Student User Manual
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1. CENGAGE t Learning SA V June 2015 Assessment Training and Projects for Microsoft Office p e L a z R A sD F a5 5 gt ns o 5 gt EFS Z y xe rE kyo EA z Pa Se t ost SAM Brief Student User Guide A T Contents Introduction How to Use SAM Logging in the First Time as a Pre registered Student Profile Information Logging into SAM as a New User Forgot Password Existing Users Account My Account Notifications Help Sections My Sections Joining a Section Activities Activity Calendar Activity List Taking Assignments Adding a Product Searching for and Selecting an Assignment Taking Assignments from the Activity Calendar View Taking Always Available Assignments from Activity Calendar View Taking Assignments from the Activity List View Exam Assignments Training Assignments Using the Content Player Title Bar Assignment Information Question Area Assignment Questions and Tasks Control Panel Content Player Controls 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 11 12 12 13 14 15 15 16 18 19 20 22 22 24 24 26 28 30 32 34 34 34 35 Control Panel Content Player Controls Continued SAM Path Assignments Project Assignments Starting and Submitting a Project Dealing with Project Errors Completing a Reading Assignment Gradebook Reports Viewing Reports2. 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 42 Click Submit Result SAM grades the project automatically NOTE SAM checks the uploaded project file to verify the filename file type size and run a virus scan If any of these checks fail a message displays Fix the error and upload the completed project file 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 43 Dealing with Project Errors When you submit a project for grading SAM performs a number of checks The embedded key in the uploaded file matches the key assigned to your start file The uploaded file name matches the name expected by SAM The file type matches that of the project s start file In other words if a Word 2010 2013 document Example docx extension is expected then you need to upload a Word 2010 2013 document NOTE Microsoft applications add the file extensions to the file automatically Users should not add the file extension when saving the file You did not use Office 2010 2013 to complete the project m The file contains no viruses E The file does not exceed SAM maximum file size Office 2010 1741 KB Office 2013 5 MB If the completed project file fails any of these tests during upload it will not be accepted by SAM and you will see an appropriate alert To resolve these problems refer to the following sections Wrong Key You are not using the SAM account that downloaded the original st
3. Always SS 2010 Section 0 Summer 2024 Always SS 2010 Section 0123 Summer 2014 Not Attempted Always SS 2010 Section 0123 Summer 2014 Not Attempted Always SS 2010 Section 0123 Summer 2014 Not Attempted Always SS 2010 Section 0123 Summer 2014 Submitted Always 55 2010 Section 0123 Summer 2014 Submitted Always 55 2010 Section 0123 Summer 2014 Submitted Always 5 2010 Section 0123 Summer 2014 Not Attempted Always 5 2010 Section 0123 Summer 2014 Submitted Always 5S 2010 Section 0123 Summer 2014 Not Attempted Copyright 2033 Cenuane Learning inc Privacy Policy Technical Suoport SAM Central Concepts Credits SAM 2013 Projects Credits 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 23 Searching for and Selecting an Assignment Before you can work on an assignment search for and select it Students can search for assignments through either the Activity Calendar or the Activity List Taking Assignments from the Activity Calendar View Use this procedure to begin an assignment using the Activity Calendar Navigate to the Activity Calendar view Narrow the list of assignments by selecting a Section from the drop down menu or an Assignment Type from the Activity filter Activity Calendar Ac ty List so Fall 2014 Fall 2014 2014 X h xi P es we Set Calendar as default view GD Always Available Assignments 0 v o September 2014 o NOTE Assignments that display wi
4. Dropbox Adding a File in Dropbox Deleting a File in Dropbox Deleting a Note in Dropbox Recovering and Resuming from a Crash or Lost Connection Internet Explorer Firefox for Windows Chrome for Window Safari Logging Out 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 35 37 40 40 44 46 47 49 50 52 52 53 53 53 53 54 54 54 55 Introduction 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 SAM offers exams training projects and path based assessment and readings The student manual introduces the basic functions of SAM How to Use SAM Logging in the First Time as a Pre registered Student Use the following procedure to log into SAM In your browser enter http sam cengage com in the Address field and press the Enter key Result The SAM Login page displays Username Password Forgot your password 2 Enter the username and password you received 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 1 If this is your first login and your I
5. Documentation Tech Support Notices v illl Page lof Words 464 RA MS Word 2010 Question 1 yw Create a new blank document ae Control Panel Dodi i ed Pe oy es Show Task List Task WD2267 ere Time Remaining No Limit Attempts Remaining 1 Title Bar Assignment Information The title bar of the Content Player s window lists general information about the assignment including E Your name m The name of the assignment Question Area Assignment Questions and Tasks The question displays either the question you need to answer or the simulated task you need to complete Follow the displayed instructions 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 34 When you begin a training a window describing the training task displays Click Continue to proceed with the training Control Panel Content Player Controls The control panel at the bottom of the page displays the Content Player controls These include Show Task List These controls enable you to do the following m Open and close the menu of questions show Task List m Select specific questions to answer m Select tasks to perform For training assignments different SAM versions and training types have different controls m Intro Provides a basic summary of the task m Observe mode Provides audio and visual instructions for the task m Practice mode Helps you perform the task by providi
6. WARNING Do not open a new file You need to download the starting data files from SAM You cannot use the files downloaded from Cengagebrain or elsewhere as instructed in your book Change the file name to match the name from the Project dialog box WARNING Do not follow the instructions from the book for the project name Use this procedure to take and then submit a project assignment in SAM 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 40 Select a project from the Activity Calendar or Activity List Result The project list displays CMPTR Excel 2010 Chapter 13 Practice It 1 Available Date 08 10 2014 00 00 AM Due Date 09 11 2014 11 59 PM Attempts Allowed 3 Attempts Remaining 3 Click to select a Project from the list Result The Project details display CMPTR Excel 2010 Chapter 13 Practice It 1 Instructions Read each task completely before attempting it Some tasks contain multiple steps Project Details Maximum number of submissions allowed 3 Number of submissions you have remaining 3 Do you want to start this project Start Cancel Click Start to display the project instructions Result The Project Instructions Start File and Assignment Submission window displays 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA02210 SAM 41 mo ooo p Standard Project m Click Download Instructions m Click the download links for the start file and other project fi
