D2L February 2025 Updates
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D2L February Updates

Brightspace Editor – Updated Accessibility Checker icon | Updated

This release updates the Accessibility Checker icon in Brightspace Editor to improve user recognition and understanding with a more universal icon.

Image: The updated accessibility checker icon in the Brightspace editor.

Quizzes – Filter Quiz Statistics by Section or Group | New

Quiz statistics now include filters for Sections or Groups, allowing instructors to analyze specific sections and groups effectively.

Image: New quiz statistic filters
Instructor Guided Training – Reminder

If you have not done so already, please feel free to access our D2L guided instructor training course by clicking the link with the D2L moose on your homepage. At first this training looks barren with only a few items, but as you complete each module a new one will open up! This training goes through the basics of D2L all the way through more advanced tools and is available to all instructors of the college. You will also be entered to win some D2L branded prizes such as a Morris the Moose plushie, travel pillows, and tumbler cups!

Figure: The instructor guided training link.

February 2025 Professional Development Opportunities
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Date: Wednesday February 26th, 2025

Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm ET

Location: Virtual

Hour (s): 1 hour

Title: Building a Case for Co-Requisite Courses

XPAA Course #: 246

To register for this Brightspace PD and other upcoming sessions, please click on the registration link below. Complete the Wufoo form to register for PD event: https://ptcgwd.wufoo.com/forms/z16bhm3m0x2n0g4/

A link to the PD event will appear on Outlook calendar within 1 week of the scheduled PD event.

Date: Friday Feb 28th, 2025

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon ET

Location: Virtual

Hour(s): 2 hours

Title of Course: Instructor Essentials

XPDE Course#: 206

Description: This introductory session is geared towards users who will be working in the Learning Environment to develop courses, teach / facilitate, or support instructors who use Brightspace. Administrative, Help Desk, and Technical Support staff are also encouraged to attend to gain a better understanding of how different users will be utilizing the tools.

To register for this Brightspace PD and other upcoming sessions, please click on the registration link below. Complete the Wufoo form to register for PD event: https://ptcgwd.wufoo.com/forms/zu7eaz1019jz6l/

A link to the PD event will appear on Outlook calendar within 1 week of the scheduled PD event.