Accessing course materials for Inclusive Access in Canvas

Description

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

Environment

Canvas

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 first clicking on Modulesin your course. Your instructor can confirm where this link is located.

   

2. On the next page, click the Load VitalSource Course Dashboard in a new windowbutton. A new tab will open. 

   

3. Select the  Read Now button to be logged in the VitalSource online bookshelf.

   

Scenario 2: VitalSource Pearson Partner Integration

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

   

2. On the next page, click the Load VitalSource Course Dashboard in a new windowbutton. A new tab will open. 

   

3. Select  Launch Courseware to be launched into the bookshelf. 

   

Scenario 3: Course includes Pearson courseware

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

   

2. On the next page, click the Load VitalSource Course Dashboard in a new windowbutton. A new tab will open. 

   

3. Select  Reveal Access Code to receive an access code in a consecutive screen.

   

4. Select  Copy, then follow the directions under the  More Info section.

   

Scenario 4: Course includes third-party courseware

• You will access third-party courseware elsewhere within your Canvas 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