7. m The Always Available filter is on by default Assignments with no due date do not display in the Activity List view while the filter is off m Activity filter settings apply to the Activity Calendar Activity List and Reports pages Due Date The Due Date column displays both the date and time an assignment is due Available Lists the assignments availability Status describes your progress on an assignment Type The type describes whether the assignment is an exam training project SAM Path or reading Sections The Section column lists the course associated with the assignment Begin an assignment Click an assignment to begin Result The Assignment Start or Project dialog box displays NOTE Some assignments require an 18 digit keycode Enter the correct keycode when prompted See Adding a Product for more information 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 21 Taking Assignments You can launch assignments in SAM through the Activity Calendar or Activity List You can take exams training projects and SAM Path assignments in SAM or launch into the MindTap reader Some assignments are password protected Instructors provide the password Enter the password at the prompt Adding a Product Depending on how your institution licensed SAM you may need to enter Key Codes to access specific assignments like readings exams training and projects If this is the case your assignments display
8. as inactive until you add the necessary product using the following procedure NOTE Your institution may have a grace period where you can access SAM temporarily without entering a Key Code After the grace period expires you cannot take assignments access scores or reports until you enter a Key Code Navigate to the Activity List view Assignments that require a Key Code display with Key Code Required in blue text FP Bb herp s seen cangage comn app Student actovity ist p TY AOR BA SAM Activity List We Q QA2 LMS Config Jenkins SX Browser OS Device Strate E teaming Tips Howto im S Cengage SSL VPN 7 OLR Administration Utiity G Live Documents Office f fa Parent Signin KEY Select Institution 2 f MindTap Login Regression testing How to Activities Always 55 2010 Section 0123 Summer 2014 SS 2010 EXAM 0702 Key Code Required Always 55 2010 Section 0123 Summer 2014 Not Attempted 55 2010 Training 0702 Key Code Required Always 55 2010 Section 0123 Summer 2014 Not Attempted 55 ACCESS 0324 Key Code Required Always SS 2010 Section 0123 Summer 2014 Not Attempted 55 Access Project 0123 Key Code Required Always 55 2010 Section 0123 Summer 2014 Not Attempted SS ILL Access 0123 Key Coge Required Always _ SS 2010 Section 0123 Summer 2014 Not Attempted SS ILL Word 0123 Key Code Required Always SS 2010 Section 0123 Summer 2014 Not Attempted SS PROJ
9. displays Join Section Results You are accepted into Section Microsoft Office 2010 Illustrated First Course Click Activities to view your SAM assignments NOTE Depending on your instructor s section settings you may be auto enrolled into the section or wait listed Click the Close icon Result You return to the Join a Section page The course no longer displays in the Join a Section list 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 17 Activities You can view and take assignments from either the Activity Calendar or Activity List view The Activity Calendar displays assignment available and due dates on a calendar The Activity List displays assignment details in a list format NOTE By default the option box is selected for Set Calendar as default view To change the default view to the Activity List deselect the option box The next time you log into SAM the Activity List will display instead of the Calendar View 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 18 Activity Calendar By default the Activity Calendar displays when you log into SAM The Activity Calendar displays activities that become available and when they are due in a calendar format M Activities Pel y ee m a Activity Filt 552 All Sections v A Exams a Training le Projects O SAM Paths Set Calendar as default view a Always Available Assignments 2 Ras Assignment Due fia Assignment
10. row to sort by it Submitted The Submitted column displays the date and time when you submitted the activity View all Reports Click View all Reports to view every report from a section Different activity types have different reports A message displays if the report is not available for students to download The following are the reports you can download for each activity type E Exams Study Guide The Study guide lists tasks and provides links to training Results E Training 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA02210 SAM 49 Training Progress m Projects Download submitted project file Study Guide The Study guide lists tasks and provides links to training m SAM Paths Study Guide The Study guide lists tasks and provides links to training Viewing Reports To view a report use this procedure On the Taskbar click Reports Use the Activities filters to locate a specific assignment type Exams Training Projects or SAM Paths On On the Section drop down menu select the appropriate section Section On the Section drop down menu select the appropriate section down menu select the appropriate section i You can view individual reports study guides or view all reports for the selected section m Click the Report icon to the right of the appropriate assignment to open and view the report m Click the Study Guide icon to the right of the appropriate assignment
11. to open and view the study guide m Click View all Reports to view all reports for the selected section Reports rT 5a Summer 2014 a is Exam 1 08 07 2014 7 59PM Eam Summer 2014 b dii View Study Guide View all reports for the selected section 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 50 Sunday August 10 2014 Student James Smith Section Summer 2014 Student amp RepontName Results amp ResultID 4580049 nd N ict Pant waing PDE Exam Results Click to close the report window 08 07 2014 To close the report click the X icon in the upper right of the report window IMPORTANT Do not click the X icon for your browser or you will exit SAM Report Viewer Controls The report viewer includes the following controls at the top of the page Go to the first page of the report Go to the previous page Enter page number and Go toa specific page press ENTER Go back to parent report if applicable Enter a search term in the Find Text field Print Using PDF link Search for specific words within the report such as a section name m Click Find to find the first occurrence of the word m Click Next to find the subsequent occurrences of the word Converts the report to Adobe s PDF format 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 51 Dropbox Dropbox is a file box where you submit files for instructor review Yo
12. with assignment details including the due date Switch month Select the arrow next to the month to navigate the calendar Activity List Click the Activity List view to see a list of all activities The Activity List displays assignments from all sections by default From this menu you can select assignments to begin The Activity List displays the assignment name type availability due date section and status Assignments that you completed and have no more attempts available do not display in the Activity List Activity List s All Sections amp Exams B Training TE Projects OQ SAM Paths Readings 7 Alw an Microsoft Office 2010 Illustrated First Course Reading Always SPRING_MONDAY_SECTION SPRING 2012 Microsoft Office 2010 Illustrated First Course Reading Always Microsoft Office 2010 Illustrated First Course M 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 20 The Activity List initially displays by assignment name Click a heading row to sort by it Sections filter Select a section from the dropdown menu All sections display by default Enter text for partial search functionality Filter Activity Types Select a type of activity to remove it from the list view Activity types that display in orange display in the Activity List view NOTES m f you use the Always Available filter you need to turn ona filter for one or more assignment types for assignments to display
13. Available Deselect to make the Activity List o August 2014 o the default view 1 2 4 7 8 Current Exam E Exam Ey Exam A exam A Day ie Project CB Project B ez Project E CB project B SAM Path n o Assignment Training Eq Types 10 11 12 13 14 15 xam E 2 exam E 2 exam E A exam E 2 xam E Exam E 2 exam E E Project EI CB rojet OB ez Project gB E Project E CB Project B ie Project EI ie Project E 17 18 19 20 21 22 A Exam E BERL I A exam A am E exam g Exam Ey A exam E E Project E9 E Project E ez Project tE Project E Project E ez Project E tE Project E SAM Path E Training E8 lA Training NOTE The first time you log into SAM no sections display Register for a section in the Sections tab Set Calendar as default view By default the option box is selected for Set Calendar as default view To change the default view to the Activity List deselect the option box The next time you log into SAM the Activity List will display instead of the Calendar View Activity Calendar Display The Activity Calendar displays Exams Training Projects and SAM Paths Badges display next to the activity type A gray badge indicates the assignment becomes available that day A red badge means the assignment is due that day The number in the badge refers to the number of activities of that type Hover over a badge to display the assignments and Due Dates Click the hyperlink to begin the assignment Filter Activity Types Activit
14. ECT 2010 0702 Key Code Required Always SS 2010 Section 0123 Summer 2014 Not Attempted t SS Word Project 0123 Key Code Required 5 2010 Section 0123 Summer 2014 Not Attempted t SS XL Project 0221 Key Code Required S 2010 Section 0123 Summer 2014 Not Attempted 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 22 Click Add Product Result The Add Product window displays Add Product The following products are currently enabled for this user 1 SAM 2013 Assessment Training Projects amp 3 MT Readers v1 0 IAC Please enter your new 18 character Key Code to add other products Enter Key Code Caution Key Codes cannot be re used If you purchased a used copy of SAM the Key Code may not work If you don t have a key code please visit Cengagebrain Some of the characters in your Key Code may be hard to distinguish The letter O appears as O the number zero appears as 0 If you experience problems entering your Key Code please contact Tech Supi Enter the product s 18 digit Key Code If you need to purchase a Key Code go to http www cengagebrain com If you do not have the correct Key Code for the assignment a message displays asking for a Key Code NOTE Your institution may have a grace period where you can access SAM temporarily without entering a Key Code Click the Enter Key Code button lt OCL a SAM Activity List Be Q QAI LMS Config Henkins X 8
15. Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 13 Help If you require technical assistance you can access documentation through the Help menu or contact Cengage Customer Technical Support To open the documentation select the link to either the online help or the User Manual If you need technical assistance do the following Click Help Click Tech Support Result The Cengage Customer Technical Support page opens in another tab Under Returning User enter your SAM Cengage Brain username email address and password and click Sign In On the Select a Product menu click Select Product and select SAM Result The SAM Knowledgebase page displays From here you can do the following m Browse articles downloads and tutorials in the left column m Search the knowledgebase by entering one or more keywords in the Search field and clicking Search m Enter a new problem by clicking No please create a new case on the upper right side of the page Follow the online directions to complete your case 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 14 Sections You can view the sections in which you enroll or you can enroll in new sections You are either enrolled automatically or wait listed depending on how the instructor set up the course My Sections View the sections in which you are enrolled using the following procedure On the Navigation bar click Sections Result The My Sectio
16. Time Remaining No Limit Attempts Remaining 3 EE Follow the instructions that display In the Control Panel click Exit to close the Content Player A message displays if there are any incomplete questions Click Yes if you want to exit or click No to continue working on the exam SAM does not grade incomplete questions IMPORTANT Your exam does not submit if you close the Content Player by closing the browser window 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 31 Training Assignments Use the following procedure to take a training assignment NOTE Close all applications other than your browser and additional browser windows or tabs unless otherwise indicated by your instructor This ensures that the SAM Content Player performance is not affected Select a training assignment from the Activity Calendar or Activity List If your instructor specified a password for the assignment SAM prompts you for it Enter the password and click OK Result The assignment details display in a new window listing information about the training including m The name of the assignment m When the training is due SS Training 0611 AA Instructions Read each task completely before attempting it Some tasks contain multiple steps Click Apply and follow the instructions Then click Task Complete for each task to submit your score Training Details Due Date Always Available Do you want to start this tr
17. aining 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 32 Click Start Result The Content Player starts See Using the Content Player for further information Follow the instructions The Connected Computer Types of Networks Continue 00 01 10 Show Task List Dy J iotoductiou Q Observe KA Apply m bare ei gt OY task Complete la CO a tt er E Click Exit in the Control Panel to close the Content Player when you are done A message displays if there are any incomplete tasks Click Yes if you want to exit or click No to continue working on the training IMPORTANT Your training does not submit if you close the content player by closing the browser window 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 33 Using the Content Player You use the SAM Content Player to take exams and trainings assignments There are three areas in the SAM Content Player E Title Bar E Questions Area E Control Panel Insert Page Layout References Mailings Review View Bell MT 124 FA A 9 sa 3S ee SE AaBbCcL AaBbCcL AaBbCe ab Replace ac Paste J B Z U raex x AYA TNormal 1NoSpaci Heading1 Sas Ly Select Clipboard G Font F a Styles P Editing Navigation Search Document g oo oo Ga EEE PENTANECH Contents 4 Warranty Register the warranty Penta Tech Printers Printing with Microline Troubleshooting Support Information
18. ar displays 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 11 Account You can change your account settings in the top right corner of SAM My Account Use the following procedure to update your SAM account Click the My Account button on the upper right side of the page Result Your account information displays Review the information Click Edit to make changes Result The My Account Details dialog box displays My Account Details First Name Middle Initial Last Name Username Email Time Zone GMT 05 00 Eastern Time US amp Canada Bogota Lima IKey Password sss Change Password Alias ID Communication Email Blackboard ID Secret Question Secret Answer Save Cancel Edit the information as necessary You cannot change grayed out field values Name fields cannot contain any of the following characters S gt lt a Select a Secret Question from the dropdown menu and enter a Secret Answer to set your security question Click Save to save the changes to your account 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 12 Notifications System messages display in the Notifications dropdown Notifications include system downtime or failure to meet system requirements such as installing Adobe Flash player Plan your schedule accordingly if there are periods when SAM will not be available to you 2015 Cengage
