MS Office / Office Apps Setup Guide
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Desk Copies
Support Materials
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Access the Instructor Support Materials
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Access the Update Report
When a change affects content in this learning solution, Labyrinth makes an entry to the Update Report with revised instructions or explanation. The Update Report is available within eLab or you can download the update report here.
Video tutorial: How to download the update report
Congratulations on selecting a Labyrinth Learning® solution for your Microsoft Office course – a very wise choice. The steps below outline everything you need to do to ensure that your course is ready for success by the first day of class.
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Load an eLab Course
Our Microsoft Office solutions include eLab, Labyrinth's secure digital learning & assessment platform. It comes with instant course setup, LMS integration, and responsive support. Learn More
To use eLab, you'll first need to load a Ready-to-Go course. Sign into eLab to begin.
Video tutorial: How to load a course in eLab
Prep less. Do more. You need lecture notes, PowerPoint slides, lesson plans, and a solutions guide? We've got you covered.
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Download the Getting Started Checklist
There are 12 steps to complete on this webpage; most of them include a video to review.
To begin, download the checklist below, and then work through each step/video on this webpage.
- Download the Getting Started Checklist.
- Go through the checklist, working through the steps/videos on this webpage. Mark the tasks on the checklist as you complete them.
Instructors are provided a complimentary desk copy of the M.S. Office title they'll be using. A print desk copy is the same as a print review copy, so if you already have your print review copy, you're all set. If you still need a desk copy, find & click on your title and follow the prompts to request a review/desk copy.
Every Labyrinth Learning solution includes a big bundle of resources that shorten prep time, simplify assessments, and assist with course management along the way.
Video tutorial: How to request a desk copy
Video tutorial: Instructor Support Materials (how to access + tour of materials)
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Edit Assignments & Tests
Although our Ready-to-Go courses can be used right out of the box, many settings can be customized such as assignment dates, multiple attempts, late submissions, and more.
Video tutorial: How to edit assignments & tests in eLab
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View as Student & Manage Student Submissions
Within educators' eLab accounts, instructors can experience eLab just like students do. The View as Student feature allows instructors to submit completed exercises and/or tests before assigning them to students.
Video tutorial: View as student/manage submissions
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Using Project Grader
Project Grader evaluates and grades Apply Your Skills (AYS) assignments and provides instant feedback to students, all under your controlled settings.
Video tutorial: How to use Project Grader
Bonus video: See how students complete a Project Grader exercise
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The Gradebook
Video tutorial: The gradebook
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Student Registration
Provide your students your eLab course URL so they can create an eLab account and register for your eLab course. Please note: If you are integrating eLab with an LMS, please DO NOT provide students your course URL. They will access eLab content directly from your LMS.
Please contact tech support if you're interested in integrating eLab with your LMS.
Video tutorial: Course codes & student registration
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Explore the Labyrinth ebook
Your eLab course includes an ebook link for your students. Our ebook has intuitive features that help students study easier, smarter, and different. Learn more or sign into the Labyrinth Library.
Note: Older editions will need to sign into VitalSource instead.
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LMS Integration
If you are interested in integrating eLab with BlackBoard, Canvas, D2L/Brightspace or Moodle, please complete our support form to request integration setup.
Support & Contact
If you need assistance:
Fill out our support form or call 1-800-522-9746
Links for Students
It may be helpful to share this list with your students.
Note: If you plan to integrate eLab with your LMS, such as D2L/BrightSpace, Canvas, BlackBoard, or Moodle, please do not provide students the eLab guides or eLab link.
Find & Purchase Print/Digital Textbook
Your M.S. Office (Mastery Series) learning solution includes:
- The printed textbook and/or ebook
- The eLab digital learning & assessment platform (optional)
- Instructor Support Materials
- Live support
Note: ebook review copies expire after one year, while ebook desk copies have a perpetual license. You can use the access code found on the inside front cover of your print copy to obtain an ebook desk copy.