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		<title>D2L Subscription Training</title>
		<link>https://tech.msu.edu/news/2020/02/d2l-subscription-training/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ciesa Design]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2020 15:36:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>We’re happy to announce that D2L Subscription Training is now available at no cost to all MSU staff and faculty and will be available through May 31, 2020.  </p>
<p><a href="https://d2l.msu.edu/">D2L</a> is MSU’s learning management system that allows instructors to utilize online and blended classroom learning in their curriculum. Through D2L, instructors can upload the course syllabus, send email and announcements, receive homework submissions, facilitate discussions, maintain a gradebook, and use other tools that will make communication, assessment, and grading easier.  <a href="https://tech.msu.edu/news/2020/02/d2l-subscription-training/" class="read-more">Read Full Article &#8594; </a></p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span data-contrast="auto">We’re happy to announce that D2L Subscription Training is now </span><span data-contrast="auto">available at no cost</span><span data-contrast="auto"> to all MSU staff and faculty and will be available through May 31, 2020.</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
<p><a href="https://d2l.msu.edu/"><span data-contrast="none">D2L</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">is </span><span data-contrast="auto">MSU’s learning management system that allows instructors to utilize online and blended classroom learning in their curriculum. </span><span data-contrast="auto">Through D2L, instructors can upload the course syllabus, send email and announcements, receive homework submissions, facilitate discussions, maintain a gradebook, and</span><span data-contrast="auto"> use other tools that will </span><span data-contrast="auto">make communication, assessment, and grading easier.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">s</span><span data-contrast="auto">ubscription </span><span data-contrast="auto">t</span><span data-contrast="auto">raining portal will allow instructors of any </span><span data-contrast="auto">experience level</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">to take part in training sessions</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">and</span><span data-contrast="auto"> boost their proficiency in </span><span data-contrast="auto">D2L</span><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Sessions </span><span data-contrast="auto">cover a broad array of subjects, including topics like “Learning Environment for Higher Ed,” “Self-Assessments,” “Rubrics,” and more. </span><span data-contrast="auto">These </span><span data-contrast="auto">sessions</span><span data-contrast="auto"> are available in both on-demand and live virtual </span><span data-contrast="auto">formats</span><span data-contrast="auto">, and are segmented into Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced categories.</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Whether you’re new to D2L or a seasoned veteran, D2L Subscription Training will better prepare you to use online features in your c</span><span data-contrast="auto">ourse</span><span data-contrast="auto"> and make your students’ learning experiences even more successful.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">To enroll</span><span data-contrast="auto"> in D2L Subscription Training:</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Go to the</span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><a href="https://community.brightspace.com/"><span data-contrast="none">Brightspace Community</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">New Users: Click on </span><b><span data-contrast="auto">Become a Member</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">, register with your @msu.edu email and create your own password</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Existing Users: Click on </span><b><span data-contrast="auto">Login</span></b><span data-contrast="auto">, enter your MSU email and community password</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></li>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Access the </span><b><span data-contrast="auto">Learning Center</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> after logging in</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Click on </span><b><span data-contrast="auto">Access Now</span></b><span data-contrast="auto"> under Subscription Training</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">For questions or concerns, contact </span><span data-contrast="auto">the IT Service Desk at </span><a href="https://ithelp.msu.edu"><span data-contrast="none">ithelp@msu.edu</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> or (844) 678-6200.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">For updates and additional information, visit </span><a href="https://help.d2l.msu.edu/training"><span data-contrast="none">help.d2l.msu.edu/training</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p>
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		<title>Daylight is Here: Highlighting the New D2L Interface</title>
		<link>https://tech.msu.edu/news/2018/05/daylight-is-here-highlighting-the-new-d2l-interface/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ciesa Design]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2018 16:04:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The new D2L user interface, Daylight, has officially launched, and we’re excited to introduce it to you!</p>
Why Change?
<p>Daylight adapts to different screen sizes, so D2L is easy to use whether you’re on a laptop, tablet, or smartphone. There are also visual differences, including a wider page layout, new fonts, icons, colors and more. <a href="https://tech.msu.edu/news/2018/05/daylight-is-here-highlighting-the-new-d2l-interface/" class="read-more">Read Full Article &#8594; </a></p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The new D2L user interface, Daylight, has officially launched, and we’re excited to introduce it to you!</p>
<h2>Why Change?</h2>
<p>Daylight adapts to different screen sizes, so D2L is easy to use whether you’re on a laptop, tablet, or smartphone. There are also visual differences, including a wider page layout, new fonts, icons, colors and more.</p>
<p>Don’t take our word for it—see for yourself at <a href="https://d2l.msu.edu/d2l/loginh/">d2l.msu.edu</a>.</p>
<h2>Tips &amp; Resources</h2>
<p>For more information about adjusting to Daylight, check out these previous articles. We think you’ll find them illuminating:</p>
<p><a href="https://go.msu.edu/5Wz">https://go.msu.edu/5Wz</a></p>
<p><a href="https://go.msu.edu/BWz">https://go.msu.edu/BWz</a></p>
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		<title>D2L Tips: Preparing for Daylight</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Susan Halick]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2018 16:28:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>MSU IT will be upgrading D2L to a new user interface called Daylight on <strong>May 11, 2018</strong>.</p>
<p>The new interface will bring increased smartphone usability and a modern visual design to D2L. The core functionality of D2L will not be changing, and all course sites will automatically display the new look when Daylight is turned on. <a href="https://tech.msu.edu/news/2018/01/d2l-tips-preparing-for-daylight/" class="read-more">Read Full Article &#8594; </a></p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>MSU IT will be upgrading D2L to a new user interface called Daylight on <strong>May 11, 2018</strong>.</p>
<p>The new interface will bring increased smartphone usability and a modern visual design to D2L. The core functionality of D2L will not be changing, and all course sites will automatically display the new look when Daylight is turned on.</p>
<h2>Prepare for Daylight</h2>
<p>Instructors and other course editors can prepare for the change by:</p>
<ol>
<li>Exploring the new look and feel on <a href="https://msutest.brightspace.com/">MSU’s D2L test server</a>.<strong>*</strong></li>
<li>Updating references in their courses to the new language terms.</li>
<li>Learning how to work with the new My Courses list, course image, and banner.</li>
<li>Reviewing courses on a smartphone and considering changes to make content more mobile friendly.</li>
</ol>
<p>This blog post will focus on tips for previewing your courses on the MSU test server and making language term updates to courses on production (<a href="https://d2l.msu.edu">d2l.msu.edu</a>), primarily for Dropbox and News.</p>