19. art file Log back in to SAM using the correct start file and account Wrong Name Rename the file to the name SAM expects Refer to the Project information on the Activity Calendar or Activity List page for the correct file name Wrong Format You changed the format of the project start file using the Save As function For example you might have saved a Word 2010 2013 document docx as a Word 97 2003 file doc Use the Save As function to save the document using the format that SAM is expecting If you changed the document to something other than its native format e g you changed a Word document to an HTML document and you do not have the original start file download a new start file from the Project information through the Activity List or Activity Calendar and start over Wrong Application You used an application other than Office 2010 2013 to work on a project file SAM rejects project files created by applications such as Office 2008 for Macintosh WordPad for Windows Any version of the full Office 2007 suite This requires SAM 2007 Any third party application that supports Office 2010 2013 file formats 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA02210 SAM 44 Virus Detected Run an anti virus utility to disinfect your computer and any other computer on which the file might be stored Popular products include Norton AntiVirus and McAfee VirusScan The anti virus utility does one of two things to t
20. ct to protection under the copyright trade secret laws where applicable and other intellectus property laws of the United States snd other jurisdictions With this License you acquire only the right to use the object code version of the Software while the License is in effect and do not scquire any rights of ownership in the Softwsre You shail not be considered to be an owner of a copy and shall not have rights granted under 17 USC Sec 117 to make sdaptations of the Software You may use the Software on a single microcomputer by accessing the Software through the Workstation License Prohibitions You may not rent sell lease lend sublicense give or permit access to the Software to any third party remove or obscure Course Technology s VW proprietary rights notices siter decompile or disassemble nor attempt to siter decompile Click I Agree to agree to the terms Result The Activity Calendar displays Activity Calendar s A A a x E Always Available Assignments 0 2 Assignment Due m Assignment Available o August 2014 o Forgot Password If you forgot your password use this procedure to reset your password 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 9 On the SAM Login page click the Forgot your password button Result The Retrieve Your Password dialog box displays Retrieve Your Password Username Continue Enter you username and click Continue In th
21. e dialog box that displays enter the answer to the security question and click Submit Retrieve Your Password A Answer your security question to confirm your identity Username Security Question Yourname e mail com What is your father s middle nar Security Question Answer Contact Tech Support if you can t remember your answer Submit Result SAM sends an email to your email address on record with a link to reset your password Open the email and click the password reset link Follow the instructions to reset your password 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 10 Existing Users If you are an existing user completed your initial login to SAM use the following procedure to log in IMPORTANT SAM supports single sign on SSO with Cengage Brain http www cengagebrain com enabling you to use the same username and password for both systems If you are a returning SAM user the first time you log in to the SAM environment SAM checks Cengage Brain for an existing account If you have an account a prompt displays enabling you to enter your Cengage Brain password to link the SAM account with Cengage Brain Use your SAM password on subsequent logins to SAM In your browser enter http sam cengage com in the Address field and press the Enter key Result The SAM Login page displays Username Password Forgot your password 3 J eo Click Login Result The Activity Calend
22. earning Course Technology and you Course Technology is willing to license the Software to you only upon the condition that you accept ali of the terms contained in this license agreement if you agree to all of the terms contained in this license agreement please so indicate by selecting the AGREE option below If you do not agree to the terms of this license agreement please select the DISAGREE option below f you elect to decline and have purchased your User Manual for the Software User Manual you may return it to Course Technology to the address noted below slong with sil packaging proof of purchase and a letter from the institution on whose system the Software is installed certifying that no user profile has been created for you If Course Technology receives these materials within 30 days of your purchase of the User Manual Course Technology will issue s refund to you for any fee paid by you for the returned User Manual License Agreement License Grant Course Technology Cengage Lesrning Course Technology grants to you subject to termination as provided in this License Agreement a nonexclusive nontransferabie license License to use the Skills Assessment Management computer software s5 sccessed through a local ares network or single central processing unit Workststion any accompanying printed information retsting to the Software including the User Manua collectively the Software The Software is subje
23. estion Select a secret question from the drop down menu Secret Answer Enter an answer to the selected Secret Question Blackboard ID Enter your Blackboard ID IMPORTANT The username email and password you enter become your login credentials for Cengage Brain http www cengagebrain com If you have a Cengage Brain account use that username and password when you register for SAM See Login Help 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 4 Logging into SAM as a New User Follow these steps when you log into SAM for the first time In your browser enter http sam cengage com in the Address field and press the Enter key Result The SAM Login page displays Username Password Forgot your password Click the New User button Enter your school s Institution Key New User Please enter your 8 digit Institution Key 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 5 Click Submit Result A confirmation message displays to verify the institution s identity Confirm Institution Institution Key voooooox institution Name test institution1 Confirm this is the correct institution Click OK You may need to add a Key Code to access SAM If your institution has a Key Enter the 18 digit Key Code at the Code license prompt If you need to purchase a Key Code go to http www cengagebrain com NOTE Your institution may have a grace period w
24. f this is your first login and your institution has a site license institution does not have a site license Click Login Enter your SAM Key code at the prompt If you need to purchase a Key Code go to http www cengagebrain com The SAM Terms and Conditions page Click Login displays The SAM Home page displays on subsequent logins When the SAM Terms and Conditions page displays click Agree to accept the terms and conditions Terms amp Conditions This is a legal document between Course Technology Cengage Learning Course Technology and you Course Technology is willing to license the Software to you only upon the condition that you accept all of the terms contained in this license agreement lf you agree to all of the terms contained in this license agreement please so indicate by selecting the AGREE option below If you do not agree to the terms ofthis license agreement please select the I DISA E option below If you elect to decline and have purchased your User Manual for the Software User Manual you may return it to Course Technology to the address noted below along with all packaging proof of purchase and a letter from the institution on whose system the Software is installed certifying that no user profile has been created for you If Course Technology receives these materials within 30 days of your purchase of the User Manual Course Technology will issue a refund to you for any fee paid by you for the re
