Digication is excited to announce a number of updates to existing New Digication features, which will be released on Friday, August 31, as well as issues that have been fixed. The updates include: An update to the Apply Styles feature which gives users the option of applying a style to Instructional Slides User Interface improvements […]
Year: 2018
What is the character limit for a D2L Activity Feed post?
The character limit for a D2L Activity Feed post is 3065 characters.
Why are students receiving the error message “Your submitted files do not meet the file restrictions for this assignment” when submitting to a D2L Submission folder?
If students are receiving the following error message, it is because the Submission folder has Originality Checking (TurnItIn) enabled, and their file cannot be evaluated by Turnitin: Your submitted files do not meet the file restrictions for this assignment. Please make sure your file is less than 40 MB and is one of the following file types: html, […]
Do students receive a notification when a post or comment is created in the D2L Activity Feed?
When a post is created in the Activity Feed, or a comment is added to an Activity Feed post, students will by default receive a notification only in the minibar of D2L. That notification or alert appears as an orange dot over the Update alerts icon (the bell) in the minibar: To view a more detailed explanation […]
10.8.3 – Text Submission Type Added
The new Text Submission type allows students to compose a short text document, using the rich text editor, directly in the Submission Folder. This eliminates the need to attach a file for short written assignments. If you choose this option, students will not be able to submit an attachment. Submission folders can either require an […]
August 4, 2018 Digication Updates
New Digication Apply Styles and New Module Style Properties The Apply Styles feature and New Module Style Properties are now available in New Digication. To begin using these features, please see the following Help Desk articles: Apply a Style to an Entire ePortfolio Module Style Properties Help Tab With the transition to New Digication, Digication […]
What is D2L Activity Feed and where did D2L News Go?
What is Activity Feed? Activity Feed is a new widget that provides instructors with a quick an easy way to engage with students. You’ll notice that it borrows features from familiar social media platforms. It also provides instructors with an easy way to share class announcements, files, links to existing activities like quizzes. What makes this […]
How do I update the VoiceThread External Learning Tool links in my upcoming D2L course?
When you complete a D2L course copy, the External Learning Tool links that had previously linked to VoiceThread presentations will no longer link directly to VoiceThread presentations. However, using those External Learning Tool links, you will be able to create copies of your previously-used VoiceThread presentations that do not contain student comments, and share those […]
Is there a dedicated finals week during Summer Term or December Intercession at DePaul?
There is not a dedicated finals week, or final exam schedule, during Summer Term (this includes Summer Session I and Summer Session II) or December Intercession at DePaul. During Autumn, Winter, and Spring Quarter, you can find the final exam schedule here.
July 13, 2018 Digication Updates
Classic-to-New Conversion/Migration Tool The option to upgrade a Classic ePortfolio to New Digication is now available. On July 13th this option will be made available to all schools; however, if your school would like to enable it now for specific people or for all end users at your school, please send a request to our […]