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Access Brightspace

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{{WSU}} students and employees can '''access Brightspace''' using a web browser and their StarID credentials. Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari are supported. Students can also use the Brightspace Pulse app on their phones.
==Find Brightspace==
===Web address===
The web address for our D2L Brightspace learning management system is [https://winona.learn.minnstate.edu/ '''https://winona.learn.minnstate.edu'''].
===Browser bookmark===
The browsers installed on {{WSU}} laptops and desktops already have a Brightspace bookmark in the bookmark bar. Students and instructors are encouraged to bookmark Brightspace on their personally-owned devices.
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===WSU website===
A link to Brightspace is also available through the WSU website at '''https://www.winona.edu'''.
#Select '''Info For''' at the top of the homepage
#Select either '''Current Students''' or '''Faculty & Staff'''
#Select '''D2L Brightspace'''
==Sign on to Brightspace==
#Browse to [https://winona.learn.minnstate.edu/ '''https://winona.learn.minnstate.edu''']
#Select the '''Sign on with StarID''' button
#Enter your [[StarID|StarID username and password]]
#Select the '''Sign on''' button
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==Brightspace Pulse==
Brightspace Pulse is an app for both Apple and Android phones. Although it can be used by anyone, it's designed for students to access their Brightspace courses, receive notifications, check their grades, and engage in other course-related activities. Find more information in our [[Brightspace Pulse|Brightspace Pulse wiki article]].

==Why don't I see my classes?==
===Students===
*Either your instructors have not activated their {{D2L}} courses yet or they do not intend to do so. They will let you know if they plan on using {{D2L}}.
*If the course is listed, but you cannot access it, that means it's activated, but the start date has not yet elapsed. Instructors control the date and time when access to the course opens and closes. This function and the course activation function are independent.
*You may not be registered for the course officially. It may take up to 24 hours to add you to the {{D2L}} course roster after you register for the course officially. If you think something is amiss with your registration, contact the [http://www.winona.edu/warriorhub/ Warrior Hub] (Maxwell Hall 222; 507-457-2800).

===Instructors===
*You may not be listed as the official instructor of the course. Consult with your department chair or administrative assistant to make sure the proper TCF Request has been submitted. If so, contact the [http://www.winona.edu/warriorhub/ Warrior Hub] (Maxwell Hall 222; 507-457-2800) to check on the status of that request. Once the request has been processed, it may take up to 24 hours for the course to appear in your My Courses list in {{D2L}}. If you have been assigned as the official instructor of the course for more than 24 hours and you still do not see the course listed in D2L or the request is being processed, but you are in dire need of course access, contact TLT (Maxwell Hall 130, 507-457-5240; [mailto:tlt@winona.edu tlt@winona.edu]). TLT will [[Enrolling people in {{D2L}} courses manually|add people to courses manually]] in emergency situations.

==More wiki articles==
*[[Troubleshoot Brightspace access issues]]
*[[D2L Brightspace|Brightspace overview]]

==External links==
*[https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/brightspace/requirements/all/browser_support.htm D2L's official list of supported browsers]

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ADA Title II Revisions

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In April 2024, the Department of Justice issued its [https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/24/2024-07758/nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-disability-accessibility-of-web-information-and-services-of-state '''final rule'''] revising the [https://www.ada.gov/ '''Americans with Disabilities Act'''] (ADA). The new regulation adds [https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-28/chapter-I/part-35 '''subpart H to Title II'''] of the ADA and establishes specific requirements, including the adoption of specific technical standards, for making accessible the services, programs, and activities offered by state and local government entities to the public through the web and mobile applications. This includes public colleges and universities.

For good overviews of the new accessibility rules related to higher education, review WCET's [https://mix.wiche.edu/resource/asset/616 '''Access for All'''] and ADA's [https://www.ada.gov/resources/2024-03-08-web-rule/ '''Fact Sheet'''].

Web content is defined as the information and sensory experiences meant to be communicated to the user by means of a user agent (e.g., web browser). This includes: text, images, videos, audio, controls, animation, electronic documents (Word, Excel, PPT, PDF, etc), and HTML code.

There are five exceptions from compliance: (1) archived web content that is not currently used, (2) pre-existing conventional electronic documents that are not currently used, (3) third-party content. (4) individual password-protected documents about an individual, and (5) preexisting social media content.

=== Highlights: ===

* Almost all digital content hosted by WSU will need to be compliant. This includes: content within the Learning Management System (D2L Brightspace), and third-party content (such as textbook publisher content and digital textbooks, YouTube).
* Digital content must meet at least the [https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG21/ '''WCAG 2.1 Level AA'''] (or WCAG 2.2 Level AA) requirements.
* All students should have access to the same accessible content - there should not be an accessible version and an inaccessible version of the same content.
* WSU has until April 24, 2026 to comply.
* This revision complements the existing web requirements outlined in [https://www.ada.gov/resources/web-guidance/ '''Title III'''].

=== What does this mean for WSU faculty? ===
This rule applies to all content within our learning management system, D2L Brightspace. D2L Brightspace, as a tool, is accessible. However, not all added content may be accessible for all learners. Faculty are responsible for ensuring all content (added files, linked videos, PPTs, PDFs, etc) meets these requirements.

Access Services and TLT can assist you with the remediation of your content to ensure accessibility.

=== How can I ensure my web content meets the requirements? ===

==== Using Accessible Fonts ====

* Use san serif fonts (those without the small tails at the tip of letters) for electronic and printed materials; use fonts such as Arial, Aptos, Tahoma, or Lato.
* Use a minimum of 12 point fonts (19px in Brightspace) to ensure readability.
* Also important is the use (or non-use) of color. Color should not be the only means of conveying meaning or information. Rather use bold or a symbol to signify importance.

[https://www.section508.gov/develop/fonts-typography/ Understanding accessible fonts and typography (Section508.gov)]

==== Creating Accessible Documents ====

* All Microsoft Office products have a built-in accessibility checker (in the Review menu).

[https://www.section508.gov/create/documents/ Create accessible documents (Section508.gov)]

[https://www.section508.gov/create/presentations/authoring-guides/ Create an accessible presentation (Section508.gov)]

[https://www.section508.gov/create/spreadsheets/authoring-guides/ Create an accessible spreadsheet (Section508.gov)]

[https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/improve-accessibility-in-your-documents-with-the-accessibility-assistant-f01562ca-0119-40ad-8dd6-f6223df50bef Accessibility checker (Microsoft)]

[https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/accessibility/electronic-documents/ Accessible electronic documents (MN IT Services)]

==== Ensuring HTML Accessibility in D2L Brightspace ====

* D2L Brightspace HTML pages have a built-in accessibility checker.

[https://www.vanderbilt.edu/brightspace/how-to-check-the-accessibility-of-my-content-in-brightspace/#:~:text=Brightspace%20has%20an%20Accessibility%20Checker,exists%20other%20places%20in%20Brightspace. How to check the accessibility of my content in Brightspace (Vanderbilt)]

[https://community.d2l.com/brightspace/kb/articles/1799-use-the-accessibility-checker-on-html-authored-content Use the accessibility checker on HTML-authored content (D2L Brightspace)]

==== Write Descriptive Hyperlinks ====

* Hyperlinks should be written in descriptive text, rather than "click here"

[https://www.section508.gov/blog/accessibility-bytes/descriptive-links-and-hypertext/ Descriptive links and hypertext (Section508.gov)]

==== Writing Good Alternative Text for Images ====

* Alternative text should be clear and descriptive.

[https://www.section508.gov/create/alternative-text/ Authoring meaningful alternative text (Section508.gov)]

[https://accessibility.huit.harvard.edu/describe-content-images Write helpful alt text to describe images (Harvard)]

[https://asuo-ai-labs.streamlit.app/Image_Accessibility Image Accessibility Creator (ASU)]

==== Captioning and Transcripts for Video and Audio ====

* Captions and transcripts are required to be at least 99% accurate.
* Mediaspace-generated captions should be reviewed for accuracy.

[https://www.section508.gov/create/captions-transcripts/ Create accessible captions and transcripts (Section508.gov)]

[https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/accessibility/multimedia.jsp Multimedia accessibility (MN IT Services)]

==== Ensuring Accessible PDF Documents ====
[https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/using/create-verify-pdf-accessibility.html Create and verify PDF accessibility (Acrobat Pro)]

==== Color Contrast Analyzers ====
[https://webaim.org/resources/contrastchecker/ Color contrast analyzer (WebAIM)]

[https://contrastchecker.com/ Contrast checker (ACART)]

[https://www.toptal.com/designers/colorfilter Color blind web page filter (Toptal)]

Prepare for the first week of classes

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Instructors can use the checklists included in this article to prepare for the first week of classes. Check off relevant, technology-related tasks, such as configuring your {{D2L}} course shells, creating Microsoft Teams sites, scheduling Zoom meetings, providing access to LinkedIn Learning content, and requesting custom student support. This article assumes general familiarity with the corresponding tools and services. If you are new to WSU or just haven't used one of these tools or services before, consult our [[New Faculty Information|'''New Faculty Guide''']] for help with the basics.
==New for Fall 2024==
===D2L Brightspace Changes===
In July 2024, Brightspace added an Automatic Zero feature. The Automatic Zero feature allows a score of zero (0) to be automatically applied to unsubmitted student activities after the due date passes. Check out the [https://mnscu.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/D2Lsupport/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B99A00870-6D31-493C-A5F3-25230689E016%7D&file=2501.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true&DefaultItemOpen=1 '''release notes'''] for specific details.

