https://youtu.be/hv2L8Q2NpO4 We are in the second stage of testing Respondus LockDown Browser (LDB) and Monitor. The tool limits students taking D2L quizzes to one browser and records them taking it. Before implementing these tools though, please make sure you are aware of a few key elements: Instructor Set Up While I'm going to leave the … Continue reading LockDown Browser is Here
D2L and Incompletes
This afternoon, I've had a number of emails about what happens when a student gets an Incomplete ("I" grade) in Banner. So, I thought I'd share here. Right now, I'm working on the assumption we are still following EP-240. However, everything is fluid, so if it does change, I'll try to update here the effects … Continue reading D2L and Incompletes
Purge 2020 Canceled
With everything going on right now, we will not be doing a purge of older D2L courses in 2020. The next scheduled purge will be coming in April 2021. CCCS is publishing some changing recommendations about data retention, so we will have to wait to see what that will look like. If you have courses … Continue reading Purge 2020 Canceled
Into the Unknown, Time to Learn!
One of the things about higher education is, we are always pushing students to challenge their understanding of the world and explore new ideas. Today, at PPCC, we all being pushed as we move our in-person classes to remote instruction. There will be challenges and frustrations for all involved. However, with challenges come chances to … Continue reading Into the Unknown, Time to Learn!
Free Puppies
Over the last few weeks, I've been asked by a number of instructors about one "free" tool or another and how it would work in their classes. Most of the time, I was less enthusiastic than the instructor about the tool. See many of these "free" tools comes with costs hidden at first. Online tools, … Continue reading Free Puppies
eLearning Goes Remote
(UPDATE 3/30) Change did come when we were given the shelter at home order. However, eLearning can still be reached at e.Learning@ppcc.edu or by calling 502.3555. Please note- if you email or call someone directly and they don't respond within a business day, please reach out to the general contacts above. As the college buildings … Continue reading eLearning Goes Remote
Remote Instruction vs. Online Courses
I've taught online courses every semester since the fall of 2003. Every fall, summer and spring, I'd get my materials together, organize and hopefully optimize them for my students to learn. Then, when the first day would come, I'd meet the students online with Introduction Discussions, while answering emails and phone calls while the students … Continue reading Remote Instruction vs. Online Courses
Putting out Sparks, Avoiding Forest Fires
eLearning is putting out a lot of D2L "sparks" this week. Today, I made it a point to walk the faculty offices here at Rampart twice. I know Jacque, Marc and Rob each spent time in the faculty offices at Centennial today as well. How do we have time to walk the offices with the … Continue reading Putting out Sparks, Avoiding Forest Fires
Video in Online Courses
Today, as I wandered through the faculty offices, there was a common theme, video and how to use it in the online courses. Let me go through some key points about online video. Don't Re-Invent the Wheel Video has been around for several years now. If you are presenting a topic that is common to … Continue reading Video in Online Courses
5 Tips for Handling a Move to Online Courses
Take Care of Yourself First When boarding a flight, they always tell you if the oxygen masks drop down, put yours on first before assisting others. The same applies to courses moved online because of a campus closure. If you or a member of your immediate family becomes ill, notify through your department communication chain … Continue reading 5 Tips for Handling a Move to Online Courses