Tutorials

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

• Brightspace D2L

  • 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 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

  •  Creating and 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 and Testing in D2L

    • 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?

  • Interaction Tools

    • Emailing with D2L
    • Posting an Announcement
    • Creating and Using Intelligent Agents
    • Creating Discussion Boards
    • Video: Creating a Forum
    • Video: Creating a Topic
    • Video: Grading Discussions
    • Setting Up Group Discussions
    • Student Self-Assessments: Video Quizzes

  •  Grading and Giving Feedback in D2L

    • 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
• Kaltura Capture & Recording Media

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

  • Using Kaltura Capture and MediaSpace

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

  • Other Media Tools

    • Getting Started with PowerPoint
    • Getting Started with Prezi
    • Collaborating with Prezi
    • Using the Sony HandyCam
• Discussion & Collaboration

  • Collaborate Ultra Tutorials

    • Collaborate Ultra QuickStart Guide
    • Recording with Collaborate Ultra
    • Video: Breakout Groups in Collaborate Ultra
    • Student's Guide to Collaborate Ultra
    • Troubleshooting Collaborate Ultra
    • Using Collaborate Ultra as a Moderator
    • Using Collaborate Ultra as a Presenter
    • Using Collaborate Ultra as a Participant
    • Streaming Your Live Classroom Using an iPad
    • Adding a Collaborate Ultra Widget to your D2L Homepage

  • Microsoft Teams Tutorials

    • Creating Class Meetings with Microsoft Teams
    • Using the Microsoft Teams Meeting Interface as an Organizer

  •  Zoom Tutorials

    • Using Zoom as a Host
    • Integrating Zoom into D2L
    • Adding a Zoom Widget to your D2L Homepage
    • Video: Breakout Rooms in Zoom
    • Joining Zoom through D2L (Students)
    • Video: Setting Up Zoom Folders

   

  • Blogger Tutorials

    • Getting Started on Blogger
    • Making a Post on Blogger

   

  •  PB Works Tutorials

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

  • VoiceThread Tutorials

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

  • Flipgrid Tutorials

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

  • Adobe Premiere Rush Tutorials

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

  •  Livestreaming Tutorials

    • Livestreaming Classes

  •  GroupMe Tutorials

    • Setting Up GroupMe as an Instructor
• Accessibility & Accommodation

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

  • Accessibility Tutorials

    • 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
    • Chunking Videos in MediaSpace for Captioning
    • Requesting Caption Edits through MediaSpace
    • Requesting Caption Edits from DLI
    • Editing Captions in MediaSpace
    • Captioning Non-English Videos for FLRC Tutors
    • Uploading Caption (.SRT) Files to MediaSpace Videos
    • Using the Special Access Feature for D2L Quizzes
• SoftChalk

  Request your SoftChalk account and download the application.

  Access the online training for SoftChalk.

• Fun Stuff for Your Courses

  • Kahoot Tutorials

    • Creating a Kahoot
    • Playing a Kahoot and Getting the Results

  • LearningApps Tutorials

    • Getting Started
    • Creating Multiple Choice Quizzes
    • Creating Matching Games

  • Other Fun Tool Tutorials

    • Using Make Beliefs Comix
    • Using Poll Maker
• Student Resources

  • Student Tutorials

    • Student Guide to Collaborate Ultra
    • Troubleshooting Collaborate Ultra
    • Accessing Feedback on Turnitin Feedback Studio
    • Adding Slides to a VoiceThread
    • Commenting on a VoiceThread
    • Using MediaSpace to Record Videos and Post in D2L
    • Creating Videos in Flipgrid (for Students & Instructors)
    • Getting Started with PB Works
    • Accessing and Creating Microsoft Documents
    • Viewing Feedback on a Quiz using Respondus LockDown Browser
    • Joining Zoom through D2L

• Resource Links for Your Courses

  • Are You Ready for an Online Course?
  • Netiquette Resource
  • KSU's Web Accessibility Policy
  • Plagiarism Resource
  • Plagiarism and Documentation: APA
  • Plagiarism and Documentation: MLA
  • Academic Honesty and Social Media
  • LockDown Browser & Monitor Syllabus Information
  • Language Tools
  • Writing Professional Memos and Emails
  • Accessing and Creating Microsoft Documents
  • Respondus assessment tools

• SCORM Packages for Your Courses

  • Importing SCORM Packages into Your Courses
  • Are You Ready for an Online Course?
  • Plagiarism and Documentation: APA
  • Plagiarism and Documentation: MLA
  • Academic Honesty and Social Media