Archive of ‘technology’ category
Q:
Good morning!
I am a new faculty member, in the Department of !!!!!!!!!. I have been waiting my teaching courses to be listed on D2L, but still I cannot see them. It’s maybe because I am still listed as “Staff” instead of “Professor.” Could you please check this out for me?
A:
Good morning !!!!!!
Please have directions from the IMS blog (keep in mind using it as FAQ regarding D2L) how to request D2L courses:
https://blog.stcloudstate.edu/ims/2013/05/09/d2l-course-request/
If you log into that dbase, you will see the following picture:
which means that you, your department [chair] and Records and Registration must enter you as the Instructor of Record (what you call “Professor”)
Only after that you will see in the above-mentioned dbase your name and you will be able to request your D2L course.
We are not able to do more on our side.
THank you and let me know, if more questions.
Plamen
Q:
Hello,
I’m trying to log into D2L and am not able to. The user name and password that I’m using does work with my email. I had called yesterday and the individual I spoke with informed me that the professor needed to add me to a D2L list. I spoke with her (the professor) who told me she attempted to do this. Could you assist me with this issue?
A:
Login and password issue must be addressed with:
https://mnsite.ims.mnscu.edu/shared/_instructor_and_coursedesigner_help/online_help.htm
Here are the snapshots:
Go
Communications
Classlist
D2l classlist
Click Add Partcipants and scroll down
Sellect Add existing users
- type name in the “search for” box
- click hour glass icon to search
- after finding the name, check the box in front of it
- assign the correct role
- click bottom left “Enroll Selected users
from http://inalj.com/?p=10038
1) Codecademy – http://www.codecademy.com/
Need to learn JavaScript, Ruby or HTML? Codecademy provides free interactive online tutorials that will help you learn these languages and more. It’s great for visual learners, such as myself, and let’s be honest – who doesn’t like earning badges for completing a task?
2) Lifehacker – http://lifehacker.com/
Lifehacker posts about tips and hacks to make your life easier. I frequently learn about tweaks or new software from this blog.
3) The Librarian in Black – http://librarianinblack.net/
If you haven’t read Sarah Houghton’s blog, you really should. Sarah posts about issues in libraries and frequently touches on technology. She is not afraid to voice controversial opinions.
4) Teleread – http://www.teleread.com/
Teleread covers news related to ebooks and online publishing. The blog also includes a section specific to libraries, so you can easily find relevant library news and stories.
5) Mashable – http://mashable.com/social-media/
Mashable posts news about social media and other Web 2.0 systems. Click on the Social Media tag to bypass the entertainment stories.
6) Not Safe! [for Libraries] – http://ns4lib.com/
Michael Schofield posts about web design specifically with libraries in mind.
7) In the Library with the Lead Pipe – http://www.inthelibrarywiththeleadpipe.org
Although not specific to technology issues, In the Library with the Lead Pipe posts peer reviewed journal articles that challenge many preconceptions of librarianship.
8) ReadWrite – http://readwrite.com/
Formerly ReadWriteWeb, ReadWrite posts the latest tech news in a highly digestible way that is friendly towards non-techies.
9) Agnostic, Maybe – http://agnosticmaybe.wordpress.com/
Andy Woodworth blogs about libraries, technology and life as a librarian in New Jersey. I especially enjoy reading his opinions on ebooks and licensing.
10} ALA Techsource – http://www.alatechsource.org/blog
Last, but not least, the ALA Techsource blog provides updates on technology news and initiatives that are occurring in other libraries.
I hope that this list gave you some new reading material! Which technology blogs do you recommend? Join the conversation on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&gid=4112382&type=member&item=215928370
We are experiencing some data base blocks on the D2L system that are affecting response times for users. The recent blocks occurred between 10:21 and 10:40. Users were unable to login, or got internal errors, or very slow response times for navigating in D2L.
The problems have been intermittent, with users getting fast responses after the blockage ends.
Our system admins are investigating the situation.
We will keep you posted on the status of system performance. Please continue to report any issues you experience.
–Karen
Karen Wenz, IMS System Site Administrator
MnSCU System Office
Phone: 320-223-6042
Cell: 612-578-6712
Email: Karen.wenz@so.mnscu.edu
MnSCU is working on a system for media management available at this stage specifically for faculty:
From: Lesley Blicker [mailto:Lesley.Blicker@so.mnscu.edu]
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 4:44 PM
To: Desire2Learn Campus Trainers
Cc: Todd Digby
Subject: Recording of MediaSpace (Kaltura) Update – from Friday, Aug 16
Here is the recording from the session Todd Digby facilitated last Friday. https://mnscu.webex.com/mnscu/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=MC&rID=36606512&rKey=a145adbfd4947762
It’s the update of the Media Management System project, using Kaltura’s Media Space. The first 21 minutes (approx.) are of Todd showing how Media Space works, including how to upload caption files (if you have one), and just about everything there is to do in terms of uploading, recording, and managing files.
Starting at 21:50, Todd provides an update in the project status including when all faculty could expect to have access to MediaSpace. Thereafter, he addresses several questions from those in attendance.
