Echo 360 Video Won’t Play on Chromebook

To play an embedded video from Echo360 you’ll need to ensure your Chromebook is up to date. Updating Chromebook Turn on your Chromebook. Connect your Chromebook to Wi-Fi. At the bottom right, select the time  Settings . At the bottom left, select About ChromeOS. Under “Google ChromeOS,” you’ll find which version of the Chrome operating […]

I received an email titled “Action Required: Renew (course info)(semester) by (expiration date)”

Is This Spam? No, this email is typically sent by Microsoft Online Services Team. You are receiving this email because you have been listed as an owner to a Microsoft office 365 group. These groups are made automatically sometimes with the Instructor being made the group “owner”. If you do not wish to use this […]

D2L MyCourses Text Notification

MyCourses/D2L can be set up to notify students via text message about class information. The Instructor of Record can modify the notification settings, add and/or remove who get’s notified. Instructions for the IoR to modify auto-notification can be found here. We have come across a few instances where an phone number unaffiliated with SIU starts […]

SIU Live Recording

Overview Join SalukiTech to discuss life at SIU with technology. We will explore internet options along with technology and software that’s availableto you as a Saluki. In addition, we will be taking your technology questions during the session. — SalukiTech provides students, faculty, and staff with technology-related support and assistance. Support is available by phone, […]

How do I randomize quiz questions in D2L?

Visit this link for directions on how to make quiz questions random.

This Quick Guide will help you learn How to Add a Participant to Course in D2L

This Quick Guide will help you learn How to Add a Participant to Course in D2L. Step 1 Go to COMMUNICATION then click on CLASS LIST Click on ADD PARTICIPANTS then ADD EXISTING USER In the Search Box type either: First and Last Name, SIU Dawgtag, or email address to locate the participant you would […]

How to Use D2L on Your Laptop

This Quick Guide will help you learn How to Use D2L on Your Laptop. Step 1 Go to www.siu.edu Click on MY COURSES. Step 2 Enter your USERNAME (SIU DAWGTAG) and PASSWORD (PASSWORD ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR DAWGTAG). Step 3 Find the course you are looking for under MY COURSES.

How to Use D2L on Your iPhone or iPad

This Quick Guide will help you learn How to Use D2L on Your iPhone or iPad. Step 1 Click on your WEB BROWSER APP Go to www.siu.edu Click on MY COURSES Step 2 Enter your USERNAME (SIU DAWGTAG) and PASSWORD (PASSWORD ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR DAWGTAG). Step 3 Click on the MENU ICON. Step 4 Click […]

How to Use D2L Content

Step 1 From your COURSE HOMEPAGE, click on CONTENT along the horizontal menu Step 2 Use the TABLE OF CONTENTS to access all content for the course. Step 3 Use the TABLE OF CONTENTS to access individual modules Step 3 If you click on an individual module, you can navigate through the module’s content using […]

How to Upload Assignments in D2L

This Quick Guide will help you learn How to Upload Assignments in D2L. Step 1 On your Course Homepage: Click Assessments, then click Assignments Step 2 In Assignments: Click on the Assignment Name To submit file as noted Step 3 To submit Assignment: Click Add A File Click Submit Click link to view D2L Brightspace […]