Accessing Inclusive access course materials in Blackboard

Description

You can access Inclusive Access course materials in a variety of ways.

Environment

Blackboard Learn

Solution 

• Scenario 1: VitalSource eBook

• Scenario 2: VitalSource Pearson Partner Integration

• Scenario 3: Course includes Pearson courseware

• Scenario 4: Course includes third-party courseware

Scenario 1: VitalSource eBook

1. Access the VitalSource Course Dashboard by clicking on the link in your course. Your instructor can confirm where this link is located.

2. Select the Read Nowbutton to be logged in the VitalSource online bookshelf.

   

Scenario 2: VitalSource Pearson Partner Integration

1. Access the VitalSource Course Dashboard by clicking on the link in your course. Your instructor can confirm where this link is located.

2. Select  Launch Coursewareto be launched into the bookshelf. 

   

Scenario 3: Course includes Pearson courseware

1. Access the VitalSource Course Dashboard by clicking on the link in your course. Your instructor can confirm where this link is located.

2. Select  Reveal Access Codeto receive an access code in a consecutive screen.

   

3. Select  Copy, then follow the directions under the More Infosection.

   

Scenario 4: Course includes third-party courseware

• You will access third-party courseware elsewhere within you Blackboard course. You should refer to your syllabus or reach out to your instructor for additional guidance.

  

Outcome:You should now be able to access Inclusive Access course materials.

Get help from OIT

• Visit the  Digital Course Materials: Inclusive Access page to create a ticket

Additional resources

• VitalSource help videos