ALT A flyer that says, "TECHBYTES: Tech-inspired tips and tricks in byte-sized chunks hosted by APSU Distance Education. SPRING 2026 Schedule. 11:30 am - 12 NOON. January 15, Barnes & Noble First Day 101: How Course Materials Work in D2L. February 5, Closing the Loop: Effective Academic Feedback Strategies in D2L. February 12, Grammarly: Exploring the Latest Features for Improved Writing (Vendor Session). March 5, Zoom: Managing Your Content & Planning Ahead, April 9, Concourse Syllabus: Faculty Essentials for Streamlined Syllabus Management. 931-221-6625. Zoom Registration Required. online@apsu.edu www.apsu.edu/online"

ALT President Mike Licari speaking at the Employee Appreciation Day event at Austin Peay State University.

ALT Two employees hugging each other during the Employee Appreciation Day event at Austin Peay State University.

ALT Staff members volunteering to hand out shirts at the Employee Appreciation Day event at Austin Peay State University.

ALT Faculty and staff conversing during the Employee Appreciation Day event at Austin Peay State University.

ALT An image of text that says "TechBytes Tech-inspired tips and tricks in byte-sized chunks hosted by APSU Distance Education. Concourse Syllabus: Faculty Essentials for Streamlined Syllabus Management. APSU is standardizing syllabi with Concourse to ensure consistency and compliance across courses. In this quick virtual training, faculty will learn how to access, edit, and save syllabi directly in D2L. Kyle Christmas, Executive Director of Accreditation and Compliance. Join us to streamline your syllabus process and get set up for success! Thursday, April 11:30 AM."

ALT A graphic with the Zoom logo stating " Access Ends December 2026; Explore Microsoft Teams features; Audit Zoom recordings and whiteboards; Migrate academic recordings to D2L Media Library."

ALT Graphic promoting an APSU TechBytes session focused on managing Zoom content and planning for alternatives. The session covers organizing recordings, managing meetings, and exploring tools like Microsoft Teams. Scheduled for March 5 at 11:30 a.m. with registration required.

ALT Graphic promoting “Mission Accessible,” featuring event details for drop‑in digital accessibility assistance and lunch, hosted by the Instructional Design Team, with dates, time, location, and registration reminder, alongside a person working at a computer in a dynamic pose.

ALT Promotional flyer for APSU Distance Education’s TechBytes session titled “Grammarly: Exploring the Latest Features for Improved Writing.” The flyer highlights a presentation by Grammarly Customer Success Manager Laura Barker, covering new Grammarly features such as Docs, AI agents, and authorship, with a focus on writing instruction, academic integrity, and transparent conversations about AI. The event is scheduled for Thursday, February 12 at 11:30 a.m. via Zoom, with registration required. Contact information and APSU Online branding appear at the bottom.

ALT A black announcement graphic celebrating Quality Matters certification for Dr. Ruby Baker’s courses, CRJ 3030 and NSS 3420. A red badge icon appears above his name and course numbers, with congratulatory text highlighting the course’s addition to the QM-certified directory.

ALT A graphic of text that says, "TECHBYTES; Tech-inspired tips and tricks in byte-sized chunks hosted by APSU Distance Education. Closing the Loop: Effective Academic Feedback Strategies in D2L. This presentation provides an in-depth look at feedback mechanisms in D2L Brightspace. Key points include: Overview of tools: Gradebook, Assignments, Quizzes, and Quick Eval; How to create, manage, and release feedback; Ensuring feedback visibility and accessibility for students; Best practices for delivering timely and effective feedback; Enhancing student learning and instructional efficiency. Presented by Rachel Carroll, LMS Administrator, and Loretia Duncan, Senior Instructional Designer. Thursday, February 5 at, 11:30 AM. 931-221-6625. Zoom Registration Required. online@apsu.edu, www.apsu.edu/online."