<p>In future blog posts, look for tips on the My Courses list, course images, and making your content more responsive to mobile devices. (Also see all <a href="https://tech.msu.edu/news/tag/d2l">past D2L posts on tech.msu.edu</a>.)</p>
<h2>Previewing content on the test server</h2>
<p>Instructors can preview how their D2L courses will look in Daylight by logging into the test server, <a href="https://msutest.brightspace.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">msutest.brightspace.com</a>, with their MSU NetID and password. Contact the <a href="https://tech.msu.edu/support/help/">MSU IT Service Desk</a> if you are not able to log in. Alternatively, you can view <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLSxTdOzKAFOCZjXav1aCRQ/featured">D2L Brightspace tutorials</a> to see how the new interface will look without previewing on the MSU test server.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px"><strong>*Important Note:</strong> The test server does not dynamically match our production server and currently contains course data back to spring 2017 and prior semesters. Content developed on this server is temporary.</p>
<p>Instructors can use their past courses to explore the new interface or use the export features in D2L to import their current courses on test. However, there are limits to the export/import process. (See the note at the end of this post for more details.)</p>
<p>D2L Daylight Open House events have been scheduled to help with regard to this process and answer any questions you have about the coming changes. Go to <a href="http://help.d2l.msu.edu/daylight">D2L Daylight Information</a> to review basic information and to see the list of dates for the drop-in open house events.</p>
<h2>Explore the new look and feel: Waffles &amp; hamburgers</h2>
<p>Once you login to the test site, you will see the “My Home” page with an updated mini-bar across the top. The links for D2L Email, ePortfolio, Self Registration (courses), and Help are still present, similar to the old My Home, but showing directly underneath, rather than in a navigation bar.</p>
<p>The icons have changed but the functionality is the same. Hovering over each icon will display the labels. The course selector, displayed by a waffle icon, allows you to search for courses, as well as pin courses to the top of a list for quick selection.</p>
<a href="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Daylight1-2.png" rel="attachment wp-att-20933"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-20933" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Daylight1-2.png" alt="view of mini-bar with arrows pointing to the Home icon, waffle icon, and gear icon for admin tools" width="797" height="135" /></a>
<p>Clicking ”Advanced Search” gives even more options, such as search by role.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Daylight1-3.png" rel="attachment wp-att-20934"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-20934 alignleft" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Daylight1-3.png" alt="us18 entered in search field with circle around magnifying glass for searching and around a tack image for pinning" width="254" height="155" /></a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Tip:</strong> Use keywords in the text field to search for all courses in a given semester or year and pin them to the top for quick access.</p>
<p>(Example: “US18” for summer 2018 or “S18” for SS18 spring, US18 summer, and FS18 fall)</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The menu items collapse when you resize the screen or view on a smartphone. The collapsed menu shows as a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamburger_button">hamburger icon</a> with three horizontal lines. Clicking on the menu icon opens up additional selections and brings back the <a href="http://bluezoocreative.com/2013/10/navigation-trends-hamburgers-waffles-and-breadcrumbs/">waffle icon</a>.</p>
<a href="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Daylight1-4.png" rel="attachment wp-att-20935"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-20935" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Daylight1-4.png" alt="collapsed menu view with arrow pointing to additional menu options after clicking on hamburger menu icon" width="654" height="316" /></a>
<h2>Make language term changes: Assignments &amp; Announcements</h2>
<p>D2L introduced new language terms several versions ago. MSU will  adopt the new language defaults with the switch to Daylight.</p>
<p>The most prominent change is the term <strong>Dropbox</strong> changing to <strong>Assignments</strong>.</p>
<p>You will also notice that <strong>News</strong> is changing to <strong>Announcements</strong>, and <strong>Edit Course</strong> is changing to <strong>Course Admin</strong>. See the <a href="http://help.d2l.msu.edu/daylight">D2L Daylight Information page</a> for the full list.</p>
<p>Looking at a default course Navbar, you will notice the change under the Assessments and Communication pull-down menus.</p>
<p><strong>Old terms:</strong> Dropbox, News, and Edit Course</p>
<a href="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Daylight1-5.png" rel="attachment wp-att-20936"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-20936" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Daylight1-5.png" alt="Assessments pull-down menu options with Dropbox boxed in, Communication pull-down with News boxed, and Edit Course option boxed" width="470" height="244" /></a>
<p><strong>New terms:</strong> Assignments, Announcements, and Course Admin</p>
<a href="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Daylight1-6.png" rel="attachment wp-att-20937"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-20937" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Daylight1-6.png" alt="Assessments menu with Assignments boxed, Communication menu options with Announcements boxed, and Course Admin option boxed" width="512" height="355" /></a>
<p>It may be possible to still use Dropbox in your &#8220;Assignment&#8221; titles but students will no longer see the term “Dropbox” in D2L menus or tutorials. In the long run, it will cause less confusion if you refer your students to the “Assignment submission folder” because this is what students will see if they go to that area.</p>
<p>Example: “Upload Essay 1 to the Assignment submission folder”</p>
<a href="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Daylight1-7.png" rel="attachment wp-att-20938"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-20938" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Daylight1-7.png" alt="screenshot of Assignment Submission Folders area with Essay 1 in the submission folder column" width="596" height="252" /></a>
<h3>Additional Tips for changing terms:</h3>
<ol>
<li>Go to Assessments &gt; Dropbox (or Assignments after May 11) and use Bulk Edit to change your assignment titles (i.e., delete the term Dropbox from titles).</li>
<li>Go to the Content area and use the search field on the left above the Table of Contents to find items referring to Dropbox.</li>
<li>Within content items, use Ctrl-F to find references to dropbox.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Recommendation to update courses on production while previewing test</h3>
<p>It is important to make these updates on the current production server as you prepare your courses for summer and fall semesters. Daylight is a setting that will be applied to all courses, past and future, on our current server on May 11, 2018.</p>
<p><strong>Tip:</strong> Login to both the production server, <a href="https://d2l.msu.edu">d2l.msu.edu</a>, and the test server, <a href="https://msutest.brightspace.com/">msutest.brightspace.com</a>, and place the windows side-by-side. Make updates to your courses on production while viewing how they will look on test.</p>
<p>If you decide to develop your content on test, keep in mind that content is temporary and could be lost anytime. Even though this is not likely to happen, it is a good idea to keep a backup on your computer. Transferring content from test to production can be done by copy and paste for individual items (duplicating your work) or through an export/import process.</p>
<h3>Limits to the export/import process</h3>
<p>Some features do not export when backing up a course. Currently, the items not included in the process include custom homepages and widgets, custom navbars, groups, intelligent agents, and release conditions. Also, group topic discussions turn into regular discussions, which cannot be changed back to a group topic type. Course copy will preserve all these features, so that is the recommended process when copying courses within a particular server.</p>
<h3>Additional support</h3>
<p>The <a href="https://msutest.brightspace.com/d2l/home/50766">Instructor &#8211; D2L Self-directed Training</a> course site on the test server has been updated with current D2L Brightspace tutorials that show the Daylight view. If you cannot access it from the link, or do not see this in your list of courses, click on the Home icon in the upper left corner. Then click on the Self Registration link to enroll.</p>
<a href="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Daylight1-8.png" rel="attachment wp-att-20939"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-20939" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Daylight1-8.png" alt="screenshot of Home icon boxed and Self-Registration link boxed" width="450" height="129" /></a>
<p>Open House events and other resources are also available on the help page, <a href="http://help.d2l.msu.edu/daylight">D2L Daylight Information</a>.</p>
<p>Further questions can be directed to the MSU IT Service Desk at (517) 432-6200 or <a href="https://ithelp.msu.edu">ithelp@msu.edu</a>.</p>
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		<title>MSU IT to upgrade D2L to Daylight Version on May 11</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ciesa Design]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2018 21:27:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>MSU IT will be upgrading D2L to a new user interface called Daylight on <strong>May 11, 2018.</strong></p>
<p>The new interface will bring increased smartphone usability and a modern visual design to D2L.</p>
D2L Daylight Differences
<p>D2L will have a new look and feel that adapts to different screen sizes, providing an improved user experience on laptops, tablets, and smartphones. <a href="https://tech.msu.edu/news/2018/01/msu-it-upgrade-d2l-daylight-version-may-11/" class="read-more">Read Full Article &#8594; </a></p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>MSU IT will be upgrading D2L to a new user interface called Daylight on <strong>May 11, 2018.</strong></p>
<p>The new interface will bring increased smartphone usability and a modern visual design to D2L.</p>
<h2>D2L Daylight Differences</h2>
<p>D2L will have a new look and feel that adapts to different screen sizes, providing an improved user experience on laptops, tablets, and smartphones. The interface will also have a wider page layout, new fonts, icons, colors, and simpler formatting.</p>
<p>The core functionality of D2L will NOT be changing, and current courses will automatically display the new look when Daylight is turned on.</p>
<h2>D2L Terms Changing</h2>
<p>Additionally, some current MSU D2L terms will be changing.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>News</strong> is changing to <strong>Announcements</strong></li>
<li><strong>Dropbox</strong> is changing to <strong>Assignments</strong></li>
<li><strong>Edit Course</strong> is changing to <strong>Course Admin</strong></li>
<li><strong>Pager</strong> is changing to<strong> Instant Messages</strong></li>
<li>In Content, <strong>New</strong> is changing to <strong>Upload/Create</strong></li>
<li>In Content, <strong>Add Existing Activities</strong> is changing to <strong>Existing Activities</strong></li>
</ul>
<h2>What Faculty &amp; Instructors Can Do to Prepare</h2>
<p><strong>Between now and May 11, 2018:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Visit <a href="https://msutest.brightspace.com">msutest.brightspace.com</a> and log in with your MSU NetID and password.</li>
<li>Preview and explore the changes with D2L Daylight.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>After May 11, 2018:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Log into <a href="https://d2l.msu.edu">d2l.msu.edu</a> and review your courses.</li>
<li>Report any issues to the MSU IT Service Desk at (517) 432-6200 or <a href="https://ithelp.msu.edu">ithelp@msu.edu</a>.</li>
</ol>
<p>More resources, training videos, and directions for accessing D2L Daylight early are available on the <a href="http://help.d2l.msu.edu/daylight">D2l Help: Daylight page</a>. Additionally, periodic D2L Daylight Tips blog posts will be published January through May.</p>
<p>There&#8217;s also an upcoming <a href="https://aan.msu.edu/event/educational-technology-series-d2l-daylight-town-hall/?instance_id=1045">Educational Technology Series presentation, D2L Daylight Town Hall</a>, on <strong>January 26</strong> from 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m. in Wells, room D-101.</p>
<h2>D2L Daylight Open Houses</h2>
<p>MSU IT instructional designers will be on hand during bimonthly D2L Daylight Open House events to answer questions and preview courses in the new interface with faculty and instructors.</p>
<p>Stop by any of the following D2L Open House events in <strong>Wells Hall, room B342:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>January 24</strong> (Wednesday): 1:00-3:00 p.m.</li>
<li><strong>February 8</strong> (Thursday): 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon</li>
<li><strong>February 19</strong> (Monday): 3:00-5:00 p.m.</li>
<li><strong>March 16</strong> (Friday): 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.</li>
<li><strong>March 27</strong> (Tuesday): 3:00-5:00 p.m.</li>
<li><strong>April 11</strong> (Wednesday): 9:00-11:00 a.m.</li>
<li><strong>April 26</strong> (Thursday): 1:00-3:00 p.m.</li>
<li><strong>May 4</strong> (Friday): 1:00-3:00 p.m.</li>
<li><strong>May 9</strong> (Wednesday): 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon</li>
</ul>
<p>For D2L questions or to request support from an instructional designer, please contact the MSU IT Service Desk at (517) 432-6200 or <a href="https://ithelp.msu.edu">ithelp@msu.edu</a> or fill out the <a href="https://uss.itservicedesk.msu.edu/web/frontoffice/browse-catalog?id=10276">online instructional design services request form</a>.</p>
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		<title>Insights Portal now available for MSU D2L course analytics</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Susan Halick]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2017 17:24:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>MSU course admins and editors now have access to the <strong>Insights Portal</strong> for more advanced analytics reporting on courses in <a href="https://d2l.msu.edu">MSU D2L</a> (Brightspace).</p>
<p>The Insights Portal now enables educators to use MSU D2L course statistics and visualizations to track, measure, and monitor student progress and help improve learner engagement aiding in student success. <a href="https://tech.msu.edu/news/2017/09/d2l-insights/" class="read-more">Read Full Article &#8594; </a></p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>MSU course admins and editors now have access to the <strong>Insights Portal</strong> for more advanced analytics reporting on courses in <a href="https://d2l.msu.edu">MSU D2L</a> (Brightspace).</p>
<p>The Insights Portal now enables educators to use MSU D2L course statistics and visualizations to track, measure, and monitor student progress and help improve learner engagement aiding in student success.</p>
<p>Advanced features beyond the core course analytics in D2L include the Course Overview Widget, the Class Engagement Dashboard, and a variety of Portal Reports (hourly + daily). See below for some tips on using the D2L Insights Portal.</p>
<h2>Course Overview Widget</h2>
<p>The Course Overview widget provides an at-a-glance visual of course access over the past week. Hovering over each bar in the graph indicates the number of people that have accessed the site each day. Links within the widget give quick access to other Insights reports on Class Engagement (also found on the Classlist page &#8211; more details below), Course Access, and Tool Access.</p>
<p>The widget is now available on the standard MSU Course Homepage. You may need to add the widget if you have a custom homepage.</p>
<a href="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Insights1-CourseOverview-widget.png" rel="attachment wp-att-19962"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-19962 size-full" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Insights1-CourseOverview-widget.png" alt="Shows bar graphs representing course access over last seven days plus links in course overview widget" width="324" height="391" /></a>
<h3>Course Access Report</h3>
<a href="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Insights2-CourseAccess.png" rel="attachment wp-att-19963"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-19963 alignleft" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Insights2-CourseAccess.png" alt="bar graph of course access report for a specified date range" width="420" height="310" /></a>
