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Downloading and editing SCORM elearning
Hi I've transferred some elearning SCORM packages from our previous LMS (Learning Pool). We developed the elearning using their Adapt Builder tool. I now need to make minor amendments Can anybody advise how we download these from our courses on BrightSpace and then if there is a way to edit these SCORM packages? I've…
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How do I write a formula for Compound interest in a quiz on D2L using the arithmetic option?
I have tried a few attempts...I think I am not doing something correctly with the exponent part of the formula? Any thoughts would help greatly thanks! Here is the ne I was trying {p}*((1+{r}/100)^({t}-1)
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Instructor, lost access to my class "Groups" ("not authorized"). How can I regain access?
Instructor, lost access to my class "Groups" ("not authorized"). How can I regain access?
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Unique Links for National Student Survey?
Our organization is getting ready to run the "National Survey of Student Engagement", and the the survey company will provide us with a mapping document with the student ID in one column and a unique link for that specific student in a separate column. The survey company suggests adding the link to an intranet/student…
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Calendar Tool- defaults to last course calendar accessed
Hi We have a lot of new faculty and some are struggling with the Calendar Tool. When going into the Calendar Tool, they access All Calendars and select/load their Calendar for their course (e.g.Course A) they want to edit. If they going into another course (eg. Course B), and want to make edits in that course B calendar,…
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Multi-institutional setup possible?
Hi, we're looking into Brightspace to set up course offerings coordinated through multiple institutions across the country. Does Brightspace allow this kind of central administrative setup? This page suggests that it is possible but want to make sure I'm not misreading.…
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How can I remove old Scorm Completions?
I have replaced my SCORM package several times in my course and have many results in my reports as a result. How can I remove those reports without deleting the associated completion to a user?
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In assignments (dropbox), the textbox is hidden when the rubric is open
An instructor has reported that some students are unable to see the textbox for a Text submission-type assignment when the attached rubric is open. The rubric seems to cover up the textbox. Once the rubric is hidden, the textbox appears. Again, this seems to be sporadic as it works normally for some students and not for…
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How to upload assignment files on behalf of student?
How does an instructor upload the assignment on behalf of a student should there be a need? Trying to submit the file under evaluate does not actually add the file - just gives a preview of how the student would do the process. Impersonate as student does also not work.
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Can I export User pronouns using Data Hub ?
Hello, I've been asked if we can export a report of all users who have set their pronouns in Brightspace. Neither the User Attribute Values or Users Brightspace Data Sets contains this info. Can I get it from somewhere else ?
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Export existing quiz as CSV?
I know we can import as CSV, allowing us to download a template. I am also aware that we can export as “Brightspace package”, “Common cartridge”, and “Thin common cartridge”, but I don't find an export as CSV option.
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Copying Content Without Triggering Alerts & Notifications?
We have a training course we are updating and all instructors are currently enrolled. If I reset the course and copy in the new content (full course copy), will they all get new content alerts and notifications? If they do, is there a way to copy the content without triggering these alerts and notifications. Maybe marking…
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Different views
Is there a way to view Subject Content in two views. As a learner As a content editor. I need to be able to qa my work in learner mode and correct it in edit mode. Thankyou Sharon
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Does the Parent Content Object ID in the Content Objects dataset relate to the top-level folder?
I'm trying to build a report in Domo showing completion rates for a single folder within a course offering, where the folder contains multiple subfolders and subfolders contain html topic pages. Does the Parent Content Object ID in the Content Objects dataset relate to the top-level folder a series of topics are in? Ie, if…
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Quizzes: Partial Grading Feature?
Item: A quiz with multiple-choice questions and open-ended questions Question: Is there a way to set up the multiple-choice questions to be graded automatically and the open-ended questions to be graded manually?
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Assess Anonymous Posts
How do you assess anonymous posts in discussions? It appears that the posts/replies that are posted as anonymous do not appear when assessing the topic.
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Student cannot verify themselves since phone number has changed.
Hello I am a new admin for a college and one of our students cannot verify herself to login since she has changed numbers. The only verification options she has is call or text to this old number. Is there anywhere I can update this number or change it so she can login?
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d2l.Tools.Grades.ExportHandlerPage - Does D2L provide a default page?
The d2l.Tools.Grades.ExportHandlerPage config variable enables the 'Export to SIS' button on the gradebook. Does D2L provide a default page for the export handler OR is this always a custom developed page by each client. The description of the config variable states "The value can be to an internal page such as…
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Lock the sorting feature of My Courses.
As an administrator, can I remove the sorting options from My Courses widget, so learner always see the courses in code sequence?
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