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We changed location to DETI on myUNG

We Moved

Posted on January 1, 2023 by Steven Schretzmann

Starting with this edition (January 2023), the DETI Digest has moved to the DETI section of myUNG.

Posted in ALL POSTS, ONLINE EXCELLENCE, SLIDESHOW, SPOTLIGHT, STUDENT SUPPORT, TIPS

TIP: Make it Accessible!

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Steven Schretzmann

eLearning@UNG (D2L) has two built-in accessibility checkers to help ensure online content is accessible to all students. While both do a good job at pointing out problems. Microsoft Word may Click to Read More →

Posted in ALL POSTS, TIPS | Tagged accessibility, ally, d2l brightspace

TIP: Avoid LockDown Browser Errors

Posted on October 1, 2022 by Steven Schretzmann

An error message will be displayed when a course that contains LockDown Browser content is copied, or an exam is migrated from an old course to a new course. The Click to Read More →

Posted in ALL POSTS, TIPS | Tagged respondus

Tip: Minimum D2L Content

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Steven Schretzmann

All Courses Must Have This Information

Posted in ALL POSTS, ONLINE EXCELLENCE, TIPS | Tagged minimum d2l content

Tip: Start with a Word Document

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Steven Schretzmann

Take the guesswork out of creating accessible content in an eLearning@UNG (D2L) course by writing the content in Microsoft Word. Use Word styles (Heading 1, Heading 2, Heading 3, Heading Click to Read More →

Posted in ALL POSTS, TIPS | Tagged brightspace editor

TIP: Improve Accessibility with Ally

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Steven Schretzmann

A common accessibility issues found in online content is poor color contrast – the difference between the text color and the background color. The rules for proper color contrast are Click to Read More →

Posted in ALL POSTS, SPOTLIGHT, TIPS | Tagged ally

What’s New

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Steven Schretzmann

Respondus LockDown Browser Update for Mac LockDown Browser for Mac, version 2.0.8.07, was released April 28. This release contains minor bug fixes and security improvements.  Existing installations of LockDown Browser will Click to Read More →

Posted in ALL POSTS, TIPS | Tagged whiteboard

TIP: Enable and Use Turnitin

Posted on April 1, 2022 by Steven Schretzmann

Turnitin provides plagiarism (originality) checking and grading feedback through its Feedback Studio. Turnitin uses technology to look for similar online content, signs of contract cheating (having others complete assignments), unusual variations in writing style, Click to Read More →

Posted in ALL POSTS, TIPS | Tagged turnitin

Tip: Use Verified YouTube Channels

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Steven Schretzmann

With an estimated 300 hours of video uploaded every minute, finding high-quality YouTube video is not always easy. YouTube’s search feature, along with YouTube filters, can be useful for narrowing Click to Read More →

Posted in ALL POSTS, TIPS | Tagged tip, tips, youtube

Tip: Encourage Smarthinking Use

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Steven Schretzmann

Smarthinking provides free online tutoring in more than 150 subject areas for all UNG students (face-to-face and online). Many of the subjects have tutors available 24 hours a day, 7 Click to Read More →

Posted in ALL POSTS, STUDENT SUPPORT, TIPS | Tagged smarthinking, tips

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