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1. Exam Use this path to train students on a topic and test their proficiency m Exam gt Training Use this path to test students on a topic and provide remedial training for errors Regardless of which of the three SAM Path options you select always complete the following mandatory fields m Assignment Name Enter a name for the SAM Path assignment m Schedule Selection Click the Select Section s drop down menu and select appropriate section s Enter the settings appropriate for this SAM Path assignment See the following tables for the assignment and schedule options for each of the SAM Path combinations When finished entering all options click Save Student View You can click Student View on the top right to view and take student assignments For details about student workflow refer to the Student User Manual at http sam cengage com Content InstructionFiles common SAM 20Student 20Manual pdf 2014 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 8 VIENS Activities Activity Calendar Activity Filters 583 All Sections X J Training e Projects Q SAM Paths Always Available Assignments 47 _ Sections j Assignment Due MM Assignment Available h o June 2014 o Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 3 4 5 6 z CB Project E exam A xme B sam Path Qo SAM Path E rojet OB Training E Ry SAM Path eB Training 11 12 2B 14 exam safa exar A Exam Le Project Assignment Assignment current A2. The Sections page displays Click Add New Result The Sections Add New page displays defaulting to the Properties tab 2014 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 2 Action On the Properties tab Complete all required fields Section Name Course Name Term Year and Content Version m Deselect the check box for Student Auto Enroll if you want to prevent students from auto enrolling in the section NOTES m Content Version refers to the version of Microsoft Office that your institution purchased If both versions are available to your institution select the version that you intend to use for the section If only one version is available to your institution then that version is selected by default m You cannot change the content version if you copy a course section to create a new section Click Save Click the Textbooks tab if you want to associate this section with textbooks If Then You do not want to assign Click do not plan to use any textbooks textbooks for this section this is the default You want to assign textbooks m Click I plan to use the following textbook s for this section m From the appropriate drop down menus select the appropriate series and subject m From the Available Textbooks menu click the appropriate textbooks m Click gt to add them to the Selected Textbooks menu Click the Instructors tab SAM assigns you t
3. SAM files so instructors can view them and add notes IMPORTANT To access the Dropbox of a section you need to be an assigned Instructor Owner or Creator For details on user rights see the SAM Instructor User Manual at http sam cengage com Content InstructionFiles common SAM 20Instructor 20Manual pdf To access Dropbox from the Instructor side Action On the Navigation bar click Results Result The Results page displays Click the Dropbox tab From the Section drop down menu select the appropriate section Result The Dropbox displays 2014 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 13 Part Ill Optimizing SAM For information about optimizing SAM refer to the SAM Lab Administrators Guide sam cengage com Content InstructionFiles common SAM 20Lab 20Admin 20Guide pdf Follow these guidelines to help ensure that SAM loads and runs at optimal speeds E Exit other applications while using SAM especially during exams to ensure adequate bandwidth and critical system memory to provide the best user experience E Disallow or block social networking applications during SAM sessions It may have a negative impact on overall workstation performance E For SAM Training each user may require up to 1 megabit per second of bandwidth to download and use SAM Therefore a lab with 30 students may require 30 mbps of available capacity during SAM Training sessions SAM Exams and Projects require significa
4. arning created this Instructor QuickStart Guide to serve as an introduction for new SAM instructors It provides directions for instructors who need to create courses configure assignments Exams Training Projects and SAM Paths and view reports This guide summarizes the detailed information found in the Instructor User Manual available sam cengage com Content InstructionFiles common SAM 20Instructor 20Manual pdf You can also reference the SAM Lab Administrators Guide for information about setting up the SAM environment available sam cengage com Content InstructionFiles common SAM 20Lab 20Admin 20Guide pdf For details about student activities your students can reference the SAM Student User Manual available sam cengage com Content InstructionFiles common SAM 20Student 20Manual pdf Audience This SAM Instructor QuickStart Guide is a resource for SAM instructors who are new to teaching with SAM and the Cengage support teams who assist them Objectives Instructors can use this guide to learn about SAM functionality in these areas Working with courses Creating Editing and Deactivating a Section Adding Assignments Exams Training Projects and SAM Path Viewing SAM reports Setting up Gradebook Using Dropbox Engagement Services Cengage Learning s Engagement Services offers a full portfolio of services designed to support instructors and institutions in fostering learner engagement and improving outcomes Digital Course Suppo
