Tech Tips

Write Descriptive Links

The following link provides information on how to write descriptive links. Write descriptive links This link will provide the following information: Example of how to write links Why this is important to make your course accessible for all users How to write accessible links This link is provided from the...

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New Accessibility Checker Icon

This tech tip is to showcase the new accessibility checker icon in D2L. The Accessibility Checker icon is now a human figure within a circle on the HTML editor. 1  .In this example, a table was created within the HTML editor.     2.  Click the Accessibility Checker icon on...

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Course Merge Request Instructions

Faculty can now request that their course sections be automatically combined using Course Merge Request located on the D2L Navigation bar: When you click the Course Merge Request link, you will be directed to the following screen. Ensure your institution is selected and then click the My Courses button: Locate your...

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Tech Tip: Creating a Synchronous Quiz

This tech tip is about setting a synchronous quiz.  A synchronous quiz allows all students to start and finish a quiz at the same time.  The timer will end the quiz at the deadline, regardless of when the student logged in.  For example, when you schedule a one-hour quiz starting...

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Tech Tip: Pin an Announcement

You can now pin an announcement to the top of your Announcements widget.  Pinning an announcement keeps important information visible to students throughout the semester. Multiple announcements can be pinned, but the most recently pinned message will appear at the top of your list.    From the Announcements widget:  Select the...

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Changing Course Banner Text

This Tech tip shows you how to change the text in your course homepage banner. This can serve as a tool for engaging students’ attention whenever they log in to the course. Changing the text of the homepage banner will not affect the title of the course since the title...

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