through Connect

Once you have created an account and selected a textbook for your course, you will have access to a wealth of related digital content and resources through the course Library.  This includes access to :

• Student and instructor online learning centers
• LearnSmart Study Modules (not available for all titles)
• eBook versions of your textbook (not available for all titles)
• Record and view your lectures
• Collections of assignment banks and other related information

To learn more, view the Library.

Create Assignments for My Classes

Connect provides an easy to use Assignment Builder to allow you to create assignments from our question banks or create your own custom questions.
Connect provides several assignment types such as homework, quizzes, exams and practice assignments. 

Create assignments in four easy steps:

1. Enter assignment details such as name and instructions.
2. Add questions from textbook question banks or create your own.
3. Apply assignment policies such as assignment type, time limits, feedback, and permission options.
4. Review and assign the assignment to make it available to your students.

After publishing an assignment, you’ll provide your students with a unique course section Web address, where they’ll sign in and begin their online assignments.
During and after the assignment, your students can view instant feedback on their answers and performance.  You have full control of the feedback your students see.
Once your students submit their assignment, Connect automatically grades the assignment for you. Connect also provides several predefined reports covering assignment results, student performance, assignment statistics, item analysis, or you can define your own custom report. It’s that easy!

To learn more, see the section labeled Assignments.