<p>The Course Access report can be customized to select by roles and date range. Click and drag on the edge of the shaded rectangle (also referred to as a sparkline) to increase the date range for the report.</p>
<p>The number of course access events can be downloaded as an Excel or CSV spreadsheet for further data analysis and record keeping.</p>
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<h3>Tool Access Report</h3>
<p><a href="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Insights3-ToolAccess.png" rel="attachment wp-att-19964"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-full wp-image-19964" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Insights3-ToolAccess.png" alt="pie chart with tool access - grades has been viewed 50 times showing as hover text" width="320" height="313" /></a>The Tool Access report gives a closer look at the tools being used for select date ranges. Hover over the pie chart or access the table underneath it for individual tool access events. This data can also be exported.</p>
<a href="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Insights4-ToolAccess-timespan.png" rel="attachment wp-att-19965"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-19965" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Insights4-ToolAccess-timespan.png" alt="time span options shown as last 7 days, last 30 days, last 12 months" width="181" height="126" /></a>
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<h3>Class Engagement Dashboard</h3>
<p>The Class Engagement Dashboard can be accessed via a link in the Course Overview widget, as well as from a button at the top of the course Classlist.</p>
<a href="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Insights5-ClassEngagement.png" rel="attachment wp-att-19966"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-19966 alignnone" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Insights5-ClassEngagement.png" alt="Class Engagement button circled" width="488" height="77" /></a>
<p>The Class Engagement Dashboard displays the number of students that have not accessed the course in the past seven days and an interactive bar graph of the current Grade Distribution that lets instructors filter a class list by grade ranges and then initiate interventions via email.</p>
<p>Click on grade ranges to filter students. Check the select all box, and click on “Email Selected” to send a bcc message to students fitting the criteria (selected grade range).</p>
<p><a href="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/image6.png" rel="attachment wp-att-19968"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-19968" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/image6.png" alt="shows number of students who have not visited the course in the past 7 days and a grade distribution graph with filters and an &quot;email selected&quot; button" width="751" height="325" /></a><br />
The dashboard also displays a sortable table of values including the Current grade, Last visited, and number of Discussion posts (as of July 24 when Insights was turn on in the system).</p>
<p>Clicking on values within the table will direct you to the student progress report. Keep in mind that the progress view is limited to the course end date. Insights reports are not limited by the course end date.</p>
<h3>Portal Reports (hourly + daily)</h3>
<p><a href="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/image12.png" rel="attachment wp-att-19970"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-full wp-image-19970" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/image12.png" alt="Insights Portal icon" width="133" height="42" /></a>The Insights Portal reports can be accessed from the Edit Course menu or from the Course Tools menu options in a standard navigation bar.</p>
<a href="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Insights7-PortalReports-coursetools.png" rel="attachment wp-att-19971"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-19971 aligncenter" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Insights7-PortalReports-coursetools.png" alt="Course Tools menu pulldown including Insights Portal option" width="867" height="236" /></a>
<p>There are a variety of reports to access with descriptions in the last column.</p>
<h2>Running a report</h2>
<p>To run an Insights report:</p>
<ol>
<li>Click on the title of the report.</li>
<li>Click on “Select Values” for Roles (e.g., Select All, just Students).</li>
<li>Enter other filter criteria such as thresholds (varies depending on the report).</li>
<li>After making selections, click “Run Report.”</li>
<li>Click on “Show Filters” to change criteria for another report.</li>
<li>Reports can be exported as PDF, Excel, CSV, and XLSX files.</li>
<li>When finished, click “Done.”</li>
</ol>
<p>Examples shown below include Academic Risk, Course Access Details, Quiz Item Analysis, and Quiz Question Statistics.</p>
<p><strong>Academic Risk:</strong> Displays academically at-risk students filtered by the calculated grade with a selected risk threshold.</p>
<p><a href="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Insights8-PortalReports-AcademicRisk.png" rel="attachment wp-att-19972"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-19972" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Insights8-PortalReports-AcademicRisk.png" alt="Academic Risk report visuals" width="923" height="450" /></a><br />
NOTE: Click the play icons wherever they occur to display charts.</p>
<p><strong>Course Access Details:</strong> Displays course access statistics for each user over a selected date range, as well as a horizontal bar graph indicating the percentage of students meeting the filter criteria, such as enrolled with no access.</p>
<p>The following shows a graph of a large enrollment course over the first two days of the semester, showing that 35% of the students had not accessed the class.</p>
<a href="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Insights10-CourseAccessDetails.png" rel="attachment wp-att-19974"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-19974 size-full alignnone" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Insights10-CourseAccessDetails.png" alt="ratio of participants with no access to course yet 35%" width="460" height="92" /></a>
<p><strong>Quiz Item Analysis:</strong> This report is limited to quizzes with multiple choice questions that have only one correct answer each. The question order can be random, but all learners must receive the same set of questions. The report assesses results for the first quiz attempt only.</p>
<p>This report interprets the number of first attempts, total points, standard deviation, reliability coefficient, highest and lowest scores, upper quartile, lower quartile, and median and average scores. The table of values also includes the following data per question: Percent correct, discrimination index, point biserial, and response frequencies.</p>
<a href="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Insights11-QuizItemAnalysis.png" rel="attachment wp-att-19975"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-19975" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Insights11-QuizItemAnalysis.png" alt="detailed report image per question stats" width="829" height="414" /></a>
<p>Read more on <a href="https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/insights/-/instructor/d2l_insights_interpreting_quiz_item_analysis.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Interpreting the Quiz Item Analysis report</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Quiz Question Statistics:</strong> The report has both a Summary view and a Detailed view. The Summary view shows course quiz question responses and final quiz score distributions. Comparing the grade of the quiz question to the student quiz grades lets the instructor understand the distribution of results and whether the question separates the top students from everyone else.</p>
<p><a href="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Insights12-QuizQStats.png" rel="attachment wp-att-19976"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-19976" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Insights12-QuizQStats.png" alt="per question quiz stats comparing question score with overall quiz score range" width="786" height="139" /></a><br />
The Detailed view shows what other questions the student is likely to have answered incorrectly. The report displays the most problematic questions first.</p>
