This spring, our Purge was canceled due to COVID changes. We have rescheduled the removal of SP18, SU18 and FA18 courses from D2L to October 6, 2020. This will not include any Master Semester materials, just the live semester shells with student data. A couple of things have changed since the original purge date. First, … Continue reading D2L Archive (Purge) Rescheduled to Oct 6
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D2L/WebEx Link Issues
The D2L/WebEx link is a little wonky. There have been a few issues over the last few days with it that I want to address here. Then, I'll give some background if you really want to know why these tools don't seem to like each other. Issue #1: WebEx Wouldn't Load in D2L Around noon … Continue reading D2L/WebEx Link Issues
LockDown Browser is Here
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
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
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