Per Panopto Support, the issue stems from a user selecting “Deny” in a dialog box that allows Panopto access to a feature of the MacOS Mojave settings. Traditionally uninstalling/reinstalling does not cause the system to “forget” the original dialog choice. Solution: Open a terminal window and run the following command: sudo /var/panopto/uninstall_panopto.sh. After the command runs, […]
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Why can’t my student share a VoiceThread they created with the class?
We have seen a couple of instances where if a student had a Voicethread account from high school, and use the same email address here at DePaul, they aren’t able to share their Voicethread. Voicethread support is able to resolve this if you give them the student’s name, the instructor’s name, and the course name.
How do I Request a PC Classroom?
To request a PC classroom please visit this page. The page includes a link to the room reservation site as well as the instructions on how to book the room. For questions about PC classrooms, email academicspace@depaul.edu
Can you export a D2L course in a way that makes it importable in other Learning Management Systems?
Unfortunately there isn’t a way to export an entire course from D2L in a way that is cross Learning Management System (LMS) capable. This is because there isn’t a way to export D2L courses with a common LMS extension. When you export your course from D2L its come in a IMSCP-compliant zip file. You can […]
Why is my D2L gradebook not reflecting the changes I made to scores in a Submission folder?
If you have already published scores for a submission assignment but then go back and make changes, the gradebook will not reflect those changes automatically. In order for those changes to appear in the gradebook you will want to click on the blue Update button at the bottom of the evaluation panel.
When are D2L course shells made available?
Course shells become available when registration opens, which is typically the 5th week of the current quarter. One exception is Autumn Quarter; registration for Autumn Quarter opens during Spring Quarter, so the Autumn Quarter D2L course shells are made available just after the Summer Session courses become available.
What is the difference between Discussion icons in the Grades area of D2L?
In the D2L Grades area you might notice two types of conversation bubbles, or Discussion-related icons: The first set of conversation bubbles (depicted in dark gray) indicate that there are discussion posts from the student that have already been marked as read in the Discussions tool area. The next set of green and orange conversation […]
Why doesn’t VoiceThread work in Safari?
VoiceThread has transitioned from Flash to HTML5. Since Safari is not HTML5 compliant, VoiceThread will no longer work properly when using this browser. If you try to open VoiceThread while using Safari, it will give you a black screen. In Internet Explorer and Edge, you can still view VoiceThreads – you just can’t add a […]
How do I facilitate group quizzes in D2L?
Unlike Submission folders, there is no group setting for Quizzes. In order to facilitate a group quiz in D2L, have one student from the group take the quiz. Then, manually input that score for the rest of the group members in the Grades area of D2L. It is possible to sort the Grades area based on […]
What’s the difference between Brightspace, D2L, and Daylight?
D2L is the company, Brightspace is the LMS (they changed the name of the LMS from D2L to Brightspace in 2015, however we continue to call the system D2L) and Daylight is the user interface.