Are you thinking about setting up groups for your class this semester, but you’re not sure how it works? Check out this new, short video that explains how you can utilize groups in D2L to create group dropboxes, discussion forums, and lockers for your class projects.
If you would like to start using the groups tool in D2L, visit our Instructional Wiki pages on:
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact UW-W D2L Support.
We have a few tips and tricks for you to keep in mind the next time you take a quiz in D2L. The items below will help you avoid the most commonly reported issues with quizzes.
If you have any questions please, Contact D2L Support.
A new free resource is now available to help integrate content from TED talks into your courses called TED Studies. TED Studies combines recorded TED video sessions on a given topic and adds essays, key terms, debate topics, assignment questions, activities, and other instructor materials to round out each set of programs.
TED teamed up with publisher John Wiley & Sons to create PC and iPad-based content that can be used to support lessons on happiness studies and statistics, with more on the way. Additional topics planned for future release include:
For more information about more courses that are available, please visit Ted Studies.
If you have questions on how to best use this in your course, contact the Learning Technology Center.
Having issues with D2L? Did you know that in order for D2L to work to its full potential, it needs to run on a supported browser? We recommend that if you are having issues make sure that your browser has been updated to a supported version before contacting D2L Support. Below is a list of the browsers that are supported by D2L:
| Operating System | Browser | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | Internet Explorer | 10 | Investigation |
| 9 | Supported (recommended) | ||
| 8 | Maintenance | ||
| 7 | Unsupported | ||
| Firefox | Newest | Supported (recommended) | |
| 10.0 | Maintenance | ||
| Chrome | Newest | Supported |
| Operating System | Browser | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mac OS X | Safari | 5.1 | Supported |
| 5.0 | Maintenance | ||
| 4.0 | Maintenance | ||
| Firefox | Newest | Supported (recommended) | |
| 10.0 | Maintenance | ||
| Chrome | Newest | Supported |
A complete list of supported browsers and portable/mobile devices is available at: D2L Platform Requirements.
If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact UW-W D2L Support.
The Central Regional Instructional Technology Showcase for Spring 2013 presents “Get Real with Technology” on Wednesday, March 13,2013 at UW-Stevens Point from 8:45AM to 3:15PM. This event includes keynote speaker, Dr. Rovy Branon, from the University of Wisconsin-Extension in Madison, breakout sessions, a panel discussion and final group activity.
Registration is requested by March 9, 2013, and is limited to 80 attendees.
This event is free and includes lunch. Details and registration are available at: http://www.uwsp.edu/infotech/Documents/Faculty%20Services/2013UW-SystemCentralRegionalConference.pdf
Did you know you can create a personal profile through the Profile tool in D2L? This feature is a great way to get to know other students that are in your class. Click on your name in the top right corner and then click on “Profile”. You can enter information about your social networks, contact information, education and work, and personal details such as your birth date, hobbies, favorite things, and download a profile picture. You can further customize your account be going to the “Account Settings” option.
For any additional questions about D2L visit FAQ for Students or for technical support Contact D2L Support.
Currently we are aware of an issue where instructors cannot copy gradebook items and/or categories from any previous course offering using Copy Components. The workaround is to use Export and Import Components functions instead. Learn@UW is pushing for a fix to have the Copy functionality restored for Gradebook items.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact UW-W D2L Support.