5. csv file and import the file into a Learning Management System or open it in Excel This guide covers the most frequently performed Gradebook procedures For details on other procedures consult the Instructor User Manual available at http sam cengage com Content InstructionFiles common SAM 20Instructor 20Manual pdf Selecting a Section Before viewing or maintaining a Gradebook first select the section using the following procedure Action On the Navigation bar click Results Click the Gradebook tab From the drop down menu select a section Result The section s student list displays If the Gradebook exceeds the width of the page click the gt key to see the next set or the lt key to see the previous set NOTE No results display when the selected section contains no students or no student results Instead of the table grid the following message displays No Students are enrolled in selected section or no student results exist 2014 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 11 Modifying Gradebook Settings Modifying Gradebook settings changes what displays to students in Gradebook To change a section s Gradebook settings use the following procedure Action After you have started Gradebook and selected a section the table grid displays Click the Manage tab in the upper right corner of the window and then Settings Result The Settings dialog box displays Select whether or not the G
6. ed m Deselect and select tasks to include in the assignment m Select testbank questions to include in the assignment m Select all appropriate options m Click Save Exam For Training By default all training assignments are selected Deselect and select training if required Complete the following m In the Instructions text box enter exam instructions m Select the Training Options tab and enter all appropriate training options m Click Save Training For Projects m In the Project Assignment Options and Scheduling dialog box enter and select from the various options m Click Save Project NOTE You can adjust the grading weights for SAM Assignment types For details see the Gradebook section of the SAM Instructor User Manual sam cengage com Content InstructionFiles common SAM 20Instructor 20Manual pdf 2014 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 6 Creating Assignments Manually Use manual assignment creation if you think you may want to edit or copy assignments later To create exam training project assignments and individual student assignments manually and to schedule SAM assignments see the Instructor User Manual at http sam cengage com Content InstructionFiles common SAM 20Instructor 20Manual pdf Use manual assignment creation to schedule a SAM Path see the following procedure SAM Path SAM Paths are assignments consisting of sequential combinations of exams and traini
7. ges to the section s properties NOTE You cannot change the content version assigned to a section when editing the section Click the Textbooks tab and make any necessary changes Click the Instructors tab and make any necessary changes NOTE You can assign owners on this tab N Click the Students tab and make any necessary changes Click Save and Close Adding MindTap Reader to a Course You can add readings from MindTap into your SAM course during section creation copying or editing on the Textbooks tab If MindTap Reader is available for your course texts from Mindtap Reader display in orange IMPORTANT Students may need to enter a Key Code in SAM to access the MindTap Reader depending on the institution s license type Guide them through these steps 2014 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 4 2 Click Add Product Result The Add Product window displays 3 Enter the product s 18 digit Key Code If students need to purchase a Key Code they need to go to http www cengagebrain com 4 Click OK Result A message displays confirming the activation of the product 5 Click OK Result Activity List page displays and the applicable assignments display as Active Working with the Express Creation Wizard Express Creation is a convenient way to create and schedule exam training and project assignments associated to a chapter from a textbook in a section NOTE You canno
8. ng Before you create a SAM Path you need to create an exam with companion training or training with a companion exam These paired activities form the basis of the SAM Path assignment Use this procedure to create a SAM Path Action On the Navigation bar click SAM Assignments Result By default the Assignments tab is selected On the Taskbar click Schedule New Result The Add Assignment Options and Schedule wizard starts and Step 1 Select Assignment Type displays For Assignment Type click SAM Path NOTE The Content Version menu displays the version of Microsoft Office assigned to the assignment Office 2010 or Office 2013 depending on what is available to the institution In this step select the appropriate subject and exam m From the Subject drop down menu select an appropriate subject m For SAM Path Type select an appropriate type Private or Public m From the Your SAM Paths list select an appropriate exam Click Next Step Result Step 2 of the wizard Add Assignment Options and Schedule displays 2014 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 7 Action In this step select the SAM Path Exam Training combinations Click the appropriate option to select Options display differently depending on your selection m Exam gt Training gt Exam Use this path to test students on a topic provide remedial training for any errors and re test students for proficiency m Training gt
