How To Access DDA Materials
Please note: each instructor sets up their class site so required links may be listed in different places for each instructor using DDA.
Please reach out to your instructor directly if you cannot find your DDA materials.
E-BOOKS OR COURSEWARE DELIVERED VIA VITALSOURCE
On your Canvas class site, click the “VitalSource Course Materials.
- For e-books, there will be a button that says "Read Now." Once you click on that, you will be directed to VitalSource's Bookshelf for any e-books.
- For Pearson courseware, there will be a button that says "Launch or Access Courseware." Once selected, follow the below instructions:
Register for MyLab and Mastering from Canvas
Register for Revel or eText from Canvas
COURSEWARE (WITH ACCESS CODES) DELIVERED VIA VITALSOURCE
On your Canvas class site, click the “VitalSource Course Materials,” then follow the instructions below:
For courses that access materials directly from the publisher, please see the links below:
Please note the below publisher links will redirect you to different sites!
CONTENT DELIVERED VIA CENGAGE
Sign In Through Your LMS (cengage.com)
CONTENT DELIVERED VIA MCGRAW HILL
Connect - Canvas Resources (for students) (force.com)
CONTENT DELIVERED VIA WW NORTON
FAQ About Accessing Materials
How long do I have access to the DDA?
This varies by class and what materials are adopted. Most of the time, you will only have access for one semester, but in some cases, you may have access longer than 16 weeks.
If you have a VitalSource e-book that last longer then one semester, make sure you follow these steps to keep access.
Why am I sometimes able to access assignments on a publisher site, and other times, I am prompted to buy an access code?
Sometimes trying to open an assignment on a publisher's site from the Canvas Calendar, To-Do, or Coming Up tools open a page to buy an access code. Please try opening the assignment through the Modules, Assignment, and/or publisher link to overcome this issue. You may want notify your instructor of this problem.
Please see the Direct Digital Access FAQ page for any other questions you may have.