Yes, it is possible to embed an iframe in a D2L Discussion topic; the links need to be secure (https). An embedded iframe will not display until you hit Save and view the Discussion topic from the main Discussions area. More information on creating and using Discussions in D2L can be found in our Discussions […]
Category: Tips & Tricks
Can you prevent students from editing D2L discussion posts?
You cannot prevent students from editing Discussion posts on a course-by-course basis, but instructors can see an edit history for discussion posts. In the Threaded View: Click on the title of the student’s post to open the discussion post. Click to release the More Actions dropdown menu for the post. Choose History. In the Reading […]
When do scheduled D2L Intelligent Agents send out emails?
D2L intelligent agents send out emails around 2:00 pm. You can read more about Intelligent Agents in our Intelligent Agents guide.
Why don’t anchor links work in D2L?
If you add anchor links to an HTML page in D2L, they won’t work if you use the <a name> tag, because the XML empty element syntax isn’t supported in text/html (it only worked in HTML4). You need to use <a id> instead.
How do I use two Rubrics for one D2L Submission folder?
In some cases, instructors will be teaching a combined section class that is comprised of grad students and undergrad students. Usually with courses like this, instructors will have assignments that are the same for both sections but the evaluation is different. Typically to handle this situation we create two Submission folders and set section restrictions […]
How do I grade student files that weren’t submitted to a D2L Submission folder?
Sometimes students complete an assignment but don’t submit it to a Submission folder. D2L will let you enter feedback through a Submission folder even if students haven’t submitted a file. Navigate to Submissions. Locate the Submission folder in the list, and click on the name of the folder to open the submissions. Change the Submissions […]
How do I keep the released final grade in D2L updated?
Releasing the final grade to students does not automatically keep that final grade updated. You can use the settings and instructions below to allow students to see an updated cumulative grade throughout the quarter. Go to the Grades area of your D2L course. Click on Setup Wizard, located just beneath the navigation bar. Select Start. […]
How do I subscribe to Calendar updates in a D2L course?
All D2L users can add a course calendar to their personal calendar and track all dates in one location. You can find instructions for subscribing here.
How do I correct scores for revised quiz questions in a D2L quiz?
It happens to everyone who uses online quizzes eventually—you find out that wrong answer option was marked as correct for one of the questions on your quiz after students have taken it. Now you’ll need to correct your students’ quiz scores. Sometimes this has to be done manually, but in some cases, D2L provides a […]
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 […]