When building a D2L Quiz Question, you must enter the Full Screen Editor in order to access the HTML Source Editor. When creating or modifying D2L Quiz Question text, select the Full Screen Editor icon: Once you have opened the Full Screen Editor, select the HTML Source Editor icon:
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Are Chromebooks compatible with Respondus Lockdown Browser?
No, Chromebooks are not compatible with Respondus Lockdown Browser in higher education institutions. For more information, please see Respondus Lockdown Browser’s support page dedicated to this compatibility issue.
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 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 […]
Why aren’t the grades I entered displaying in the Submissions, Discussions, or Quizzes areas of D2L?
When grade items in the Grades area of a D2L course are linked to a tool (e.g., Submissions, Quizzes, and Discussions), the sync only works in one direction. Grades can be sent from a tool to the Grades area, but not the reverse. If you enter and publish grades (or grades are automatically calculated and […]
June 10.8.2 – D2L Quiz Question “Pools” Replace “Random Sections”
Question pools are now available to improve the process of creating quizzes with randomized questions, and are an effective way of preventing cheating on quizzes. All the functionality random sections provided is now located on a single screen, with a simplified workflow. When creating a question pool, instructors enter a title, the number of questions […]
May 10.8.1 – D2L Rubrics Interface Update
This release introduces a new interface for instructors and learners to preview rubric definitions. Rubrics are used to evaluate an activity or item based on a predefined set of criteria. They help ensure that activities and items are evaluated fairly and consistently. The new interface includes the following changes: Rubric definition previews open in a […]
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 […]
Is Respondus LockDown Browser recommended for D2L Quizzes taken by students at home?
No, Respondus LockDown Browser is not recommended for D2L Quizzes taken by students at home. Respondus LockDown Browser can be downloaded and used on home computers, but there isn’t a good reason to require it for at-home quizzes. Respondus LockDown Browser will only restrict the machine the student is taking the quiz on, and not […]