Distance Education Updates

12/17/2025

YuJa Platform No Longer Available

Access to YuJa ended on December 17, 2025. All videos previously hosted by YuJa are no longer accessible. For media management and creation going forward, please use:

• D2L Media Library - D2L's integrated media management tool for hosting and managing your video and audio content.

• Camtasia and Snagit - Snagit and Camtasia licenses are available for faculty and staff to create, edit, and produce professional video and audio content. 

If you have questions about managing media in D2L or need assistance, please contact Distance Education Support.

12/16/2025

Writing Services for Winter Semester

Winter students can directly access drop-off essay reviews and live writing assistance in D2L with Tutor.com. 
These writing tutoring services are available during Wintermester and Maymester/Summer semester only, and are in addition to the free online and on-demand subject-specific tutoring that is available year-round. 

Access Online Tutoring

While in D2L, select the course for which you are seeking assistance.  Once on the course's D2L homepage, select "Support" on the navigation bar and then "Tutor.com 24/7."  If you use a mobile device, you will also be asked how you want to launch the service, select "LAUNCH MOBILE WEB."  You should then be on the Tutor.com landing page.  For complete guidance, including steps and images, please use this step-by-step guide on accessing Tutor.com as a student.  

Access Live Writing Support

To access Live Writing Support, on the Tutor.com landing page, select "Writing Center" from the Topic drop-down menu and then select "Live Writing Help" from the Subject drop-down menu.

Submit a Paper for Review

To submit a paper for review, once on the Tutor.com landing page, select "Drop Off Your Work" and then "Writing Review." Follow the prompts to upload your paper file and submit it for review as depicted in the two images.

 

Please note:  You will always use D2L to access the services APSU provides.  You will never use www.tutor.com. Visit the online tutoring page for more information. 

12/16/2025

Thank You for Joining TechBytes This Fall!

We appreciate your interest and participation in our TechBytes sessions throughout the semester. Your engagement helps us continue offering valuable insights and tools to enhance teaching and learning.

Missed a session or want to revisit a topic? Catch up on past recordings and resources to stay informed and inspired. 

12/3/2025

Zoom Clean Up!

Keep your Zoom recordings and whiteboards organized. Regularly review and delete anything you no longer need. Staying organized helps reduce storage and keeps everything tidy! For more information, please visit our Zoom webpage.

12/3/2025

Celebrating Excellence in Course Design!

We are proud to announce that the following faculty have been the awarded prestigious Quality Matters certification for their courses.

• Terri Clark (NURS 4351)

This acknowledgement highlights their commitment to high-quality course design and improving the learning experience for students. The courses are now officially listed in the QM directory of certified courses.

To learn more about the QM course review process, visit the DE Quality Matters website
View the list of APSU QM Certified courses (opens new window). 

APSU ONLINE QUALITY FUNDAMENTALS (AOQF)
12/3/2025

AOQF Course Submission Dates

If you plan on submitting a Spring 2026 course to be peer-reviewed through the AOQF program, please follow these Course Review Submission Dates:

• Spring A - February 6th

• Full Spring - March 6th

• Spring B - April 10th

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Become an AOQF Peer Reviewer!
For completing three accurate and timely AOQF course reviews, earn $500 in:

• Travel funds

• Professional development funds

• Extra compensation 

To be eligible, you must have:

• Completed  APPQMR

• Taught an online class in the last year

• Completed the AOQF Peer Reviewer Workshop in D2L

Submit your application to become a peer reviewer today!

For more information about AOQF, check out the DE AOQF website.

12/3/2025

Software Update

To obtain the latest version, open the LockDown Browser application, then click the information icon (Windows) or the About button (macOS) and use the “Check for Update” feature. Please inform your students that a new version of LockDown Browser is now available. Advise them to update the software on their devices to ensure compatibility and a smooth exam experience.

12/3/2025

Grammarly Updates

• Grammarly has introduced its Advanced Snippets feature where you can add dynamic customizable fields such as dropdowns, text boxes, expandable content, and automatic name and date insertion.

• Paragraph-level rewrites reduce the time you spend on your text by quickly rewriting entire paragraphs or selected sections of text. If you’d like to improve a paragraph of text, hover over the gray sidebar that appears to the left of your writing. If you select a specific part of the text you’d like to work on, a blue sidebar will appear instead.

• Grammarly now supports suggestions in 5 languages: Spanish, French, Italian, German, and Portuguese. Grammarly also supports paragraph-level rewrites in these 5 languages, plus Ukrainian and translation. 

 For any questions on Grammarly, contact the Office of the Quality Enhancement Plan, or the Distance Education Support Desk. 

11/7/2025

Exam Reminders

Password: Honorlock generates a password in D2L Quizzes. Do not edit, remove, or share this password. If students are prompted for a password, ensure Honorlock is enabled for the quiz and direct them to these troubleshooting tips if issues persist.

Browser Compatibility: Students must use Google Chrome and the Honorlock Chrome extension. The system will prompt the installation of the extension and verify set-up requirements.

Student Preparation: Encourage students to review this checklist and complete HonorPrep (5-7 minutes) to familiarize themselves with the platform.

Third-party Exams: Students can only access third-party exams via Tools > Honorlock in D2L. Refer students to the third-party exams page.

Support: Students should use the live chat feature in Honorlock for 24/7 support during exams or visit the Honorlock support website, especially outside of APSU’s business hours.

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Reviewing Exam Results

Now that your students have completed the exam, what should you do next?

• Are you unclear about what qualifies as a violation?

• Feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of Honorlock results?

• Confused by the different flags?

Honorlock’s comprehensive knowledge base is packed with tips and tricks to help you navigate and review session results effortlessly.

Discover an easy formula for reviewing results like a pro with this essential guide — streamline your review process today with Honorlock!

Review best practices for reviewing your session results!

8/5/2025

Looking to enhance your screenshots or video presentations?
Distance Education offers Snagit and Camtasia to support your content creation needs.

• Snagit is a powerful screen-capture tool with features to elevate your visuals for documents and presentations.

• Camtasia is a robust screen-recording software designed to improve the quality and impact of your video presentations.

If you already have either tool installed, updated versions are now available. To upgrade your current software or request a new installation, please submit a software installation ticket through GovsTech.