Distance Education Updates

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1/23/2025

New Quiz Printer Widget
Print your D2L quizzes fast and easy with this new feature. The widget can be found on course homepages under Course Overview on the right side of the screen.

 

1/23/2025

1. RE-ENABLE HONORLOCK AFTER A COURSE COPY
After a course copy, please re-enable your Honorlock exams. In your D2L Course, go to Tools > Honorlock and click 'Enable'. Review settings for each Honorlock exam that was copied then save your settings.

2. HONORLOCK EXAM REMINDERS

• Password: Honorlock generates a password in D2L Quizzes. Do not edit, remove, or share this password. If students are prompted for a password, ensure Honorlock is enabled for the quiz and direct them to these troubleshooting tips if issues persist.
• Browser Compatibility: Students must use Google Chrome and the Honorlock Chrome extension. The system will prompt for installation of the extension and verify setup requirements.
• Student Preparation: Encourage students to review this checklist and complete HonorPrep (opens new window) (5-7 minutes) to familiarize themselves with the platform.
• Third-party Exams: Students can only access third-party exams via Tools > Honorlock in D2L. Refer students to the third-party exams page.
• Support: Students should use the live chat feature in the Honorlock for 24/7 support during exams or visit the Honorlock support website (opens new window); especially outside of APSU’s business hours.

Please contact our support desk with any questions.

1/23/2025

Re-enable Turnitin after a Course Copy
After copying a course, please check to see that your Turnitin assignment has been enabled. In your D2L course, navigate to 'Assignments'. You may encounter a notification prompting you to click the 'Re-enable' button for all the assignments that were enabled in the previous course. 

1/23/2025

Claim your Licensed Zoom Account!
All faculty, staff and students can claim a licensed APSU Zoom account. These accounts can be used for classes and meetings. A licensed account will have increased security and no time limits. Claim yours by going to apsu.zoom.us and sign in using SSO.  

1/23/2025

End of Contract
Our contract with YuJa Media Management expires in December 2025. Please be proactive with managing your media. Review your YuJa stored content and consider deleting media files you no longer need.

Resources for managing your YuJa media:

• Deleting Individual Items (opens new window)
• Downloading Individual Items (opens new window)
• Bulk Options (opens new window) – Note: If you do not receive your downloads via email promptly, there may be too many files at once. Try downloading fewer at a time.

 

1/23/2024

Camtasia and Snagit Licenses
Are you looking for ways to improve your screenshots or videos?
Distance Education has licenses available for instructors. Snagit is a screen-capture software with features to enhance your captures for documents or presentations. Camtasia is a screen-recording software that improves your video presentations. Please contact the Distance Education department at online@apsu.edu to obtain a license and receive instructions on installing the software. 

Online Teaching Essentials Workshop
12/05/2024

This completely asynchronous workshop in D2L was created to support APSU faculty in teaching quality online courses. Once you successfully complete the workshop, you will earn the OTE certificate. There are three main content modules:

• Creating Instructor Presence
• Supporting & Monitoring Student Success
• Creating Engaging Instructional Content

If you are interested in being enrolled in this workshop, please email online@apsu.edu. 

12/04/2024
Celebrating Excellence in Course Design!
We are proud to announce that the following faculty have been awarded the prestigious Quality Matters certification:

• Dr. Christi Maldonado - EDUC 5730
• Dr. Simon Rotzer - CRJ 2400

This acknowledgment highlights their commitment to high-quality course design and improving the learning experience for students. The courses are now officially listed in the QM directory of certified courses.
Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!
View the list of APSU QM Certified courses (opens new window). 

 

10/02/2024

APSU’s Tutor.com is dedicated to helping your students succeed by providing free online access to friendly subject matter experts. Students can also find resources on time management, study skills, and technology in the ‘Student Success’ section. Additionally, there are test prep and self-study resources for major exams like the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, and NCLEX. You can access all the analytics for students who use tutoring for your course. To use the service, simply go to your course in D2L, click on ‘Support,’ and select ‘Tutor.com 24/7.’ Make the most of this valuable resource and encourage your students to do the same!

APSU Online Quality Fundamentals (AOQF) Peer Reviewer
9/05/2024

Become an AOQF Peer Reviewer!
Complete three reviews in one semester and earn $500. The requirements for AOQF Peer Reviewer include:
- APPQMR completion
- Taught an online class in the last year
- Complete the AOQF Peer Reviewer Workshop

To get started, fill out the AOQF Peer Reviewer Application ticket