To copy a Discussion thread to a different Discussion topic, follow these steps: Navigate to the Discussions area of the course. Locate the Discussion forum and Discussion topic in the list. Select the Discussion topic name to open the Discussion topic. Locate the thread to be copied. Select the dropdown arrow to the right of […]
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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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
January 10.7.9 Update: Private file indicator for Google Drive materials
Beginning with the January 10.7.9 update, inserting a shared file from Google Drive will now provide an indicator if the file is set to Private view, allowing you to share the item properly to students. Instructors will then have the option to update the sharing settings of the file before finalizing the link in the […]
Can I hide a Panopto video from students?
Yes. You can hide the video within the Panopto folder, by using the video’s availability settings. Changing a Panopto Video’s Availability Settings Navigate to the appropriate Panopto folder. Locate the video you would like to hide. Choose the Settings icon beneath the video. The Overview section will open. Scroll to the Availability area, located at […]