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How to embed Microsoft office documents (Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc) without turning into a PDF?
Hello, In the New Content Experience, I would like to embed the an online Word doc or PowerPoint (not just providing a link that takes the student outside of Brightspace). There used to be an embed code for PP or Word, but it seems that no longer exists. Also, when I upload static Word docs and PowerPoints, they get…
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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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Discussion settings:post and completion
In the discussion forum settings, I can choose "learners must start a thread before they can view or reply to other threads". The other option is "allow learners to hide their name from other learners". Is there any way I can apply both?
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I saved an assignment score (with a rubric) as draft, but release conditions are being evaluated...
I saved an assignment score (with a rubric) as draft, but release conditions are being evaluated for it? Is this a bug or by design? I have an Award associated with the release condition, "User achieves a score of Level 3 on Rubric X". I evaluated the assignments, but SAVED THEM AS DRAFT. Now users are receiving their…
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Are we able to bulk delete content using a CCB file?
Are we able to bulk delete content using a CCB file?
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How do I create my "signature" on emails within Brightspace
When in the Norwich teaching portal, and then selecting Norwich Email, I would like to be able to set up my "signature" in my email. I'm having trouble figuring this out. Thanks, Instructor Bob Deemer rdeemer@norwich.edu
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how do I make brightspace accessible to students?
how do I make brightspace accessible to students?
- I made a mistake when setting up Grading, can and Item or Category be deleted once created?
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Missing books
Hello, I am a completely online student, and I have the buzz bundle and none of the books that I need are available to me.
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Competency Tracking in Brightspace
Is there a way to track students Outcome (Standards met) progress in one place for all competed outcomes by program and allow students to view their progress throughout their education journey? Is there a one place where students and staff can see met and unmet outcomes of students? Is there a competency tracking…
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Email to Instructor Widget
Hello, How do I make widget so students can directly email their Professors/instructors by clicking on it? I tried creating using the HTML but found no replacement strings for instructors' email addresses. Is there any other ways? Thank you
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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?
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Enforcing spaced practice with timed release conditions
I'd like to create release conditions that make it impossible to consume an entire 15 week course in a matter of a few days. Some students will postpone access to content and then consume an entire course in the final 72 hours of the semester. On the one hand, students want an asynchronous course with maximum flexibility…
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Brightspace - Unavailable
Good morning, We have received the notification indicating that our products are being affected; however, the expected resolution time has not been specified. We kindly request your confirmation of this information, as we are currently executing critical processes on the platform.
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Where do I find my certificates for finished courses?
where do I find my certificates for finished courses? Thank you.
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Different time zones
Hi… How can we solve the issues about different time zones? If we ask students to change it manually from their account settings, it works correctly just for Americas and Europe, not other continents. This might cause confusion, especially when it comes to the assignment/quiz due dates. Could you please provide a solution…
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Help
Could you please help me to find at what time my class start today
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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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In the Release Notes for 20.24.10, "Brightspace Editor – Path detection warning & configuration..."
I have enabled the new configuration variable d2l.Tools.WYSIWYG.LinkPathDetection to On for the organization (on our test instance). I was able to test and confirm that the new warning about images that exist outside the current course shell do work in the Brightspace Editor in many tools…but…I am not able to get this to…
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