Zoom in MyCourses – Getting Started

Zoom in MyCourses for PPSC Zoom can be accessed via MyCourses but is no longer integrated into MyCourses for PPSC. This is due to limitations that do not allow multiple licenses to be run on the same platform. This is okay. It just means you have a few extra steps to easily use Zoom in … Continue reading Zoom in MyCourses – Getting Started

Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor – Getting Started

Overview and Tech Requirements Respondus has two tools used for D2L/Brightspace Quiz security. A LockDown Browser prevents users from accessing resources outside of a Quiz. The second tool is Respondus Monitor which records the student as they take the exam, thus deterring behaviors associated with cheating. Here's a video that explains each tool: Tech … Continue reading Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor – Getting Started

WebEx – Sharing and Recording

Two features commonly used in WebEx are sharing the screen and recording the session. Let's hit each of them here. Sharing the Screen Often, we have an image. powerpoint or other item on our computer we want to share with others in our meeting. To do this, click on the Share button at the bottom … Continue reading WebEx – Sharing and Recording

WebEx – Getting Started

(Updated 3/30 to include adding audio) WebEx is the system approved web meeting software. It allows for groups to meet and talk in real time, share screens and see each other. To use this tool, go to https://cccs-meetings.webex.com and click on the Sign In button in the upper right: Then, put in your ppcc.edu email … Continue reading WebEx – Getting Started

Adding HIPs Rubric to Assignment Folders

Starting in the FA19 semester, the High Impact Practices (HIPs) rubric will be shared to all classes. This rubric can then be attached to Assignment folders, but should not be used for grading. Below are directions to connect the rubric to the Assignment folder without linking it to Grades. First, create an Assignment folder or … Continue reading Adding HIPs Rubric to Assignment Folders

Directing D2L Email from Other CCCS Colleges to PPCC

A small number of instructors who teach at other CCCS colleges may have non-PPCC email addresses embedded within D2L. This is a weakness on how CCCS-IT built the tool between Banner and D2L. It will load your payroll email address into D2L. However, there is a way to redirect your D2L email back to PPCC. … Continue reading Directing D2L Email from Other CCCS Colleges to PPCC

Films on Demand

Films on Demand has been added to the Insert Stuff menu in D2L. This will allow you to find hundreds of thousands of videos you can directly embed within your course. Note: While the directions below show you how to add a Film on Demand video to a Content page, they can be added anywhere … Continue reading Films on Demand

D2L Course Image Standards

Background The Course Image appears at the top of each Course Home page and in the corresponding course tile on the My Home page. D2L automatically supplies each course with an image from their library. Most of the time, it will be a picture of nature or architecture. With this exposure, it's important to use … Continue reading D2L Course Image Standards

Content Tools

A diverse group of items can be added to the Content tool. The play list below will walk you through many of these options. Please note- some topics covered by D2L in the video tutorials are not recommended at PPCC. These include using the Course Overview, Uploading Video, and Uploading Audio. Others, such as Brightspace … Continue reading Content Tools

Grading in D2L

We suggest that you always go to the Quizzes or Assessments tab (depending on what you're grading) even though you can start this process in the Grades tab as well. It's easier! Next, click the down arrow (AKA the caret) next to the Quiz or Assessment you're wanting to grade, and select EDIT from the … Continue reading Grading in D2L