June 10.8.2 – D2L Course Copy Components Date Offset Tool

When instructors copy the content of one course to another, old course dates are also copied over. This feature enables instructors to offset those old dates to dates relative to the new semester. This feature also eliminates the burden of tweaking delivery and due dates for their learners. When instructors copy course components in bulk, […]

May 10.8.1 – D2L Manage Dates Improvements

The May 2018 D2L 10.8.1 update will bring added functionality for managing dates via the Offset Dates tool in the Calendar.  Specific changes include: Offset other activity dates – In addition to offsetting start, end, and due dates, instructors have the option to offset other dates associated with activities. Affected dates are: discussion topic and […]

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 […]

Can I hide a Panopto video from students?

Yes. You can hide the video within the Panopto folder, by using the video’s availability settings. Changing a Panopto Video’s Availability Settings Navigate to the appropriate Panopto folder. Locate the video you would like to hide. Choose the Settings icon beneath the video. The Overview section will open. Scroll to the Availability area, located at […]

Can students view Submission folder feedback once the folder has ended?

Yes! The View button for Submission folder feedback does not change after the folder closes (ends). The View button takes students to a screen to see the rubric, grade, and attached feedback files (or whatever was associated with the folder submission). Students can find instructions for accessing feedback provided via Submission folders here. More information […]