Cengage MindTap vs. ConexED

We started using the application optimally at the beginning as a digital learning and consultation platform. In it we imported all kinds of bibliographic material so that students could access them with the ease of a tap. The application is perfect for those instructors who are not beginners in HTML. In that case, the application very practically allows them to create a complete course in the shortest possible time because it has a state-of-the-art instructional design. It was excellent for unifying all the basic course plans between teachers teaching the same subject, giving the advantage that all courses at the same level would have exactly the same information and nothing would be overlooked

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ConexED deliver well robust features and functionalities. It can only go better from here. Per my experience - no major bug(s) known.

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• digital textbook platform with accessibility tools (read-aloud, note taking)
• interactive exercises and practice tools
• assessments including self-check quizzes and customizable exams
• LTI integration to pass grade information to learning management system
• excellent support for faculty

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• Developing Course Materials
• Collaborations / Working with Team(s)
• Delivery and Tracking of Trainings and other Requirements

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• The biggest issue our first-time users have with Mindtap is that ad/pop-up blockers often stop the tool from opening. (Mindtap typically opens in a new window vs inside the LMS) This leads to a lot of initial frustration amongst the students early in the course.
• MindTap lacks a really strong set of roles outside of Instructor and Student. There is no Teaching Assistant role or and IT/Course Builder role. Additionally setting up students workers as TAs in one course while they may be a student in another concurrently has been more than a little cumbersome.
• The UI is a bit dated and it doesn't implement many responsive web design features, though this can typically be worked around by downloading the free app.
• The mobile app experience is not as strong for Instructors as it is for students.

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• Recorded Session / Training Video Editing Software
• Automatic Closed Captions Features
• ChatBOT - for FAQs
• Queue Functionality for LIVE Counseling/Meeting

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It's hard to imagine not renewing it as the professors would not want to go back to the way their courses were previously populated. The only thing that would cause us to change would be in the textbook changed and the new company offered a better tool

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ConexED is an excellent solution that can only grow better by adding more tools and functionalities.

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Very easy to use.

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One can use it out of the box. The GUI interface is very intuitive - almost no training necessary on how to startup

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The effort from them always feels strong - I'd just recommend they be more prepared for OS (mac) and LMS (blackboard) upgrades

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ConexEd Support is 100% available. We never have any time when we need help that we have to wait - they are always ready to help!

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It worked seamlessly with Blackboard

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Implementation was a breeze, and very easy.

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MindTap is the only learning software I currently use, but in the past I have used Pearson and McGraw Hill learning content. All of these companies are progresses at a similar rate and making great improvements to their educational materials. MindTap, in my opinion has the best customer service support and representatives in the business. Our rep. has been very responsive.

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ConexED is a bug-free solution backed by World Class Customer Service that is only second to none - for similar solutions.

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• The positive impact is to help students practice statistics to solve business problems.
• The negative side is that the pricing might be too high compared to other free options available, even though the free options might not have the same features MindTap has.

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• Excellent collection of TOOLS and other softwares
• Affordable Support and Maintenance Fees
• Audit and Reporting Features

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