Intelligent Agents D2L
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Tip #14: Use Intelligent Agents in D2L Brightspace

Intelligent agents are a quick way to automate some types of emails to students. Some emails need to be personally written and sent to students, but not all of them. If you are looking for a way to remind students about missing assignments or discussion posts, congratulate them for doing well on a quiz, or ask them to look at the feedback you left them on D2L, intelligent agents might be for you. Intelligent agents use a customized email template and {strings} to personalize it for each student. D2L checks for specific criteria that you set (similar to release conditions)…
March 13, 2023Posted inD2L, Efficiency, organization, StudentsTags: , ,
Tip #13: Use a profile picture
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Tip #13: Use a profile picture

First impressions are made in the first seven seconds.  Using an updated profile photo is an easy way to connect and build rapport with students you don't see regularly. Students in your online and hybrid classes may not get to meet you in person, so having a professional photo will help humanize you in the virtual environment. In the video below, I quickly cover the steps needed to get your photo uploaded to D2L and to Microsoft Office 365. Below are eight tips to help you get the best shot possible. Watch Tip #13
February 9, 2023Posted inD2L, Microsoft Outlook, PhotoTags: ,
Tip #5: Make your online classes interactive with H5P
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Tip #5: Make your online classes interactive with H5P

Supercharge your D2L course by adding interactive elements to your pages I use a lot of videos in my online classes. I like to think that students watch them all from the beginning to the end, but I know better. H5P has numerous interactive elements that can easily be used inside your D2L course at Ridgewater College. One of the elements is an interactive video. H5P has created a way for students to interact with your YouTube or MediaSpace videos (whether you are the owner or not). Instructors can prompt viewers to ask questions about the video to proceed. It's a simple…
December 20, 2022Posted inD2L, H5P, Tech WebsitesTags: , ,