Distance Education Updates

4/7/2026

Spring TechBytes
We have one more TechBytes left, and it's a must-attend for faculty interested in making the most of Concourse Syllabus.
Register for this session or view recordings on our TechBytes page.

Regular & Substantive Interaction
4/7/2026

Reminder: Submit your Spring B RSI forms.

Submit an RSI form to Watermark for each online or hybrid course you are teaching.
Visit the RSI webpage for additional information. 

4/7/2026

Celebrating Excellence in Course Design

We are proud to announce the following faculty have been awarded the prestigious Quality Matters (QM) Certification.

• Dr. Towhid Mahmood - ECON 2100

• Dr. Pilsik Choi - MKT 5010

This acknowledgement highlights their commitment to high-quality course design and improving the learning experience for students. The courses are officially listed in the QM directory of certified courses.

Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!

To learn more about the QM course review process, visit the DE Quality Matters website.
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APSU ONLINE QUALITY FUNDAMENTALS (AOQF)
4/7/2026

AOQF Course Submission Dates

If you plan on submitting a Spring 2026 course to be peer-reviewed through the AOQF program, please follow these Course Review Submission Dates:

• Spring B - April 10th

Please check out our AOQF webpage for more information, including how to become a peer reviewer. 

4/7/2026

New D2L Feature: Download a Class List

Faculty now have the ability to export a class list. To do this:

1. Navigate to your course and click 'Tools' on the navbar.
2. Select 'Classlist' from the Tools dropdown menu.
3. Click 'Export' on th Classlist screen.
4. Click 'Download' in the pop-up window.
5. D2L will then download your class list to your computer in Excel format.

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Did you know that you can copy your own course in D2L?

This from the walks you through the quick and easy process of performing a course copy.

4/7/2026

Access Ends December 14, 2026!

Please start exploring Microsoft Teams. How does it compare?

Digital Accessibility Essentials Training
3/4/2026

The NEW Digital Accessibility Essentials Training is now available in D2L!

• What is it?
  It is a self-paced, asynchronous training to learn approaches and digital accessibility remediation techniques in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and D2L. 

• Who should register for the training?
  The training was created for faculty, GTAs, and student workers. 

• How do I take the training?
  The course is live now in D2L as a self-registration course.  For assistance, please use this . 

Don't forget to check out the other resources available on our Digital Accessibility Basics page. 

3/4/2026

Honorlock Proctoring Readiness

Prepare your students for success by allowing them to experience the Honorlock proctoring process before taking a graded exam. You can accomplish this by:

Practice exams are valuable for helping students become familiar with the Honorlock platform and its requirements. This process enables students to approach the online proctoring experience with increased confidence and greater ease.

 
You can create your exams directly in D2L or use external tools such as McGraw-Hill with this Honorlock setting, allowing students to complete the process without flags or proctor pop-ins.

This guided tour walks students through the proctoring process in under 7 minutes, providing an overview of the setup and authentication steps required before they begin their quiz.

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Reviewing Session Results

Honorlock's comprehensive knowledge base is packed with tips and tricks to help you navigate and review session results effortlessly.
Discover an easy formula for reviewing results like a pro with the this - streamline your review process today with Honorlock!

3/4/2026

Bypassing LockDown Browser
After enabling LockDown Browser for a quiz, use the Special Access settings (Availability Dates & Conditions) in D2L Quizzes to allow a student to take the quiz without it.
Contact our support desk if you have questions.

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 Software Update
To obtain the latest version, open the LockDown Browser application, then click the information icon (Windows) or the About button (macOS) and use the “Check for Update” feature. Please inform your students that a new version of LockDown Browser is now available. Advise them to update the software on their devices to ensure compatibility and a smooth exam experience.

1/24/2026

Looking to enhance your screenshots or video presentations?
Distance Education offers Snagit and Camtasia to support your content creation needs.

• Snagit is a powerful screen-capture tool with features to elevate your visuals for documents and presentations.

• Camtasia is a robust screen-recording software designed to improve the quality and impact of your video presentations.

If you already have either tool installed, updated versions are now available. To upgrade your current software or request a new installation, please submit a through GovsTech.