Written Response, or essay, questions must be graded manually in D2L quizzes. However, you can create optional essay question options in such a way that you are still able to use the points-based grading features in D2L Quizzes. With that in mind, this is the easiest way to create a D2L Quiz with optional Written […]
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Can DePaul graduate students participate in Center for Teaching and Learning workshops?
Yes, DePaul graduate students can participate in Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) workshops. Information about upcoming events and workshops is found here.
Why can’t I see navigation buttons when viewing D2L Content items?
In order to view and use the navigation buttons in the Content area of a D2L course, “Show navigation in the Content viewer” must be selected within Content settings: Navigate to the Content area of the course. Click the Settings gear icon in the upper right corner. Select “Show navigation in the Content viewer.” Click […]
Why does my D2L Quiz have a password I didn’t set?
If a password appears in a D2L quiz that you do not remember intentionally adding, it may be a result of using a password manager. When building or editing a quiz, the optional Password field appears on the Restrictions tab. Many password managers, including the popular LastPass, do not know the difference between this password […]
What is the character limit for a D2L Activity Feed post?
The character limit for a D2L Activity Feed post is 3065 characters.
Why are students receiving the error message “Your submitted files do not meet the file restrictions for this assignment” when submitting to a D2L Submission folder?
If students are receiving the following error message, it is because the Submission folder has Originality Checking (TurnItIn) enabled, and their file cannot be evaluated by Turnitin: Your submitted files do not meet the file restrictions for this assignment. Please make sure your file is less than 40 MB and is one of the following file types: html, […]
Do students receive a notification when a post or comment is created in the D2L Activity Feed?
When a post is created in the Activity Feed, or a comment is added to an Activity Feed post, students will by default receive a notification only in the minibar of D2L. That notification or alert appears as an orange dot over the Update alerts icon (the bell) in the minibar: To view a more detailed explanation […]
How do I update the VoiceThread External Learning Tool links in my upcoming D2L course?
When you complete a D2L course copy, the External Learning Tool links that had previously linked to VoiceThread presentations will no longer link directly to VoiceThread presentations. However, using those External Learning Tool links, you will be able to create copies of your previously-used VoiceThread presentations that do not contain student comments, and share those […]
Is there a dedicated finals week during Summer Term or December Intercession at DePaul?
There is not a dedicated finals week, or final exam schedule, during Summer Term (this includes Summer Session I and Summer Session II) or December Intercession at DePaul. During Autumn, Winter, and Spring Quarter, you can find the final exam schedule here.
How do I restore a deleted D2L Discussion?
You can restore a deleted Discussion Forum and/or Discussion Topic in D2L. When you restore the Discussion Forum and/or Topic, all associated threads and replies are also restored. Follow these instructions in order to restore a deleted D2L Discussion Forum and/or Topic: Navigate to the Discussions area of the course. Click More Actions, at the […]