== Software Updates ==
'''Ensure that you and your students are prepared to use the latest versions of the following applications. Consult the corresponding checklist below for update instructions if needed.'''
*Zoom
*Kaltura Capture
*Respondus Lockdown Browser
*Airtame

===D2L {{D2L}}===
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-expanded wikitable" style="text-align: left;
! Checklist Item || Description and More Information  
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 20%"|'''Sandboxes''' || [[Requesting a Brightspace sandbox class|'''Create your own sandbox courses''']] to use as master copies of your official courses. Use sandboxes to develop courses and collaborate with colleagues.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| '''Find courses''' || '''[[My Courses widget|Find your current courses on the homepage]].''' Pin and unpin courses as needed.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| '''Merge courses''' || '''[[Merge Brightspace courses|Request to combine multiple sections into one, larger course]].''' Do this before adding content or activities to the individual sections.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| '''Check class lists''' || Ensure students are enrolled in your courses. {{D2L}} class lists are refreshed against official class lists every morning.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| '''Set start/end dates''' || [[Setting Brightspace course start and end dates|'''Set your course start and end dates''']] to control when and for how long students can enter your course. Courses start on the first Monday at midnight by default.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| '''Copy course components''' || Save time by [[Copy components of a Brightspace course|'''copying''']] forward various {{D2L}} course components from previous courses.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| '''Add new content and activities'''|| You can [[Add a content module to a Brightspace course|'''upload''']] handouts, slides, and other course materials, add links to external websites, and develop a table of contents for your course.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| '''Activate Lockdown Browser'''|| If you copied quizzes that used Respondus Lockdown Browser (LDB) from another course, you must [[Configuring a Brightspace quiz to use Respondus LockDown Browser|'''allow all your copied quizzes to load into the Lockdown Browser tab''']] of the Quiz Tool in your current course.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| '''Build grade book'''|| Set up your Brightspace [[Gradebook in Brightspace Student View|'''gradebook''']] to record and present grades to students.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| '''Customize homepage'''|| If desired, you can [[Navigation in Brightspace|'''customize''']] your {{D2L}} course homepages to your specifications. This includes adding custom navigation and widgets.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| '''Post welcome announcement'''|| Add a welcome message to your course homepage using the [[Announcements in Brightspace courses|'''Announcements''']] tool.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| '''Send welcome email'''|| Send an [[Email in Brightspace courses|'''email''']] to students welcoming them to the course using the Email Tool.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| '''Add assistants and tutors'''|| Contact '''{{TLT}}''' if you want to add teaching assistants or tutors to your {{D2L}} courses.
|}

===Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor===
If you would like to use Monitor, please contact '''{{TLT}}'''to ensure there are enough seats in the license. There is a charge for using Monitor - departments will be billed at the end of the year.
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-expanded wikitable" style="text-align: left;"
! Checklist Item || Description and More Information  
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 15%" |'''Remind your students to update their LDB'''|| Respondus issues new versions of [[Respondus Monitor For Students|LockDown Browser]] frequently and it's important for your students to keep their version up to date. They can [http://www.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=941339504 '''download'''] and install LDB anytime at or through a practice quiz within Brightspace.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|'''Create a practice quiz'''|| Practice quizzes are an important part of using LockDown Browser. By creating a simple, no-wrong-answer quiz for LDB, your students will have a chance to ensure their LDB is properly installed before the high-stakes quiz in the class.
|}

===Zoom ===
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-expanded wikitable" style="text-align: left;"
! Checklist Item || Description and More Information  
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 20%" |'''Create new meeting'''|| If you are not using your [[Use your Zoom personal meeting|'''Personal Meeting''']], create a [[Scheduling a Zoom meeting|'''new meeting''']] to use for the upcoming term. The meeting can be scheduled or open. Each meeting has a unique link and ID.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|'''Check meeting security'''||[[Prevent Zoom-bombing|'''Review your security settings to avoid Zoom-bombing''']]. Consider setting safeguards such as authentication, a passcode, and a waiting room. Review how to adjust security while facilitating a live meeting
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|'''Provide meeting information'''|| Provide your students with the relevant meeting information, including the meeting link, ID, password, and telephone access code.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|'''Prepare your students'''|| Provide students with meeting links and IDs. Remind them to install/update Zoom, sign in using their StarID, and test their connection in advance.
|}

===Kaltura MediaSpace ===
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-expanded wikitable" style="text-align: left;"
! Checklist Item || Description and More Information  
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 17%" |'''Install the latest version of Kaltura Capture'''|| Kaltura periodically updates Kaltura Capture to add new features and fix known problems. It is best practice to update your version of Kaltura Capture at least at the start of each semester. There are instructions in the article called [[Update to a new version of Kaltura Capture|'''Update to a new version of Kaltura Capture''']].
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|'''Ensure recordings contain current information'''||Review the recordings you intend to reuse in the new semester to ensure that all information is current and relevant to the new version of the course. You may need to rerecord some of the media. If that is the case, there is a plethora of information on the [[Kaltura MediaSpace|'''Kaltura MediaSpace''']] page.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|'''Provide closed captioning'''|| If your videos are not already closed captioned, you can CC them by following the instructions at [[Closed captioning in MediaSpace|'''Closed captioning in MediaSpace''']]. (ADA required closed captioning, so it is best to get it done.)
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|'''Check publishing'''|| Be sure to set the publishing for any videos you intend to embed in your courses to '''Unlisted'''. See [[Publish a MediaSpace file for shared access|'''Publish a MediaSpace file for shared access''']] for more information.
|}

===Microsoft Teams===
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-expanded wikitable" style="text-align: left;
! Checklist Item || Description and More Information  
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 15%"|'''Create Teams sites''' || Open the Teams application on your computer and create as many Teams sites as needed.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| '''Configure site settings''' || Adjust the permissions and other settings in your Teams sites as needed.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| '''Prepare channels''' || Configure any channels that must be ready prior to inviting students to the Teams site.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| '''Inform students''' || Prior to adding your students as members, inform them that you will be using Teams, that they will be receiving an email invitation to your Teams site, and basic Teams access instructions available to them.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| '''Add students as members''' || Provide students with meeting links and IDs. Remind them to install/update Zoom, sign in using their StarID, and test their connection in advance. TLT can bulk upload students to Microsoft Teams sites for you. Email '''{{TLT}}''' for assistance.
|}

===Microsoft OneNote Class Notebook===
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-expanded wikitable" style="text-align: left;
! Checklist Item || Description and More Information  
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 12%"|'''Create OneNote Class Notebook''' || OneNote Class Notebook can be created from within each of your D2L BrightSpace classes. The benefit of integrating this way is that it will use the same course name and student list that is found within your course, saving you setup time. The article [[Adding_a_OneNote_Class_Notebook_to_a_Brightspace_course|A'''dding a OneNote Class Notebook to a Brightspace course''']] explains the entire process.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|'''Add Additional Faculty'''
|If you have other faculty teaching with you or a TA, you might need to add them in as co-teacher. This process of adding co-teachers is found [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/add-or-remove-co-teachers-in-onenote-class-notebook-fdcb870b-49a7-4a14-9ea6-d817f88026f8 '''Add or remove co-teachers in OneNote Class Notebook''']
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|'''Discover the Class Toolbar'''
|Distributing pages, sections, or your entire content library is done through the Class Toolbar. Microsoft provides several different articles (see [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/class-notebook-ee70aff9-52e8-449f-be6a-7cbc1d65eaea#ID0EABAAA=Class_Notebook_toolbar&ID0EBD=Class_Notebook_toolbar '''here''']) that explain why and how to use the Class Toolbar in your OneNote Class Notebooks.
|}

===LinkedIn Learning===
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-expanded wikitable" style="text-align: left;
! Checklist Item || Description and More Information  
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 15%"|'''Activate your account''' || Before you can use LinkedIn Learning, you will need to [[activate your LinkedIn Learning account|'''activate your LinkedIn Learning account''']]. As a member of the WSU community, you have access to all of the resources of LinkedIn Learning under the university-paid site license.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| '''Find courses that fit your need''' || Before you can incorporate any LIL modules in your teaching, you will need to [[Searching for LinkedIn Learning Courses or Subjects|'''find the appropriate LinkedIn Learning Course''']] for your classroom needs. LinkedIn Learning includes courses for beginners to experts, each set up in short videos. Select a single video or an entire course.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| '''Adding LinkedIn Learning modules to your course''' || Once you have found the right resources for your course, [[Share LIL Content with a Shareable Link|'''share LIL Content with a shareable link''']] in your Brightspace course.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| '''Collecting and sharing achievements''' || Your students will be awarded a certificate for each course they complete. As the teacher, you can require they share that certificate with you to ensure they have completed the work. There is an [https://www.linkedin.com/learning/search?categoryIds=ALL&contentBy=ALL&continuingEducationUnits=ALL&difficultyLevel=ALL&durations=ALL&entityType=ALL&keywords=how%20to%20share%20linkedin%20certificate&language=en_US&learningCategoryIds=ALL&purchaseModel=ALL&software=ALL&sortBy=RELEVANCE&sourceUrn=ALL&spellcheck=true&u=41915348 '''instructional video on certificate sharing'''] available on LinkedIn Learning.
|}

===Qualtrics===
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-expanded wikitable" style="text-align: left;
! Checklist Item || Description and More Information  
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 15%"|'''Create Qualtrics account''' || You will not be able to utilize the WSU Qualtrics license without first creating a Qualtrics account. For additional information on attaining a Qualtrics account, refer to the '''[[Creating a Qualtrics account]] a'''rticle.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| '''Request account promotion''' || A generic Qaultrics account gives you access to many of the features within Qualtrics, but it will not let you publish or share surveys with others. To do that, you will need to request that your Qualtrics account be elevated. Refer to the '''[[Qualtrics]]''' article in the Knowledge Base for instructions.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|'''Share instructions with your students'''
|Students have equal access to Qualtrics. If you plan on your students using Qualtrics in the semester, share these instructions with them.
|}

===Adobe Creative Cloud===
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-expanded wikitable" style="text-align: left;"
! Checklist Item || Description and More Information  
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| style="width: 15%" |'''Request access to Creative Cloud'''|| Before you can use any of the Adobe Creative Cloud applications (like Acrobat or Photoshop), you will need to be granted access to the Creative Cloud suite. There is a very simple, one-button form that you must complete to get access. This only needs to be done once, so if you have had access in the past, you can skip this step. There are instructions on filling out the form in the [[Adobe Creative Cloud|'''Adobe Creative Cloud''']] article. Granting access is often on overnight operation, so allow time for the processing to occur.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|'''Install Adobe CC application'''||If you have never installed the Creative Cloud application or you exchanged your old laptop for a new model, the CC app would be installed next. The [[Adobe Creative Cloud|'''Adobe Creative Cloud''']] article also contains instructions for application installation.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|'''Install individual Adobe applications'''|| From the Creative Cloud application, install any Adobe applications you plan to use in the semester.
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
|'''Share instructions with your students'''
|Students have equal access to the Adobe Creative Cloud. If you plan on your students using any of the Adobe products in the semester, share these instructions with them.
|}

===Classroom technology===
Even if you have taught in the room before, please visit your classrooms and test the devices and media you plan to use this semester. Connect your laptop to the projector, try the document camera, test the audio, play a YouTube movie, and so on. If you are teaching via Zoom, we would be happy to assist you while you practice (e.g., switch cameras, switch between audience cameras and your laptop). Note that we no longer support the use of overhead projectors or VHS tape players in classrooms. While these tools may still be found in some classrooms, we are no longer maintaining them centrally.
*'''Wireless projection.''' Three hundred of our standard classrooms provide wireless display option for both Mac's and PC's via [[Airtame]]. If you need for assistance for this application, please contact '''[Mailto:tlt@winona.edu%7CTLT TLT].'''

===Schedule custom student support===
If you are asking your students to use technology this semester to complete a class activity (e.g., class project, group work), TLT will work with you to [[Custom student support|'''develop custom, course-specific student support''']]. This could involve TLT-led workshops, online learning material, or some combination of live and online support. Contact '''TLT ([mailto:tlt@winona.edu tlt@winona.edu]''') to discuss your student custom support needs.

===Select LinkedIn Learning courses===
You and all of your students have access to the [https://www.linkedin.com/learning '''entire online course library''']. LinkedIn Learning courses cover basic through advanced technology, graphic design, photography, and other topics. Consider using LinkedIn Learning content, either an entire course or selected instructional videos, as a required or optional learning activity for your students. [[LinkedIn Learning|L'''earn more about LinkedIn Learning and activate your account''']]. Contact '''TLT ([mailto:tlt@winona.edu tlt@winona.edu]''') to discuss how to set your class up as a group in LinkedIn Learning so that you can track your students' progress.

===Identify your video production needs===
If you are interested in creating videos to support your courses, WSU offers several solutions for both recording classroom activities live and recording videos in a more controlled, studio environment. Instructors can use such tools as [[MediaSpace|'''Kaltura MediaSpace''']], Techsmith Camtasia, [[iMovie|'''iMovie''']], and [[Adobe Premiere|'''Adobe Premiere''']] to capture and produce video content. Videos can be published to a variety of locations for online access. TLT can assist you with everything from recording your lectures and capturing student presentations and performances for assessment purposes to giving you tips on recording lecture material in the comfort of our studio spaces or your office. Please contact '''TLT ([mailto:tlt@winona.edu tlt@winona.edu]''') if you have any questions or need any help.

==Ask for help==
Contact '''{{TLT}}''' for assistance with any of these tasks.
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Post official course grades online

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'''Post official course grades online''' using the Minnesota State eServices website at the end of an academic term. Enter your official grades manually or transfer them from your Brightspace grade book. Brightspace grades are not official and must be transferred to the official student record system by using the eServices website.
==D2L Brightspace grades vs. official grades==
Many instructors use the Grades Tool in {{D2L}} to provide their students with feedback and maintain their course grade book. At the end of the semester, some instructors release their final grades in the {{D2L}} grade book for students to see. '''The final grades displayed in the {{D2L}} grade book are not official class grades'''. Instructors still need to enter their official grades into the Minnesota State Integrated Statewide Record System (ISRS) at the end of the term. They do this outside {{D2L}} via the Minnesota State Faculty eServices website. [[Preparing Grades in Brightspace for Automatic Export to ISRS Grade & LDA Entry|If the final grades are formatted in {{D2L}} properly]], instructors can import them into the eServices website verus keying them in manually.

==What's LDA==
Last date of attendance (LDA) can be important when submitting a failing grade for a student who stopped participating in class activities at some point during the term. For in-person, hybrid, hyflex, and fully online-synchronous courses, it refers to the last day the student attended face-to-face or virtual class meetings. In fully online-asynchronous courses, instructors can use the last day they received assigned work from the student. The LDA is used when adjudicating student grade appeals and the reassignment of a failing grade to a withdrawal and can affect the corresponding financial consequences, if any, of that reassignment.

==How to access the Minnesota State Faculty Application site==
=== Option 1 ===
#In your D2L Brightspace course, from the '''Enter Grades''' tab in the '''Grades''' Tool, click the '''Go to eServices''' button at the top of the page (Fig 1). This will take you to the Faculty Application on the Minnesota State eServices website (Fig 2).
#Check that '''Winona State University''' is listed as your '''Home Institution'''.
<gallery widths="600px" heights="300px">
File:EServicesButton.png|Fig 1. Select Go to eServices
File:Final grades faculty.jpg|Fig 2. Check that WSU is listed
</gallery>

=== Option 2 ===
#From the [http://www.winona.edu WSU homepage], select the '''Info for...''' tab at the top of the page and select '''Faculty and Staff''' from the menu.
#Select '''Employee eServices''' (or '''Minnesota State Employee Home''') from the Resources list. You may need to sign in using your StarID username (e.g., jd8762vd) and password.
#Select '''Faculty''' from the Employee Applications list.
#Check that '''Winona State University''' is listed as your '''Home Institution'''.
<gallery widths="600px" heights="300px">
File:Final grades website.jpg|Fig 3. Select Info for (1) and Faculty & Staff (2)
File:Website facstaff employee eservices.jpg|Fig 4. Select Employee eServices
File:Final grades choose faculty.jpg|Fig 5. Choose Faculty to open the Faculty Application
File:Final grades faculty.jpg|Fig 6. Check that WSU is listed
</gallery>

==How to enter and post final grades==
#On the Faculty Application eservice page, select '''Faculty''' in the upper left corner and then select '''Grade & LDA Entry''' from the menu.
#Confirm that the correct semester is selected. This will list all of your courses for that semester.
#Select '''Enter Grades''' to view a list of your students. Enter their grades manually or import them from D2L.
#Select '''Post Final Grades''' to submit your grades. If you aren't finished, select '''Save Draft Grades''' to save your work. Select '''Import from D2L''' [[Preparing Grades in Brightspace for Automatic Export to ISRS Grade & LDA Entry|if you have your grades formatted properly in D2L]] and are ready to import them.
#After reviewing your grade entry for accuracy, select the '''Select All''' checkbox to place a checkmark next to each student's row.
#Enter your StarID '''Password''' and select '''Post Final Grades'''.
#A '''Confirmation page''' will display. Students will be able to view their grade(s) immediately after the grades have been posted
<gallery widths="600px" heights="300px">
File:Final grades entry.jpg|Fig 7. Select Faculty...Grade & LDA Entry
File:Final grades enter.jpg|Fig 8. Select Enter Grades
File:Post grades.png|Fig 9. Select Draft, Post, or Upload from D2L.
File:Final grades select all blur.jpg|Fig 10. Check Select All
File:Submit grades last step.png|Fig 11. Enter your StarID password and select Post Final Grades
</gallery>

==More wiki articles==
*[[Preparing Grades in Brightspace for Automatic Export to ISRS Grade & LDA Entry|Importing final grades from {{D2L}} into the Minnesota State Faculty eServices site]]

==External links==

[[Category:Assessment]][[Category:Brightspace]][[Category:Brightspace]][[Category:Faculty]][[Category:Grades]][[Category:Teaching Online]][[Category:Telework]]

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==Overview==
This article lists the standard features of all WSU centrally-scheduled classrooms. It is intended for any member of the campus community interested in learning more about campus learning spaces.

==Basic Instructional Needs and Requirements==
Although there is considerable variation across courses and instructors, every WSU classroom should support a common set of basic instructional needs and requirements:
*All classrooms should afford all occupants with continuous, reliable, and high-speed campus network and Internet access.
*All classrooms should include work surfaces that allow students to use mobile computing devices (e.g., laptops, [[tablet]]s) comfortably.
*All instructors should be able to project their mobile computing device screen such that it can be easily viewed from any seat in the classroom.
*All classrooms should be equipped with a video control system that allows instructors to easily switch among various projection inputs.
*All classrooms should have a working telephone that is easily accessible by both instructors and students.

==Current Classroom Standards==
To meet these needs and requirements, all classrooms include the following standards:
*All media transport is based on CAT 5 or CAT 6, supporting up to 1080i/p resolution, digital audio with up to 2 microphone channels, stereo playback, and an integrated amplifier and control system
*Modular or hot-swappable projection with a minimum of 3000 lumens and 1024x768 resolution. All standardized classrooms include simple on/off input switching and volume control through a useable Crestron Quick Media system.
*Reliable, wireless network access that covers the entire space and meets or exceeds capacity.
*Wired network access for instructor use.
*A phone
==What's Not Standard?==
There are several notable classroom features that are not considered standard. Some rooms have these features and some do not. Some features are being phased out as various technologies become obsolete. Others are being phased in and will become standard features of all classrooms eventually. Finally, some features will be maintained at a set level, but are simply limited to certain, special rooms.
===Being Phased Out===
*'''VCR/CD/DVD/Blueray players''' - Most faculty laptops support CD/DVD playback and online video streaming. Only under special circumstances (e.g., film appreciation courses) will TLT continue to support VCR/CD/DVD/Blueray players in classrooms. Direct any questions about converting to digital media and/or supporting these formats to TLT.
*'''Overhead projectors''' - Acetate transparencies and overhead projectors are no longer considered standard classroom equipment. They are quickly being replaced by data projectors and digital ink (e.g., on laptops and tablet devices). If you still require an overhead projector or are interested in receiving training on the use of data projectors and/or digital ink, please contact TLT.
*'''Chalkboards'''. As TLT and Facilities Services remodels classrooms, we are replacing chalkboards with cleaner, safer alternatives, including dry-erase and interactive whiteboards.
*'''Electrical power and wired network access at every student's seat''' - As the devices that students bring to class become more mobile, battery life gets longer, and wireless service improves, it becomes no longer be necessary to configure every classroom with power and wired data access to every student's seat. This greatly reduces the cost of room remodeling and maintenance and increases the potential flexibility of the space. It does require that students come to class with adequate battery power and can recharge their devices if necessary.

===Being Phased In===
*HD display
*HDMI connection to projector/display
*Wireless connection to projector
*Digital ink
===Limited to Special Rooms===
*'''ITV videoconferencing''' - ITV service is limited to a small set of classrooms and meeting rooms on both the Winona and Rochester campuses.
*Fixed-camera recording of live events
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Consult the '''Zoom bandwidth requirements''' to determine whether your Internet connection will support Zoom meetings and webinars. Participating in a Zoom meeting is a relatively low-bandwidth activity that can be accomplished on most dial-up, cellular, and cable Internet services. Zoom adjusts its bandwidth usage to optimize the experience available on your network.

==Test your Internet speed==
While connected to the Internet using your laptop or phone, check your Internet speed using a tool like the [https://www.spectrum.com/internet/speedtest-only Spectrum Speed Test]. Most high speed home Internet plans provide around 7 to 50 mbps speeds for uploads and downloads. Your upload speed is typically much slower than your download speed. Working with Zoom usually requires very little bandwidth and most activities can be accomplished at speeds that dip below 1 mbps. On a slow Internet connection, you may notice a lag when displaying a lot of video windows on your screen in Gallery View. Switch to Speaker View if possible. You can also turn off your own video if possible.

==Recommended bandwidth==
===Meetings===
====1:1 video calling====
*600kbps (up/down) for high quality video
*1.2 Mbps (up/down) for 720p HD video
*Receiving 1080p HD video requires 1.8 Mbps (up/down)
*Sending 1080p HD video requires 1.8 Mbps (up/down)
====For group video calling====
*800kbps/1.0Mbps (up/down) for high quality video
*For gallery view and/or 720p HD video: 1.5Mbps/1.5Mbps (up/down)
*Receiving 1080p HD video requires 2.5mbps (up/down)
*Sending 1080p HD video requires 3.0 Mbps (up/down)
===Other===
*For screen sharing only (no video thumbnail): 50-75kbps
*For screen sharing with video thumbnail: 50-150kbps
*For audio VoiP: 60-80kbps
*For Zoom Phone: 60-100kbps

==More wiki articles==
*[[Get Zoom meeting assistance]]
*[[Solve Zoom meeting technical problems]]
*[[Keep Teaching Manual]]
*[[Keep Learning Manual]]
*[[Keep Working Manual]]

==External links==
*[https://apnews.com/127058dcac00c9eb20168c25a68abf01?et_rid=418832806&et_cid=3253137 U.S. Internet well-equipped to handle work from home surge]
*[https://broadbandnow.com/guides/dsl-vs-cable-vs-fiber DSL vs cable vs fiber: Comparing Internet options]
*[https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/cellular-vs-wi-fi Cellular vs Wi-Fi]

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== Overview ==
WSU Zoom webinar license allows you to create a webinar that will hold up to 500 participants. Can be created with your WSU personal Zoom account. TLT has the ability to create webinars up to 1000 participants. Some webinars can be streamed to YouTube or FaceBook. Contact TLT for more information. Department zoom rooms cannot create webinars.

==== Roles in a webinar ====
'''Host''' – can share your screen, video and audio
'''Co-Host''' – can share your screen, video and audio
'''Panelists''' – can share your screen, video and audio
'''Attendees''' – are muted by default, cannot share screen or video
[[File:ScheduleWebinar.png|thumb|700x700px|Figure 1]]

== Scheduling a Webinar ==
Webinars can be scheduled with or without registration for your participants. Passcodes can be required. Note, if you plan to have the link and passcode listed in an advertisement, like a poster or newspaper, then it is best not to require Passcode. Webinars can also be secured by only allowing authenticated users to join or the use of a waiting room.

1. Sign in to the Zoom web portal <nowiki>https://minnstate.zoom.us</nowiki> or open the Zoom Desktop Application, click on your avatar and then select '''My Profile'''

2. Click '''Webinars''' from the left nav

3. Click '''Schedule a Webinar''' (See Figure 1)[[File:BasicWebinar1.png|alt=Basic Webinar options|600x600px|Figure 2|thumb]]
4. Choose the appropriate webinar settings which include: (See Figure 2 & 3)
* Topic - then name of the Webinar
* Description - provide some details
* Use a Template – webinar templates
* When - Date and Time
* Duration
* Recurring – will open more selections to configure
* Registration
Registrations requires attendees to complete a brief form before receiving the link to join your webinar. This enables the host to collect the names, email addresses and more from the attendees. It is possible to automatically approve anyone who registers, or manual approve attendees.
* Require webinar Passcode - or schedule without requiring a passcode
* Video- turn on or off for Hosts and Panelists
* Audio options
* Webinar Options

*# Q&A - participants ask questions during the webinar for the panelists, co-hosts and host
*# Enable Practice Session - start the webinar practice session to test webinar controls
*# Enable HD video for screen shared video (do not enable this if most are from the same location)
*# Only authenticated users can join
*# Make the webinar on-demand
*# Automatically record webinar
[[File:BasicWeminar2.png|alt=Basic Webinar options|thumb|600x600px|Figure 3]]
5. Alternative Hosts - can start a webinar if host is not available, has full participant rights

6. '''Schedule''' the webinar

After you schedule the webinar you can '''add Panelist'''.

== Inviting Panelist(s) to a Webinar ==

Panelists can view and send video, screen share, annotate and make use of the whiteboard. A panelist must be assigned this role by the webinar host. The host can also disable some features for panelists, including starting video, screen share, and recording. Attendees are muted and cannot activate their camera or share their screen. (See Figure 4)

Sign into the Zoom web portal and click '''Webinars'''

1. Click the topic of the webinar and you want to add panelists to.

2. In the Invitations tab, select the Edit button in the Invite panelists section.
[[File:PanelistsEdit.png|thumb|800x800px|none|Figure 4]]

== Inviting Attendees to a Webinar ==
Attendees are view-only partcipants who by default are muted but can be un-muted by the host. They cannot share their screen. Their view of the webinar is controlled by the host. Attendees can interact with the host and the panelists through the Q&A and the chat. There are three different ways to invite attendees to register: (see Figure 5)

• Copy the registration URL and share

• Click Copy the invitation to view and copy the invitation to send out to attendees, Panelists and Alternative Hosts

• Click Email me the invitation to receive a copy of the invitation that you can forward to potential attendees.

[[File:WebinarInvitation.png|none|thumb|800x800px|Figure 5]]
[[File:InvitePanelists.png|none|thumb|800x800px|Figure 6]]

Panelists will receive an email inviting them to the webinar, but it is not a meeting invitation, it is just an email message. It is best practice to also send Panelists a meeting invitation for them to put on their calendars. You can use the link in (Figure 5) that has the link you can '''Copy Invitation''' to use in your meeting invitation.

Send an Outlook Meeting Invitation to all Attendees, Panelist and Alternative Hosts. You will not use the Scheduling Assistant for this meeting invitation.

If you have selected to "schedule a practice session", then you will want to send out an additional Outlook meeting invitation to the panelists and whoever needs to test out the webinar settings for this session. This is typically done right before the meeting, but can be scheduled anytime before the actual webinar starts.

== Starting a webinar ==
There are three different ways to start a webinar:

1) Sign in to the Zoom web portal and click Webinars. Find appropriate webinar and click Start.

2) In the Zoom client, click the Meetings tab. Find the appropriate webinar and click Start.

3) If you have added this to your calendar, click on the link displayed on your calendar reminder. Make sure that you are logged into your Zoom account before clicking the link.

=== Managing Participants ===
[[File:PanelistsDropDown.png|thumb|Figure 7]]
The Participants option in your webinar toolbar at the bottom of your screen manages the panelists and attendees in your webinar. Options include promoting to co-host or panelist, demoting panelists to attendee, un-muting participants, stopping video of panelists.

'''Panelists'''

Hover over the panelist name and click More. (See Figure 7)
[[File:ParticipantsDropDown.png|thumb|Figure 8]]
'''Attendees'''

Click on the Attendees tab, hover over the attendee’s name, and click More. (see Figure 8)

=== Features running a Zoom webinar ===
'''Screen Sharing''' - Only the host, co-host and panelist can share their screen during a webinar.

'''Polling for Webinars''' - Polling allows a host to create a single choice or multiple choice polling questions for a webinar. Hosts can create these polls prior to the webinar, or during, and choose when to launch the poll during the webinar. You can have up to 25 polls during a webinar.

'''Raise Hand in Webinar''' - This feature allows attendees to click a option for raising their hand to indicate they need something from the host or panelist. Hosts have the ability to Lower the hand and not address the attendee.

'''Question & Answers (Q&A)''' - The host can set up either anonymous questions or allow attendees to view either all questions or only answered questions.

'''Enable a Co-Host''' - This feature can be useful when holding a large webinar.

'''Recording''' - Can record to the cloud or locally. If recording to the cloud, the webinar will first be saved to Zoom cloud and then automatically saved to MediaSpace. This will take 24 hours to complete. Recordings will go to the Host's account.

== Start a Practice Session ==
If you have checked to Enable Practice Session when you created the webinar, then if you start the webinar you will go into the Practice Session. Only Hosts and Panelists will be allowed to join. After you have completed your practice session, you can just leave the webinar and start it later of select to Broadcast the event to start the webinar.

== Tips for running your webinar: ==
* Have a one or two people as Host, Co-Host or Alternative Host to manage the webinar. These are not presenters. They can upgrade attendees if needed and answer technical problems attendees may have.
* Schedule a practice session for panelists to have a chance to get comfortable with the flow, content of the meeting, and the technology. This is an option within your scheduled webinar.
* Use registration if you need to secure attendance.
* Use visuals to keep participants interested. Consider Whiteboards and/or Annotation.

For a complete listing of topics, select the Zoom category from the list below.
[[Category:Virtual meetings]]
[[Category:Software]]
[[Category:Zoom]]
[[Category:Keep Teaching]]
[[Category:Keep Working]]

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Instructors teaching fully in-person or hybrid courses may be able to offer '''alternative learning activities for remote students''' who are unable to attend in person. These substitute activities could be designed to meet the same learning objectives as missed in-person activities.

==Replacing unique in-person experiences==
Many in-person, experiential learning activities simply can't be replaced, substituted, or simulated by something else. Performing a titration in Organic Chemistry lab, playing Cordelia on stage in King Lear, and counting duck nests in hip waders are all singular experiences that result in deep learning. However, for each one of those activities, there have always been students who could not participate or who missed all or some of the experience through no fault of their own. How would a student in a wheelchair participate in your duck nest count? How would a student who can't see perform a titration? How will students who have to isolate or quarantine due to COVID-19 learn what you are teaching in your in-person class meetings? Before you say, "Impossible! They will just have to drop the course," consider the learning objectives aligned with your singular in-person activities. Are there ways that your missing students could achieve those same objectives by a different route? Learning should be accessible to everyone and teachers are obligated to find ways to make what they are teaching accessible to all students. This is the fundamental principle behind [http://www.cast.org/our-work/about-udl.html#.Xzo1L-hKguV Universal Design for Learning].

==Alignment==
When considering a replacement for an in-person learning activity, it may help to map that activity on to its corresponding learning objectives. What exactly are you hoping your students will learn by participating in that in-person activity? Write those objectives down. They should be specific and measurable. There may be one or many. Next, write down how you assess whether your students met those objectives. You may use a quantitative exam or some performance measure. The bottom line is that each learning objective should be aligned with an activity (i.e., what your students do to achieve the learning objective) and an assessment (i.e., how your students demonstrate that they achieved that objective). Once you have that mapped, it's easier to consider other activities that might also be aligned with that objective and assessment. There may be many activities that you can plug into this map, giving your students tremendous flexibility to demonstrate that they have learned what you have taught. This isn't about building another course for students who need accommodation. It's about making your course more inclusive and accessible to all students, something you should have done from the beginning. It's never too late to start!

==Example==
===Learning objectives===
*Student can conduct a waterfowl breeding and habitat survey
*Student can compare two survey methods
*Student can describe the features of a wetland habitat
===Activities===
*Student participates in instructor-led duck nest survey
*Student watches a recording of the instructor conducting the survey
*Student interviews a wetlands survey expert in Zoom
*Student visits a local wetland habitat and conducts her own survey
===Assessment===
*Performance on selected questions on a test
*Grade on reflection on her interview with the expert
*Video evidence of local duck survey
*Acceptance of duck nest research paper by undergraduate research conference

==More wiki articles==
*[[Accommodate students who miss class meetings]]

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The '''Brightspace Learning Object Repository''' (LOR) is a set of shared materials and resources that instructors can include as content in their Brightspace courses. Portions of the LOR are open to all {{WSU}} instructors, while others are restricted to specific instructors, courses, and programs. Within a Brightspace course table of contents, instructors can easily search the LOR and add a selected resource as a topic in a content module.

==How to use the LOR==
[[Add content to a Brightspace course from the Learning Object Respository|Consult this wiki article for more detailed, step-by-step instructions]]. In a Brightspace content module:
#Select '''Add Object from LOR''' from the '''Upload/Create''' menu.
#Enter a search term and select the '''Search''' button
#Select the item you want to include in your course and select '''Next'''.
#Decide whether you want to add a dynamic link to the latest version of the resource, a read-only copy of that specific version, or an editable copy of that version.
#Select '''Next''' and then '''Create Topic''' to add the resource as a content topic.

==More wiki articles==
*[[In-person Toolkit]]
*[[Hybrid Toolkit]]
*[[Online Toolkit]]

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|-
! scope="col"| Technology Tool
! scope="col"| Accessibility Information
! scope="col"| Privacy Policy
|-
! scope="row"|Adobe Connect
| http://www.adobe.com/accessibility/products/adobeconnect.html
| http://www.adobe.com/privacy.html
|-
!scope="row"|Adobe Acrobat
|http://www.adobe.com/accessibility/products/acrobat.html
|http://www.adobe.com/privacy.html
|-
!scope="row"|Camtasia
|http://www.techsmith.com/accessibility.html
|http://www.techsmith.com/privacy-policy.html
|-
!scope="row"|Desire2Learn Brightspace
|https://www.d2l.com/accessibility/
|http://www.brightspace.com/legal/privacy/
|-
!scope="row"|Google Drive
|https://www.google.com/accessibility/
|https://support.google.com/drive/topic/2428743?hl=en&ref_topic=2375072
|-
!scope="row"|Google Hangout
|https://www.google.com/accessibility/products-features.html
|http://www.google.com/policies/privacy/
|-
!scope="row"|Kaltura - Mediaspace
|http://corp.kaltura.com/Products/Features/Video-Discovery-and-Accessibility
|http://corp.kaltura.com/privacy-policy
|-
!scope="row"|Microsoft Office
|http://www.microsoft.com/enable/products/office2013/
|https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement
|-
!scope="row"|OneDrive
|https://support.office.com/en-us/article/OneDrive-accessibility-f50b12de-25fc-46ba-9086-131f0bbb15be?ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US
|http://www.microsoft.com/privacystatement/en-us/core/default.aspx
|-
!scope="row"|Qualtrics
|http://www.qualtrics.com/university/researchsuite/advanced-building/advanced-options-drop-down/check-survey-accessibility/
|http://www.qualtrics.com/privacy-statement/
|-
!scope="row"|Quizlet
|N/A
|https://quizlet.com/privacy
|-
!scope="row"|Respondus Lockdown and Monitor
|http://www.respondus.com/products/accessibility-lockdown.shtml
|https://www.respondus.com/about/privacy.shtml
|-
!scope="row"|Screencast-O-Matic
|http://www.techsmith.com/accessibility.html
|http://feedback.screencast-o-matic.com/tos
|-
!scope="row"|Skype
|http://help.surveymonkey.com/articles/en_US/kb/Are-your-surveys-508-compliant-and-accessible
|http://www.skype.com/en/legal/privacy/
|-
!scope="row"|Softchalk
|http://softchalk.com/products/softchalk/accessibility
|http://softchalk.com/about/privacy-policy
|-
!scope="row"|VoiceThread
|http://voicethread.com/about/features/accessibility/
|https://voicethread.com/howto/category/privacy-and-security/
|-
!scope="row"|WordPress
|http://codex.wordpress.org/Accessibility
|https://wordpress.org/about/privacy/
|-
!scope="row"|YouTube
|https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/189278?hl=en
|https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/
|-
!scope="row"|Zoom
|https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/204119749-Accessibility-Statement
|N/A
|}

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Following the end of an academic term, Brightspace courses are retained for several years for reference purposes. Instructors can '''access past Brightspace courses''' any time. Students can only access past courses if the course end date has not elapsed. The default Brightspace course end date is set for the end of the final day of the semester (typically a Thursday) Instructors can [[Setting Brightspace course start and end dates|'''change the default course end date or disable it''']], leaving the course open indefinitely.

==Brightspace course retention policies==
The Minnesota State System Office administers all D2L Brightspace instances for all Minnesota State schools and sets [https://mnscu.sharepoint.com/sites/IMS/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?q=purg&id=%2Fsites%2FIMS%2FShared%20Documents%2F2021%20Brightspace%20Data%20Retention%20and%20Purge%2Epdf&parent=%2Fsites%2FIMS%2FShared%20Documents&parentview=7 '''system-wide course retention policies''']. Here are the basics:
===Referencing a past course===
The System Office considers a previous Brightspace course '''referenced''' if the instructor either accessed it, updated it, or copied elements into another Brightspace course.

===Deactivation===
Every February, the System Office deactivates Brightspace courses that meet the criteria below. Once deactivated, the course is removed from the My Courses list and can no longer be accessed by former students or instructors. Enrollment and student performance data are retained. TLT staff can access deactivated courses and can reactivate them if needed. Contact {{TLT}} for assistance. A course is deactivated when:
*It's more than '''five''' academic years old, '''and'''
*It hasn't been referenced for at least '''two''' years

===Deletion===
Every February, the system office deletes or purges Brightspace courses that meet the criteria below. Once deleted, the course cannot be recovered. All enrollment and student performance data are deleted. A course is deleted when:
*It's at least '''seven''' academic years old, or
*It hasn't been referenced for at least '''four''' years

== Removing a course from My Courses ==
There are several ways to remove a course from the My Courses widget. In each case, the course is still in Brightspace and can be accessed by the Brightspace administrators on campus but the course is no longer visible to the people who were enrolled in it. (Even if a course is no longer visible in your My Courses widget, it will be retained for in Brightspace. That includes student work and grades.)

=== Manually removing a course from My Courses widget ===
Here are a couple of ways to manually remove the course from My Courses:

* Only active courses appear in the My Courses widget. As soon as the course is updated to no longer be active, the course will no longer appear in My Courses for all enrollees. The course is still in Brightspace, but it is no longer visible to the people enrolled in the course. If you, as the teacher, set a course to inactive and then later find you need access to the course again, [mailto:tlt@winona.edu contact TLT]. If the course has not been removed from Brightspace by the system office (see below), the course can be restored to the active state and will again appear in your My Courses widget.
* Students can be removed from the course by unenrolling through the Registrar's office. For more information on unenrolling, contact [https://www.winona.edu/warrior-hub/ the Warrior Hub].

==Purging Brightspace users==
Users will be retained for a minimum of eight full years.

All users that are eight years old (StarID and non-StarID alike) will be removed from Brightspace. You can prevent the user record from deletion if you log into Brightspace or are enrolled in a new course.

==External links==
* [https://mnscu.sharepoint.com/sites/IMS/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?q=purg&id=%2Fsites%2FIMS%2FShared%20Documents%2F2021%20Brightspace%20Data%20Retention%20and%20Purge%2Epdf&parent=%2Fsites%2FIMS%2FShared%20Documents&parentview=7 D2L Brightspace Data Retention and Purging] from Minnesota State

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Self-registering for Brightspace courses

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[[File:Self-Reg1.png|right|frame|Fig 1. Select Self Registration to see course list]]
[[File:Brightspace selfreg list.jpg|right|frame|Fig 2. Select course from list]]
==About this article==
This article includes instructions for enrolling in Brightspace courses that are configured for self-registration. It is intended for all WSU students and employees.
==What's a self-registration course?==
Some Brightspace courses are configured to allow anyone with access to our D2L Brightspace system to enroll in them. Registration may be open continuously or limited to a specific timeframe. When enrolled in a self-registration course, it will appear in your My Courses list in Student view, but may not appear under a typical semester heading. A complete list of self-registration courses can be viewed in {{D2L}}.
==Enrolling in a self-registration course==
*Login to {{D2L}} and select “Self-Registration” in the upper-left navigation bar (Fig 1)
*Select the course from the list (Fig 2)
*Select the '''Register''' button. Your information should appear in the First name, Last name, Email, and Org Defined ID fields. Select the '''Submit''' button and then select the '''Finish''' button.
*You can now select the '''Done''' button to return to the Brightspace homepage.
==Accessing self-registration courses in which you are enrolled==
*If the course is configured to require approval, you will not be able to access the course until your registration request has been approved. Otherwise, you will be able to access the course immediately.
*Once your registration is complete, you will find the course in the '''View All Courses''' list in the [[My Courses widget|'''My Courses widget''']] on the Brightspace homepage.

==More Information==

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Role switching in Brightspace

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==Intended Audience==
WSU instructors using {{D2L}} or those interested in using {{D2L}} in the future.

==About this article==
This article demonstrates how to view a {{D2L}} course table of contents from a student's perspective. It describes the Manage Content feature of the {{D2L}} Content Tool, used to organize and manage existing files in a {{D2L}} course.
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[[File:Role Change.png|thumb|300x300px|Figure 1. Role Change]]
[[File:New Role.png|thumb|Figure 2. New Role]]

==Switching Brightspace roles==

# On the course home page, click on your '''Profile''' (image and name) in the top right corner (Figure 1).
# Select '''View as Student'''. Your profile will change to indicate this role change (Figure 2).

You will now see {{D2L}} courses from the student's perspective. (Note: In certain areas of the course, like the '''Grades''', you will not see a student version of the grades as you have no grades in the gradebook.)

To return to the instructor view, repeat the process and click the '''X''' next to '''View as Student'''.

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Requesting Brightspace course merges, teaching assistants, and grading assistants

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The D2L Request routine is used to search for help documents, request course merges, and add teaching assistants, grading assistants and tutors.

==What the D2L Request routine does==
[[File:RequestHelp1.png|thumb|right|250px]]
The '''Request Help''' widget enables the following functions:

* '''Merging Brightspace courses'''<br />A separate Brightspace course shell is created for every section of every course each academic term. Two or more Brightspace course shells can be merged to create a new shell with a combined classlist. For more information on requesting course merges, refer to [[Merge Brightspace courses]].
* '''Adding Teaching Assistants (TA's), Grading Assistants (GA's), and Tutors to a course'''<br/>The Teacher of Record in a course can use the D2L Request routine to schedule the addition of Teaching Assistants (TA's), Grading Assistants (GA's), and tutors to their courses. For more information, refer to [[Adding_TAs_and_GAs_to_Brightspace_courses|Enroll assistants in Brightspace courses]].
* '''Accessing Help documents'''<br />Search through the help documents created and posted by the System Office. Type in a couple good keywords and links to articles are presented in the Request Help widget.

== My Request Help widget looks funny ==
You may need to do a slight manual intervention before the Request Help widget displays properly.

What is the proper display? When the Request Help widget displays on your homepage, it should look like the image on the right. If it does not, you will need to take one the following steps:

* '''There is a message that says I need to log into Sharepoint'''. Click the link and log in using your Microsoft credentials.
* '''There is a message that says I need to something.''' Click the link(s) that request fixing and then click the blue button at the bottom of the widget.
* '''I get a message saying I need to enable cookies.''' If you see this message, go to your browser preferences and enable cookies, at least for the site winona.learn.minnstate.edu.

Each of these should be one-time operations.

If any of these occur, you may have noticed that your homepage loads to the bottom of the page instead of the top. Once you fix this issues here, you will no linger need to scroll to the top. Instead, the page will load properly.

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Access external websites in LockDown Browser

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By default, Respondus LockDown Browser restricts access to external web content while a student is taking a Brightspace quiz. However, instructors can allow '''access to external websites in LockDown Browser''' as needed. Grant access to a single page or an entire site.

==Allow access to a single page==
If your students need access to a specific webpage during a Brightspace quiz while using Respondus Lockdown Browser (LDB), include a link to that page anywhere within the quiz. LDB allows them to select that link and visit that specific page. All links and navigation from that page are blocked.
== Allow access to an entire site ==
Students can be given access to entire sites during the LockDown Browser quiz. Granting access to an entire site is a two-step process: you must list the site or sites that are allowed and then link to them within the quiz.

===List allowed sites ===
#Select '''Quizzes''' from the '''Assessments''' menu
#Select the '''LockDown Browser''' tab
#Select the arrow to the left of the quiz name and select '''Settings'''
#Expand the advanced settings by selecting the plus "+" to the left of '''Advanced Settings''' (See A in the figure below)
#Select the checkbox to the left of '''Allow access to specific external web domains''' (See B)
#Enter or paste the desired web domains in the box provided, separated by commas (See C)
#Scroll down and select the '''Save + Close''' button
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File:LDBWebsites.png|Allowing websites from within LockDown Browser
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===Insert links in the quiz to the allowed sites===
You grant access to an allowed site by including a link to the first page your students should visit within the quiz. You can include the link within any question in the quiz. When the link is selected, the site will be loaded in a new tab in the browser. Once the site is loaded by the student, it will remain available until the student closes the tab. If you wish your students to have access to a site for the entire quiz duration, add the link in the first question.

=== Helpful tips ===
* When adding access to an entire site, be sure to specify that the links "open in a new window or tab" and not in the same window.
* Be sure to enter only the domain part of the URL. For example, use "'''www.winona.edu'''", not "[http://www.winona.edu '''https://www.winona.edu''']."
* You may need to do some legwork before you include some sites. For example, if you are including a publisher's ebook, there may be several domain names that are required for full access to the text. You can determine this by talking to the owner of the site (in this example, the publisher of the ebook) or by going through the process of accessing the parts of the site that are needed and watching the address in the URL field of the browser to get the full list of domain names. The [https://support.respondus.com/hc/en-us/article_attachments/10124543334171/DomainSpotter_LDB.pdf '''DomainSpotter Chrome extension'''] can help you do this.
* Do not include Brightspace as a site that can be visited. It will cause errors to occur within the quiz.

==More wiki articles==
*[[D2L Brightspace|Brightspace overview]]
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*[https://support.respondus.com/hc/en-us/articles/4409604275867-Accessing-external-web-domains-in-LockDown-Browser Respondus' support article on accessing external web domains in LockDown Browser]
*[https://support.respondus.com/hc/en-us/article_attachments/10124543334171/DomainSpotter_LDB.pdf Using the DomainSpotter Chrome extension with LDB]
*[https://support.respondus.com/hc/en-us/categories/4409595254811-LockDown-Browser-Respondus-Monitor Official Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor support site]
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Add an Outlook calendar to Zoom

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You can display your Outlook calendar on your Zoom home window by
#Open the Zoom application on your computer and select Add a calendar
#Select Office 365
#Select Authorize with OAuth 2.0
#Click the authorize button that pops up under the EWS URL. This will direct you to login into your account.
#After you login, it will ask for permissions and just hit accept.
#Return to the Zoom home window and your Outlook calendar events for the day will be displayed.

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Screen capture

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'''Screen capture''', also called Print Screen, is a feature on computers that allow you to “take a picture” of anything on your screen.

====Windows Print Screen====
One of the functions of the Print Screen/SysRq key is to take a snapshot or picture of your computer screen and copy it to the clipboard. Its the same thing as if you copied something from a document and it is now on your clipboard waiting to be pasted in its final destination.

#To copy/capture the current window, hold down ALT + Print Scrn at the same time. To capture the entire screen, just press Print Scrn.
#Open a new document in MS Word, MS Paint, MS Photo Editor, or Adobe PhotoShop.
#Paste the screen shot by holding down CTRL and V at the same time.

===Snipping Tool===
Windows 11 provides an easy app to take screenshots with.
* Click on The Start icon in the bottom left corner
* Click on the "Snipping Tool" icon. This screen will pop up:
[[File: SnippingToolInfo.png|300px]]
* Simply Press Windows logo key + shift +S to start a snip

====Mac Print Screen====
*Command-Shift-3: capture screen to file
*Command-FN-Shift-3: capture screen to clipboard
*Command-Shift-4: capture selection to file. '''Note''': the cursor changes into a special cross-hairs for drawing a rectangle over the area you want to capture.
**If you click on the Space-Bar with this special cross-hair over a dialog box or screen object, it will automatically select it; the cursor changes to a "camera" icon; mouse down to "click" it and capture that item.
*Command-FN-Shift-4: capture selection to clipboard

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Crestron QuickMedia control system

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Coming soon

[http://www.crestron.com/products/mediamanager_room_control_and_switching/quickmedia.asp Crestron QuickMedia homepage]

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'''Zoom global settings''' control the overall operation of Zoom and the default options for Zoom meeting sessions. All Zoom host accounts come with global settings recommended by the Minnesota State system office, but hosts can change these settings as desired. Some setting changes are applied to all meetings immediately. Others only apply to new meetings created after the change. The system office can push changes to all Zoom host accounts, overriding personal choices and requiring host to change them back if desired. Such changes are made to better serve students, so consider their rationale carefully before reverting back to your own setting preferences.

==Change your global settings==
To change any of your Zoom global settings yourself, follow the steps below:
#Browse to https://minnstate.zoom.us and select '''Sign In'''
#Enter your StarID username and password
#Select '''Settings''' on the left

==Recent system office changes==
===Waiting room enabled for guests===
(4/1/2020) The Waiting room setting was changed from '''Off''' to '''On''' and '''Guest participants only''' was selected. This setting is located under '''In Meeting (Advanced)'''.
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File:Zoom wait default.png|Fig 1. Default global waiting room setting.
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====Rationale====
This change was implemented to encourage meeting hosts to use [[Use a waiting room in a Zoom meeting|Zoom's waiting room feature]] to screen for uninvited guests with bad intentions and prevent Zoom-bombing. This setting change affects any new meeting in which hosts choose to enable the waiting room feature. When participants who have not signed in to Zoom with their StarID credentials (i.e., guests) attempt to join your meeting, they will be placed in a queue that you can monitor while in the live meeting. You can then choose to admit people in the queue. Anyone who has signed in using their StarID credentials will bypass the waiting room and join the meeting immediately.

====Consequences====
*Good: Unwanted guests will be unable to join your meeting. You can also move a troublemaker from the main session to the waiting room.
*Good: If you use the waiting rooms feature a lot, you won't have to remember to check that meeting option when creating new meetings. It will be checked by default.
*Good: This change did not override your waiting room option choice in your personal meeting or any other existing meeting.
*Bad: {{WSU}} students may be considered guests by Zoom and placed in the queue because they didn't sign in with their StarID credentials.

====Recommendations====
#Leave the global setting switched on. Just uncheck the '''Enable the waiting room''' option when you create new meetings that don't require that feature.
#Toggle the global setting between '''Guest participants only''' and '''All participants''' as needed. This will be applied to all meetings with waiting rooms.
#While in a meeting that uses a waiting room, [https://learn.winona.edu/Use_a_waiting_room_in_a_Zoom_meeting#Turn_waiting_room_on_and_off toggle the waiting room open and closed] as needed.
#Encourage your {{WSU}} participants to [https://learn.winona.edu/Joining_a_Zoom_meeting#Join_meetings_with_StarID_authentication sign in to Zoom with their StarID credentials] before they join your meetings. They only need to do it once and it always makes things easier.

===Participant screen sharing disabled===
(4/1/2020) The '''Screen sharing''' setting was changed from '''All Participants''' to '''Host Only''' under '''Who can share'''. This setting is located under '''In Meeting (Basic)'''.
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File:Zoom settings sharing default.png|Fig 2. Default global screen sharing setting.
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====Rationale====
This change was implemented to prevent uninvited participants with bad intentions from sharing objectionable material during the meeting. When participants select the '''Share Screen''' button in a live meeting, they receive a message indicating that they need host permission. During a live meeting, the host can enable screen sharing for all participants through the '''Advanced Sharing Options''' or for individual participants by promoting them to '''co-hosts'''.

====Consequences====
*Good: If a troublemaker joins your meeting, that person will be unable to share anything with you and your students.
*Bad: Permitting students to share their screens requires a couple extra clicks on the host's part.

====Recommendations====
Leave the global screen sharing setting as '''Host Only''' and grant participant screen sharing access in the live meeting on the fly. The potential benefit of avoiding an incident far outweighs the extra clicks required to grant permission.

==More wiki articles==
*[[Solve Zoom meeting technical problems]]
*[[Activate your Minnesota State Zoom Pro account]]
*[[Use your Zoom personal meeting]]
*[[Scheduling a Zoom meeting]]
*[[Invite people to a Zoom meeting]]
*[[Hosting a Zoom meeting]]
*[[Joining a Zoom meeting]]
*[[Video conferencing tips and tricks]]
==External links==

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The Digital Learning Commons, located in Krueger Library 105, is happy to offer the use of our Cricut Maker 3 to WSU students by appointment. It is located in Krueger Library 105 at the Digital Learning Commons. For more information contact DLC@winona.edu.

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=What is the Cricut Maker 3?=
What is a Cricut machine? A Cricut is a digital die-cutting machine that can cut many different materials for you to use in a plethora of craft projects. You can cut materials such as paper, vinyl and with the correct cutting blades some Cricut machines can also cut balsa wood, fabrics, leather, and cork.
*Cut 300+ materials ranging from the most delicate fabric and paper to thick and tough matboard, leather, basswood, and more
*Uses Design Space app compatible with Windows|Mac computers and iO’s and Android mobile devices.

=Cricut Design Space=
*[https://design.cricut.com/#/ design.cricut.com]

[[File:DesignSpace.png|thumb]]
Cricut Design Space works with the Cricut. It is a fun and easily managed software that allows you to create wonderful designs to cut with the Cricut machine. What makes Design Space so fun is the wide possibility to use different types of files and convert them into cuttable shapes!

Graphic and Craft formats are .jpg, .gif, .png, .bmp, .svg, and .dxf. Bmp, jpg, png and gif file types can be uploaded as a single layer file. SVG file types are used for layering (3D).

There are many videos on YouTube and other sites on the internet that show you how to use Design Space. You can find many .svg files to print, also, if you are looking for that special project for the holidays or other occasions. Some are free and others are available for a small price. Etsy has many really cool *.svg files that others have made and that you can print for yourself.

'''NOTE:''' Design Space has been recently upgraded so some of the support sites on the internet may be outdated. See "Helpful Info" below for a current training vid.

=EasyPress 3=
[[File:EasyPress3.jpg|400px]]

The EasyPress 3 connects directly to the Cricut Heat app which can be downloaded to your mobile device.
The EasyPress 3 has dual heating elements and a ceramic-coated plate deliver dry, even heat – right to the edge. So you get consistently great results.

=====EasyPress3 Sizes=====
*12x10" EasyPress
*9x9" EasyPress

=How can you make an appointment to use the Cricut?=

Students, faculty or staff are free to use this machine by appointment. You can come in to work on your project anytime between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. To request an appointment email '''mediaprojects@winona.edu.''' Please put Cricut Machine in the subject line. You will need to include the following information in your email:

*What it is you will be creating
*How many you will be making
*What materials and colors you will need (we supply materials at cost)
**We may need to order materials for your request so we need to know in advance.
*When you would like to come in
*Have you used a Cricut before?
**When you come in someone will get you started and show you the design software if you haven’t used it before.
*How you wish to be contacted (email, phone). If you wish to be contacted by phone please add your phone number to the email.
**Someone will get back to you shortly to review the project request with you.

'''Payment must be made by purple pass or cost center.'''

'''If you are unsure of what you will need or just have questions, feel free to stop in and chat with us.'''

=Sticker Info=
If ordering stickers, please note that “Print and Cut's” maximum printable area is 9.25″ x 6.75″ on the Cricut so that is the amount of space you have per sticker sheet. The number of stickers you can get on a sheet will depend on the size of your sticker.

Sticker file should be saved as a *.png or *.jpg.

=What can be made on a Cricut?=
*WSU stickers
**clubs
**events
*Cardstock Lettering
**Display boards
**Wall designs
*Vinyl Lettering
**Walls designs
**Signs
*Vinyl Decals
**Coffee mugs
**Car windows
**Home windows
**Department windows
**Hats (iron on)
**T-shirts (iron on)
**Sweatshirts (iron on)
*Handmade Greeting cards/invitations
**Can personalize
*Iron-on t-shirts and onesies
*Leather earrings and bracelets
*Custom labels
*Monograms/Designs for a mug, cup, or tumbler
**Pillows - smart iron on
*Invitations

=====NOTE:=====
* The projects you can make in the DLC are limited to '''tshirts, sweatshirts, tote bags, stickers, vinyl, smart paper and cardstock''' creations.

=====SOME IDEAS=====
[[File:Cricut_Ideas.png|700px]]

=Materials That Can Be Used on a Cricut=
*Cardstock
**Number 65 lb cardstock
**Perfect for 3D layering or basic lettering
*Smart Paper
**Cards, posters, paper projects
**No need to use glue since it has adhesive backing
**Comes in packages of 10 sheets 13”x13” (33mc x 33cm)
**Smooth texture, medium weight cardstock
*Smart vinyl/Regular vinyl – Removable
**Temporary or indoor projects
**Remove it without residues
*Smart vinyl/Regular vinyl – Permanent
**Long-lasting projects
**Dishwasher friendly
**Max size to cut - 11.7” x 12’ (29.7cm x 1.2m)
*Smart Iron On/Regular iron on vinyl
**Personalized t-shirts, tote bags, pillows, etc
**Durable for 50+ washes
**Max size to cut as a single image 11.7” x 4 ‘ (29.7cm x 1.2m)
*Fabric and Leather

=Cost=
'''Payment must be made by purple pass or cost center.'''

You will be charged for materials and color printing if you require it. These prices are subject to change so please confirm them before you create your project.

[[File:Cricut_Prices2023.png|600px]]

=Contact Info=
Questions? Please feel free to stop in or contact us.
*Krueger Library 105

=Helpful Info=

*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoQUHi7Ee4w Meet the Cricut Maker 3]
*[https://design.cricut.com/#/ design.cricut.com]
*[https://help.cricut.com/hc/en-us/articles/360009428814-Downloading-and-Installing-Design-Space#:~:text=Design%20Space%20can%20be%20installed,the%20minimum%20recommended%20system%20requirements.&text=Important%3A%20an%20internet%20connection%20is,sign%20in%20to%20this%20application. Downloading and Installing Design Space]
*[https://www.daydreamintoreality.com/cricut-design-space-canvas-tutorial/ Complete Cricut Design Space Tutorial for Beginners - 2022]
**There was recently an upgrade so some things will be slightly different
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AS15HETJQoA Cricut Design Space updates info video October 2022]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlwyfmCn_0o Cricut Design Space updates info video on Jennifer Maker]
*[https://jennifermaker.com/ Jennifer Maker site]
**She has lots of helpful videos and projects for you to learn from and make.
*[[E-Warrior Digital Learning Commons]]

DLC 3D Printing

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=3D Printing is available at the eWarrior Digital Learning Commons=

You can get your *.stl 3D files printed at the [[E-Warrior Digital Learning Commons]] (DLC). We are located in Krueger Library 105.

==How to Request 3D Printing==
You can do this one of two ways:
*Email your correctly sized *.stl file to '''mediaprojects@winona.edu'''.
**Include any specific instructions such as color desired (one color), how many copies and anything else you feel is important.
**All email requests must come from a '''Winona State email address (@go.winona.edu or @winona.edu).''' Our system cannot process requests from any other email address.
*Bring your correctly sized *.stl file to us in person on a thumb drive.
**We can get the file from you to create your call
**We will need full information at that time

==3D Printing Charges==
*We charge $.20 per printed gram.
*There is a $1.00 minimum charge

==3D Printing Requirements==
*You must pay for the services with either a cost center or student account. We cannot take cash.
*We require up to 48 hours for price quote if requested.
*We require at least 48 hours to print the job - sometimes more depending upon the size of the print.
**We do not do 3D printing on the weekends
*No jobs over 15 hours will be accepted. If your job is bigger you will need to come in and talk to us first.
*Your submitted file must be in *.stl format.
*All print cleaning after it is printed to be done by you.

==About Our Filament==
*We use PLA filament
*Our filament is 2.75 mm

==Colors Available==
We have basic colors.

==About Our 3D Printers==
We currently have two Ender-3 3D Printers.

==More Information==
[[E-Warrior Digital Learning Commons]]

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Curriculog

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==About this article==
This article provides an overview of [https://moderncampus.com/products/curriculum-management.html '''Curriculog'''], Digarc's curriculum management software.

==Related articles==
*[[Changing your Curriculog password|How to change your Curriculog password]]

Camtasia for Mac

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==About this article==
This article includes instructions for downloading, installing, and configuring TechSmith Camtasia. It is intended for '''instructors'''.

==What's Camtasia?==
TechSmith's Camtasia is a software application that gets installed on your laptop that allows you to record your screen activity and save it in the form of a video. Your movies include all mouse movements, pen and key strokes, any software application activity, and even web browsing activity. You can also choose to record audio from both system output (i.e., what's coming out of your speakers) and microphone input (e.g., your narration of a PowerPoint slide show). Camtaisia also includes a set of tools for editing your video, adding instructional and interactive elements such as callouts, transitions, and quizzes, adding audio tracks, Closed Captioning, and publishing your video in multiple formats, both locally and online (e.g., to YouTube or [[MediaSpace]]). TechSmith offers both Mac (Version 3) and PC (Version 9) of Camtaisia.

==Installing Camtasia==
Many have grown accustom to downloading Camtasia directly from TechSmith, but we are moving away from this method and ask you to simply contact TLT (tlt@winona.edu) for a direct link to the software link and license code for your version of Camtasia.

==Getting started==
TechSmith has produced a series of tutorials called [https://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-camtasia-9-3.html?utm_source=product&utm_medium=cs&utm_campaign=cw9 Getting Started with Camtasia]. In this section we introduce and provide further resources for the three basic functions of Camtasia are recording, editing, and sharing.

'''Record'''

Basic recording of your screen, audio, and video with your laptop webcam can all be active by opening Camtasia and clicking on the Record button [[File:Camtasia Record.jpg|75px]] in the upper left corner of the application. To record, you will first need to adjust the following settings.

1. Set your screen recording area (Full to Custom)

2. Adjust camera options

3. Set microphone and levels

4. Start Recording

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'''Edit'''

The features for editing your recordings are best learned on your own by going to the [[LinkedIn Learning]] Training courses found below.

*[https://www.linkedin.com/learning/search?categoryIds=ALL&certPrep=false&contentBy=ALL&continuingEducationUnits=ALL&difficultyLevel=ALL&durations=ALL&entityType=ALL&keywords=camtasia&language=en_US&learningCategoryIds=ALL&purchaseModel=ALL&software=ALL&sourceUrn=ALL&spellcheck=false&u=41915348 Camtasia Training]

'''Share'''

This functionality is where we make your videos into final products that will be streamed on YouTube, [[MediaSpace]], or played from a laptop locally. If you are planning to produce and share these videos for your courses in BrightSpace we recommend saving these as a Local File and using the MP4 (Windows users will need to save the as '''MP4 Only at 720p''') option.

==Related Articles==
*[[MediaSpace]]
*[[Uploading_Media_into_MediaSpace_and_Embedding_into_D2L| Uploading Media into MediaSpace and Embedding into D2L Brightspace]]
*[https://support.techsmith.com/hc/en-us/articles/222245307-Captions Adding Captions in Camtasia 3]
*[[Closed_Captioning_in_Mediaspace| Closed Captioning in Mediaspace]]
*[https://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-camtasia-9-3.html?utm_source=product&utm_medium=cs&utm_campaign=cw9 TechSmith Tutorial: Getting Started with Camtasia 9 &3]

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==About this article==
This article includes instructions for downloading, installing, and configuring TechSmith Camtasia. It is intended for '''instructors'''.

==What's Camtasia?==
TechSmith's Camtasia is a software application that gets installed on your laptop that allows you to record your screen activity and save it in the form of a video. Your movies include all mouse movements, pen and key strokes, any software application activity, and even web browsing activity. You can also choose to record audio from both system output (i.e., what's coming out of your speakers) and microphone input (e.g., your narration of a PowerPoint slide show). Camtaisia also includes a set of tools for editing your video, adding instructional and interactive elements such as callouts, transitions, and quizzes, adding audio tracks, Closed Captioning, and publishing your video in multiple formats, both locally and online (e.g., to YouTube or [[MediaSpace]]). TechSmith offers both PC (Version 9) and Mac (Version 3) of Camtasia.

==Installing Camtasia==
Many have grown used to downloading Camtasia directly from TechSmith, but we are moving away from this method and ask you to simply contact TLT (tlt@winona.edu) for a direct link to the software link and license code for your version of Camtasia.

==Getting started==
TechSmith has produced a series of tutorials called [https://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-camtasia-9-3.html?utm_source=product&utm_medium=cs&utm_campaign=cw9 Getting Started with Camtasia 9] and the [https://support.techsmith.com/hc/en-us/articles/227109847--Camtasia-8-to-9-Where-is-it-now- Camtasia 8-to-9 Where is it now?] resources. In this section we introduce and provide further resources for the three basic functions of Camtasia are recording, editing, and sharing.

'''Record'''

Basic recording of your screen, audio, and video with your laptop webcam can all be active by opening Camtasia and clicking on the Record button [[File:Camtasia Record.jpg|75px]] in the upper left corner of the application. To record, you will first need to adjust the following settings.

1. Set your screen recording area (Full to Custom)

2. Adjust camera options

3. Set microphone and levels

4. Start Recording (see '''rec''' button on PC).

[[File:Camtasia PC.png]]

'''Edit'''

The features for editing your recordings are best learned on your own by going to the [[LinkedIn Learning]] training videos linked below under LinkedIn Learning Training.

'''Share'''

This functionality is where we make your videos into final products that will be streamed on YouTube, [[MediaSpace]], or played from a laptop locally. If you are planning to produce and share these videos for your courses in BrightSpace we recommend saving these as a Local File and using the MP4 (Windows users will need to save the as '''MP4 Only at 720p''') option. To learn more about this functionality you can go directly to the [[LinkedIn Learning]] resources below.

==LinkedIn Learning Training==
*[https://www.linkedin.com/learning/search?categoryIds=ALL&certPrep=false&contentBy=ALL&continuingEducationUnits=ALL&difficultyLevel=ALL&durations=ALL&entityType=ALL&keywords=camtasia&language=en_US&learningCategoryIds=ALL&purchaseModel=ALL&software=ALL&sourceUrn=ALL&spellcheck=false&u=41915348 Camtasia Training]

==Where are your Camtasia files stored?==
When you install Camtasia Studio, the default save location is '''C:\Documents\Camtasia Studio'''. To find where Camtasia stores files go to your '''Documents''' folder after your first recording and you should see a '''Camtasia Studio''' folder. This is the default location for the recordings (.trec) and the Camtasia project files (.tscproj). When you produce a project (e.g., for Web publication), the resulting file(s) are stored in a sub-folder that has the same name as the Camtasia project. These default save locations and sub-folder names can be changed if you wish.

==Related Articles==
*[[MediaSpace]]
*[https://support.techsmith.com/hc/en-us/articles/222245307-Captions Adding Captions in Camtasia 9]
*[[Closed_Captioning_in_Mediaspace| Closed Captioning in Mediaspace]]
*[https://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-camtasia-9-3.html?utm_source=product&utm_medium=cs&utm_campaign=cw9 TechSmith Tutorial: Getting Started with Camtasia 9]
*[https://support.techsmith.com/hc/en-us/articles/227109847--Camtasia-8-to-9-Where-is-it-now- Camtasia 8-to-9 Where is it now?]