<p>Read more on <a href="https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/insights/-/instructor/d2l_insights_interpreting_quiz_question_stats.htm?tocpath=Instructors%7CMeasure%20and%20guide%20performance%20and%20engagement%7CReport%20on%20user%20progress%2C%20course%20access%2C%20and%20engagement%7CBrightspace%20Insights%20reports%7C_____15" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Interpreting the Quiz Question Statistics report</a>.</p>
<h2>Core Analytics</h2>
<p>If you are not already aware of the many pre-existing course and user statistics available to instructors, you may want to also explore the following areas available without Insights.</p>
<ol>
<li><strong>Content &gt; Table of Contents &gt; Related Tools &gt; View Reports</strong> &#8211; View the number of users visiting each content item with average time spent. Clicking on the numbers will display detailed content item statistics per user. The <strong>Users tab</strong> gives a clear picture of all content items accessed by an individual when you click on their name. The table shows number of visits, average time spent, and the last visit.</li>
<li><strong>Assessments &gt; Class Progress</strong> &#8211; Displays an overview of items in a course. Go to the settings to replace an existing area with another choice. Clicking on a student&#8217;s name gives more details with summaries at the top and drill down reports. A new feature turned on with Insights, shows the Course Access history over the last 30 days.<a href="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/CoreAnalytics1-UserProgress.png" rel="attachment wp-att-19977"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-19977" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/CoreAnalytics1-UserProgress.png" alt="dashboard showing content, discussions, logins, and grade stats" width="441" height="117" /></a></li>
<li><strong>Communication &gt; Discussions &gt; Statistics</strong> &#8211; Displays a table with number of Threads and Replies, as well as number of posts read by each user. The columns are sortable by clicking on the headings.<br />
<a href="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/CoreAnalytics2-DiscussionStats.png" rel="attachment wp-att-19978"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-19978" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/CoreAnalytics2-DiscussionStats.png" alt="Discussion stats including number of threads, replies, and posts read" width="405" height="125" /></a></li>
<li><strong>Assessments &gt; Quizzes &gt; Statistics</strong> (see options across the top) &#8211; Summary shows quiz averages. Click on a quiz to see more details including User Stats, Question Stats, and Question Details. The Question Stats list the Standard Deviation, Discrimination Index, and <a href="http://www.edassess.net/eacs/pointbiserial.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Point Biserial</a> for each question. You can click on the link above the table to learn more about what the statistics mean. For more, view the video on <a href="https://youtu.be/Hzg5eHQd6bE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Generating Reports in D2L Learning Environment</a>.<br />
<a href="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/CoreAnalytics3-QuestionStats.png" rel="attachment wp-att-19980"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-19980" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/CoreAnalytics3-QuestionStats.png" alt="table showing question stats - standard deviation, discrimination index, and point biserial" width="831" height="198" /></a></li>
<li><strong>Assessments &gt; Grades &gt; (Grade Item) Statistics</strong> &#8211; Use the pulldown menu by a grade item title and select Statistics to display Class and User Statistics.<br />
<a href="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/CoreAnalytics4-GradeItemStats.png" rel="attachment wp-att-19981"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-19981" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/CoreAnalytics4-GradeItemStats.png" alt="grade item stats including min, max, average, mode, median, standard deviation and grade distribution graph" width="578" height="375" /></a></li>
<li><strong>Assessments &gt; Rubrics &gt; (item) Statistics</strong> &#8211; Use the pulldown menu by a title and select Statistics. Select from tabs to view Overall, Criteria Statistics, and Individual Statistics.<br />
<a href="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/CoreAnalytics5-RubricStats.png" rel="attachment wp-att-19982"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-19982" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/CoreAnalytics5-RubricStats.png" alt="rubric stats with levels per criteria row" width="402" height="159" /></a></li>
</ol>
<h2>Working with student data</h2>
<p>Keep the <a href="https://tech.msu.edu/about/guidelines-policies/msu-institutional-data-policy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MSU Institutional Data Policy</a> in mind when storing data and making reports public in order to protect the security and confidentiality of student data. Read more about <a href="https://secureit.msu.edu/data/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">best practices for handling data</a>.</p>
<h3>More Resources</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLSxTdOzKAFOCZjXav1aCRQ/search?query=insights" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D2L Brightspace Videos</a></li>
<li><a href="https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/insights/-/instructor/d2l_insights_run_report_portal.htm?tocpath=Instructors%7CMeasure%20and%20guide%20performance%20and%20engagement%7CReport%20on%20user%20progress%2C%20course%20access%2C%20and%20engagement%7CBrightspace%20Insights%20reports%7C_____4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D2L Brightspace Insights Portal Documentation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://community.brightspace.com/s/article/ka3610000000fJg/All-Release-Notes" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D2L Brightspace Release Notes</a></li>
</ul>
<p>For further questions, contact the MSU IT Service Desk at (517) 432-6200 or <a href="https://ithelp.msu.edu">ithelp@msu.edu</a>.</p>
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		<title>Find out what&#8217;s new for MSU instructors in D2L version 10.7</title>
		<link>https://tech.msu.edu/news/2017/05/whats-new-d2l-10-7/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Susan Halick]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2017 15:45:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>MSU recently migrated <a href="https://d2l.msu.edu">MSU D2L</a> to the Brightspace/D2L cloud and upgraded from version 10.6.3 to 10.7.0 during May 11-13. (Read more on the <a href="https://tech.msu.edu/news/2017/04/msu-d2l-upgrade-planned-may-11-13/">D2L cloud migration and upgrade</a>.)</p>
Top 10 New D2L Features
<p>Below are the top 10 new or improved features for instructors to check out. See the resource links at the bottom for more documentation, videos, and release notes. <a href="https://tech.msu.edu/news/2017/05/whats-new-d2l-10-7/" class="read-more">Read Full Article &#8594; </a></p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>MSU recently migrated <a href="https://d2l.msu.edu">MSU D2L</a> to the Brightspace/D2L cloud and upgraded from version 10.6.3 to 10.7.0 during May 11-13. (Read more on the <a href="https://tech.msu.edu/news/2017/04/msu-d2l-upgrade-planned-may-11-13/">D2L cloud migration and upgrade</a>.)</p>
<h2>Top 10 New D2L Features</h2>
<p>Below are the top 10 new or improved features for instructors to check out. See the resource links at the bottom for more documentation, videos, and release notes.</p>
<h3>1. Improvements to Intelligent Agents</h3>
<p>Intelligent Agents can assist instructors by providing an automated notification when defined activity occurs in a course or when there is a lack of course activity.</p>
<p>Instructors now have the option to do a Practice Run. This runs the agent, and reports back a list of users who met the specified criteria. Users identified in a practice run are not notified or emailed.</p>
<p>The Agent List page contains a new column that lists the Next Run Date for scheduled<br />
Agents. A new &#8220;history page&#8221; allows instructors to see each time the agent runs, which users it identifies, what emails have been sent, and details on any errors that occurred during the agent run.</p>
<p>Instructors can set a Name and Reply-To address for responses so that the automated emails can appear to come from the instructor instead of from a help desk. When learners reply, responses route to the email address specified. The values for Name and Reply-To address are not copied during a course copy and instructors need to update these fields post-copy.</p>
