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  • Why are my students seeing a message that the course isn’t activated?

    When students receive a message stating the course has not been activated, it indicates the course is live with assignments but requires manual activation. This situation occurs when a course is created by copying an existing one. To resolve this, instructors should open the course, navigate to any assignment, locate the page titled...

  • Assignable Payments FAQS

    OpenStax Assignable is a paid platform that enhances OpenStax textbooks with assignments, grading tools, and LMS integration. The cost starts at $15 per student, per course, per semester, with a two-week free trial included. Students can pay directly with credit or debit cards, while institutions may purchase bulk licenses or participate...

  • How do I integrate OpenStax Assignable with Blackboard Ultra?

    This guide outlines the process for integrating OpenStax Assignable with Blackboard using LTI 1.3. Administrators with developer or admin access must coordinate the integration, noting that beta or test environments are not supported and the tool only needs integration once. The process involves copying the Client ID from the Assignable...

  • How do I integrate OpenStax Assignable with Moodle version 3.10 or later?

    This guide provides instructions for integrating OpenStax Assignable with Moodle. Before starting, administrators should coordinate with those who have developer or admin access to LMS settings and ensure LTI 1.3 compatibility. Moodle version 3.10 or later is required, as earlier versions are not supported. Beta, sandbox, or test...

  • How do I create an OpenStax Assignable assignment in Moodle version 3.10 or later?

    This guide explains how to create an OpenStax Assignable assignment in Moodle through a video walkthrough and detailed written instructions. The process requires logging into Moodle, selecting your course, and turning on editing mode. You then add an activity or resource by selecting OpenStax from the activity chooser, or alternatively...

  • How do I integrate OpenStax Assignable with Canvas?

    This guide explains how to integrate OpenStax Assignable with cloud-hosted Canvas LMS using LTI 1.3. Before beginning, coordinate with administrators who have developer or admin access, ensure LTI 1.3 compatibility, and verify the tool is not already installed. Only production environments are supported. The integration process involves...

  • How do I create an OpenStax Assignable assignment in Canvas?

    This guide explains how to create an OpenStax Assignable assignment in Canvas. The process requires a one-time login to your verified OpenStax instructor account, after which you can create future assignments without logging in again. To create an assignment, navigate to your Canvas course, select Assignments, and click the +Assignment...

  • What is OpenStax Assignable?

    This FAQ covers essential information about OpenStax Assignable, a tool that enables instructors to create customized assignments within Learning Management Systems. The service costs $15 per student per course per semester and includes a two-week free trial. It supports integration with major LMS platforms including Blackboard, Canvas,...

  • How do I enable third-party cookies?

    OpenStax Assignable requires third-party cookies to function properly within Learning Management Systems through LTI integration. Users experiencing access issues should enable third-party cookies in their browser. In Chrome, navigate to Settings, then Privacy and security, select Cookies and other site data, and ensure Block third-party...

  • How do I copy a course and assignments in OpenStax Assignable?

    This article addresses copying assignments and courses in OpenStax Assignable. Course copy, export, and import functions work through standard LMS procedures, which may require IT administrator assistance. Instructions are available for Blackboard, Blackboard Ultra, Canvas, and Moodle. Copying assignments within a course is supported, and...

  • How do I create an OpenStax Assignable assignment in Blackboard Learn?

    This guide explains how to create assignments in Blackboard Learn using OpenStax Assignable. The process requires logging into your Blackboard account, navigating to the course page, selecting Content from the left navigation bar, clicking Build Content, and choosing OpenStax Assignable from the menu. You will need to link your...

  • Troubleshooting Common Issues in Assignable 

    When experiencing loading issues or glitch errors with assignments in Assignable, several troubleshooting steps should be followed. Start by opening an incognito or private browsing window to rule out cached data or extension conflicts, and accept cookies when prompted. Ensure third-party cookies are enabled in browser settings, as the...

  • Assignable Student Guides for Canvas

    This resource provides video guides and troubleshooting tips for students using OpenStax Assignable in Canvas. The content includes separate video guides for college students and K-12 students, along with instructions on how to pay for access to the platform. For troubleshooting common assignment loading issues and errors, students should...

  • Assignable Student Guides for Brightspace by D2L

    This guide provides video tutorials and troubleshooting assistance for students using OpenStax Assignable in Brightspace by D2L. The resource includes separate video guides for college students, K-12 students, and instructions on paying for access to OpenStax Assignable. For common technical issues such as assignments not loading or...

  • Assignable Student Guides for Blackboard Learn

    This resource provides video guides and troubleshooting tips for students using OpenStax Assignable in Blackboard Learn. The page includes four main sections: a College Student Guide with instructional videos, payment instructions for accessing OpenStax Assignable, a K-12 Student Guide, and troubleshooting solutions for common technical...

  • Assignable Student Guides for Blackboard Ultra

    This FAQ provides video guides and troubleshooting tips for using OpenStax Assignable in Blackboard Ultra. The resource includes four main sections: a College Student Guide, instructions on how to pay for access to OpenStax Assignable, a K–12 Student Guide, and Troubleshooting Common Issues. The troubleshooting section addresses...

  • Assignable Student Guides for Moodle

    This guide provides video tutorials and troubleshooting support for using OpenStax Assignable in Moodle. The resource covers four main topics: a College Student Guide, instructions on how to pay for access to OpenStax Assignable, a K–12 Student Guide, and troubleshooting common issues. If assignments fail to load or errors occur, students...

  • Assignable Student Guides for Schoology

    This FAQ provides video guides and troubleshooting tips for getting started with OpenStax Assignable in Schoology. The content includes separate student guides for college and K–12 levels, instructions on how to pay for access to OpenStax Assignable, and solutions for common technical issues. When troubleshooting problems with assignments...

  • How do I submit a support ticket in Assignable?

    Submitting a ticket from within OpenStax Assignable enables developers to collect necessary technical details for efficient issue resolution. To submit a ticket, log into your LMS platform, navigate to Assignments from the left menu, and select the assignment experiencing the error. Click Help on the right side of the screen, then select...

  • How do I create an OpenStax Assignable assignment in Brightspace by D2L?

    This guide provides instructions for creating assignments in Brightspace by D2L using OpenStax materials. The process includes logging into your Brightspace account, selecting your course, and navigating to the Content section where you may need to create a module. From the Existing Activities dropdown menu, select OpenStax and link your...

  • How do I get started in OpenStax Assignable as a student?

    To complete an OpenStax Assignable assignment, first log in to your Learning Management System (LMS), such as Blackboard, Canvas, D2L/Brightspace, or Moodle. Navigate to your course page and select the OpenStax Assignable assignment assigned by your instructor. Upon your initial attempt, you will need to agree to OpenStax's Terms of...

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