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Faculty and Staff Information: Using Library Resources in D2L

Remote Access for Library Databases

IMPORTANT NOTE: 

When you link or embed resources from the Library's subscription databases (articles, eBooks, videos), students will have to log in to Remote Access. This login is now the SAME as their myCampus /D2L login. Instructions for students can be found here, and students can always contact us for help.

Linking to a Library Webpage

Please consider including Library links in the Resources section of your course page:

Subject Guides

Library Skills Tutorials

  1. Copy the url from the address bar on the library page
  2. From your D2L course Contents, choose New > Create Link
  3. Paste the link in the pop-up box URL field (adding a name if you wish) and click 'Create'
  4. Remember to test your link.

Editing YouTube Auto-Captions

Did you know that YouTube generates automatic captions for videos you upload?  While the tech is impressive, it's far from perfect!

Always remember to edit your auto-captions to increase clarity, improve viewers’ comprehension, and provide equitable access. The handout below provides instructions for editing.

Further information and instructions for captioning can be found on The Learning Portal Faculty Toolkit: AODA pages.

D2L Modules new

 

Academic Integrity (D2L Registration Link)

  • This Module covers the basics of academic integrity, the types of violations, and a wide variety of example scenarios. The pre-quiz, module content and final quiz take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

Students should self-enroll in the Module  by following the links given here, or from the D2L homepage, right-hand panel under Self-Registration Courses for Staff & Students.

Students successfully completing a Module will receive a Certificate that will be auto-filled with their name, student number, and date so that you may easily verify completion. The electronic certificate can be sent through D2L Dropbox, or printed out by the student.

Library staff are happy to deliver an in-class presentation, and/or collaborate with you to create a course-specific assignment as an accompaniment to the Modules. This has proven to be an effective way to engage students with these topics.

As always, we welcome your questions and feedback: libraryinstruction@flemingcollege.ca

 

Avoiding Plagiarism (D2L Registration Link)

  • This tutorial helps students recognize what plagiarism is and learn techniques to overcome common mistakes. The completed tutorial takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. Quizzes are included to test understanding of the material.

Students should self-enroll in the Module by following the links given here, or from the D2L homepage: right-hand panel under Self-Registration Courses for Staff & Students.

Students successfully completing a Module will receive a Certificate that will be auto-filled with their name, student number, and date so that you may easily verify completion. The electronic certificate can be sent through D2L Dropbox, or printed out by the student.

Library staff are happy to deliver an in-class presentation, and/or collaborate with you to create a course-specific assignment as an accompaniment to the Modules. This has proven to be an effective way to engage students with these topics.

As always, we welcome your questions and feedback: libraryinstruction@flemingcollege.ca

 

NOTE:  August 2023: this module will now be hosted on the LibGuides platform.

Please direct students to use this link: https://flemingcollege-ca.libwizard.com/f/librarycoreskills

 

Students should opt to have their results emailed to them for their proof of successful completion. 

 

 

Linking to Database Articles

To link to items found in Discovery, or any individual EBSCO database, you must use the Permalink feature.

  1. Navigate to the viewer page for the article you wish to link
  2. Click on the Permalink icon on  the right-hand toolbar.
  3. Copy the url that is now displayed in a box directly above the viewer.
  4. From your D2L course Contents, choose New > Create Link
  5. Paste the link in the pop-up box URL field (adding a name if you wish) and click 'Create'
  6. Remember to test your link.

Do NOT copy and paste the URL from your browser's address bar or use the bookmark/ favourites feature of your browser. This will not provide a stable link.

browser window diagram for permalinking locations

 

Linking to eBooks in D2L

To link to  an ebook found in Discovery, or any individual EBSCO database, you must use the Permalink feature.

  1. Navigate to the viewer page for the eBook you wish to link (PDF or ePub)
  2. Click on the Permalink icon on  the upper horizontal menu bar
  3. Copy the url that is now displayed in a box directly above the viewer.
  4. From your D2L course Contents, choose New > Create Link
  5. Paste the link in the pop-up box URL field (adding a name if you wish) and click 'Create'
  6. Remember to test your link.

