Office-Savvy Through Simulation
SAM, an engaging and interactive online learning environment, transforms students into Microsoft Office and computer concept masters. Students observe, practice, then actively apply their new skills live in the application. And the benefits don’t just stop at students. Instructors save time and energy with auto-graded assignments and flexible reporting tools.
Real-World Practice. Unmatched Convenience.
Take a deeper dive into all the features SAM has to offer.
What’s NEW in SAM?
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NEW Simplified One page project workflow for students
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NEW Critical Thinking Projects for Excel and Access
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NEW Integration projects at the Introductory Levels allow students to work with all four Office Applications
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SAM provides OS detection (PC and Mac) for Projects A/B, End of Module and Capstone Projects
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SAM Projects can be configured to allow up to 10 attempts
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The SAM app in MindTap for MIS 10 has been updated to include Office 2019/365
Power Learning on the Move with Cengage Read
With a full, interactive ebook, readable online or off, study tools that empower anytime, anywhere learning and 24/7 course access, Cengage Read keeps students focused and ready to study whenever it’s convenient for them.
Did You Know SAM is Included with Cengage Unlimited?
What’s Cengage Unlimited? It’s a subscription to all Cengage products—including SAM. Students pay a flat rate for everything Cengage has to offer; this means, they get SAM, along with any other course materials they need (that’s access to over 22K products!) for $124.99 a semester.
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SAM is so user-friendly, students reap the benefits every day.
LMS Integration
Cengage provides integration with the Learning Management Systems (LMSs) instructors use most. Our integrations work with any LMS that supports IMS Basic LTI Open Standards. Easily connect your LMS of choice to create a seamless experience for instructors and students.
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