25. he project file If possible it disinfects the project file and you can submit it again m The anti virus utility could quarantine or delete the file Download the project file again from the Project information through the Activity List or Activity Calendar and start over Maximum File Size Exceeded This occurs if the file you are uploading is has exceeded the maximum size Office 2010 1741 KB Office 2013 5 MB To fix this edit the file remove any extra content and upload it again For Access projects compress the database prior to submission to SAM From the Office menu select Manage Compact and Repair Database 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 45 Completing a Reading Assignment If your instructor has selected a Cengage eBook for your section the instructor can assign readings from that book If you have purchased that eBook through Cengage Brain http www cengagebrain com you can read that book online from within SAM using the following procedure Select the reading assignment from the Activity Calendar or Activity List view You purchased the eBook through The name of the Reading Assignment is Cengage Brain underlined Click the name of the http www cengagebrain com assignment and another browser window or tab opens You have not purchased the eBook yet The assignment name is underlined You are prompted for a license that can be purchased through Cengage Brain If t
26. here you can access SAM temporarily without entering a Key Code If your institution does not m The My Profile page displays 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 6 Click Save Result The My Profile page displays uT 500 East Tne US amp Caraca 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 7 ig Enter the necessary information in the fields Required fields display with an asterisk NOTES m You must enter and confirm your username and password in the corresponding text boxes You cannot copy and paste m CengageBrain checks the username you enter If it finds it a prompt directs you to enter your CengageBrain password to login Click Save to save your user information Result The Review and Confirm page displays Review and confirm your information First Name Middle Initial John Last Name Username Email Doe Yourname e mail com Password KEKE Blackboard ID Communication Email Time Zone GMT 05 30 Chennai Kolkata Mumbai New Delhi Click Revise if you want to change your profile information and then click Save Result Changes are accepted 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 8 Click Confirm in the My Profile dialog box from step 8 to continue Result The Terms and Conditions page displays Terms amp Conditions This is a legal document between Course Technology Cengage L
27. his is the first time you have accessed the eBook the MindTap Service Agreement displays Click Accept to continue or click Decline Result The eBook displays 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 46 Gradebook Gradebook enables you to view your assignment scores for each section in which you enrolled including scores for the SAM Exams Project Assignments Training Assignments and Custom Assignments Select the Gradebook tab Result The Gradebook tab displays Select a section from the drop down menu NOTE Entering text beings the search Result The Gradebook displays for the selected section C The Gradebook displays in m Weights display for all Percentages assignment types The Gradebook displays in points m Weights do not display for all assignment types Gradebook set up to display percentages Gradebook set up to display in points s Final Score Microsoft exam NOTES m Instructors decide whether or not to display the Gradebook to students as well as what elements of the Gradebook to display Final Score Scores and Weights Cont m f your instructor has set up the Gradebook for the section to display to students you can view the score information for each assignment You may have to wait for a specified date m f your instructor has updated the assignment score total points or final score the change reflects in the Gradebook m f your instructor has no
28. ing Computer Concepts Test 1 Instructions Read each task completely before attempting it Some tasks contain multiple steps Exam Details Incorrect actions allowed per performance task 3 SAM exam can be retaken No SAM exam retakes allowed 0 SAM exam retakes remaining 0 You are about to start the exam Once you begin you cannot stop and restart it Your exam receives a score whether or not you complete all the questions Do you want to start this exam Cancel 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 30 Click Start Result The Content Player starts and the exam begins See Using the Content Player for further information The Connected Computer Click the Description on the left then click the Term on the right that matches the description Description Type of network that allows an organization to permit outsiders like customers or suppliers to access part of its network A network where each computer is equal to others and maintains its own operating system and application software A private corporate network for use by employees to coordinate e mail and communications A private secure path across a public network usually the Internet Network architecture in which one or more high powered computers provide resources or services to other computers on the network intranet extranet client server peer to peer Show Task List 1 Task CONCEPTS3202
29. ive score by task If students get the task correct in either the Pre Exam or Post Exam the task is correct If your training and post exam only cover tasks you missed on the Pre Exam one score displays with the total of the Pre Exam and Post Exam score NOTE You need to complete SAM Path Assignments in the order that they display Use the following procedure to take SAM Path assignments 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 37 Select a SAM Path from the Activity Calendar or Activity List If your instructor specified a password for the assignment SAM prompts you for it Enter the password and click OK Result The assignment details display in a new window listing the assignment name instructions incorrect actions allowed per task and question if the exam can be retaken and for how many times the number of retakes remaining Exam 3 Available Date 08 09 2014 00 00 AM Due Date 08 10 2014 11 59 PM Attempts Allowed 1 Attempts Remaining 1 Incorrect Actions Per Task 3 Computer Concepts Test 1 Available Date 08 09 2014 00 00 AM Due Date 08 10 2014 11 59 PM Computer Concepts Test 1 Exam Available Date 3 5 2014 Due Date Attempts Allowed 1 Attempts Remaining 1 Incorrect Actions Per Task 3 Computer Concepts Test 1 Training Available Date After Exarn Due Date Computer Concepts Test 1 Available Date 08 10 2014 00 00 AM Due Date 09 11 2014 11 59 PM Attempts Allowed 1 Atte
30. k the Trash Can icon next to the name of the file you want to delete Result A warning prompt displays Click OK NOTE You cannot retrieve a deleted file Deleting a Note in Dropbox To delete a note in Dropbox use the following procedure Click the Trash Can icon next to the note you want to delete Result A warning prompt displays Click OK NOTE You cannot retrieve a deleted note Recovering and Resuming from a Crash or Lost Connection lf your computer crashes or you lose your connection to SAM during an exam or training you can restart once conditions return to normal Log in navigate to the Activities List view and select the assignment The Content Player begins where you lost connection and SAM saves any complete questions and tasks If you have a problem logging back in to SAM or re starting the Content Player clear your browser s temporary Internet and history files using the following procedures Internet Explorer Use this procedure to clear your browsing history on Internet Explorer Start Internet Explorer On the Tools menu select Delete Browsing History Result The Delete Browsing History dialog box opens EEN Select the Temporary Internet Files and History check boxes a Make sure the other check boxes are not selected 5 Click Delete 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 53 Firefox for Windows Use this procedure to clear your browsing history
