New Content Experience in D2L Brightspace: Summer, Fall and Ongoing Courses

Reminder: As part of ongoing efforts to improve consistency and usability across D2L Brightspace, the Senior Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs approved the ASA Technology Council recommendation that the New Content Experience be the default experience in all D2L Brightspace courses starting summer 2026. To get started with the New Content Experience, faculty can visit one of the courses […]

Campus not affected by Canvas ransomware threat 

You may have heard in the news about the learning management system “Canvas” that was hacked by ransomware actors last week. Minnesota State Moorhead IS NOT AFFECTED by this threat. Our campus uses D2L as our Learning Management System. Our IT team has found no instance of Canvas being used or installed on campus computers, so there is NO IMPACT […]

Accessibility Tip: Avoid Images of Text

Images that contain text are often used in graphics, announcements, or promotional materials. While these images may look visually appealing, they can create accessibility barriers if the text is not available in another format. Screen readers cannot read text that is embedded inside an image. This means people who rely on assistive technology may miss important information if it only […]

Resources for Regular and Substantive Interaction

As you begin planning for your Fall courses, we want to highlight several resources that support Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI), particularly in online learning environments. MSUM Online Learning and the system office’s Network for Educational Development (NED) both offer a wide range of materials to assist with course design and instructional practices. Over the next few weeks, we will […]

Accessibility Tip: A Quick Accessibility Check Before You Publish

As deadlines approach, it’s easy to focus on finishing content and overlook accessibility. Taking a few minutes to review accessibility before publishing a document, presentation, or webpage can help ensure everyone can access the information. Even small adjustments can make a significant difference for people using assistive technology. Quick Accessibility Checks Before publishing digital content, take a moment to review […]