Distance Education Updates

DE FACULTY CONFERENCE AND ANNUAL MEETING (FCAM) REMAINING EVENTS

August 19^th

• Unleashing the Power of Honorlock for Online Proctoring
  Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00pm via Zoom
  Zoom registration link - https://apsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WR8tjLHQTWqZ24ziDsUANw
  
  Join Nataly Lopez, Austin Peay State University's dedicated Customer Success Manager, for an overview of Honorlock, including recent product enhancements. Participants will gain proficiency in navigating and interpreting results effectively, while also learning recommended best practices to ensure thorough and accurate review processes. This training aims to equip instructors with the knowledge and skills needed to optimize their use of Honorlock's features and contribute to a secure and efficient assessment environment.

August 20^th

• Academic Integrity in the Classroom: Similarity & AI Indication in the Formative Space

  Time: 10:00 am - 11:00am via Zoom
  Zoom registration link - https://apsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SHAUIm7xRN6-Pntx158EkA
  

  
  The Turnitin Similarity Report and AI writing indicator are best used to inform educator judgment, but are not meant to be the sole measure of academic integrity. In this session, we will be focusing on how the Similarity Index and AI Indication reports are the same, how they differ, and how to clearly communicate with students about the writing process, guiding the discussion in a positive direction.

Regular & Substantive Interactions
8/15/2024
Faculty will be required to fill out a RSI form for each hybrid and online course they teach each semester. For more information, or to access the form, visit our RSI page. 

08/15/2024

• New D2L Navbar
  The new and improved D2L navbar is present in all courses as of August 5, 2024.
  We hope you find the new navbar provides easier access to the most frequently used tools in D2L. 
  

• New Syllabus Location
  Please use the newly designated syllabus location on the content page. The new location can be found on the top left side of the content page in your D2L course, previously known as "Overview".  

• D2L Creator+
  D2L Brightspace Creator+ is now available at APSU, offering faculty the tools to create engaging online learning experiences. With AI-powered features like D2L Lumi, you can easily add interactive elements to your courses. Learn more on our D2L page.

08/15/2024

• ETS e-rater
  Grammar-checking with the ETS e-rater is currently available through Turnitin, however, this e-rater will be discontinued after December 31, 2024.
• AI Writing Score
  The AI Writing score submission word limit has increased to 30,000. Also, no AI Score will be displayed for submissions believed to have less than 20% of AI writing, instead an asterisk will be displayed. 
• New AI Detector Paraphrasing Capabilities 
  The Turnitin AI Writing Report has undergone significant changes. It now includes a Submission Breakdown, which filters and separates text that is likely to be AI-paraphrased. For more information, view this Turnitin article (opens new window). Contact our Support Desk if you have questions.