Do NOT copy and paste the URL from your browser's address bar or use the bookmark/favourites feature of your browser. This will not provide a stable link.

browser window for EBSCO permalinking

 To link to eBooks from the ProQuest platform you must use the Permalink feature.

  1. Navigate to the viewer page for the eBook you wish to link
  2. Click on the Permalink icon on the horizontal toolbar at the top of the viewer.
  3. Copy the url that is now displayed in a box directly above the viewer.
  4. From your D2L course Contents, choose New > Create Link
  5. Paste the link in the pop-up box URL field (adding a name if you wish) and click 'Create'
  6. Remember to test your link.

Do NOT copy and paste the URL from your browser's address bar or use the bookmark/ favourites feature of your browser. This will not provide a stable link.

browser window showing permalink sharing in ProQuest

To link to eBooks from the CREDO platform you must use the Permalink feature.

  1. Navigate to the viewer page for the eBook you wish to link
  2. Click on the Permalink icon on the horizontal toolbar at the top of the viewer.
  3. Copy the url that is now displayed in a box directly above the viewer.
  4. From your D2L course Contents, choose New > Create Link
  5. Paste the link in the pop-up box URL field (adding a name if you wish) and click 'Create'
  6. Remember to test your link.

Do NOT copy and paste the URL from your browser's address bar or use the bookmark/ favourites feature of your browser. This will not provide a stable link.

browser window showing permalinking in CREDO

Embedding Videos in D2L

Films on Demand logo

Linking Films On Demand into D2L

Linking a video from Films On Demand (FOD) right into the content of your class D2L page is easy! Students are able to watch or re-watch films for class right at home. 

Keep in mind that even though students are logged into D2L, they will still be required to use their library login to access Films On Demand. Questions about library login access can be emailed to Library@flemingcollege.ca

Follow the steps below to embed a FOD video into a new or existing D2L page:

1. Find the video you’d like to embed in the FOD database. (Forget how to access Films On Demand? Check out our video streaming Libguide)

2. Below the FOD video player, click the "Share" icon

image showing Films on Demand video player

 

3. Select the "Link/Embed" tab. You can then copy the link to the entire film, or choose just a segment. 

image showing how to share links in Films on Demand

4. Now open your D2L Course Page and select the module you would like the link to appear

5. Inside the content module, select “New” and choose “Create a link”

image showing the creation of a new link in Films on Demand

6. Give your video link a title and paste the URL

image showing new link Title and URL fields

7. Select "Create"! Your video link should now appear in D2L

curio logo

Embedding Video Links from Curio into D2L

Linking videos from Cuio into D2L can be done in a few easy steps and allows students to watch or re-watch a film assigned in class, right from home!

Follow the steps below to embed a Curio video in to a new or existing D2L page:

1. Find the video you'd like to embed on the Curio website. (Forget how to access Curio? Check out our video streaming libguide)

2. Below the video player, click the "share" link

3. Select and copy permalink url

image of permalink in Curio

4. Now open your D2L Course Page and select the module you would like the video to appear.

5. Inside the content module, select "New and "Create a Link"

image showing creating a new link in Curio

6. Add a title and paste the Curio link into the URL text box, then hit "create".

image showing title and URL locations in Curio new link windows

7. You've now created a link to your Curio video that students can access!

kanopy logo

Embedding Video Links from Kanopy into D2L

Linking videos from Kanopy is a great way to assign films to your students who can watch or re-watch videos from home, and requires a just a few quick steps!

1. Locate the video you’d like to link from in the Kanopy database. (Forget how to access Kanopy? Check out our video streaming Libguide.

2. Below the Kanopy video player, click the “share/embed” link.

3. Select and copy the Share Link

4. Now open your D2L Course Page and select the module you would like the video to appear

5. Inside the content module, select “New” and “Create a Link"

6. Add a title and paste the link into the URL text box, then select “create”.

7. You’ve now created a link to a Kanopy video your students can access!

Did you know that YouTube generates automatic captions for videos you upload?  While the tech is impressive, it's far from perfect!

Always remember to edit your auto-captions to increase clarity, improve viewers’ comprehension, and provide equitable access. The handout below provides instructions for editing.

Further information and instructions for captioning can be found on The Learning Portal Faculty Toolkit: AODA pages.

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