<p>For even more improvements, see <a href="https://community.brightspace.com/s/article/8-Ways-that-Intelligent-Agents-Just-Got-Smarter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">8 Ways that Intelligent Agents Just Got Smarter</a> (Brightspace Community).</p>
<h3>2. Group membership in grades export</h3>
<p>Instructors can now include group information when exporting grades.<br />
Go to Assessments &gt; Grades &gt; Enter Grades &gt; Export</p>
<a href="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/D2L-10-7Blog2.png" rel="attachment wp-att-19030"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-19030 size-full" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/D2L-10-7Blog2.png" alt="Shows box checked for Group Membership option within MSU D2L system" width="142" height="107" /></a>
<h3>3. New design for creating quiz questions</h3>
<p>A new question creation experience has been turned on for True/False, Multiple Choice, Fill in the Blanks, Written Response, and Short Answer question types. The Long Answer (LA) question type is now called Written Response (WR).</p>
<p>Instructors will find the new interface for creating questions simpler and more intuitive. Quizzes will be viewed and function the same for students taking them. During question creation, an Options menu is provided for more advanced features.</p>
<p>The new experience can be turned on and off as needed per course without affecting existing quiz functionality (see below).</p>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-19031" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/D2L-10-7Blog3.png" alt="Example screen for Welcome to the new Question Creation Experience with buttons to &quot;Leave it on&quot; or &quot;Turn it off&quot; in the MSU D2L system" width="433" height="91" />
<h3>4. New option for single discussion topic filtered by groups</h3>
<p>Instructors can now create one discussion that is filtered by groups rather than having to create separate restricted discussions for each group.</p>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-19032" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/D2L-10-7Blog4.png" alt="selection states Group or section topic, everyone can access this topic but students only see threads from their own group or section" width="535" height="100" />
<p>Advantages: Rubrics and grading can be linked to one grade item for assessing.</p>
<p>Limitations: Currently, there is not an option to post to all groups. However, this is planned to be an option in the next upgrade, D2L 10.7.1, later in the month.</p>
<p>Existing group discussions will continue to work and instructors will be given a choice to create them the old way, with one topic per group, or try out the new group-filtered option.</p>
<h3>5. Grading exemptions feature added</h3>
<p>Instructors can now use an exemption as a reason why a learner has not completed a grade item. Previously, a blank grade could mean the learner was exempt or hadn’t submitted the item. If “Treat Ungraded Items as 0” is turned on, exempt grade items are treated as empty grades, not as zero (0).</p>
<p>For more on the topic, see <a href="https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/le/grades/instructor/using_grade_exemptions.htm">Using grade exemptions</a> (Brightspace Help).</p>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-19033" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/D2L-10-7Blog5.png" alt="Shows the word &quot;Exempt&quot; for an individual grade in a spreadsheet in the MSU D2L system" width="485" height="250" />
<h3>6. Improvements to Class Progress display</h3>
<p>Several improvements were made to the Class Progress tool (formerly called User Progress). The Grades tab now displays which grades have been dropped or exempted. Also, the weighting of grade items and category weights are displayed with grades.</p>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-19025" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/D2L-10-7Blog6.png" alt="Example showing the lowest score is dropped in the Exams category in the MSU D2L system" width="371" height="95" />
<h3>7. Notification for dropbox assignment submissions</h3>
<p>A new field in the dropbox settings allows instructors to input any email address(es) to be notified on submission of an assignment.</p>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-19026 size-full" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/D2L-10-7Blog7a.png" alt="Field for notification email in the MSU D2L system" width="431" height="74" />
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-19027 size-full" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/D2L-10-7Blog7b.png" alt="Notification Email example: The email address or comma-separated list of email addresses specified in this field will receive an email message whenever a new submission is uploaded to this folder in the MSU D2L system." width="510" height="108" />
<h3>8. Automatically release final grades</h3>
<p>This new feature allows the overall grade to be seen by learners as grades are entered so that instructors don’t have to manually release them every semester. Final grades released before the end of a course show learners their current progress. By default, the final grades are not released.</p>
<p>Instructors (Course Admins) may now select a new checkbox in the gradebook settings to turn this feature on at the course level. Click on the question mark for more information when in the settings area: Assessments &gt; Grades &gt; Settings &gt; Calculation Options</p>
<p>The title for Final Calculated or Final Adjusted Grade can be edited in Manage Grades (i.e., change Final Grade to Overall Grade or Total Points if releasing early).</p>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-19028 size-full" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/D2L-10-7Blog8.png" alt="Example of box checked to automatically release final grades in the MSU D2L system" width="256" height="144" />
<h3>9. Accessibility Checker and other HTML editor improvements</h3>
<p>An accessibility checker is now available for any tools where an instructor or student can access the HTML Editor. The accessibility checker is available at the bottom of the HTML Editor bar, near the check spelling icon.</p>
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-19029 size-full" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/D2L-10-7Blog9.png" alt="Example of new MSU D2L task bar with HTML editor icons. The accessibility icon looks like an open eye." width="154" height="38" />
<p>Use the accessibility checker on existing content to assist you in finding items that may need updating to meet accessibility standards, such as alt text on images and contrasting colors.</p>
<p>Other improvements made to the HTML editor:</p>
<ul>
<li>Content can be pasted from Microsoft Word with most of the formatting retained.</li>
<li>Images can be pasted directly into the HTML editor.</li>
<li>Equations can be displayed as in-line text with other text while editing.</li>
</ul>
<h3>10. Quicklink option to link directly to a specific announcement</h3>
<p>The “Insert Quicklink” option in the HTML editor allows instructors to add links to outside resources (choose URL) as well as link internally to other areas of the course. The list now includes the option to link directly to individual news announcements.</p>
<p>After creating a link, you can edit the link to open in a new window. Simply click on the link and then click on the Insert Quicklink icon again to select the target window.</p>
<h2>More Resources</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://community.brightspace.com/resources/videos#tab-instr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D2L Brightspace Community Videos</a></li>
<li><a href="https://documentation.brightspace.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D2L Brightspace Documentation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://community.brightspace.com/resources/documentation/release_notes/current" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D2L Brightspace Release Notes</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>NOTE:</strong> Brightspace documentation includes naming updates that MSU has not yet adopted, but may in the future to be more closely aligned with Brightspace.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>News</strong> is changing to <strong>Announcements</strong></li>
<li><strong>Dropbox</strong> is changing to <strong>Assignments</strong></li>
<li><strong>Edit Course</strong> is changing to <strong>Course Admin</strong></li>
