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API to download course content
I have used the BDS API to get as far as Content Object schema Plugin extracts to download a CSV file of content: ContentObjectId,OrgUnitId,Title,ContentObjectType, … 11111111,222222,File,Topic, … Is there a way to programmatically download, via an API, the ContentObjectId from the OrgUnitId?
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Kaltura - Video not availiavle on Iphone (IOS)
Hello team, quick Kaltura issue: on my iPhone, I'm getting an error saying my browser is blocking 3rd-party cookies so that the video won't play. Have any of you run into this or found a quick fix? Appreciate the help. Amos
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Is there a way for Instructors to upload a document to a Dropbox as a submission?
One of our faculty committees uses a continuous D2L course page to receive submissions for review. Right now, committee members are enrolled in that course page as instructors so that they can review all submissions. However, we are now experiencing an issue for those committee members who ALSO need to be able to submit…
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OAuth 2.0 Client Credentials Flow Support for Brightspace (M2M)
Is there any support for OAuth 2.0 flows other than Authorization Code Grant (preferably Client Credentials flow)? I'm needing support for fully headless automation, and the need for a user to log in with a browser in order to get an initial authorization code doesn't make sense for a fully automated environment. Private…
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Alternative description in Insert/Edit Image tool isn't working
Hello; We're trying to add/edit the alternative description for images in our courses using the Insert/Edit Image tool, but after the text is added or edited and we click Save and Update, nothing changes. Either the edited text reverts to what was there before or when we add text, nothing is added. We've tried using the…
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Does anyone use Email Addresses as Usernames?
We currently use First.Last format usernames but struggle with folks CONSTANTLY forgetting their usernames… and without those, they cant even use the Forgot your password option. Ive been asked to explore using the learners email address as their Username (they shoudnt forget it, they would all be unique). But I want to…
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Journal or Notes / Reflection Response
I would like to provide a text input field within a lesson page that allows students to respond to a prompt. For example: Reflection 📓 Consider the following: What type of digital media do you create or consume most — and why? I don't want to link out to a survey for the response, but would love to have students write…
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Adding collaborators to media library folders under distributed administration
We have recently moved to a distributed administration structure, and it appears that our instructors are no longer able to create shared folders or add collaborators to existing folders in the media library. I suspect this may be because of the users permissions that are required for the instructor role to do this, but…
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Why is "opens in a new window/tab" appearing on a lesson page?
I have a course that uses quick links to PDF files in the Files area of the course. In 10 instances, the file links correctly appearing like this: Did you print the Unit 2 Notes Guide Packet.pdf yet? Use your notes while you go through the lesson. In four other lessons, this is what is appearing on the page: Did you print…
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DOMO Report Not Including Latest Semester
We have an at risk student report within DOMO analytics builder and we want to start using it to track student performance. The problem we are running into is that the report doesn't include anything from the current semester. The latest data it has is from Fall 2025. Can someone help me update the report so that it is up…
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Difficulty generating questions with Lumi Quiz with a single PDF
My success in using Lumi Quiz based of a single course file (PDF) is inconsistent (mostly failed than passes unfortunately). Sometimes the generations work (when I specifically pick a Bloom's Taxonomy level instead of leaving it optional), sometimes it did not (and the error says that there is insufficient content). My PDF…
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Create A Discussion
How do I create a discussion on the D2L?
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Any plans for "Overview" in New Content Experience?
In the July 2025 release the "Overview" from Classic was made visible in New Content Experience (NCE) as part of Enchanced TOC, if this was turned on and if it has previously been setup in Classic for the course. We are considering switching ON the Enhanced TOC. We have never used Classic and so for now the visibility of…
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🏆 Community Spotlight: Lynn Thomas
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…
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How can I upload multiple files into content and have them saved in proper subdirectories in Manage
How can I upload multiple files into content and have them saved in proper subdirectories in Manage files. Like we used to be able to do ?
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Adding collaborators to media library folders under distributed administration
We have recently moved to a distributed administration structure, and it appears that our instructors are no longer able to create shared folders or add collaborators to existing folders in the media library. I suspect this may be because of the users permissions that are required for the instructor role to do this, but…
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The cultural competency course for teacher relicensure does not allow digital journaling.
I get an "error page not found" nastygram when attempting to journal.
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Assignment / View Submissions / Users with no filter does not display anything - fix please?
The https://community.d2l.com/brightspace/kb/articles/33623-february-2026-20-26-02 release added new filtering options ("Groups – Improved filters by groups and sections | Updated") throughout many tools. It says that "By default, all users display until filters are applied." However this is not my experience in the…
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change the default settings for whether quizzes are in the gradebook and how students view results?
For most of our faculty, quizzes will be part of the grade for the class. When setting up a quiz, the default is for it not to be in the gradebook. While it is in my opinion easy to choose to add it to the gradebook, I am wondering if there is a way for admins to change the default to gradebook, or if faculty could set all…
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Is there an easy way to bulk print assignment submissions?
Submissions for assignments can be bulk downloaded, but they default to a zip file with individual folders for each student. Each folder must be opened. I'm trying to find an efficient way to download, for printing, all submissions. Any help is greatly appreciated.