If you are unable to share your screen in a D2L Virtual Classroom session (powered by YouSeeU), it is likely because you are not using Google Chrome or have not yet installed the required browser extension. Virtual Classrooms run on html5, which is why Google Chrome is the recommended browser. In order to share your […]
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February 10.7.10 Update: Quicklinks for Self-Enrollment Groups
Instructors can now insert a Quicklink to Self-Enrollment Groups from anyplace in the system with a text editor box. This includes News Items and Content Topics. Figure: The Self-Enrollment Groups option, as shown in the Insert Quicklink pop-up window Figure: The new Group Selection screen, from the Group Enrollment option in the Insert Quicklink pop-up […]
February 10.7.10 Update: Improvements in Question Library Search
Using a slide in panel that features the questions in a tree structure, instructors are now able to easily navigate questions to be added to quizzes. In addition, Instructors can sort questions by their source collection, question type, points value, and question text allowing them to quickly find just the questions they want to use. […]
February 10.7.10 Update: Due Dates add to Quiz Tool
Instructors can now add a Due Date (which will be automatically published to the calendar) for Quizzes directly from the Quiz Tool. This feature allows instructors to better communicate when quizzes are due, and better identify when a learner submits a quiz late. A quiz is now considered late if it is submitted after the […]
February 10.7.10 Update: Advanced Image Editing Available in Text Editor
It is now possible for users to edit images in place (including flipping, rotating, and adjusting brightness, sharpness, and color), edit the image description, and edit the size of the image. Note the ability to do this is currently limited to discussion posts, announcements, and content. Figure: Advanced image editing screen in the HTML Editor […]
How does email work in D2L?
When an email is sent from D2L, it is sent from username @mail.d2l.depaul.edu to the email address that the recipient has selected as their preferred email address in Campus Connect. The University utilizes this @d2l.depaul.edu email address to get around having to send emails “on behalf of” the sender. Sending “on behalf of” is contrary […]
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.
Where did the Initial Text box go in D2L Written Response quiz questions?
In the new D2L Quiz Creation Experience, Initial Text boxes are not included as an option while building Written Response (WR) questions. If you would like to include an Initial Text box in your WR questions, you will need to turn off the new D2L Quiz Creation Experience. These are instructions for turning off the […]
How do I submit D2L feature requests?
All D2L users are eligible to become members of Brightspace Community. Within Brightspace Community, there is an area dedicated to the exchange of ideas and feature requests related to D2L; the space is called the Product Idea Exchange (PIE). To contribute to the PIE, you must first register with Brightspace Community. You register here. Please […]