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.
For more information please contact the SSC Bookstore.
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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 with understanding. Tools such as text-only mode, page masks, enlarged text, and select text provide support for diverse learning styles.
Readspeaker webReader and docReader enhance:
- Student Engagement
- Accessibility and Accommodations Compliance
- Literacy Support
- Digital Inclusion
- Course Completion
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
- Support of ESL/ELL with Translation Tools
ReadSpeaker Player/Tool Highlight Sheet (PDF)
Not sure how to access Readspeaker webReader in D2L Brightspace?
Looking for text to speak support with PDF, Microsoft Word or Excel files inside of D2L Brightspace? Learn more about Readspeaker docReader.
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 video to learn more.
Updated: August 16, 2023
Got questions? This page is full of resources to the questions folks are asking most frequently about 2023FA. Don’t forget to check for additional resources at https://tl.ssc.edu/ or email ssconline@ssc.edu for additional assistance.
Things You Need to Know Before the Semester Begins
Setting Up Multi-Factor Authentication
D2L Subscription Training / Brightspace Community
Best Practices for Basic D2L Content
Chat with D2L Technical Support
Getting Started with Simulcast/Dual Delivery and/or Lecture Capture
Scheduling a Meeting and Launching Bongo
Cross-listed/Dual Delivery Courses in D2L (Hidding Courses)
Using Groups and Restrictions to Assign Quizzes or Other Activities
Getting Started with the Promethean Titanium ActivPanel
Getting Started with the Epson Brightlink Projector
Outcomes Assessment – Rubrics at SSC – General Education and Course Level
Getting Started with Respondus for Online Proctoring
Things You Need to Know About Grading
Entering Attendance Verification in D2L
Follett Discover is a powerful online tool that transforms the course materials discovery and adoption process for faculty, and helps students obtain, organize and instantly access their required and recommended course materials from within your learning management system. Follett Discover Administrator role is designed to work with the faculty experience and allow department administrators to manage adoptions.
This quick reference guide provides instructions on how to:
• Set adoption permissions
• Review and approve submitted adoptions
• Pre-approve materials for faculty
• View adoption progress and compliance at a glance
Learn more about our new Follett Bookstore by visiting www.sscbookstore.com.
For more help contact Kevin Sandstrom.
Faculty Roundtable: Communicating with Students – March 18, 2021
Learn more not just about what you are required to post in your course, but best practices for getting started with content in D2L.
TLC Workshop – March 16, 2021
STEP ONE: Login to SSC Self-Service. Select “Financial Management” from the main menu.
STEP TWO: Select “Budget to Actuals”
STEP THREE: Choose either “Bar Graph” or “List” view and the “Year” you would like to display across the top of the page.
STEP FOUR: Select “Apply Filter” on the lower left side of the page to display all of your available accounts.
STEP FIVE (OPTIONAL): Enter Your Cost Center number in the “Department” field on the left side of the page to look at only one account and select “Apply Filter”.
STEP SIX: Select the account you would like to view for transactions.
STEP SEVEN: Select “Document” ID to view the details of the transaction.
STEP EIGHT: Select the “Line Item” you would like to view in detail by selecting the arrow.
Please contact Lisa Santoro in the IT Department at ext. 2274 for further information.
- To chat with D2L Technical Support 24/7 login to our D2L Brightspace environment at https://d2l.ssc.edu.
- From your desktop click on the “Got Questions” widget in the upper right hand corner of the main landing page.
- Click on “Chat with Support” in the lower right-hand side.
- If additional assistance is needed, please do not hesitate to contact the Teaching and Learning Center at ssconline@ssc.edu.