31. les if any m To save the file to your local disk select the Save File option box and click OK CMPTR Excel 2010 Chapter 13 Practice It 1 Download the instructions and start files for the project After you ae and save the project click Browse to select and upload the project file Click Submit to turn it in Instructions Click the Download link to open the instruction file and follow the directions to complete the project a Download Instructions 2 Start Files Click the link s to save the start file s to your computer a CMPTR_Excel2010_Ch13_PI1a_FA060814LA060814_1 xIsx Assignment Submission Click Browse to navigate to your completed project file on your computer Confirm that filename s match the filename s in italics Click Submit to turn in Attempt Number 1 hoy grading CMPTR_Excel2010_Ch13_PI1a_FA060814LA06 JE r a Browse No files selected Textbook Project m Click the download links for the start file and other project files if any m To save the file to your local disk select the Save File option box and click OK Submitting a Project Submit your projects using the following procedure Save the project files with the proper naming convention Select the project Result The Project dialog box displays Click Choose Files to navigate to the completed project file NOTE Confirm that the filename match the filename listed in the Project dialog OX Oa Select the file to submit
32. mpts Remaining 1 Incorrect Actions Per Task 3 Computer Concepts Test 1 Training Available Date 08 10 2014 00 00 AM Due Date 09 11 2014 11 59 PM 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 38 Click an assignment on the list At the assignment window that displays click Start Result The Content Player displays The Connected Computer Click the Description on the left then click the Term on the right that matches the description Description A private secure path across a public network usually the Internet intranet Network architecture in which one or more high powered computers provide resources or services to other computers on the network extranet A network where each computer is equal to others and maintains its own operating system and application software A private corporate network for use by employees to coordinate e mail and communications client server Type of network that allows an organization to permit outsiders like customers or suppliers to access part of its network pasmo paor Show Task List Q Task CONCEPTS3202 e r gt Time Remaining No Limit Attempts Remaining 3 NOTE You need to complete the activities in the order in which they display instructor assigned them EEN Follow the instructions for the assignment Click Exit in the Control Panel to close the Content Player A message displays if there are any incomplete questions Click Yes if
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34. ng audio and visual prompts m Apply mode Enables you to perform the task without assistance m CC Enables you to use Closed Caption The following are controls for various course subjects Course Subject le Practice Microsoft Office2010 Koy AAE 2 parece PD Microsoft Office 2013 Computer Concepts training about Windows or the computer Control Panel Content Player Controls Continued Task WD18 P m Displays when you are taking an exam m Displays the ID of the current task or question lt Question Enables you to go to the previous or next 1 a of lt question in the task list 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 35 i Task Complete m Displays when you are using training m Ends one training mode and takes you to the next NOTE If clicked while in practice mode it takes you to the next task ay Display when you are using the training s aa oo a s 25 Ge Gee e ee d Observe and Practice modes Enable you to reset rewind pause and fast forward through the demonstration of each task Enable you to mute and unmute the audio presentation For Computer Concepts enables you to use Closed Caption _Time Remaining No Limit Attempts Remaining 1 m Display when you are taking an exam m Indicate the time remaining for a timed exam m Indicate the number of attempts you have to answer the question or complete the task Close
35. ns page displays and you see a list of sections in which you are enrolled or wait listed om Sections 55 My Sections Term Year Course Name instructor 7 Status Summer 2011 Summer 2011 gt white jon Accepted Spring 2014 Test gt white jon Accepted 010 Mustrated First Course Microsoft Offic Microsoft Office 2010 Illustrated First Course singh naveeninst Accepted The My Sections initially display by section name To sort the sections click a heading row to sort by it To filter by instructors Click the Instructor drop down menu and select the appropriate instructor from the list Instructor All Albracht Stephanie Cedrone Chris Kaul Karishma O Donnell Maureen 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 15 To view section details Click the section s Name to view the section name course name term instructor and required textbook Result The Section Details window displays Section Details Section Name College of Southern Nevada Course Name Fall 2012 Term Year Fall 2012 Instructor white jon Textbook s Computer Literacy BASICS 4th Edition A Comprehensive Guide to IC3 Joining a Section Use the following procedure to join a section You can join sections only if the instructor enables auto enrollment SAM places you on the waiting list if instructors do not enable auto enrollment The instructor decides whether to enroll you On the Navigati
36. on Firefox Start Firefox On the Tools menu select Clear Recent History Result The Clear Recent History dialog box opens Select the appropriate Time range to clear from the drop down menu If in doubt select everything 4 Select the Browsing amp Download History and Cache check boxes the Select the Browsing amp Download History and Cache check boxes amp Download History and Cache check boxes Make sure the other check boxes are not selected 6 Click Clear Now Chrome for Window Use this procedure to clear your browsing history on Chrome Safari Start Chrome ER On the Tools menu select Clear browsing data Select the following m Browsing history Download history m Delete cookies m Cookies and other site and plug in data m Cached Images and other files Ce Make sure the other check boxes are not selected 5 Click Clear browsing data Use this procedure to clear your browsing history on Safari On the Safari menu select Reset Safari Result The Reset Safari dialog box opens E Select the Clear History and Empty Cache check boxes 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 54 4 Make sure the other check boxes are not selected 5 clickResets Logging Out Once you are done using SAM click the Logout button in the upper right corner of the page The SAM login page displays 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Bosto
37. on bar click Sections Result The My Sections page displays You can view a list of sections in which you are enrolled SM Sections O Term Year Course Name Instructor 7 Summer 2011 Summer 2011 white jon Accepted Spring 2014 Test white jon Accepted Microsoft Offic Microsoft Office 2010 Iliustrated First Course singh naveeninst Accepted 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 16 To join a section use these steps m Click the Join a Section tab Result A list of available sections displays Join a Section Term Year Course Name instructor Join Section section1 section1 2013 section1 new Admin section10 w 2012 db inst10 inst10 section100 one 2011 civil verma abhishek section1009 summer 2012 khgjghghgkhg section1003 2 summer 2012 jjghhjgjhg instructor inst1009 section101 section101 2010 section101 gt data test section102 section102 2010 section102 data test To select an instructor use these steps m Select an instructor from the Instructor drop down menu to see the sections offered m Click a column head to sort by it NOTE If a course has multiple instructors a carat displays Click the carat to view all instructors Result The available sections for the selected instructor display 552 My Sections CS A Section Fall 2014 Fall 2014 2014 Word Level 1 Anderson David Accepted Click the Join Section icon Result A confirmation message