If you want to see the questions that were asked, be sure to open the Chat window by clicking on the red box with the Chat bubble in the upper right hand corner of the screen.
Lesley
Q: Why aren’t the grade items in the correct categories when I copy them to a new course?
A: https://d2l.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1390/
Issue: In the Copy Course Components tool, if you select individual grade items rather than copying ALL grade items, the grade items do not stay associated with the correct categories. (This issue exists in the current version 10.1 SP9)
Workaround: In the Copy Course Components tool, copy all grade items into the new course and then simply remove the ones you don’t want from the new course.
Note: This issue only exists for Copy Course Components. If you export selected grade items, the grade category associations are retained accurately.
Q: Why can’t I see the user progress for a student who is withdrawn from a course?
A: There is a temporary workaround for this bug – https://d2l.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1375
Note: We have urged D2L to provide a fix for this issue as soon as possible. In the meantime, please use the workaround.
HTML for beginners 1
Learn to use HTML for Web development. Register for all 4 parts.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 10:00 AM until Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 10:45 AM Sponsoring Campus: St. Cloud State University
Location: MC-205
Instructor(s) Plamen Miltenoff
HTML for beginners 2
Learn to use HTML for Web development. Register for all 4 parts.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 10:00 AM until Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 10:45 AM Sponsoring Campus: St. Cloud State University
Location: MC-205
Instructor(s) Plamen Miltenoff
HTML for beginners 3
Learn to use HTML for Web development. Register for all 4 parts.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 10:00 AM until Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 10:45 AM Sponsoring Campus: St. Cloud State University
Location: MC-205
Instructor(s) Plamen Miltenoff
HTML for beginners 4
Learn to use HTML for Web development. Register for all 4 parts.
Tuesday, October 01, 2013 at 10:00 AM until Tuesday, October 01, 2013 at 10:45 AM Sponsoring Campus: St. Cloud State University
Location: MC-205
Instructor(s) Plamen Miltenoff
Photoshop, Part 1 of 4
Learn to use Photoshop. Register for all 4 parts.
Thursday, September 05, 2013 at 11:00 AM until Thursday, September 05, 2013 at 11:45 AM Sponsoring Campus: St. Cloud State University
Location: MC-205
Instructor(s) Plamen Miltenoff, Thomas Hergert
Photoshop, Part 2 of 4
Learn to use Photoshop. Register for all 4 parts.
Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 11:00 AM until Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 11:45 AM Sponsoring Campus: St. Cloud State University
Location: MC-205
Instructor(s) Plamen Miltenoff, Thomas Hergert
Photoshop, Part 3 of 4
Learn to use Photoshop. Register for all 4 parts.
Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 11:00 AM until Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 11:45 AM Sponsoring Campus: St. Cloud State University
Location: MC-205
Instructor(s) Plamen Miltenoff, Thomas Hergert
Photoshop, Part 4 of 4
Learn to use Photoshop. Register for all 4 parts.
Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 11:00 AM until Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 11:45 AM Sponsoring Campus: St. Cloud State University
Location: MC-205
Instructor(s) Plamen Miltenoff, Thomas Hergert
Looking to attend and/or present at appropriate event regarding technology in education?
Please have a tentative list below.
Do you know an event, which is worth presenting/attending? Please contribute!
by Barry Dahl (Greg Jorgensen) - link to a list of conferences regarding e-learning:
http://www.scoop.it/t/e-learning-conferences
campus technology conf. - boston - http://events.campustechnology.com/Events/CT-Summer-Educational-Technology-Conference/Home.aspx
educause - anaheim – October - http://www.educause.edu/annual-conference
devlearn las vegas – October - http://www.elearningguild.com/DevLearn/content/2825/devlearn-2013-conference-and-expo---home/?gclid=CJj7usLCy7gCFdBaMgodeR8AoQ
dist. learning - ann arbor -- ??
iste (intl soc. tech ed) july – Atlanta - http://www.isteconference.org/2014/
aect (assoc education communications and tech) - oct 29 - 2 nov, Anaheim - http://aectorg.yourwebhosting.com/events/Louisville/default.asp
ascd (assoc of supervision and curricular dev) - november 1 - 3, las vegas - http://www.ascd.org/conferences/conference-on-educational-leadership/2013-registration.aspx#payment
salt (soc. of applied learning and tech) - august 14 - 16, reston, VA - http://www.salt.org/dc/washingtonR.asp?pn=wPrices
National Forum on Active Learning Classrooms - august - u of m - http://www.cce.umn.edu/National-Forum-on-Active-Learning-Classrooms/index.html
D2L Fusion - july – Nashville – http://fusion.desire2learn.com
Sloan c - november disney world, florida - http://sloanconsortium.org/conference/2013/aln/registration
QM - october 1-4, Nashville - https://www.qualitymatters.org/5th-annual-conference-2013-0
distance teaching and learning - madison - august 7 – 9 - http://www.uwex.edu/disted/conference/2013_Registration.cfm
LERN - san fran. - nov. 21 – 23 - http://www.lern.org/conference/
CCUMC – october 9-13 – Chicago – http://www.ccumc.org/2013-conference-rates
The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) http://www.usdla.org/2014_national_conference/home.html
