When creating the submission folder choose the option to set the submission to be text only. This setting forces the student to only use the text editor to submit their materials – they will be unable to submit a file. When submitting, the students will select the Insert Stuff icon (the one that looks like […]
Category: Tips & Tricks
How do I copy an existing D2L Discussion thread to a different D2L Discussion topic?
To copy a Discussion thread to a different Discussion topic, follow these steps: Navigate to the Discussions area of the course. Locate the Discussion forum and Discussion topic in the list. Select the Discussion topic name to open the Discussion topic. Locate the thread to be copied. Select the dropdown arrow to the right of […]
How do I embed a Twitter timeline, or collection of tweets, in my D2L course?
The process for embedding a Twitter timeline in a D2L course consists of three main steps: Generate a Twitter timeline. Create a HTML file in your D2L course. Paste the Twitter timeline embed code into the HTML file in your D2L course. First, generate a Twitter timeline, or collection of tweets. Twitter will help you […]
How do I create a D2L Quiz with optional Written Response questions?
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 […]
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 Can’t I Type in the Activity Feed or Quiz Creation Boxes?
Both the Activity Feed and the Quiz Creation tool require that your browse allow third-party cookies. If you have set your browser to block these cookies, you will be unable to type into the text boxes in either of these tools. To change your settings to allow third-party cookies, follow the directions below. For Chrome […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]