38. re path across a public network usually the Internet Type of network that allows an organization to permit outsiders like customers or suppliers to access part of its network Network architecture in which one or more high powered computers provide resources or services to other computers on the network dient server A network where each computer is equal to others and maintains its own operating system and application er to peer software ps ps This is what displays if you selected an Exam 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 29 Exam Assignments Use the following procedure to take an exam NOTE Before you start an exam close all applications except your browser Then close any additional browser windows or tabs unless otherwise indicated by your instructor This helps ensure that the SAM Content Player performance is not affected This is especially important if you take a timed exam Select an exam from the Activity Calendar or Activity List If your instructor specified a password for the assignment SAM prompts you for it Enter the password and click OK Result The assignment details display in a new window listing the following information about the assignment m The name of the assignment m Instructions m Incorrect actions allowed per task and question m Whether the exam can be retaken m The number of times an exam can be retaken m The number of retakes you have remain
39. rivate corporate network for use by employees to coordinate e mail and communications intranet A private secure path across a public network usually the Internet extranet Type of network that allows an organization to permit outsiders like customers or suppliers to access part of its network Network architecture in which one or more high powered computers provide resources or services to other computers on the network client server A network where each computer is equal to others and maintains its own operating system and application er to peer software pe pe This is what displays if you selected an Exam 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 25 Taking Always Available Assignments from Activity Calendar View Use this procedure to begin Always Available Assignments Navigate to the Activity Calendar view Narrow the list of assignments by selecting a Section from the drop down menu or an Assignment Type from the filter bar Result The Calendar view updates Activity Calendar Fee Fall 2014 Fall 2014 2014 iv Training TH Set Calendar as default view l carr Project 8 AM Patt ga Always Available Assignments assignment Due Ml assignment available o August 2014 o a Sa a Sa Pe a Se gt 1 2 6 Assignments for selected section 12 CB Proiect BW CB Prcioct E ciect a Kon SAM Path on K SAM Path BI 10 Exam eg iv Exam e Project Click the Al
40. s the Content Player m lf there are any unanswered questions or incomplete tasks the following warning displays There are unfinished tasks Are you sure you want to exit Click Yes to exit or No to return to the session If you exit you also see a summary of the session You can click Print to print the summary or click Close to end the session and return to the Preview Exam or Preview Training window Click Close to close the Preview window and return to the Exam Training or SAM Assignments page depending on where you clicked Preview IMPORTANT Do not use the X of the Windows control to exit the Content Player If you click the X of the Windows control you will lose your work 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 36 SAM Path Assignments SAM Paths are assignments consisting of sequential combinations of exams and training Supported path combinations include the following 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 Training gt Exam Use this path to train students on a topic and test their proficiency Exam gt Training Use this path to test students on a topic and provide remedial training for errors For Training gt Exam and Training gt Exam the exam score displays in the Gradebook For Exam gt Training gt Exam SAM Path assignments grade the cumulat
41. t set up the Gradebook for the section to display to students the following message displays SAM cannot display the gradebook at this time Either your instructor has not given you access or you have no scores to display 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA02210 SAM 47 Assignments are grouped by their Type Click the arrow icon to expand an assignment type Result The list of assignments for the expanded Type display obs Final Score Microsoft exam Click the score to view the report ETTA Chris Test Fall 2015 v Final Score Microsoft exam Result The report displays 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 48 Reports You can view Exam Results and Training Progress from the Reports view You can also view Study Guides for exams and SAM Path assignments di Reports s DED CT recs Rera R VNS sor Fier aeiee iso No data is currently available View all Reports Description of Report View Sections filter Select a section from the drop down menu All sections display by default Enter text for partial search functionality Filter Activity Types Select a type of activity to remove it from the list view Activity types that display in orange display in the Reports view NOTE Activity filters settings apply to the Activity Calendar Activity List and Reports pages Sort The Reports initially display by assignment name Click a heading
42. te The assignments display in blue Activity List sh Fall 2014 Fall 2014 2014 0 a Computer Concepts Test 1 Training raining Now 09 11 2014 Fall 2014 Fall 2014 2014 in Progress Computer Concepts Test 1 Exam Now 09 11 2014 11 59 PM Fall 2014 Fall 2014 2014 In Progress Computer Concepts Test 1 Exam Always Fall 2014 Fall 2014 2014 Not Attempted Fall 2014 Fall 2014 2014 in Progress Computer Concepts Test 1 Traming Training Always Filtered for Exams and Training Click the activity name The Assignment Start or Project Start dialog box displays Computer Concepts Test 1 Instructions Read each task completely before attempting it Some tasks contain multiple steps Exam Details Incorrect actions allowed per performance task 3 SAM exam can be retaken No SAM exam retakes allowed 0 SAM exam retakes remaining 0 You are about to start the exam Once you begin you cannot stop and restart it Your exam receives a score whether or not you complete all the questions Do you want to start this exam 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 28 Click Start to begin an assignment Result Either the Content Player or Project Dialog box displays The Connected Computer Click the Description on the left then click the Term on the right that matches the description Description A private corporate network for use by employees to coordinate e mail and communications A private secu
43. th a gray badge become available that day Assignments with a red badge are due that day The assignments display only on their available or due date You can take the assignment between the availability and due date To take the assignment click the day it is available or due Select a day to view assignment details for a day Result The Assignment Details window displays Click X on the window to close Computer Concepts Testi Available Date 08 10 2014 00 00 AM Due Date 09 11 2014 11 59 PM Attempts Allowed 1 Attempts Remaining 1 Incorrect Actions Per Task 3 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 24 Click the assignment name Result The Assignment Start or Project dialog box displays Computer Concepts Test 1 Instructions Read each task completely before attempting it Some tasks contain multiple steps Exam Details Incorrect actions allowed per performance task 3 SAM exam can be retaken No SAM exam retakes allowed 0 SAM exam retakes remaining 0 You are about to start the exam Once you begin you cannot stop and restart it Your exam receives a score whether or not you complete all the questions Do you want to start this exam Cancel Click Start to begin an assignment Result Either the Content Player or Project dialog box displays The Connected Computer Click the Description on the left then click the Term on the right that matches the description Description A p
