Tech inspired tips, tricks, and inspirations in “byte-sized,” know-how chunks hosted by APSU Distance Education.
Fall 2026
Using Honorlock: Best Practices and New Features
Date: August 20, 2026
Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm CT
As part of our FCAM offerings, we are pleased to host a virtual Honorlock training session led by our Customer Success Manager, Kimberly Pulda.
In this training, we'll discuss an overview of how to enable your online and hybrid course exams with Honorlock proctoring and implementing the new features that are available. We will share best practices for using Honorlock to its best potential for your remote exams and discover a few new changes!
Objectives:
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Review the proctoring settings, including the new toggles that are available for Workspace Scan Photo and Enhanced Desktop Security
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Uncover the new session viewer and understand how to review your recorded sessions
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Identify best practices to ensure a seamless proctoring experience
Please note: This is the live Zoom meeting link, not a registration link. Please wait until the session start time before attempting to gain access.
D2L Quiz Settings to Support Academic Integrity
Date: September 3, 2026
Time: 11:30am - 12:00pm CT
Small changes to your D2L quiz settings can make a big difference in promoting academic integrity. Explore the settings that help create more secure assessments, improve the testing experience, and support better results when using tools like Respondus LockDown Browser and Honorlock.
Panorama for Accessibility in D2L HTML Files
Date: October 8, 2026
Time: 11:30am - 12:00pm CT
Creating accessible content in D2L just got easier! Explore Panorama's new ability to analyze D2L HTML content. Whether you are creating a new file or editing HTML, Panorama can provide accessibility scores and remediation guidance. It can also identify issues in real time as you build a page. We'll also showcase the redesigned Accessibility Report that helps prioritize the most critical improvements.
Final Month: Zoom and Teams Transition
Date: November 5, 2026
Time: 11:30am - 12:00pm CT
The December 14 Zoom retirement date is approaching quickly. Get practical guidance on preserving important recordings and whiteboards, managing upcoming meetings, and transitioning to Microsoft Teams before APSU's Zoom access comes to an end. Don’t miss this opportunity to ask questions and receive support for a smoother transition.
Semester Updates
Date: December 3, 2026
Time: 11:30am - 12:00pm CT
Stay informed with essential semester-end updates from Distance Education, including D2L Brightspace enhancements, technology tool developments, and important reminders for the upcoming term. Discover what's new and what's ahead as we prepare for another successful semester.
Spring 2026
Revisit our most recent TechBytes!
Spring Playlist
Our past recordings cover a wide range of topics that are largely still relevant.
These range from improving your media with TechSmith tools to applying best practices
to enhance course content.
Past Recordings