October 2025

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In This Issue...

 
  1. TechBytes
    1. Fall 2025 Schedule
    2. Session: Media Mastery: Navigating the YuJa Transition
  2. Digital Accessibility Training Series
  3. New Employee Spotlight
    1. Chance Davis
    2. Hannah Brown
  4. Quality Matters: Excellence in Course Design
  5. AOQF
    1. Become an AOQF Peer Reviewer
    2. Fall 2025 AOQF Updates
    3. AOQF Course Submission Dates
  6. D2L: Data Purge
  7. Instructional Technology Tool Updates
    1. YuJa Media
    2. Tutor.com
    3. TechSmith: Snagit & Camtasia Licenses Available
  8. Distance Education Support Desk
 

TechBytes

 
An image of a flyer stating “Tech-inspired tips and tricks in byte-sized chunks hosted by APSU Distance Education. Fall 2025 Schedule. 11:30 am - 12 noon. Level Up Your Course Content, Sept. 4. Getting Started with Snagit, Sept. 17. Getting Started with Camtasia, Sept. 24, Media Mastery: Navigating the YuJa transition, Sept. 9. Accessibility First: Enhance Your Course with Panorama, November 6. Fall 2025 Semester Wrap-up & Updates, Dec. 4. The start time and duration of vendor webinars differ from the typical schedule. Register now on Zoom, 931-221-6625, online@apsu.edu. www.apsu.edu/online.”

Distance Education is excited to present insightful and practical sessions this fall through TechBytes. Whether you're looking to enhance your skills, explore our tools, or stay informed, there's something for everyone. Browse the schedule or watch a recording that matches your interests and goals.

 
A flyer including images of two people and the TechBytes logo with the text “Tech-inspired tips and tricks in byte-sized chunks hosted by Distance Education. Media Mastery: Navigating the YuJa Transition. Access to YuJa Media Management will end on December 16, 2025. This TechBytes session will guide you through the process step by step. We will provide guidance on removing media from YuJa, showcase the D2L Media Library, and introduce additional media licenses available to faculty. Crystal Faulkner, Assistant Director, Instructional Technology. Shani Samuels, Instructional Technology Specialist. Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 11:30 am - 12 noon on Zoom. Register Now. 931-221-6625. online@apsu.edu. www.apsu.edu/online.
 

               Digital Accessibility Training Series

 
Distance Education is holding a four-part virtual training series on the basics of digital accessibility. Learn about the new ADA technical requirements taking effect on April 24, 2026, and explore practical strategies for making your digital course materials more accessible in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and D2L. The trainings will be held on Zoom from 11:15-12:00 on October 10, 17, 24, and 31.
 

                          New Employee Spotlight 

 
Graphic introducing Chance Davis as an Instructional Technology Specialist in Distance Education at APSU, featuring his photo and a welcoming message. The message reads, “It’s great to have the opportunity to work with APSU. I’m new to both this career and Tennessee. I’ve been around colleges a long time as a student, and now I get to be part of the contributing body of faculty. I have a variety of experiences that have brought me here today. I hope to make good use of them to help our Distance Education team, and that I also continue to improve during my time here!”
 
Graphic introducing Hannah Brown as the new Senior Administrative Assistant in Distance Education at APSU, featuring her photo and a welcoming message. The message reads, “I’ve had the pleasure of serving at APSU for the past two years in multiple capacities, and I’m thrilled to now be working with the Distance Education team! As both a staff member and a current student, I’m especially excited for the opportunity to work and study at a university that has played such a meaningful role in my life. With a background in administrative work and a commitment to continuous improvement, I’m excited to contribute my skillset to support and enhance the processes in the Distance Education office while ultimately helping to create the best possible experiences for both the faculty and students here at Austin Peay.”
 

                                Quality Matters 

 
Celebrating Excellence in Course Design! We are proud to announce the following faculty have been awarded the prestigious Quality Matters (QM) Certification. Frank Ferdik CRJ 4300 and Hamid Noghanibehambar BUS 2100. This acknowledgment highlights their commitment to high-quality course design and improving the learning experience for students. The courses are now officially listed in the QM directory of certified courses. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!
 

AOQF 

 
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!
 

                   Fall 2025 AOQF Updates

Check out our updates to AOQF! Based on faculty feedback and updates to federal regulations, we have made the following updates to the Austin Peay Online Quality Fundamentals (AOQF): (1) Fundamental Five has been revised to reflect the federal regulation changes coming into effect in Spring 2026, (2) The AOQF Guidebook has a new look, functioning as a job aid and reflecting the updates to the fundamentals and course review process, and (3) A course review checklist was created to support peer and self-reviews to ensure that all criteria for each fundamental is considered. To access these resources or learn more, check out our AOQF page.
 

                   AOQF Course Submission Dates

If you plan on submitting a course to be peer reviewed through the AOQF program, please follow these Course Review Submission Dates: Full Fall - October 6th, and Fall B - November 3rd. Please check out our AOQF webpage for more information, including how to become a peer reviewer.
 

D2L

 
All active courses from 2011-2015 will be purged from D2L beginning October 2025. To save data, export course packages or copy to sandboxes. Please contact the DE Support Desk if you need assistance or have any questions
 

          Instructional Technology Tool Updates

 

     YuJa Media 
Following our previous announcement about corrupted media files, we’re happy to report that the YuJa Bulk Download issue has been resolved and the feature is now re-enabled. YuJa, like other vendor platforms, may face disruptions. Consider the following Always check that your downloaded media files play correctly, regardless of how they were downloaded. YuJa sends bulk downloads via email. Try downloading fewer files at a time and check your junk/spam folder if you do not see the email initially.
 

   Tutor.com

A graphic of a keyboard with “Back to School” highlighted and the text “Hit every key to success this year with Tutor.com!

APSU’s Tutor.com is dedicated to helping your students succeed by providing free online access to friendly subject matter experts. Students can also find resources on time management, study skills, and technology in the ‘Student Success’ section. Additionally, there are test prep and self-study resources for major exams like the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, and NCLEX.

You can access all the analytics for students who use tutoring for your course. To use the service, simply go to your course in D2L, click on ‘Support,’ and select ‘Tutor.com 24/7.’ Make the most of this valuable resource and encourage your students to do the same!

 

                  TechSmith: Snagit and Camtasia

An image showing the TechSmith Snagit and Camtasia logos with the text “2025 Licenses Available.”

Interested in the latest updates for our TechSmith tools, Snagit, and Camtasia? Snag the 2025 versions of the software! For assistance with full software installation, you will now need to submit a software installation ticket through GovsTech. Visit our website for more information.

 

                           DE Support Desk

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

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