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super admin role no longer available
Hi, As part of testing, we moved a user from super admin role to instructor role. But then when we wanted to change it back to super admin, unable to do so, only maximum we can make the user admin. Wanted to know any reason why this is happening?
- How do I sync a D2L course with McGraw-Hill Connect
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What is the recommended submission setting and why
When creating a submission for tertiary institution assignments, what would the recommended setting be for submission and why? What are the risks? All submissions are kept Only one submission allowed Only the most recent submission is kept Thank you
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Uploading csv files
I use a third party app. I download .csv that has two columns, student emails and a number value. Student emails match those in D2L. How can I upload these scores into D2L using only the email address?
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Student unable to see "My Computer" when uploading Assignment Files
A student is unable to see the "My Computer" option when selecting files to upload for any Dropbox assignment folder. The student has attempted this from multiple browsers and from within the Pulse app on multiple devices. Attached is a screenshot of what he is experiencing from within Pulse, but he has stated that his…
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Survey Reports
My "administrator" role doesn't allow survey reports in courses, but it has all of the access in roles in permissions. I compared the "faculty" role permissions under the survey, and they can do it, but have less access. Is this a bug? Anyone else having issues with that?
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Gradebook weighting somehow reverts to points - like magic
Has anyone else seen this? I had two of my faculty members have this happen. They went into their gradebooks this morning, and the calculation method seems to have gone to points when they had originally set up weighted categories. It was an easy enough fix to go back through Mnage grades - Settings - Calculation Methods -…
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How can students print multiple slides per page from D2L?
How can students print out multiple PowerPoint slides per page from D2L
- I entered personal email how can I change to CUNY email
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Is there a way to make an assignment submission type a URL?
I have an assignment that I want students to collaborate on using a Google Doc. How do I have them submit the link to the document so that I can view it also? There doesn't seem to be a submission type for URLs.
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Change of classes
Day before yesterday i received an email that one of my classes I was going to start on Monday had been cancelled. I then needed to replace this class with another one, which I did yesterday. Now, I have all of my classes in Brightspace except for the new one. How long does it take for the new class to show up in…
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email
honestly i don't know where my student email is located can someone tell me how to access it
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Is it possible to export an Intelligent Agents report to excel/csv?
Case scenario: I've done a practice run with the Intelligent Agents tool to identify users based off a certain criteria. I want to extract the report into excel/csv for filtering and data reporting. Is there a way to export the IA reports via the Brightspace UI? Or must I go to the dataset level to extract it? Thank you.
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Why is the button to turn in an assignment named differently depending on how you get to it?
If the student goes to the assignment from the content then they see the button is named Upload but if they go to the assignment from Course Tools it is named Add a File. We have had students confused by directions to upload their assignment but only seeing Add a File and vice versa.
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Is there a setting to allow for breaks during online exams?
I have and have had students with class accommodations allowing for 5-10 minute breaks during exams. I teach asynchonrously online and am wondering if there is a setting to allow breaks during exams to be able to allow for this accommodation. I have not been able to locate the feature if there is one. Thank you. If there…
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Need help in getting a sample IMS LIS v2.0 sample payload for pushing the grades from D2L> SIS
Can anyone share a sample payload for pushing the grades from D2L IPSIS to SIS system
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Bonus Grade Category
I would like to setup a Bonus Grade Category that has a specific weight, let's say 5 percent distributed equally between 3 grade items. Only students who complete items in this category should see that the weight has been added to their overall grade. Is this possible.
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Course Files
Hello, Where do I find the course files? Ann
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change the widget picture
When I hover over it I don't see a more options spot to click
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Adding Object from Activity Library (Learning Journal) to course.
I am attempting to add a learning journal to my course. I have seen descriptions of how to do this with single-user discussions, but there is also an activity called "Learning Journal" listed in the Activity Library. How can I add this to my class?
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