9. ntly less bandwidth If your institution uses a firewall confirm that standard HTTP Port 80 is open for the http sam cengage com site If your institution accesses the site via secure SSL confirm that Port 443 is open as well The LAB Administrators guide provides additional information 2014 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 14 Part IV Technical Support Go to www cengage com support for all of these and more E Live chat for students 24 7 E Training videos go to http www cengage com dcs E SAM Knowledgebase and Manuals Or Email your problems and questions at any time oweron cengage com magellan TechSupport login aspx 2014 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 15
10. o CENGAGE Learning SAM 7 Assessment Training and Projects for Microsoft Office Instructor QuickStart Guide A SAM SAM Instructor QuickStart Guide Contents Introduction to SAM Audience Objectives Engagement Services Part I The Instructor Experience Logging into SAM Creating a Section Modifying a Section Editing a Section Adding MindTap Reader to a Course Working with the Express Creation Wizard Creating Assignments Manually SAM Path Student View Part Il Reports Gradebook and Dropbox Reports Generating a Report Gradebook Selecting a Section Modifying Gradebook Settings Viewing Individual Assignments Exporting the Gradebook Dropbox Part Ill Optimizing SAM Part IV Technical Support 2014 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM e e e hb u A A A A N N N N 10 10 10 11 11 12 12 12 13 14 15 Introduction to SAM SAM Skills Assessment Manager is a web based application that measures student proficiency in Microsoft Office software and technology related topics SAM teaches Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Access Outlook and Internet Explorer in addition to Foundational Computer Concepts SAM uses skill based assessments interactive training real world projects and just in time remediation to help students master essential computing skills Visit SAM Central at www cengage com samcentral for more information Cengage Le
11. o the course automatically You can add additional instructors if needed To designate an additional instructor as an Owner of the section click Add as Section Owner to the right of the instructor s name NOTES m Only the creator of the section can assign owner status to other instructors m Clicking the icon again reverts the user to instructor only status Click the Students tab to enroll and unenroll students in the section 2014 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 3 Action From the Other Candidates or Wait Listed Student menus select the student s you want to select Click gt to add them to the Enrolled Students menu Click Save and Close Result the Sections page displays Modifying a Section For information on copying and or deactivating an existing section see the SAM Instructor User Manual at http sam cengage com Content InstructionFiles common SAM 20Instructor 20Manual pdf Editing a Section You can make changes to an existing section although you cannot change the content version already assigned to the section The following procedure explains how to edit a course section Action On the Navigation bar click Sections Result The Sections page displays Select a section Click Edit Result The Sections Edit page displays defaulting to the Properties tab NOTE If you do not want to edit the section click the Cancel button Make any necessary chan
12. radebook displays Weights Scores and the Final Score to students Select the checkbox next to the item to turn the display on NOTE The default is not selected or off If all options are off students are not able to see their Gradebook IMPORTANT You can select the Show The Weight checkbox only after selecting the Show The Scores checkbox Viewing Individual Assignments To view individual student assignments use this procedure Action From the Section drop down menu select a section Locate students in the list Final Score and assignment results display for each student NOTE Total enrollment and class average display in the top left of Gradebook window Exporting the Gradebook To export a section s Gradebook in CSV comma separated values format use the following procedure Action After you have started Gradebook and selected a section the table grid displays From the Section drop down menu select a section Result The section s student list displays Click the Manage tab in the upper right corner of the window and then Export Result A standard download dialog box displays In the download dialog box click Browse and select a location on your local or network drive to save the CSV file NOTE If necessary change the file name from the default SAM Reports Click Save 2014 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 12 Dropbox Students can use a Dropbox to submit non
