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SAM Getting Started with your Course in Blackboard
Fact:
81% of students identify SAM as a key factor in preparing to use the Office applications in real world settings Source: Project Tomorrow
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SAM is designed to prepare you to utilize the most
widely-used application software (Microsoft Office),
operating systems (Windows 7 and Windows 8) and
Computer Concepts (learning the language of
technology) through hands-on simulated Trainings,
live-in-the-application Projects and interactive
Assessments, SAM helps you master computer skills
that are essential to your success in the classroom and
workplace.
“I have become more proficient in my current job due to using Word and
Excel on a daily basis. I have learned to make some parts
of my job much easier and more
efficient.” -Student
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Access Your Campus LMS
Log in with your username and password.
** The login page will vary by campus.
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Access Your Course
Your course will include a combination of links to content provided by your instructor and Cengage Learning.
You will need your access code (or have the ability to purchase access) the first time you click on one of the links.
Cengage Resources are identified with a Cengage Learning Logo.
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Payment Options Option 1: Purchase online
Option 2: Already purchased
an access code? Redeem
your code here
Option 3: Or buy later and
start your trial access
(available for a limited time
after class start date)
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Payment Option 1 Enter your 14 digit access
code that you received with
your textbook bundle, or
purchased from a course-
specific website.
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Payment Option 2 Purchase online with a
credit / debt card or PayPal
account.
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Option 3:
Go directly to your course and
pay later.
Once the grace period ends,
you will need to enter an
access code or pay online.
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SAM
After completing one of the
three payment options, you
will be taken directly into your
course materials. Please be
aware that these resources
will open in a new tab or
window, so you will want to
make sure that you allow
popups. Click Enter.
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SAM Assignments
There are 3 different types of assignments inside of SAM:
Training – Interactive/simulated practice opportunities to develop skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and Computer Concepts
Exams – interactive assessments that measure proficiency and knowledge
Projects – automatically graded, live in the application assignments that engage students in creating real word, business related documents such as resumes, presentations and spreadsheets
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Welcome to SAM Reports
Once you have completed
assignments you will be able to get
immediate feedback and other
helpful reports here.
Study Guide- Remediation to
trainings and the reader
Project Reports- once you submit a
project SAM will automatically
grade it and provide feedback in
your document
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Access your eText
SAM also includes a digital
version of your textbook. You
will have access to a variety of
tools to help you study.
You can take notes, highlight,
access key terms and more.
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Questions? We’re Here
to Help!
Need Help? Begin by Submitting a Support Case via the Cengage Technical Support Link in your Learning Management System
Once your case is submitted, you’ll receive a case ID and access to 24/7 email or live chat! Or you can speak with an agent by calling the phone number provided upon your case submission. Phone Support: Monday through Thursday: 8:30am to 9:00pm (EST) Friday: 8:30am to 6:00pm (EST)
Don’t see a Technical Support Link in your Course? Notify your instructor and ask them to add the LMS Technical Support link. You can contact Technical Support outside of your campus LMS by visiting www.cengage.com/support If submitting from outside your LMS, please choose MindLinks as your product.
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Tracking your Support Request
You can return to the link in
your course and then click
Home to access details of your
support request at any time. If
you click on the Case ID, you
will also have access to our
24x7 chat. Please provide
your Case ID to the support
agent if you initiate a session.