Get Familiar with Managing Content on D2L

A learning management system (LMS) and a content management system (CMS) are two different types of software platforms used for managing and delivering content. The LMS at Kennesaw State is D2L Brightspace, a software application designed specifically for administering, tracking, and delivering educational and training courses or programs. Its primary purpose is to facilitate the learning process by providing a centralized platform for creating, organizing, and delivering learning materials to learners. A CMS is a software application primarily used for creating, managing, and publishing digital content. KSU faculty use SoftChalk Cloud Enterprise for this purpose. 
 
The set of resources below is designed to support faculty by providing options which consider desired time commitment and depth of knowledge.

Professional Development

These learning materials are designed to help you enhance your teaching experience with D2L tools and special features. From organizing course content using HTML templates to mastering the grade book and other instructional options, these professional development trainings provide step-by-step guidance to improve student engagement and streamline your course management at Kennesaw State!

Title Description Learning Outcomes Resource Type Average Time
Using D2L HTML Template to Style, Organize, and Create Student-Friendly Course Content This video provides instructors with the basics of the D2L HTML template, aiming to enhance their course content and student engagement. It emphasizes the template's benefits, demonstrates how to apply it in D2L, and explains the process of creating visually appealing and easy-to-read content that suits specific course requirements.
  • Demonstrate effective structuring of a D2L course via clear navigation, logical sequencing of modules and content to enhance student understanding and learning efficiency. 
  • Gain proficiency in using various D2L features (ie. Set up content, quizzes, surveys, rubrics, discussions, announcements, checklists, audio/video, intelligent agents, hide/selective release, adding SoftChalk links, etc.) and learning tools. (ie. VoiceThread, Kaltura Media, PollEverywhere, etc.) 
  • Explore how to request a D2L course shell and explain the purposes and benefits of a D2L template course.
Microlearning Video 3 minutes
UITS D2L Resources Quick Reference Sheet A quick reference sheet containing some of the most popular D2L resources.
  • Gain proficiency in using various D2L features (ie. Set up content, quizzes, surveys, rubrics, discussions, announcements, checklists, audio/video, intelligent agents, hide/selective release, adding SoftChalk links, etc.) and learning tools. (ie. VoiceThread, Kaltura Media, PollEverywhere, etc.) 
Reference Guide 10-15 minutes
D2L Grade Book Tutorial A short overview on how to get started using the Grades Tool in D2L. 
  • Gain proficiency in using various D2L features (ie. Set up content, quizzes, surveys, rubrics, discussions, announcements, checklists, audio/video, intelligent agents, hide/selective release, adding SoftChalk links, etc.) and learning tools. (ie. VoiceThread, Kaltura Media, PollEverywhere, etc.)
Self-Directed PD 20 minutes
D2L Quick Start Guide This video to help familiarize yourself with D2L navigation.
  • Demonstrate effective structuring of a D2L course via clear navigation, logical sequencing of modules and content to enhance student understanding and learning efficiency. 
  • Set up a template course in D2L using effective strategies for minimizing semesterly changes such as exclusion of assignment due dates and point values within the template course. 
Self-Directed PD 20-30 minutes

Instructional Technology

Explore the instructional tools available to all KSU faculty members provided by UITS.