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Standardization of Data Types in Brightspace Data Sets Documentation
Written by Mark Tse, Senior Software Developer, Platform Development D2L Originally published Aug 13, 2020 As part of our documentation improvements, we plan to align all column data types in our Brightspace Data Sets (BDS) documentation and ERD diagrams to SQL Server data types in 20.20.10. This should help provide a more…
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Deciding Between Using Quizzes, Surveys or Self Assessments
Originally published 24 March 2018. D2L offers a variety of formative and summative assessment tools, deciding which one to use is often seen as a challenge. This effective practice can help you make that decision. Quizzes Surveys Self-Assessments Feedback for learner Feedback is released based on setup of quiz by…
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Changes to your LTI Data Sets
LTI Links Shared Data Set Removal The LTI Links Shared data set will be removed with no plans to replace the data set. This data set lists the parent Org Unit(s) that a link is shared with and can be used within the organization. LTI Links can be shared explicitly with an org unit or be shared with an org unit’s…
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IPSIS - D2L Standard CSV Error Troubleshooting Guide
This document lists common log messages that can be received when beginning to develop D2L Standard CSV files or while continuing the administration of D2L Standard CSV after you have gone live with the integration. Note: This is not comprehensive for all possible log messages. Errors Malformed CSV Invalid record length…
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Brand Your Organization with Login Logic
Written By Priyanka Pathak, Implementation Consultant and Project Lead Login Logic allows users to land on different org units (campus, course offering, department, programs, etc.) in their org structure after they log in or when they click on the My Home icon in Brightspace. Users have a branded experience right after…
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Intent To End Of Life Notice For: Assignment Grader Mobile App
Originally published March 26, 2020 By Megan Shuker, Senior Product Manager, Product Management D2L End of life date: August 15, 2020 Assignment Grader is the mobile app built for instructors to evaluate assignments. The app is available on both iOS and Android and allows instructors to annotate and provide feedback to…
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This WILL Be On The Quiz: Enhancements To Quiz And Survey Data In Brightspace Data Sets
In the past few months we’ve been hard at work improving Brightspace Data Sets (BDS) related to quizzing. In addition to adding fields not previously available, we’ve restructured how we present this data, so you can get more out of it. Here are some of the questions we’ve heard from you and how they have been addressed:…
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Engagement+ Is Evolving To Creator+ : A Client FAQ
Engagement+ package is Evolving to Creator+ How the release of Creator+ impacts Engagement+ package subscribers The Engagement+ to Creator+ Package Transition On November 8th 2022, D2L will be launching Brightspace Creator+, the first release of a bold new vision to empower content creators to create and curate…
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Introducing Sharing Awards with a Public Link
Learners can share their awards with a Public URL directly from the Awards tool using the Awards Sharing option. Earning an award is something to be proud of! From girl scout badges and first-place ribbons to Oscars and Nobel Prizes, awards symbolize an achievement worth recognizing, and awards issued through Brightspace…
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Intent to End Of Life Notice for: Chat
By: Megan Shuker, Senior Manager, Product Management, and Elaine Jones, Product Manager EOL Date: January 2024 release (20.24.01) Figure: The Course Chat window. What is Chat? Chat is a tool that allows users to setup spaces to conduct online, synchronous, text-based communication. Chat is NOT the same as Instant Messages.…