September | 2021
“Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
FAMILIAR FACES, NEW ROLES
new distance education team members
VIRTUAL APPQMR WORKSHOP
REQUIRED ZOOM SOFTWARE UPDATE
Zoom Required Update
Zoom users will be required to update their Zoom software to ensure it is no more than nine months behind the current version beginning November 1. This is an ongoing change; meaning, every time you access Zoom beginning November 1 and on, this check will be performed. If your Zoom software version is older than nine months, you will be prompted to update to a more recent version before you can access Zoom maybe even delaying your ability to join a meeting. GOVSTECH has verified that APSU computers will receive the latest Zoom versions. The change can still impact those using personal computers including students. If you are using Zoom in a course, you may consider asking your students to ensure they are on the latest version.
NAME CHANGE,
STILL EXCEPTIONAL SUPPORT
The name for accessing Tutor.com in D2L has changed from “Subject-Specific Tutoring” to “Tutor.com 24/7.” This online tutoring service is still free for all undergraduate students and includes around the clock, on demand, 1:1 support from over 4,000 professional tutors. The service supports over 230 APSU academic courses plus student success tutoring in life skills, study skills, and technology help. Students and faculty will still access the online tutoring portal directly through D2L by visiting the appropriate course in D2L, selecting “Resources,” and now selecting “Tutor.com 24/7.” More information about APSU and Tutor.com is available online.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE INSTRUCTORS OF NEWLY QM CERTIFIED COURSES!
RESOURCES FOR ONLINE TEACHING
NEW D2L HTML EDITOR
There is a new content editor in D2L, Brightspace Editor. This is the editor/HTML editor used whenever you are adding text/content in D2L. The new Brightspace Editor features all the previous tools you were familiar with; however, the order and/or icons may have changed. New tools/features have been added like expanded formatting option, word count, and more. Experience the new editor in D2L today.
CONTACT THE SUPPORT DESK
LAPTOP/MIFI LOAN PROGRAM REMINDER
Laptop
Just a reminder, we offer two Laptop Loan programs and a MiFi Loan program for students to complete their coursework. Certain requirements have to be met, so please encourage your students to read the site thoroughly before submitting a support ticket.