Distance Education Updates

We're in full swing for Spring!
Hop through our TechBytes schedule and pick a session that suits your interests, or register for them all!
Enhance your skills, discover innovative teaching tools, and connect with us.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead and improve your courses!

APSU Online Quality Fundamentals (AOQF)
3/05/2025

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

The AOQF can provide you with a solid foundation to pursue the QM certification for international recognition in course design.
For more information about AOQF, check out the DE AOQF website.

3/05/2025
Level up your course design with QM!

• Accepts online & hybrid courses
• Evaluates 44 specific review standards
• 3 external peer reviewers
• Internal certification
• Continuous improvement focus

To learn more about the QM course review process, visit the DE Quality Matters website
View the list of APSU QM Certified courses (opens new window). 

3/05/2025

Assist Students in Navigating Honorlock For A Smoother Testing Experience To help your students succeed, provide them with an opportunity to experience the Honorlock proctoring process before any graded exams. Here are three effective methods to achieve this: 1. Create a Practice Exam (opens new window): By offering practice exams, students can familiarize themselves with the Honorlock platform and its requirements. This boosts their confidence and comfort during the online proctoring experience. 2. Implement a Simulated, Non-Proctored Exam (opens new window): You can design these exams in D2L or use third-party tools like McGraw Hill to simulate the proctoring environment at every step. 3. HonorPrep Guided Tour (opens new window): Utilize this quick guided tour, which lasts under 7 minutes. It provides a comprehensive overview of the Honorlock system and its features. These strategies will help prepare your students for a successful testing experience.

To learn more, visit our Honorlock webpage or contact our support desk with any questions.

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

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.

 

1/23/2025

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
12/05/2025

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. 

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!