First, you’ll need to change your view settings in the Discussions area. Here’s how you do it: Go to the Discussions area in your course site. Click the Settings link on the top-right side of the page. There’s a little gear icon next to it. This will open your settings options for the Discussion area. […]
Category: Frequently Asked Questions
How can I see which students completed an anonymous D2L survey?
If you have a survey set to “anonymous,” D2L does not report who made what response. Once this option is selected, it is not reversible. However, if an instructor wants to see which students completed the survey to give them credit for completing it, here’s how they can identify those students: Go to Table of […]
Why do I get a “not authorized” error message when trying to send emails in D2L?
If you get a “not authorized” error message when you try to send an email through the Classlist tool in D2L, it’s likely because you started a quiz but did not submit it. The reason for this is that D2L disables the emailing function whenever you start a quiz, and it remains disabled until you […]
Is D2L available to students after graduation?
Students are not removed from D2L once they graduate. In addition to D2L, students retain access to Campus Connect. Students will use the same login credentials for D2L and Campus Connect, and may need to reset their Campus Connect password to login. Courses may not be available after a certain time has passed, however, as […]
If I update a question after students have taken a quiz, will D2L automatically update their scores?
Unfortunately D2L doesn’t automatically re-grade a question if you edit it after students have taken a quiz. You will need to manually update their scores, and there are a few different ways to do this. Re-grade just the quiz question that you updated. You can manually update students’ scores for a question if they didn’t […]
Can I curve grades in D2L?
You can curve grades in D2L by creating a formula grade item. Here’s the formula you’ll need to input: ( ( Original Score * 4 ) / 5 ) + X = Curved Score For the Original Score, select the grade item for the assignment. X is a number of points, and the amount X […]
How do I replace a file throughout a D2L course?
To replace a file in a D2L course site, first ensure the document names are the same. (They must be exact.) Then, follow these steps: Click Edit Course on the course navigation bar. Click Manage Files. Click the Upload icon above the list of files. Select Upload from the pop-up window, then select the replacement […]
How do I separate students by Groups in a combined section of a D2L course?
To separate students in a D2L course site when two sections of the course have been combined, you will first need to obtain a list of the course sections and the students enrolled each one. Then, you’ll need to create a group for each section in D2L and enroll the appropriate students in it. Follow […]
Why doesn’t my student have a D2L grade for the SoftChalk lesson?
Within the SoftChalk lesson, students must push the Finish button at the end of the lesson, as well as Check Answer for each question. The Check Answer button grades that question and assigns points, and the Finish button at the end is what transmits the score to the D2L Grades area.
How can I get help using D2L?
If you’d like help using D2L, you can work with Faculty Instructional Technology Services (FITS). There are a few options for receiving assistance: Complete D2L Essentials. D2L Essentials is a set of self-paced tutorials that cover D2L basics. The tutorials are a great introduction for beginners, and great refresher for returning faculty. You can read more […]