44. to reset your password Required Fields secret question secret answer When finished click Submit Enter and confirm a new password When finished click Submit Result The Activity Calendar displays Activities Set Calendar as default view i gt P Assignment Due a Assignment Available i a ee 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 3 Profile Information Enter your profile information See the following table for more information on each field Field Type First name Maximum 50 characters and cannot contain any of the following H HI gt lt amp Middle initial optional Maximum 1 character and cannot contain any of the following S gt lt amp 5 Last name Maximum 50 characters and cannot contain any of the following H HI gt lt amp Username Email Must be 6 to 50 characters and cannot contain any of the following H I gt lt amp NOTE Your username cannot be changed once you save your profile Password 6 to 17 characters use letter numbers and underscores only Alias optional Minimum 6 characters maximum 20 characters and cannot contain any of the following S HI gt lt amp 3 ID optional Maximum 20 characters and cannot contain any of the following S H I gt lt amp Communication Email optional Maximum 128 characters Secret Qu
45. turned User Manual License Agreement License Grant Course Technology Cengage Learning Course Technology grants to you subjectto termination as provided in this License Agreement a nonexclusive nontransferable license License to use the Skills Assessment Management computer software as accessed through a local area network or single central processing unit Workstation any accompanying printed information relating to the Software including the User Manual collectively the Software The Software is subject to protection under the copyright trade secretlaws where applicable and other intellectual property laws ofthe United States and other jurisdictions With this License you acquire only the right to use the object code version of the Software while the License is in effect and do not acquire any rights of ownership in the Software You shall not be considered to be an owner of a copy and shall not have rights granted under 17 USC Sec 117 to make adaptations of the Software You may use the Software on a single microcomputer by accessing the Software through the Workstation v Agree Disagree 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 2 Enter and Confirm your secret question and secret answer Please select a secret question and answer to complete your user registration In the event you forget your password the secret question and answer will be used
46. u can store up to 350 MB in Dropbox NOTE Do not submit project assignment files through Dropbox Submit project files by uploading the finished file through the Project Assignment dialog accessed through the Activity List or Activity Calendar view Adding a File in Dropbox To submit a file in Dropbox use the following procedure On the Section drop down menu select the section for the Dropbox you want to view Select the section for which you want to see the Dropbox Click Submit New File to upload a file CIS 101 Test Section Spring Section CIS 101 Test Section Sprinc i OK 350 MB 100 available out of 350 MB Files OMB O Note from Instructor o File Name Type Size Time Title Note No data available in table Click Save Result The assignment displays in the Dropbox The file type name size and time submitted display CIS 101 Test Section Spring Section CIS 101 Test Section Sprinc x OK 349 8 MB 99 94 available out of 350 MB Submit New File o Note from Files 0 2MB Instructor o File Name gt Type SiZ time gt Title gt Note Using Templates in Microsoft 0 2 Jun 30 2014 W DOCX MB 3 44PM You can also view notes from your instructors by clicking the view icon The note also displays in the Note column 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 52 Deleting a File in Dropbox To delete a file in Dropbox use the following procedure Clic
47. ways Available Assignments drop down menu Result A list of assignments displays eE o e a o e A R Projects SAM Paths Computer Concepts Test 1 4 Computer Concepts Test 1 Training a Select a check box to enable or disable assignment types 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 26 Click the activity name The Assignment Start or Project Start dialog box displays Computer Concepts Test 1 Training Instructions Read each task completely before attempting it Some tasks contain multiple steps Training Details Due Date Always Available Do you want to start this training Click Start to begin an assignment Result Either the Content Player or Project Dialog box displays The Connected Computer The Internet This is what displays if you selected a Training Show Task List Q Q observe Apply Question gt Py Task Complete 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 27 Taking Assignments from the Activity List View Use this procedure to begin an assignment using the Activity Calendar Navigate to the Activity List view NOTE Sort the list by clicking on a column heading Narrow the list of assignments by selecting a Section from the drop down menu or an Assignment Type from the filter bar You can work on assignments if they are listed with an availability of Always or Now Enable the Always Available filter to view assignments with no due da
48. y types that display in orange display in the Activity Calendar view Select an activity type to hide it from the 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 19 calendar view The Activity types that display in blue do not display in the Activity Calendar View NOTE Activity filters settings apply to the Activity Calendar Activity List and Reports pages Sections filter Select a section from the dropdown menu All sections display by default Enter text for partial search functionality Days Click a day to display the Daily Assignments dialog box The dialog box displays additional assignment details including the due date and time number of attempts allowed and how many times you attempted the assignment Unavailable assignments The assignment name displays in gray in the dialog box if the assignment is not available or past due Begin an assignment Select an assignment from the Daily Assignments dialog box to begin Result The Assignment Start or Project dialog displays Always Available Always Available Assignments display in the top left corner with the number of assignments that are always available m Click the dropdown menu m Select the activity type you want to view by selecting the check box All activity types are enabled by default m Click the assignment name to launch the assignment Hover over functionality Point the mouse at any activity on the calendar Result Text displays
49. you want to exit or click No to continue working on the exam SAM does not grade incomplete questions IMPORTANT The exam or training assignment does not submit if you close the content player by closing the browser window 2015 Cengage Learning 20 Channel Center Street Boston MA 02210 SAM 39 Project Assignments Projects are SAM assignment types which require you to work in the appropriate Microsoft application When working on a project download a start file to your computer Use the start file to complete your work with the appropriate Microsoft application Upload the completed file back to SAM for grading SAM includes two types of projects Standard Projects and Textbook Projects The instructions for standard projects come from SAM while the instructions for textbook projects come from the book This table outlines the differences between Standard Projects and Textbook Projects Step Standard Projects Textbook Projects Start File Download the start file Instructions Download the instructions from SAM to complete the project Submitting Change the file name to match the name Files from the Project dialog box Starting and Submitting a Project Starting a Project Download the Start File WARNING You need to download the Starting data files from SAM You cannot use the files downloaded from Cengagebrain or elsewhere as instructed in your book Follow the instructions in the book to complete the project
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