September 2023
Using D2L's Accessibility Checker
Many of us are diving into the HTML editor to personalize our Instructor Information pages and adding graphics to our Announcements. Just a reminder to run the Accessibility Checker before you finalize your work! The Accessibility Checker is easy to use and something to run on any page where the Editor has been utilized.
Why is this important?
The Accessibility Checker ensures your content conforms to WCAG and Section 508 accessibility standards. Want to learn more about accessibility standards and how to provide access to all students? CCIT has also created a Digital Accessibility Reference Guide for you to use. Consider taking our micro-credential course (MCC) on Digital Accessibility!
How do I access the Accessibility Checker in the editor?
- In the HTML editor, locate the Accessibility Check icon (shown below).
- As the checker is running, any compliance issues will alert you to Ignore or Repair.
Full details can be found through the BrightSpace Community on the D2L Accessibility Checker on HTML-authored content.
Important D2L Updates to Quizzes
Updates to the Quiz Tool have been implemented in D2L and these might affect how your Quizzes operate for students. These updates might have changed the way your current quizzes function.
This video explains the changes.
Effective Communication Strategies
What Do Instructors need to Do?
We recommend that you check your quizzes to make sure they still function as you originally set them up with timing and other features.
If you have questions, use the Brightspace Virtual Assistant , visit D2L Release Notes page in the Instructor Hub, or submit a ticket IT Support Center (dtcc.edu).
As we kick-off the start of another semester, it is good to be mindful of how we communicate with students. Effective communication is foundational to fostering student success. During Welcome Week, one of our On-Demand episodes focused on Effective Communication Strategies.
Learn more about:
- Enhancing student experiences
- Frequent, intentional, and multifaceted communication
- Using communication to establish a sense of community
- Feedback tips & examples
- D2L features to aid in communication
CCIT has created a short clip on Effective Communication Strategies to inspire you with ways to communicate with students!
Could not attend Welcome Week with CCIT? Visit our Welcome Week Hub for a variety of resources to help kick off the semester strong!
Join CCIT for this month's learning opportunities:
Sept 13 at 11 am – What is ChatGPT, Anyway? – This session is an overview of what AI Generators are and how they work. We will explore the underlying technology behind the systems. We will also discuss different types of AI Generators. Yes! There are more examples than just ChatGPT!
Sept 27 at 11 am – How Can We Use Something Like ChatGPT Ethically? – This session will address the ethical implications of using AI generators in academic contexts. We will explore plagiarism, copyright infringement, and student/educator responsibility to ensure originality in submitted assignments.
Our New Online Tutoring Platform!
Delaware Tech is using Brainfuse to offer new online tutoring services for our students. With Brainfuse, our students can interact with live tutors through chatting, drawing, screen sharing, audio and/or video. You can even assign tutoring supports to students or invite them to use the Brainfuse Writing Lab!
- Live Tutoring: Assign a student a live online tutoring session that focuses on a specific skill or subject.
- Writing Lab: Invite specified students to submit papers to the Brainfuse Writing Lab for expert analysis.
You can review a brief introduction to the platform by watching the Brainfuse Overview Video (2:48).
What does Brainfuse have to offer our students?
- 24/7 Tutoring on 100s of subjects
- Online Skill Workshops
- Available on desktops and mobile devices
- Online whiteboard
- Writing support with expert analysis
- Schedule tasks for your students based on their needs
Access Brainfuse from your D2L Navigation Bar to get started today!
