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August 20, 2026

Accessibility Tip: Introducing YuJa Panorama: New Accessibility Tool in D2L Brightspace

YuJa Panorama is now available within D2L Brightspace to support accessibility and to enhance the usability of digital course content. For instructors, Panorama automatically scans course materials and provides actionable recommendations to improve accessibility. You are invited to attend an introductory session, YuJa Panorama 101, to learn more! (This introductory webinar will be offered four times in August. Registration is […]

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May 13, 2026

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 […]

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May 12, 2026

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 […]

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April 29, 2026

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 […]

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April 23, 2026

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 […]

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