Are the microorganisms included in the kit safe for students to use at home?

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The microorganisms included in the Science Interactive Microbiology kit are biosafety level 1 (BSL-1), meaning they are safe to use at home. They are non virulent strains, and do not require any special disposal processes (e.g., autoclaving or incineration).

How does the system prevent cheating?

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All Science Interactive content can fully integrate into your LMS, so any anti-cheating technology you currently employ will be applied to our content.

Are all lab procedures BSL-1?

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Yes, students do not work with environmentally sourced cultures. Only pure cultures provided by Science Interactive are manipulated by students.

What do students see when they select the lesson links?

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When students select lesson links in the LMS course, they will be directed to the first page of the lesson they selected. For example, when students select the "Getting Started" lesson link, they will be taken to first page. 

I get a "Whoops" error when accessing SI Cloud through my LMS.

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This error occasionally appear when using SI Cloud through your school's LMS (Learning Management System)

I get a "Whoops" error when accessing SI Cloud through my LMS.

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This error occasionally appear when using SI Cloud through your school's LMS (Learning Management System)

If you are experiencing this error or a sign in page is appearing in your LMS please follow the instructions below and ask your students to follow the directions to clear their cache and cookies.

I get a "Whoops" error when accessing SI Cloud through my LMS.

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This error occasionally appear when using SI Cloud through your school's LMS (Learning Management System)

If you are experiencing this error or a sign in page is appearing in your LMS please follow the instructions below and ask your students to follow the directions to clear their cache and cookies.

What systems or computers is SI Cloud compatible with?

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SI Cloud is available on any system with access to the internet and a web browser such as Safari, Firefox, and Chrome. Students find success with tablets and desktop or laptop computers.

How does grade pass-back and auto-grading work?

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Individual lesson links allow for students to be directed into each lesson without extra navigation in SI Cloud. These lesson links also create a connection between the students' work in each lesson and the grade book item that is created in the LMS course. It is important to have each lesson link present in the LMS course. Additionally, ensure that students are selecting each link that is created to have successful grade pass-back. 

SI Cloud does have some auto-grading features for all questions within the Exploration sections and most questions in the Evaluation sections. The Experimentation sections contain short answers, data tables, and picture submissions that need to be checked and verified by instructors before grade pass-back will sync. 

How to find the LTI hooks for your course

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Use this article to find the LTI Credentials. If you have admin access, expand the admin navigation instructions below.