Instructors can now add a Due Date (which will be automatically published to the calendar) for Quizzes directly from the Quiz Tool. This feature allows instructors to better communicate when quizzes are due, and better identify when a learner submits a quiz late. A quiz is now considered late if it is submitted after the […]
February 10.7.10 Update: Advanced Image Editing Available in Text Editor
It is now possible for users to edit images in place (including flipping, rotating, and adjusting brightness, sharpness, and color), edit the image description, and edit the size of the image. Note the ability to do this is currently limited to discussion posts, announcements, and content. Figure: Advanced image editing screen in the HTML Editor […]
February 22, 2018 Digication Update
Digication posted the notes below for an upcoming system update. These updates will be released on February 22, 2018. Our developers have been hard at work creating Form modules. These new modules will allow you to create customizable forms with questions and prompts with responses available as dropdown menus, multiple choice selections, checkboxes, or tags that template […]
How does email work in D2L?
When an email is sent from D2L, it is sent from username @mail.d2l.depaul.edu to the email address that the recipient has selected as their preferred email address in Campus Connect. The University utilizes this @d2l.depaul.edu email address to get around having to send emails “on behalf of” the sender. Sending “on behalf of” is contrary […]
Why is my D2L gradebook not reflecting the changes I made to scores in a Submission folder?
If you have already published scores for a submission assignment but then go back and make changes, the gradebook will not reflect those changes automatically. In order for those changes to appear in the gradebook you will want to click on the blue Update button at the bottom of the evaluation panel.
When are D2L course shells made available?
Course shells become available when registration opens, which is typically the 5th week of the current quarter. One exception is Autumn Quarter; registration for Autumn Quarter opens during Spring Quarter, so the Autumn Quarter D2L course shells are made available just after the Summer Session courses become available.
Where did the Initial Text box go in D2L Written Response quiz questions?
In the new D2L Quiz Creation Experience, Initial Text boxes are not included as an option while building Written Response (WR) questions. If you would like to include an Initial Text box in your WR questions, you will need to turn off the new D2L Quiz Creation Experience. These are instructions for turning off the […]
How do I submit D2L feature requests?
All D2L users are eligible to become members of Brightspace Community. Within Brightspace Community, there is an area dedicated to the exchange of ideas and feature requests related to D2L; the space is called the Product Idea Exchange (PIE). To contribute to the PIE, you must first register with Brightspace Community. You register here. Please […]
Can students use a calculator while in Respondus LockDown Browser?
It is possible to provide students access to a calculator they can use while taking D2L quizzes in Respondus LockDown Browser. In order to provide students access to a calculator in the LockDown Browser, you follow these steps: Navigate to the Quizzes area of D2L. Navigate to the “LockDown Browser” area (one of the links […]
Why am I unable to associate a published rubric with a D2L tool?
If you are unable to associate a published D2L rubric with another tool, such as a Discussion topic or Submission folder, it is likely due to an issue with the rubric’s properties. The setting “Allow new associations in Competencies” must be selected in order for a rubric to be available for associations with D2L tools. […]