13. ring search text in the Search Section text box Click Generate Report Result The selected report displays To close the report click the X icon in the upper right of the report window IMPORTANT Do not click the X icon for Windows or you will exit SAM 2014 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 10 Gradebook You can use the Gradebook to perform the following procedures E Change settings You can choose whether to display weights scores and the final score to students View individual assignments You can view specific Exams Training or Projects along with other instructor added assignment types E Add and delete individual student assignments You can add and delete any assignment for a student You can also add an assignment for a student to replace an existing assignment E Adjusting weights of Exams Training Projects and instructor added assignment types in a SAM section You can change the percentage values for the assignment types as long as the total percentage equals 100 E Modify assignment scores You can adjust a student s score on an assignment however this change is not reflected in reports E Add edit and delete assignment types You can add or edit Exams Training and Projects add your own assignment types and delete assignment types you added E Export grades to the institution s Learning Management System or other repository You can export to a
14. rt services provide you and your students with an unparalleled ongoing user experience with SAM For more information contact your Cengage Learning Consultant or visit http www cengage com services 2014 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 1 Part I The Instructor Experience Logging into SAM Follow these steps when you log into SAM for the first time Action Go to http sam cengage com The SAM Login page displays Enter the username and password you received If your institution does not have a site license enter the SAM Key code you were provided Click Login Result If this is your first login the SAM Terms and Conditions page displays The SAM home page displays on subsequent logins Click Agree to accept the terms and display the login page Enter a Secret Question and Answer to help you recover your password if you forget it Click Submit N Enter and confirm a new password Use the new password the next time you login to SAM Click Submit The SAM Home page displays NOTE CengageBrain checks the username you enter If it finds it a prompt directs you to enter your CengageBrain password to login Creating a Section You can create new sections from the SAM website Your institution or department may have a standard naming convention for you to follow when naming sections Use these steps to add a new section On the Navigation bar click Sections Result
15. t create a SAM Path using the Express Creation wizard Instead use manual creation m For exam creation you can select tasks and or testbank questions Task based questions display selected by default To use objective based testbank questions you must select them individually E For training assignment creation you can select performance based tasks that are parallel to those used in exams E For projects you can assign step by step activities that require students to show proficiency with Word Excel Access or PowerPoint Follow these steps to use the Express Assignment Creation wizard to create and schedule assignments for your section Action On the Navigation bar click SAM Assignments and then click Express Creation From the Select Section drop down menu select a section From the Textbook drop down menu select a textbook from which to create an assignment Result The Express Creation wizard starts From the Chapter tabs select the chapter from which to create an assignment 2014 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 5 Action Select from the following m Exams You may select multiple tasks or testbank questions within a single exam m Training You may select multiple tasks within a training assignment m Projects Select a project In the Assignment box enter a unique name for the assignment For Exams By default all tasks are selected testbank questions are not select
16. vailable Due Day 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 TED Exam A Exam R SAM Path Ro SAM Path CB Project Training 5 g A Training Assignment Types 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Exam Exam ha 2014 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 9 Part Il Reports Gradebook and Dropbox Reports SAM can generate a number of different report types related to exams training projects and SAM Paths Reports can display student section exam or application data Generating a Report The instructions in the table describe how to select a report type and generate the report SAM provides many types of reports The Instructor User Manual available at http sam cengage com Content InstructionFiles common SAM 20Instructor 20Manual pdf lists available reports for each SAM assignment type These general steps provide information to help you create reports Action On the Navigation bar click Results Result The Reports tab displays by default From the Report Type drop down menu select a report type Exam Training Project SAM Path or Other NOTE Your selection determines the specific reports available to you From the Report drop down menu select a report NOTE Based on your Report Type and Report selections specific search options display In the Assignment drop down menu select the appropriate assignment In the Sections list select the appropriate section NOTE You can search for a section by ente
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