<li><strong>Pager</strong> is changing to <strong>Instant Messages</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>For further questions, contact the MSU IT Service Desk at (517) 432-6200 or <a href="https://ithelp.msu.edu">ithelp@msu.edu</a>.</p>
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		<title>MSU D2L upgrade planned May 11-13</title>
		<link>https://tech.msu.edu/news/2017/04/msu-d2l-upgrade-planned-may-11-13/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ciesa Design]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2017 19:23:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>MSU IT will be migrating the <a href="https://d2l.msu.edu">MSU D2L</a> system to a hosted environment May 11-13. D2L will be unavailable beginning at 6:00 p.m. on May 11, and will be available again after 7:00 a.m. on May 13.</p>
<p>Additionally, D2L course merge and unmerge requests will now be handled by the MSU IT Service Desk at (517) 432-6200. <a href="https://tech.msu.edu/news/2017/04/msu-d2l-upgrade-planned-may-11-13/" class="read-more">Read Full Article &#8594; </a></p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>MSU IT will be migrating the <a href="https://d2l.msu.edu">MSU D2L</a> system to a hosted environment May 11-13. D2L will be unavailable beginning at 6:00 p.m. on May 11, and will be available again after 7:00 a.m. on May 13.</p>
<p>Additionally, D2L course merge and unmerge requests will now be handled by the MSU IT Service Desk at (517) 432-6200.</p>
<h2>Expanded D2L features</h2>
<p>MSU is shifting to a new cloud-hosted environment to allow for quicker software updates and a more stable system. This migration will also allow MSU to take advantage of new features and functionality that D2L/Brightspace provides in its cloud-hosted platform.</p>
<p>D2L will also be upgraded to version 10.7, which offers new features and tools for faculty, instructors, and students.</p>
<p>MSU&#8217;s hosting with Brightspace takes into account the <a href="https://tech.msu.edu/about/guidelines-policies/msu-institutional-data-policy/">MSU Institutional Data Policy</a>, as well as the Family and Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Read more about the <a href="http://help.d2l.msu.edu/node/4401">MSU D2L privacy statement</a>.</p>
<h2>Summer course preparation</h2>
<p>Before May 11:</p>
<ul>
<li>Faculty and instructors should finalize their summer semester D2L course content in advance.</li>
<li>Call the MSU IT Service Desk at (517) 432-6200 to request summer course merges or unmerges.</li>
</ul>
<p>After May 13, 7:00 a.m.:</p>
<ul>
<li>Log into <a href="https://d2l.msu.edu">MSU D2L</a> to review your courses, groups, and links.</li>
<li>Report any issues to the MSU IT Service Desk at (517) 432-6200</li>
</ul>
<h2>Ongoing course support</h2>
<p>MSU IT offers ongoing course support for faculty and instructors.</p>
<p>For in-person summer course support, stop by D2L office hours in The Hub (D101 Wells Hall) to work with an MSU IT instructional designer on:</p>
<ul>
<li>Thursday, April 27: 1:00 p.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.</li>
<li>Tuesday, May 2: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.</li>
<li>Monday, May 15: 1:00-5:00 p.m.</li>
<li>Tuesday, May 16: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.</li>
<li>Wednesday, May 24: 1:00-5:00 p.m.</li>
</ul>
<p>Other resources:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://help.d2l.msu.edu">MSU D2L Help Site</a></li>
<li><a href="https://community.brightspace.com/resources/documentation/release_notes/current">D2L/Brightspace version 10.7 release notes</a></li>
</ul>
<p>For D2L questions or to request support from an instructional designer, please contact the MSU IT Service Desk at (517) 432-6200</p>
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		<title>Find out what&#8217;s new in D2L version 10.6 for instructors</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Susan Halick]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2016 21:03:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>MSU recently upgraded D2L to version 10.6.3 with some exciting new features.</p>
Top 10 New D2L Features
<p>Below are the top 10 new or improved items and tips for instructors to check out. See the resource links at the bottom for more documentation, videos, and release notes.</p>
1. Awards tool
<p>The Awards tool enables instructors to issue badges and certificates which can also be based on release conditions. <a href="https://tech.msu.edu/news/2016/10/whats-new-d2l-version-10-6-instructors/" class="read-more">Read Full Article &#8594; </a></p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>MSU recently upgraded D2L to version 10.6.3 with some exciting new features.</p>
<h2>Top 10 New D2L Features</h2>
<p>Below are the top 10 new or improved items and tips for instructors to check out. See the resource links at the bottom for more documentation, videos, and release notes.</p>
<h3>1. Awards tool</h3>
<p>The Awards tool enables instructors to issue badges and certificates which can also be based on release conditions. Use this tool to gamify your course and reward students for completing tasks, obtaining a high score, helping classmates, etc. D2L provides a library of badges to choose from or instructors can create their own.</p>
<h3>2. Course Schedule</h3>
<p>The &#8220;Overdue&#8221; tab in the Course Schedule lists activities past the due date as long as they are listed in the Content area and use a due date. The tab only shows up for students who have an overdue item and disappears when there are none.</p>
<a href="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/overdue.png" rel="attachment wp-att-16944"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-16944" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/overdue.png" alt="The Overdue tab in the Course Schedule lists activities for students who have overdue items. This is one of the new features in D2L 10.6. " width="481" height="122" /></a>
<h3>3. Release conditions</h3>
<p>The release conditions criteria now include the<strong> NOT operator</strong> for checklists, competency, objectives, content topic visits, discussion posts, dropbox submissions, grade scores, and quiz and survey attempts. For example: Within an intelligent agent, an email can be sent to the initiating user when they do not post to a discussion.</p>
<h3>4. Sum of post scores</h3>
<p>This &#8220;sum of post scores&#8221; option totals discussion post scores for an entire topic. For example: Give 3 points for a main thread and 1 point for a reply for a total of 4 points.</p>
<a href="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sumposts.png" rel="attachment wp-att-16945"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-16945" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sumposts.png" alt="D2L screen capture that shows how to get a sum of post scores. This is one of the new features in D2L 10.6." width="275" height="109" /></a>
<h3>5. Automatic rubric score transfer when assessing Discussions</h3>
<p>The Overall Score of an associated rubric now transfers automatically to the Topic Score.</p>
<h3>6. Selected quiz answers highlighted</h3>
<p>The entire area of a selected quiz answer is highlighted blue. Other answers that users hover over are highlighted gray to indicate that clicking anywhere within the highlighted area will change the selected answer.</p>
<h3>7. Quiz attempts override for individuals</h3>
<p>This new quiz attempts override option enables instructors to specify a different number of quiz attempts allowed for individual learners in the &#8220;Special Access&#8221; tab.</p>
<h3>8. Names displayed on single user groups</h3>
<p>There is a new group category called “Single user, member-specific groups.” The first and last name of the learner is displayed in the name of the group. This feature is useful for creating restricted personal journals in the discussion area.</p>
<h3>9. Show forum description for all topics</h3>
<p>There&#8217;s a new option in the Discussion Forum settings that allows the forum description to display in all discussion topic descriptions contained in the forum.</p>
<a href="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/forum-descriptions.png" rel="attachment wp-att-16946"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-16946 size-full" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/forum-descriptions.png" alt="You can check the box to Display forum description in topics in the Discussion Forum settings. This is one of the new features in D2L 10.6." width="559" height="118" /></a>
<h3>10. Copy/Move discussion thread replies</h3>
