Mcgraw Hill Connect

OVERVIEW 

The textbook for this course is published by Mc-Graw-Hill. McGraw-Hill’s web-based CONNECT is designed to assist you with your coursework based on your needs. It also provides web-based assessments required for this course. As indicated in the class syllabus, on-line quizzes will make up a portion of your overall course grade.

ACCESS

Connect access codes are packaged with new textbooks available in the bookstore. Connect can also be purchased online at your section’s CONNECT web address (see below). Beware of buying used texts with access codes as the codes have a limited accessibility!

 

REGISTRATION

REGISTER FOR CONNECT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

NOTE: You can register in Connect and have access without a code for a limited time period (typically three weeks). A “Start Free Trial” registration option allows you to register in CONNECT without purchasing an access code and receive full access (typically for three weeks) before being required to get one. This option is helpful for those awaiting financial aid or a textbook in the bookstore, those who may drop the class and those who try the Connect Plus e-Book before they buy. If using the free trial, be sure to get full access to Connect before the trial period expires to avoid any delays in completing your coursework. If your trial period does expire, your work will be saved. Just login with the username and password you used to create your Connect account and choose to “purchase full Connect access here.”

TO REGISTER

 1. Go to the Connect Web Address for your section:

http://connect.mheducation.com/class/d-yordy-biol-1020-sp16-150

                   http://connect.mheducation.com/class/d-yordy-biol-1020-sp16-151

                  http://connect.mheducation.com/class/d-yordy-biol-1020-sp16-154

 

Click on “Register Now”.

3. Enter your email address (this will become your CONNECT username). As a best practice, you may want to register with your school/institution email address.

If you already have a McGraw-Hill account, you will be asked for your password and will not be required to create a new account.

4. Enter a registration code or choose “Buy Online” to purchase access online.

5. Follow the on-screen directions.

Please choose your Security Question and Answer carefully. You will be asked for this information if you forget your password. We recommend that you provide a secondary email address should you forget your Security Question and Answer.

When registration is complete, click on “Go to CONNECT Now.”

You are now ready to use CONNECT.

LOG IN  

Once logged into CONNECT, you can update your account information (e.g., email address, password, and security question/answer) by clicking on the “my account” link located at the top-right corner.

 Log in to access the e-text, on-line quizzes, and Learnsmart

 If you experience trouble logging in:

Verify that you are using the same email address you used during registration (not the secondary email address if you provided one).

If you have forgotten your password, click on the “forgot password” link at your Instructor’s Connect Web Address.

SUPPORT & TIPS

If you have any issues while registering or using Connect, please contact McGraw-Hill’s Customer Experience team through http://www.mhhe.com/support or at 800-331-5094. To avoid problems related to unexpected technical issues, you are advised not to wait until the last moment to complete assignments. Please review  the TIPS  below for further support. CONNECT STUDENT QUICK TIPS (ALSO AVAILABLE AT:

 http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/olc2/dl/866234/Connect_Student_Quick_Tips.pdf

 ASSIGNMENTS/QUIZZES

TIP: If you are unable to begin an assignment/quiz, check that:

The assignment is available (start and due dates).

That you have not exceeded the maximum number of attempts.

That you have not achieved a score of 100% in a previous attempt in an assignment where your instructor has enabled you to build on your work.

If your assignment contains questions that require manual grading, you will not be able to begin your next attempt until your instructor has graded your questions in the previous attempt.

TIP: Be sure to read the instructions that appear when you open an assignment/quiz:

Your instructor may set assignment percentage deductions and limitations for utilizing

help resources and/or multiple assignment attempts.

Your instructor may provide specific instructions for you to follow as you complete your assignment.

TIP: Based on the assignment/quiz policy settings established by your Instructor, you may encounter the following limitations when working on your assignment(s):

Inability to Print Assignment/quiz.

Timed assignments – once you begin a “timed assignment,” the timer will not stop if you exit the assignment.

TIP: “save & exit” vs. “submit” button

If you are unable to complete your assignment in one sitting, utilize the “save & exit” button to save your work and complete it at a later time.

Once you have completed your assignment, utilize the “submit” button in order for your assignment to be graded and sent to your instructor.

Note that your instructor may deduct points for late submittal of an assignment.

LIBRARY

TIP: The Library section of your CONNECT account provides shortcuts to various resources.

If you purchased Connect Plus, you will see an “e-Book” link, which can also be accessed from the section information widget of the Home tab (by clicking on the textbook title/cover) or from the Library tab.

Many McGraw-Hill textbooks offer additional study resources such as narrated slides and self-quizzes, which are accessible through the “student resources” link in the Library tab.

 

REPORTS

TIP: Once you submit your assignment, you can view your available results in the Reports tab.

If you see a dash (-) as your score, your instructor has either delayed or restricted your ability to see the assignment feedback.

Your instructor has the ability to limit the amount of information (e.g., questions, answers, scores) you can view for each submitted assignment.

NEED MORE HELP?

TIP: Be sure to run a computer check to ensure that your computer meets Connect’s system requirements: http://mcgrawhillconnect.com/connect/troubleshoot.do

TIP: When working inside of Connect, be aware that contextual help is available by clicking the “help” link in the top right corner within your account.

CONTACT McGRAW HILL ONLINE:

Visit: www.mcgrawhillconnect.com/support Browse  support materials including tutorial videos and searchable Connect knowledge base.

If you cannot find an answer to your question, click “Contact Us” to send an email.

OR

Call: 1-800-331-5094 Live support is available: Mon-Thurs: 8am – 11pm CT Friday: 8am – 6pm CT Sunday: 6pm – 11pm CT