Courseware instructor guides
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Courseware instructor guides
Find out how to make the most of your course with Cambridge courseware (formerly CogBooks) by browsing the general instructional guides below. You can also see resources for specific LMS types under this page in the navigation menu.
If you've looked through our instructor guides and still have questions about using your courseware, or other LMS or technical issues, please contact our support team at coursewaresupport@cambridge.org .
Instructor toolkit
Just getting started? View a checklist for setting up your course, an overview of course tools and a summary of reporting options.
Cambridge Courseware Instructor Toolkit.pdf [Opens in a new window]Configure courseware settings
After your courseware is loaded into your LMS, you can adjust the length of the trial period, the method of students' enrollment, grade settings, and a variety of display options—such as when assignments are marked completed and how students navigate through topics. View this guide for details on setting up your course according to your preferences.
Cambridge_Courseware_Instructor_Guide_Courseware_Settings.pdf [Opens in a new window]Courseware Settings Video
Course customization
You may edit existing content pages or create new ones within Cambridge courseware before publishing and starting your course. This guide walks you through course customization options.
Cambridge_Courseware_Instructor_Guide_Course_Customization.pdf [Opens in a new window]Course Customization Video
Changing single-assignment settings
This guide shows you how to adjust the completion and grading settings for an individual topic or module rather than modifying your entire course configuration.
Cambridge_Courseware_Instructor_Guide_Course_Material_Tool.pdf [Opens in a new window]Single-Assignment Settings Video
Instructor dashboard
This guide shows you how to use the Cambridge courseware instructor dashboard and highlights key features that can help you evaluate students' progress.
Cambridge_Courseware_Instructor_Guide_Instructor_Dashboard.pdf [Opens in a new window]Instructor Dashboard Video
Push grades tool
Read this guide for steps to ensure grades and updated assignment details or courseware settings are reflected for students to see after changes are made.
Cambridge_Courseware_Instructor_Guide_Push_Grades_Tool.pdf [Opens in a new window]Push Grades Tool Video
Looking for student instructions?
If your students have questions or are using Cambridge courseware for the first time, direct them to our student courseware guides , where they can learn how to get started and navigate your course.