DayONE Access Changes – Effective Summer 2026
All DayONE course materials in Canvas will now be accessed through the DayONE Materials link in the left‑hand course menu.
What’s New
- Faculty and students will use the DayONE Materials link to access eBooks, courseware (Pearson MyLab, Mastering, Revel & Pearson+ eBooks), and opt‑out options.
- The DayONE Materials link is always available on the left navigation menu.
- The DayONE Access module/link is no longer needed.
- If you do not see the DayONE Materials link, it may be hidden—contact eLearning or your course administrator to unhide it.
Faculty Instructions (Pearson)
Some courses (Hybrid and Online) may already be set up using a model. If not, Traditional and Blended sections may request the model course or complete the steps below.
To‑Do Checklist
- Remove old links
- If your course was copied from a previous term, delete the DayONE Access module and link.
- Note: Leaving old links will not cause errors, but they are no longer needed.
- Access course materials
- Click DayONE Materials on the left‑hand menu.
- Log in and complete your Pearson course setup.
- Share student instructions
- Add the condensed student instructions below to your syllabus or a “Getting Started” module.
- Detailed guides and troubleshooting:
- Accessing materials: https://greensboro.gtcc.edu/accessing-your-coursework-canvas
- Troubleshooting tips: https://greensboro.gtcc.edu/troubleshooting-tips
Need Help?
Ask Pearson support site can get you the help you need. Select Educator, and then Faculty Support. You can also schedule a meeting with Faculty Support and speak directly with one of our top-notch specialists for courseware and 'how to' types of questions
Condensed Student Instructions: How to Access DayONE Materials
- Log in to Canvas and open your course.
- Click DayONE Materials on the left‑hand menu.
- Select Load DayONE in a new window.
- Launch Courseware to access the MyLab, Mastering or Revel course materials some eBooks can be accessible once the courseware is accessed.
- Ensure pop‑ups are allowed.
- Some eBooks are accessible by clicking the Read Now button, located on the DayONE access module/link.
- If you have a Pearson account, enter your username and password. (You have an account if you have ever used a Pearson MyLab, Mastering or Revel product, such as MyLab Math, MyLab IT, MyLab Spanish, Mastering Biology, Mastering Physic or Revel for…)
- If you don’t have a Pearson account, select Create and follow the instructions. (use your GTCC.edu email to create your account)
- Select Go to My Courses
Important: Always access Pearson materials through Canvas to maintain automatic access and grade sync.
More details and screenshots:
https://greensborobookstore.gtcc.edu/how-access-pearson-courseware-dayone-course-canvas
Opt‑Out Information
Opting out is not recommended, as these materials are required for the course and provided at a reduced cost.
How to Opt Out
- Click DayONE Materials on the left menu.
- Select Load DayONE in a new window.
- Click “Want to opt out?”
- Choose a reason and confirm.
Important Notes
- If you opt out, you must purchase materials on your own.
- A refund will be issued to your student account (typically 4–6 weeks).
- Access ends after the opt‑out deadline.
- You may opt in before the deadline only.
More information:
