December 2025

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In This Issue...

 
  1. Important Announcement: YuJa is Leaving!
  2. TechBytes
    1. Fall 2025 Semester Wrap-Up & Updates
  3. Quality Matters: Excellence in Course Design
  4. AOQF
    1. Become an AOQF Peer Reviewer
    2. AOQF Course Submission Dates
  5. Instructional Technology Tool Updates
    1. LockDown Browser
    2. Testing Integrity Tools
    3. TechSmith License
    4. Zoom Clean Up
  6. Distance Education Support Desk
 

Important Announcement: YuJa is Leaving!

 
Attention Please! YuJa is Leaving. Make sure you have downloaded your videos. After December 16, 2025 it will be too late. Learn more on our YuJa Transition Website.
 

TechBytes

 
 

    Fall 2025 Wrap-Up Session

 
A flyer including an image of two people and the TechBytes logo with the text “Tech-inspired tips and tricks in byte-sized chunks hosted by Distance Education. Fall 2025 Semester Wrap-up & Updates. In this wrap-up presentation, we will focus on the key priorities for the upcoming semester. Additionally, we will provide important updates and reminders regarding D2L Brightspace and our technological tools. Join us in celebrating the achievements of the past term while we pave the way for an even more vibrant and successful future in online learning at APSU. Rachel Carroll, LMS Administrator. Shani Samuels, Instructional Technology Specialist. Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 11:30 am - 12 noon on Zoom. Register Now. 931-221-6625. online@apsu.edu. www.apsu.edu/online.”
 

Quality Matters 

 
A black announcement graphic celebrating Quality Matters certification for Terri Clark’s course, NURS 4351. A red badge icon appears above her name and course number, with congratulatory text highlighting the course’s addition to the QM-certified directory.
 
 

AOQF 

 
 

     Become an AOQF Peer Reviewer

 
Interested in becoming an AOQF Peer Reviewer? For completing three accurate and timely AOQF course reviews, earn $500 in travel funds, professional development funds, and extra compensation. To be eligible, you must have completed APPQMR, taught an online class in the last year, and completed the AOQF Peer Reviewer Workshop in D2L. Submit your application to become a peer reviewer today!
 

     AOQF Course Submission Dates

 
If you plan on submitting a Spring 2026 course to be peer reviewed through the AOQF program, please follow these Course Review Submission Deadlines: Spring A – February 6th, Full Spring – March 6th, Spring B – April 10th. Please visit our AOQF webpage for more information, including details on how to become a peer reviewer.
 

Instructional Technology Tool Updates

 
 

LockDown Browser

 
A graphic featuring the LockDown Browser logo with the text, “Software Update. To obtain the latest version, open the LockDown Browser application, then click the information icon (Windows) or the About button (macOS) and use the “Check for Update” feature.”

Please inform your students that a new version of LockDown Browser is now available. Advise them to update the software on their devices to ensure compatibility and a smooth exam experience.

 

Testing Integrity Tools

 
Graphic highlighting and comparing key points of the testing integrity tools, LockDown Browser and Honorlock, emphasizing that they cannot be used simultaneously.

For detailed information, please visit our Testing Integrity Tools webpage.

If you previously used Honorlock for a face-to-face exam, please:  

  • Remove any Honorlock-related code from the quiz description in D2L.
  • Delete the Honorlock password from the D2L quiz settings.
  • Update your syllabus, course announcements, and other materials

If you need assistance transitioning from Honorlock to LockDown Browser for your face-to-face course, please don't hesitate to contact the Distance Education Support Desk.

 

TechSmith License

 
Snagit is a powerful screen capture tool that helps you create clear documentation and provide effective visual feedback with annotated screenshots and quick, informal video clips. Camtasia is an all-in-one screen recorder and video editor, perfect for developing polished video lessons, tutorials, and presentations with interactive elements like quizzes. Need help getting a License? If it’s not already loaded on your device you can request software installation through Govstech. Contact Distance Education at online@apsu.edu for assistance on any roadblocks you might have getting started.
 

Zoom Clean Up

 
Time to Clean! Keep your Zoom recordings and whiteboards organized. Regularly review and delete anything you no longer need. Staying organized helps reduce storage and keeps everything tidy!
 

DE Support Desk

 
Distance Education Support Desk: email us at online@apsu.edu
 

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