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Qualtrics – Using Word Count as Validation with Text Entry Questions

There is a very simple way to use the number of words in a text box as Custom Validation. In order to do this, you simply add Custom Validation to “Match Regex” and the regular expression pattern to match is ^\s*(\S+\s+){0,249}\S*$ (change the “0” to the […]


Why and How, privacy modes in browsers

They ARE watching you!  Privacy or Incognito browser modes make your online life a little safer. What it is: Most modern browsers have a “privacy” or “incognito” mode that bypasses the linking of your credentials (you supplied in normal browsing) to activity conducted in privacy […]


Sakai Workshops

The Learning Management System Team invites faculty to attend the following workshops on Sakai LMS and accompanying tools. Please visit the PDC website for dates, times and registration: pdc.wfu.edu/?q=sakai Introduction to Sakai This hands-on workshop includes navigation of Sakai, creating a new […]


Blog, Wiki, or Discussion?

Most faculty have a fairly good idea of the differences between a Blog, Wiki and Discussion Forum, but which one will help you and your students collaborate and communicate effectively? The chart below can be used as a guide to point you towards one tool […]


Hosting Live Online Classes for Synchronous Class Lecture or Study Sessions

So you’ve decided to take the plunge into the world of online conferencing software! Congratulations! Whether you’ve invited a guest lecturer to present remotely in your classroom, decided to hold your office hours online, or found yourself needing to buy time on a Snow Day […]


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