When grade items in the Grades area of a D2L course are linked to a tool (e.g., Submissions, Quizzes, and Discussions), the sync only works in one direction. Grades can be sent from a tool to the Grades area, but not the reverse. If you enter and publish grades (or grades are automatically calculated and […]
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Where do I find information about unplanned system outages at DePaul and Information Services’ system updates?
Information about unplanned system outages, security issues, virus outbreaks, and widespread phising scams at DePaul can be found here. The same page details Information Services’ planned updates to the systems they support (e.g., Exchange, Microsoft Suite, Tableau, etc.). The alerts and updates are managed by Information Services (IS), so questions about the alerts and updates […]
If a D2L course is inactive, and a student is subscribed to News notifications, will they receive a notification when a News item is posted?
If a D2L course is inactive, and a student is subscribed to News notifications, they will not receive a notification when a News item is posted. More information about notifications is found in the D2L Notifications guide, and a guide to setting your D2L course to active is found here.
How do I download a Panopto video?
Instructors can download a video hosted in Panopto by following these instructions: Navigate to Panopto in your course. (For most, this means choosing More in the navigation bar, and then Panopto.) Locate the video you wish to download, and choose the Settings gear icon below the video. Navigate to the Outputs area. Choose Download Podcast. […]
How do I create multiple assignment folders in Panopto?
In order to create more than one assignment folder in Panopto, you must first create a subfolder(s) within your D2L course’s Panopto folder. In order to create a subfolder within your D2L course’s Panopto folder, and then a corresponding assignment folder, follow these steps: Navigate to Panopto in your course, and ensure you are in […]
What does “Course Ended” mean in relation to D2L courses?
D2L administrators assign End Dates to D2L courses based on the University calendar, and once the End Date has passed, the course image is overlaid with “Course Ended” text: The End Date tells D2L when the course is no longer current, and needs to be automatically unpinned from the “My Courses” widget for students. The End […]
Is it possible to preview a D2L Quiz that has Respondus Lockdown Browser enabled?
Yes, it is possible to preview a D2L Quiz that has Respondus Lockdown Browser enabled, and you can choose to preview the Quiz with or without using the Respondus Lockdown Browser. The basic steps for previewing a Quiz in D2L are found here. If you would like to preview the Quiz without using the Respondus […]
What software is available in DePaul PC classrooms and labs?
The software titles available on PC classroom and lab computers at DePaul are listed on this page. A list of PC classrooms on both of DePaul’s campuses is found on this page. Please note that Information Services (IS) manages the software titles available on PC classroom and lab computers.
Is it possible to add audio files to a VoiceThread presentation?
Yes, it is possible to add audio files to a VoiceThread presentation. The audio files must be MP3 or WAV format. You can read a detailed description of the VoiceThread accepted file types here. For more information on integrating VoiceThread into your D2L courses, please see our VoiceThread guide.