November 2025

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In This Issue...

 
  1. TechBytes
    1. Fall 2025 Schedule
    2. Session: Accessibility First: Enhance Your Course with Panorama
  2. Quality Matters: Excellence in Course Design
  3. AOQF
  4. Instructional Technology Tool Updates
    1. YuJa Media
    2. Tutor.com
    3. Honorlock
    4. Panorama
    5. Respondus LockDown Browser
  5. 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 an image of one person and the TechBytes logo with the text “Tech-inspired tips and tricks in byte-sized chunks hosted by Distance Education. Accessibility First: Enhance Your Course with Panorama.  Join this session to discover how Panorama, integrated within D2L, empowers faculty to create inclusive learning experiences. You’ll learn how Panorama automatically scans documents for accessibility, how it provides detailed accessibility reports, and how it generates alternative formats to support diverse learning needs. Why it matters: As new ADA regulations come into effect in April 2026, it is crucial to ensure that your courses meet compliance standards now. Anna Carrie Webb, Executive Director, DE. Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 11:30 am - 12 noon on Zoom. Register Now. 931-221-6625. online@apsu.edu. www.apsu.edu/online
 

Quality Matters 

 
Announcement graphic celebrating Jennifer Thayer's ACCT 2010 course earning Quality Matters Certification for excellence in course design.
 
 

AOQF 

 
If you plan on submitting a Fall B course to be peer reviewed through the AOQF program, please submit it today. Please check out our AOQF webpage for more information, including how to become a peer reviewer
 
 

Instructional Technology Tool Updates

 
 

     YuJa Media 

 
A graphic flyer with the text “Deadline closing in!! YuJa Transition. Attention Faculty, Staff, and Students! YuJa is leaving. You need to move your media before the contract expires on December 16, 2025. Make sure you don’t lose anything! Need help? Drop by one of our sessions for one-on-one support, working with you to make this transition easier. These are open hours for personalized assistance. Save the dates!! November 6th from 1 pm - 4 pm and, November 12th from 9 am - 12 pm. Visit us in person at MUC 306 or join virtually via Zoom - https://tinyurl.com/yujatrx. Visit the
 

   Tutor.com

 
A man at a laptop with the caption “We can help you reach your goals.”

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!

 

Honorlock 

 
A graphic of the Honorlock logo with the text “Honorlock Exam Reminders.”

Password: Honorlock generates a password in D2L Quizzes. Do not edit, remove, or share this password. If students are prompted for a password, ensure Honorlock is enabled for the quiz and direct them to these troubleshooting tips if issues persist.

Browser Compatibility: Students must use Google Chrome and the Honorlock Chrome extension. The system will prompt the installation of the extension and verify set-up requirements.

Student Preparation: Encourage students to review this checklist and complete HonorPrep (5-7 minutes) to familiarize themselves with the platform.

Third-party Exams: Students can only access third-party exams via Tools > Honorlock in D2L. Refer students to the third-party exams page.

Support: Students should use the live chat feature in Honorlock for 24/7 support during exams or visit the Honorlock support website, especially outside of APSU’s business hours.

Please contact our support desk with any questions.

 
A graphic with a red flag, a yellow flag, and a green flag with the text “Reviewing Exam Results.”

Now that your students have completed the exam, what should you do next?

Are you unclear about what qualifies as a violation?

Feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of Honorlock results?

Confused by the different flags?

Honorlock’s comprehensive knowledge base is packed with tips and tricks to help you navigate and review session results effortlessly.

Discover an easy formula for reviewing results like a pro with this essential guide — streamline your review process today with Honorlock!

Review best practices for reviewing your session results!

 

Panorama

 
Did you know? D2L has built-in accessibility tools with Panorama! YuJa Transition. Panorama has alternative Formats to help with accessibility. Get content in ways that work for you, like audio, ePub, and etc. Customizable Readers: Use immersive readers with customizable text options for a low-distraction view. On-the-fly Translation: Convert documents into numerous different languages. Accessibility Scoring: Displays icons showing the accessibility level of the content item. It is another method to check and remediate accessibility issues. There are blue Icons which show students that the content has alternative formats —without revealing accessibility scores. Enhance your understanding of Panorama with us! TechBytes Webinar November 6th”

Remember to make use of Panorama in D2L to make all of your content more accessible for students and instructors.

 

Respondus LockDown Browser

 
A graphic with LockDown Browser logo and the text, “After completing a course copy, please take the following actions to ensure your LockDown Browser quizzes function correctly: Navigate to the LockDown Browser tab within the Quizzes tool in D2L, verify that all required quizzes are enabled, and reconfigure your advanced settings as needed for the new course.”
 

DE Support Desk

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

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