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Latest Posts

  • Audio Issue in Bongo Meeting
    It has come to our attention that sometimes students in the virtual classroom Bongo meeting sessions cannot hear the audio when an instructor is sharing a video in the screen share […]
  • Setting up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    Multi-Factor Authentication is now required for SSC cloud-based services like Office 365, Teams, D2L Brightspace, and the VPN. What is MFA and why is it important? Multi-Factor Authentication enhances our cyber […]
  • McGraw Hill Learning Tools
    The ReadAnywhere® App for Students McGraw Hill Education platform has an app specifically tailored for today’s learner on the move. The ever growing demand for multiple strategies to help learners succeed […]
  • Intelligent Agents in D2L Brightspace
    Wondering how to add some automation to your reminders to students in D2L Brightspace? Learn more about creating Intelligent Agents through this great TLC workshop on August 19, 2022 or through […]
  • Checking Your Section Roster in SSC Self-Service
    At the beginning of each semester, and at midterm are important times to verify your class list in D2L Brightspace and SSC Self-Service. Not sure how? Check out this step-by-step video.
  • What’s New in D2L?
    D2L is a cloud-based learning management system that updates each month with new features and improvements.  This page summarizes these monthly improvements to keep instructors up-to-date and provide information to improve […]
  • What is Educause?
    Welcome to EDUCAUSE! Your organization has made an excellent decision by joining the largest community of IT leaders and professionals committed to advancing higher education—making you a member. As a member, […]
  • Adding Syllabus to D2L Course Shell
    Log on to D2L Find your course using the ‘My Courses’ block or the ‘Waffle Board’ Once you are in your Course Shell: On the Blue Navigation bar Select : CONTENT […]
  • Pairing D2L with McGraw Hill Connect
    Pairing your McGraw Hill Connect materials with D2L Brightspace provides a seamless experience for students. With a few clicks, you are able to integrate your grade books and assignments like a […]
  • Introduction to Quality Matters
    What is Quality Matters? Quality Matters (QM), is an internationally recognized, standards-based program, which offers faculty quality assurance in online and hybrid course design with a focus on continuous improvement. The […]
  • Español in D2L Brightspace
    Nos complace ofrecer compatibilidad con el idioma español en D2L Brightspace. Cambie su idioma predeterminado en D2L Brightspace
  • Release of Inclusive Access & Cengage Unlimited Materials
    All Inclusive Access and Cengage Unlimited materials are always released in D2L Brightspace to the instructor one week before the start of the class. This is always done on a Sunday. […]
  • Readspeaker for D2L Brightspace
    Instantly create an audio version of courses, PDF, ebooks, web research, training materials, assignments, and more. We have empowered students with text-to-speech accessibility technology for learning. Text to speech can help […]
  • Discussion Tags or @Mentions in D2L Brightspace
    Have you ever wanted to re-share a discussion post with a student or follow up on a discussion point with your instructor? Discussion tags or @Mentions make this easy! Watch this […]
  • Display Your Personal Pronouns in D2L
    Add your pronouns to D2L Brightspace Click you Profile Image or Name in the upper right corner. Click Account Settings from the Personal Menu. Check the box next to Allow others […]