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Save time & increase engagement with educator resources— including LMS course cartridges

Sep 23, 2022

Time is a precious commodity for educators, so knowing what resources are available for your textbook can be a lifesaver when planning or updating your course content. Springer Publishing provides you with educator resources for nearly every textbook we offer, many of which are available to integrate directly into your LMS with Common Cartridge (.imscc) files.

In this article, we’ll cover the most frequently asked questions regarding educator resources. You'll learn more about the different ancillaries available to cut your planning time, supplement your teaching, and increase student engagement.

What do you offer to help educators?

Each book includes a different blend of resources to help you teach at your best. Be sure to check our website or Springer Connect to see exactly what is included with the product you decide to adopt.

Educator resource packages include materials such as:

Instructor Manuals
Test Banks
PowerPoint Slides
eBook (on Springer Connect only)

Premium educator resource packages offer additional materials such as:

Videos
Image Banks
Audio/Podcasts
Students Resources

Where can I find these great materials?

We were hoping you would ask! Visit your desk copy on our Connect platform, make sure you’re logged in, we don’t want to share your materials with students so only confirmed educators have access.

In the top right corner of the screen navigate to “My Account” and select “My content”. Choose your desired text and click the “Show supplementary” button to see the full list of downloadable resources.

Many titles include a common course cartridge. Select this option for a single zip file of all educator resources to import directly into your LMS.

Are your common course cartridges compatible with my LMS?

Most likely! We’re compatible with most Learning Management Systems, including Canvas, Moodle, D2L Brightspace, and Blackboard! Importing is a seamless process for you or your LMS administrator. Click here if you need step-by-step instructions to help you through the process.

Many titles include a downloadable Common Cartridge (.imscc) file. Select this option to import a single file with all educator resources directly into your LMS.

Are your common cartridges compatible with my LMS?

Most likely! Common cartridge (.imscc) files are compatible with most Learning Management Systems, including Canvas, D2L Brightspace, Blackboard, and Moodle! Importing is a seamless process for you or your LMS administrator. Click here if you need step-by-step instructions to help you through the process.

Note: Based on individual LMS functionality and institutional settings, some content types or settings may not be supported.

What do I do if I don't have access to educator resources?

Don’t panic, we’re here to help! Visit the Contact Us page and select “Online Access Inquiry” and choose Springer Connect from the drop down and note that you need access to your educator resources in the comments. Our customer service department will ensure that access is granted to your account.

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