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Active Learning

Information about Cognella's Active Learning courseware

Active Learning Overview

Cognella Active Learning is a digital environment built by an instructor that contains educational activities, including games, flashcards, quizzes, assignments, and more. Cognella Active Learning activities can either supplement a course or serve as

Active Learning vs Ebooks

Cognella Active Learning provides you with interactive learning activities, such as flashcards, quizzes, PowerPoint lectures, etc., while an ebook provides you with reading material only. A Cognella Active Learning environment will not contain the sa

Active Learning Codes

DO I NEED AN ACCESS CODE FOR ACTIVE LEARNING?. Not necessarily. If you purchased from our website you will not have an access code. If your course is offered through inclusive access you may not need an access code. Access codes are purchased through

Hosted vs Integrated

Hosted Active Learning courses are accessed through Cognella's Canvas site at https://active.cognella.com/. Integrated Active Learning courses are accessed directly through the course LMS page. You can determine if your Cognella Active Learning is Ho

Hosted Active Learning courseware

WHERE DO I GO TO ACCESS HOSTED COGNELLA ACTIVE LEARNING MATERIALS?. If you've enrolled in or been invited to a course, you will receive an email invitation containing the email address to use for your login. Click the Get Started button in the email

Integrated Active Learning courseware

WHERE DO I GO TO ACCESS INTEGRATED COGNELLA ACTIVE LEARNING MATERIALS?. With Integrated Cognella Active Learning, your course activities have been integrated directly into your school’s learning management system (Blackboard, Canvas, or Moodle). Navi

Active Learning Troubleshooting: Features not Working

If you can log into your account but certain features are missing--for example, flashcards are showing blank images or videos are not loading--the problem may be with your browser. Also if you try to navigate through the course but are redirected to

Active Learning troublshooting: Did not receive invitation

if you purchased or redeemed an access code for a Hosted Active Learning course, you will receive an email from us almost immediately. Double-check the inbox associated with the email address you used to purchase. Also, check your Spam or Junk email

Active Learning Troubleshooting: Need to Change Email

WHAT IF I ORDERED COGNELLA ACTIVE LEARNING AND DIDN’T USE MY SCHOOL EMAIL ADDRESS?. If you didn't use your school email address, your Integrated Cognella Active Learning materials won't be able to sync up with your school's learning management system

VitalSource Access Codes

If you have a VitalSource ebook and are expecting an access code, your Bookshelf will show options for eBook or Access Code under the cover image. If you do not see this option, try refreshing the page. To view your access code, click the three dots