Tutorials

Welcome to the Kennesaw State University Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences Office of Digital Education (KSU RCHSS ODE) tutorials page. Here are links to resources for faculty teaching with technology, particularly in RCHSS. 

• Getting Started with D2L
  • Video: Introduction to D2L
  • Getting a New Course Shell
  • Adding Users to a Course
  • Removing Users from a Course
  • Accessing and Using True Student (.stu) View
  • Orientation to the Content Area
  • Customizing Your Course Homepage
  • Uploading a Banner
  • Copying Components from One Course to Another
• Creating & Sharing Content in D2L

  •  Creating and Uploading Content

    • Video: Creating a Module
    • Video: Deleting a Module
    • Adding a File
    • Adding and Manipulating Pictures
    • Video: Rearranging Things in Content
    • Creating and Using Checklists
    • Video: Adding an Existing Activity to Content
    • Video: Adding Release Conditions to Content and Activities

  •  External Learning Tools in D2L

    • Video: Adding External Learning Tools to Content
    • Using the Microsoft Teams Widget
    • Using the Library Reading List Tool
• Using D2L to Interact with Students

  • Emails & Announcements

    • Emailing with D2L
    • Posting an Announcement
    • Creating and Using Intelligent Agents

  • Discussion Boards

    • Creating Discussion Boards
    • Video: Creating a Forum
    • Video: Creating a Topic
    • Video: Grading Discussions
    • Setting Up Group Discussions

  • VoiceThread

    • Using the D2L Integration
    • Commenting on VoiceThread
    • Using VoiceThread to Share Files Securely
    • Editing Captions in VoiceThread

  External Interaction Tools

  Check out these cool platforms you can use in your course! These do not integrate with D2L, but can be inserted as links. For assistance with inserting links into your course, check out our Orientation to the Content Area tutorial. 

  • GroupMe

    • Should I use GroupMe for my class? 
    • Setting Up GroupMe as an Instructor

  • Quizizz 

    • Getting Started with Quizizz
    • Running Quizizz in Synchronous Environments
    • Running Quizizz in Asynchronous Environments

  • Adobe Premiere Rush

    • Starting a New Project in Adobe Premiere Rush
    • Basic Editing in Adobe Premiere Rush

  • Flipgrid

    • Using Flipgrid as an Instructor
    • Creating Videos in Flipgrid (for Students & Instructors)

  • Blogger

    • Getting Started on Blogger
    • Making a Post on Blogger

  • PB Works

    • Getting Started with PB Works
    • Performing Common Tasks in PB Works

  • Other Fun Tools

    • Using Make Beliefs Comix
    • Using Poll Maker
• Assessments & Grading in D2L

  • Using the Assignments Tool

    • Creating Assignment Folders
    • Video: Creating Assignment Folders
    • Video: Connecting Assignments to the Gradebook by Dr. Laura Howard
    • Video: Adding Restrictions to Assignments
    • Video: Grading Papers Submitted in Assignments
    • Using Turnitin Feedback Studio

  • Quizzing & Testing

    • Creating Basic Quizzes
    • Creating Basic Quiz Sections
    • Using the Question Library
    • Creating Question Pools
    • Using the Special Access Feature
    • Uploading Quizzes to D2L with Respondus 4.0
    • Respondus File Format Template
    • Video: Respondus 4.0 Live Walkthrough Recording
    • Using the Lockdown Browser and Monitor
    • Video: What is the LockDown Browser + Monitor and How Do I Use It?
    • How do I talk to my students about LockDown Browser + Monitor?

  • Gradebook

    • Video: Introduction to the Grades Tool
    • Video: Manage Grades on a Points System
    • Video: Manage Grades on a Weighted System
    • Creating and Using Rubrics
    • Video: Grading Discussions
    • Video: Connecting Assignments to the Gradebook by Dr. Laura Howard
    • Video: Grading Papers Submitted in Assignments
    • Using Turnitin Feedback Studio
      
    • Video: Setting Up Your Gradebook in D2L by Dr. Laura Howard
    • Using the Attendance Tool

  • Ungraded Student Self-Assessments

    • MediaSpace: Video Quizzes
    • LearningApps: Getting Started
    • LearningApps: Creating Multiple Choice Quizzes
    • LearningApps: Creating Matching Games
• Using Kaltura/MediaSpace & Other Media Tools

  Videos lost from the Panopto transfer? Contact Tamara Powell (tpowel25@kennesaw.edu) for assistance.

  • Using Kaltura/MediaSpace

    • Uploading Media
    • Recording Media
    • Editing Media
    • Requesting Captions for Media
    • Video Quizzing
    • Sharing Media
    • Downloading Media

  • Other Media Tools

    • Getting Started with PowerPoint
    • Using the Sony HandyCam
• Microsoft Teams
  • Creating Class Meetings with Microsoft Teams
  • Using the Microsoft Teams Meeting Interface as an Organizer
  • Teaching with Microsoft Teams
• Zoom
  • Using Zoom as a Host
  • Integrating Zoom into D2L
  • Adding a Zoom Widget to your D2L Homepage
  • Video: Breakout Rooms in Zoom
  • Video: Setting Up Zoom Folders
• Accessibility

  Want to have your course reviewed or a one-on-one meeting with a specialist? Email Tammy Powell (tpowel25@kennesaw.edu) for assistance. 

  You can also check out our Accessibility Checklist to assess your course yourself!

  • Document Accessibility

    • Creating Accessible Documents in Word
    • Creating Accessible Documents in PowerPoint
    • Creating Accessible Documents in Excel
    • Making PDFs Accessible Using Adobe Acrobat DC
    • Creating Accessible HTML Documents in D2L
    • Using the Special Access Feature for D2L Quizzes

  • Video Accessibility

    • Chunking Videos in MediaSpace for Captioning
    • Requesting Caption Edits through MediaSpace
    • Requesting Caption Edits from DLI
    • Editing Captions in MediaSpace
    • Uploading Caption (.SRT) Files to MediaSpace Videos
    • Captioning Non-English Videos for FLRC Tutors
• SoftChalk

  Request your SoftChalk account and download the application.

  Access the online training for SoftChalk.

• Teaching on Campus During a Pandemic

  • Requesting Technology

    Need technology? Check out the RCHSS ODE Inventory!

  • Classroom Technology

    • A Typical Classroom Set Up and How to Use It
    • Video: StreamSing Your Live Classes
    • Video: Using Wireless Classroom Microphones
• Student Tutorials & Resources

  • Completing Assignments on D2L

    • Adding Slides to a VoiceThread
    • Commenting on a VoiceThread
    • Using MediaSpace to Record Videos and Post in D2L

  • Accessing Feedback in D2L

    • Accessing Feedback on Turnitin Feedback Studio
    • Viewing Feedback on a Quiz using Respondus LockDown Browser

  • Attending Class Virtually

    • Joining Zoom through D2L

  • Microsoft Office365

    • Accessing and Creating Microsoft Documents

  • Fun Engagement Tools

    • Creating Videos in Flipgrid (for Students & Instructors)
    • Getting Started with PB Works

  • Succeeding in Online Classes

    Want to make sure your students are ready for online courses? Check out the following resources!

    • Insertable Articulate presentations & SCORM packages
    • How to Forward D2L Announcements to Your Email (Student Instructions)
    • Netiquette Resource
    • Writing Professional Memos and Emails
    • Plagiarism Resource

Need a tutorial for something you don't see? Email us and let us know! We're always expanding our library.

• Talking About Online Classes with Your Students

  • KSU's Web Accessibility Policy
  • LockDown Browser & Monitor Syllabus Information
  • Respondus assessment tools

• SCORM Packages for Your Courses

  • Importing SCORM Packages into Your Courses
  • Check out the new home for our insertable Articulate lessons!