At the beginning of each semester, and at midterm are important times to verify your class list in D2L Brightspace and SSC Self-Service. Not sure how? Check out this step-by-step video.
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Pairing your McGraw Hill Connect materials with D2L Brightspace provides a seamless experience for students. With a few clicks, you are able to integrate your grade books and assignments like a pro.
Important Note: before pairing, check which internet browser you are using. It is recommended to use Chrome or Firefox and avoid Safari (which sometimes blocks the pairing process).
D2L Brightspace Pairing (Sync) Process (website – step-by-step guide)
D2L BrightSpace Pairing Process (Video Only)
Access to Instructor Resources through Connect (PDF)
Virtual Video Training Session – December 1, 2020
Resources for Students
Below are links to videos and documents that walk students through registering for Connect via D2L BrightSpace. These student instructions are slightly different if you have an Inclusive Access course.
Steps for Students (Video)
Steps for Students (PDF)
McGraw Hill Student Registration (Website)
Technical Support
If you would like to schedule a 1 on 1 session to pair Connect with D2L with a McGraw Hill representative click here.
You can find other resources and support tools at our Support at Every Step Website: https://www.mheducation.com/highered/support.html
Tech Support: 800-331-5094
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All Inclusive Access and Cengage Unlimited materials are always released in D2L Brightspace to the instructor one week before the start of the class. This is always done on a Sunday.
For more information please contact the SSC Bookstore.
Instantly create an audio version of courses, PDF, ebooks, web research, training materials, assignments, and more.
We have empowered students with text-to-speech accessibility technology for learning. Text to speech can help with understanding. Tools such as text-only mode, page masks, enlarged text, and select text provide support for diverse learning styles.
Readspeaker webReader and docReader enhance:
- Student Engagement
- Accessibility and Accommodations Compliance
- Literacy Support
- Digital Inclusion
- Course Completion
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
- Support of ESL/ELL with Translation Tools
ReadSpeaker Player/Tool Highlight Sheet (PDF)
Not sure how to access Readspeaker webReader in D2L Brightspace?
Looking for text to speak support with PDF, Microsoft Word or Excel files inside of D2L Brightspace? Learn more about Readspeaker docReader.
Have you ever wanted to re-share a discussion post with a student or follow up on a discussion point with your instructor? Discussion tags or @Mentions make this easy! Watch this video to learn more.
Updated: January 15, 2025
Got questions? This page is full of resources to the questions folks are asking most frequently about 2025SP. Don’t forget to check for additional resources at https://tl.ssc.edu/ or email ssconline@ssc.edu for additional assistance.
Things You Need to Know Before the Semester Begins
Setting Up Multi-Factor Authentication
Getting Stated with Office 365
Best Practices for Basic D2L Content
Getting Started with Simple Syllabus
Submitting Grade Data to Ellucian Colleague through D2L Brightspace
D2L Subscription Training / Brightspace Community
Getting Started with Simulcast/Dual Delivery and/or Lecture Capture
Scheduling a Meeting and Launching Bongo
Hiding Cross-listed Sections in D2L
Using Groups and Restrictions to Assign Quizzes or Other Activities
Getting Started with the Promethean Titanium ActivPanel
Getting Started with the Epson Brightlink Projector
Outcomes Assessment – Rubrics at SSC – General Education and Course Level
Follett Discover is a powerful online tool that transforms the course materials discovery and adoption process for faculty, and helps students obtain, organize and instantly access their required and recommended course materials from within your learning management system. Follett Discover Administrator role is designed to work with the faculty experience and allow department administrators to manage adoptions.
This quick reference guide provides instructions on how to:
• Set adoption permissions
• Review and approve submitted adoptions
• Pre-approve materials for faculty
• View adoption progress and compliance at a glance
Learn more about our new Follett Bookstore by visiting www.sscbookstore.com.
For more help contact Kevin Sandstrom.