I walked 480 km on footover 4-5 days on the trail at an altitude of 3,200 metres to arrive at Poon Hill to see the sunrise.

I thought about this hike a lot while building what I am about to invite you on.

I know many of you are hikers and can relate when I say…

Hiking is a chance to look back and celebrate how far we've come, a chance to stand at a higher vantage point and get clear on where we're heading, and a moment to build real connection, friendship and community that touches the people on the trail with you. 

And this August we're inviting you on your very own climb…

• to look back and celebrate how far we have come with AI and Lumi
• to get clear on where we are heading
• and to take back the connections and the reflections that will help us succeed.

 It all happens in two weeks, three sessions and one expedition - The AI Virtual Summit

Join me on the climb and meet me at AI Basecamp.

Best,

Coco Wang,

Your AI Virtual Summit Guide

P.S I would love to see photos of your favourite hikes and add them to the bucket list.

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We are Learning ✍️ and Growing 🌱 with you in mind 💚

Cheers

When this setting is enabled, it appears that instructors are unable to use the “Enter Quiz as User” feature to temporarily impersonate a student and submit a pending attempt.

The workaround we used was to temporarily disable the session restriction setting, enter the quiz as the user and submit the attempt, and then re-enable the setting afterward. While this worked, it doesn’t feel like the most elegant or ideal solution.

Has anyone found a better workaround for this scenario? If not, has this behavior already been submitted as a PIE? I’m considering submitting one, but wanted to check with the community first.

Thanks!

This is the first time where an Instructor has added themselves as a cc on an Intelligent Agent. Most Instructors don't bother to add themselves as a cc so that they aren't flooded with messages Otherwise, we have not had any difficulty with Intelligent Agents in D2L.

Our Help Desk confirmed that there are no configuration issues with the email system that would block email traffic sent from D2L.

Has anyone ever had similar difficulty setting themselves as a cc on an intelligent Agent email and not received the message when the agent triggered.

Each year, the D2L Excellence Awards recognize organizations and individuals who are transforming learning through innovation, creativity and an unwavering commitment to learner success. We're excited to celebrate this year's outstanding winners and the incredible impact they're making in their communities. 

🏆 A HUGE Round of Applause to:  

	American Nurses Association
	Good Roads
	Serefin - Carrie Maynard
	Mount Royal University
	University of Akron
	Southern New Hampshire University
	Michigan Virtual Academy
	Irish Deaf Society

Thank you for your partnership, leadership and dedication to creating meaningful learning experiences. Your work continues to inspire the broader D2L community and demonstrates what's possible when we put learners at the center of everything we do. 

📖 Read the winners' stories and learn how they're driving innovation and transforming learning:

👏 Join us in celebrating this year's winners in the comments! 

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1. There are two configuration variables associated with this feature:

"d2l.Tools.Grades.ShowAutomaticZeroSetting"

"d2l.Tools.Grades.AutomaticZero"

2. To enable this feature so that instructors can activate it within their courses, you need to set the "d2l.Tools.Grades.ShowAutomaticZeroSetting" variable to "On" at the ORG level

3. The "d2l.Tools.Grades.AutomaticZero" variable displays courses where the feature is enabled. You can manually adjust these settings by selecting the "Add Value" option

4. If you wish to enable this feature across all courses at the ORG level (though I recommend against this approach), follow these steps:

Navigate to the "d2l.Tools.Grades.AutomaticZero" variable

Click on "Add Value"

Enter the OrgUnitID for the organization

Select "On" and save > This action will cascade the settings to all courses

5. The "Cascading Org Unit Types" option under the "d2l.Tools.Grades.AutomaticZero" variable allows you to apply settings to specific Org Unit types, such as Departments or Semesters. For example, to enable the feature for all courses within a specific Semester, use the following workflow:

Go to the "d2l.Tools.Grades.AutomaticZero" variable

Under "Cascading Org Unit Types", click on "Edit"

Ensure that "Semester" is selected

Under "Override Values", click on "Add Value"

Enter the Semester's Org Unit ID and select "On"

Save the changes > This will enable the feature for all child Org Units under the selected Semester

We’ve introduced a set of improvements to the Community Groups experience, designed to make it easier for members to connect, discover relevant spaces, and engage more meaningfully.

What’s new?

✨ Improved layout

Enjoy a cleaner, more intuitive experience across Groups, including an updated homepage and a redesigned Group Directory with more meaningful categories to help you find the right spaces faster.

🔎 Better discoverability

Group discussions are now more visible within the broader Community, making it easier to find relevant conversations and join in.

📊 Enhanced member management for Group Owners

We’ve introduced improvements to help Group Owners manage and support their communities more effectively.

These updates are part of our ongoing effort to make Community Groups more accessible, organized, and impactful for everyone.

CHECK OUT COMMUNITY GROUPS

When: July 8-10, 2026

Where: Phoenix, Arizona

Register: Fusion 2026 Official Website

We're excited to invite you to this year's Fusion 2026, D2L's annual client event where we come together to collaborate, build connections, and learn.

Stay tuned to more updates for announcements, full schedule, and deadlines.

Bookmark this thread to stay in touch - see you in Phoenix!

REGISTER FOR FUSION 2026

April 23 is World Book Day, and you know our Community is all about learning and sharing knowledge with one another!

So we want to know… what's the one book that has stuck with you long after you finished it? The one you still think about, recommend to others, or that makes you want to reset your mind just to re-read it?

Drop it in the comments and share why it left a mark. It can be any genre. We'd love to discover your hidden gems! 👇

Meet Lynn Thomas, Teacher Consultant for e-Learning at the Grand Erie District School Board. Having now completed her second D2L Academy course, Lynn continues to build on her commitment to creating more inclusive and student-centred digital learning environments.

In her newest course, Lynn brings her passion for accessibility to life through the Learning Preferences Tool. A practical, ready-to-use resource that helps students personalize how they access and interact with their learning. By making preferences visible and easy to use, she is helping create a more flexible, supportive, and empowering experience for every learner!

Learn more about Lynn's newest course: