Winter D2L Bootcamp - Gear Up for Spring 2024
Instructional Design Services would like to invite you to participate in the Winter D2L Bootcamp to prepare your Spring 2024 D2L classes.
Per the BOR syllabus guidelines and BOR Policy 2:37, all classes must have syllabus updated and posted in D2L three (3) working days prior to the start of term. To ensure compliance with this policy, it is critical that all SDSU faculty have the necessary knowledge and skills (SDSU syllabus policy) to prepare Spring 2024 D2L classes.
The Winter D2L Bootcamp is half day, two Zoom training sessions, from 9-11 a.m. or 1-3 p.m. on Dec. 14 and Dec. 15. After completion of two Zoom sessions and uploaded syllabus in D2L, you will get an IDS badge signed by Provost Hedge and department head/school director to recognize your professional development. Additionally, you’ll get three points towards CPETE Professional Development Award.
The following topics will be covered in the D2L Bootcamp:
- Updating syllabi: you will learn how to update syllabi that meet the necessary SDSU syllabus requirements for your Spring 2024 courses.
- Uploading syllabi to D2L: you will learn how to upload syllabi to D2L Content.
- Using Ally accessibility checker: you will learn how to use Ally to improve the accessibility of your course files.
- Updating homepage widgets: you will learn how to use the SDSU Getting Started and SDSU Course Info widgets to enhance your course delivery.
- Adding News: you will learn how to add News using VideoNote to share with students.
- Adding Intelligent Agent: you will learn how to add customized communications to make bigger class feel smaller through automation process.
- Setting up Gradebook: you will learn how to set up your class gradebook in D2L.
We encourage you to participate in this important professional development opportunity to enhance your teaching using D2L and facilitate student success. Please register for the Winter D2L Bootcamp by December 8.
Thank you for your continuing commitment to high-quality teaching and learning at SDSU. We look forward to your participation!