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 […]
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Can I embed content hosted on Netflix in a D2L course?
There is not a legal way to embed content hosted on Netflix in a D2L course. If the content is also available via DVD, you may be able to work with the library to digitize the material or put the material on reserve for students. Please see the library’s course reserves resources for more information. […]
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 […]
September 10.8.5 – HTML Editor – Add quicklinks to content modules, submodules and course overview
Users can now link directly to content modules, submodules, and course overviews (if available) directly from the Insert Quicklink option in the HTML editor. This change allows users to insert quicklinks directly to specific portions of course content within any tool with the HTML Editor. Previously, links could only be made to specific pages and/or […]
Is there a way to recover a deleted a module in the Content area of a D2L course?
Unfortunately there is not a way to recover a deleted module in the Content area of a D2L course.
Why is the Content area of my D2L course arranged by headings I am unable to edit?
By default, the Content area of your D2L course is arranged in the modules and submodules you create and title. However, it’s also possible to arrange the items in the Content area of your D2L course based on type. When the arrange by type setting is enabled, items are organized based on type or tool, […]
How do hidden D2L Submission folders display in the Content area of a course?
Hidden Submission folders will display in Draft mode in the Content area of a D2L course. When items are set to Draft in the Content area of a course, they are not visible to students within the Content area or in the Submissions area: If the Submission folder is Published via the Content […]
Can I enable audio to play on PowerPoints uploaded to D2L Content modules?
It isn’t possible to enable embedded audio to play on a PowerPoint file uploaded to a D2L Content module. If you want your PowerPoint to play with embedded audio, you will need to transform the PowerPoint into a video file prior to uploading. Instructions for exporting and saving PowerPoints as video files can be found […]
January 10.7.9 Update: Private file indicator for Google Drive materials
Beginning with the January 10.7.9 update, inserting a shared file from Google Drive will now provide an indicator if the file is set to Private view, allowing you to share the item properly to students. Instructors will then have the option to update the sharing settings of the file before finalizing the link in the […]
November 10.7.7 Update: Availability of Exemptions for Content Items
With the November 10.7.7 update, instructors will now be able to exempt students from Content items, meaning they will not be affected by dates under Content, Calendar, Course Schedule, or the Updates widget. Exemptions are already available within the Grades tool. This will allow an instructor to exempt a student from an activity associated with […]