<p>Instructors can now optionally select replies when copying a discussion thread from one discussion topic to another. Also includes an option to delete the original post after the copy completes.</p>
<h2>More Resources</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://help.d2l.msu.edu/10_5_whats_new">MSU D2L Help &#8211; What’s New Version Information</a></li>
<li><a href="https://community.brightspace.com/resources/videos">D2L Brightspace Community Videos</a></li>
<li><a href="https://documentation.brightspace.com/">D2L Brightspace Documentation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://community.brightspace.com/resources/documentation/release_notes/current">D2L Brightspace Release Notes</a></li>
</ul>
<p>For further questions, contact the MSU IT Service Desk at (517) 432-6200 or <a href="https://ithelp.msu.edu">ithelp@msu.edu</a>.</p>
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		<title>D2L self-directed training updated for instructors and students</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Susan Halick]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2016 16:26:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The D2L Brightspace online training courses have recently been updated. All training videos and links to documentation now reflect D2L Version 10.5 materials. (Learn more about <a href="http://help.d2l.msu.edu/10_5_whats_new" target="_blank">What’s New in D2L 10.5</a>).</p>
<p>These self-directed training courses are a great resource for learning how to use MSU’s supported <a href="https://d2l.msu.edu">D2L course management system</a>. <a href="https://tech.msu.edu/news/2016/02/d2l-self-directed-training-updated-instructors-students/" class="read-more">Read Full Article &#8594; </a></p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The D2L Brightspace online training courses have recently been updated. All training videos and links to documentation now reflect D2L Version 10.5 materials. (Learn more about <a href="http://help.d2l.msu.edu/10_5_whats_new" target="_blank">What’s New in D2L 10.5</a>).</p>
<p>These self-directed training courses are a great resource for learning how to use MSU’s supported <a href="https://d2l.msu.edu">D2L course management system</a>. Each course covers the most commonly used aspects of the D2L environment with modules broken into a series of short video tutorials, easily digested and used as reference.</p>
<h2>Instructor Training</h2>
<p>The <strong>Instructor &#8211; D2L Self-Directed Training</strong> course contains:</p>
<ul>
<li>Links to information about D2L Brightspace and other documentation</li>
<li>Downloadable Instructor Guides (Word docs)</li>
<li>A Getting Started Checklist for engaging in the Brightspace Community</li>
<li>Video tutorials on creating content, setting up activities, and managing a course</li>
<li>Practice activities like uploading a dropbox assignment and posting to a discussion</li>
<li>Opportunities to explore user progress and the grades view as a member (same as student view)</li>
</ul>
<p>The instructor D2L training is an ideal starting point for faculty members new to online teaching, as well as experienced faculty and staff who want to refine their skills.</p>
<h2>Student Training</h2>
<p>The <strong>Students &#8211; Getting Started with D2L</strong> course contains:</p>
<ul>
<li>Topic-based modules with video tutorials on how to use course elements</li>
<li>Keys to success on topics like email and discussion etiquette, plagiarism, online testing strategies, and time management</li>
<li>Practice activities like uploading a dropbox assignment, taking a quiz, posting to a discussion, sending email, and completing a checklist</li>
<li>Opportunities to explore user progress and the grades view</li>
</ul>
<p>The student D2L training is a structured online course with objectives, readings, and practice exercises. Content is released as students progress through the course. This training is a valuable learning resource for students and instructors alike.</p>
<h2>Accessing D2L Training</h2>
<ol>
<li>Log into D2L at <a href="https://d2l.msu.edu" target="_blank">d2l.msu.edu</a>. (You will be on the My Home page.)</li>
<li>Click the Self Registration link on the navigation bar.</li>
<li>Select the desired D2L training under the Course Offering Name.</li>
<li>Click Register.</li>
<li>Verify your information and click Submit.</li>
<li>Click Finish to complete the process.</li>
<li>Use the provided link to go to the course offering or find it in the My Courses widget for future access.</li>
</ol>
<p>For any D2L questions, use the <a href="https://contact.cl.msu.edu/contact.php?service=DLSD2L" target="_blank">online form</a> or contact the MSU IT Service Desk at (517) 432-6200.</p>
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		<title>Check out D2L training and support options before ANGEL retirement</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ciesa Design]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2014 18:38:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://angel.msu.edu">ANGEL</a> will be retired on May 15, 2015, as MSU moves to <a href="https://d2l.msu.edu">Desire2Learn</a> for its centrally supported learning management system. Many resources are available to support instructors and staff as they transition courses and groups to the D2L.</p>
<p>For a timely conversion, IT Services recommends any course materials and groups are converted from ANGEL to D2L prior to February 1, 2015, so users can experiment and get comfortable with the new system. <a href="https://tech.msu.edu/news/2014/12/check-out-d2l-training-and-support-options-before-angel-retirement/" class="read-more">Read Full Article &#8594; </a></p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://angel.msu.edu">ANGEL</a> will be retired on May 15, 2015, as MSU moves to <a href="https://d2l.msu.edu">Desire2Learn</a> for its centrally supported learning management system. Many resources are available to support instructors and staff as they transition courses and groups to the D2L.</p>
<p>For a timely conversion, IT Services recommends any course materials and groups are converted from ANGEL to D2L prior to February 1, 2015, so users can experiment and get comfortable with the new system.</p>
<h2><strong>Training</strong></h2>
<p><a href="http://help.d2l.msu.edu/training">D2L training</a> is available through ANGEL to D2L Conversion Labs, D2L Help On-The-Go events around campus, and in-person topical D2L training.</p>
<a href="http://help.d2l.msu.edu/training"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright  wp-image-4470" src="https://tech.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/D2L-training-screenshot-1024x677-1.jpg" alt="D2L-training-screenshot" width="407" height="269" /></a>
<p>D2L sessions are also part of <a href="https://tech.msu.edu/events/tech-seminars/fall14.php">MSU Seminars in Research and Instructional Technology</a> December 16-17. Register for this event by December 12.</p>
<p>Additionally, departments can request customized D2L conversion training for groups of 10 or more people.</p>
<h2>Help and support</h2>
<p><a href="http://help.d2l.msu.edu">Guides and other D2L help documentation</a> are available, including:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://help.d2l.msu.edu/angel-to-d2l-conversion">ANGEL to D2L Conversion</a></li>
<li><a href="http://help.d2l.msu.edu/Instructor/en/getting-started.html">Getting Started in the D2L Learning Environment</a></li>
<li><a href="http://help.d2l.msu.edu/instructor">Instructor Information</a></li>
</ul>
<p>D2L help videos are available by logging into <a href="https://d2l.msu.edu">D2L</a> with your MSU NetID, and clicking “Self Registration” at the top of the page.</p>
<p>You can also view topical videos on the <a href="https://community.brightspace.com/">D2L Community pages</a>.</p>
<p>For further D2L questions, please call the Distance Learning Services Help Desk at (517) 355-2345 or (800) 500-1554.</p>
<h2><strong>Historical ANGEL Content</strong></h2>
<p>If any university business was conducted using ANGEL Groups that ANGEL content may be of historical value and eligible for transfer to <a href="http://archives.msu.edu">University Archives and Historical Collections (UAHC)</a>.</p>
<p>Such content includes meeting minutes, policy documentation, course syllabi, and curriculum documentation. Other business records may have specific retention schedules in compliance with laws and regulations.</p>
<p>Please contact <a href="mailto:archives@msu.edu">archives@msu.edu</a> or call (517) 355-2330 with any questions and for assistance in identifying and transferring these records.</p>
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