Perusall: Part 3: Assignment Creation in D2L

This video shows you how to set up the assignment in D2L, link it to Perusall, and set up the gradebook item

• Start with a low-stakes--such as a syllabus annotation--or extra credit assignment so students can learn to use Perusall without the pressure of a high-stakes assignment.
• Add additional content in Perusall as you feel ready. You need not create it all before the course begins. 
• Use Perusall-generated scores as the participation grade.

Perusall works with a variety of content, including OER materials, materials you create, websites, library articles, and YouTube videos. Tips for success:

• PDFs and Word documents work best; PDFs should be high resolution
• Portrait format works better for scrolling than Landscape format. 
• Powerpoints will work now (as of August 10, 2021). You can use the highlight text function for all text, and the image selector option for the images.
• Website content is often more easily navigable when converted into a PDF, especially on sites with popups. Be sure to include a link to the site. It's recommended to test it out both ways to see how the site you want to use works best.
• Perusall will not display YouTube's automatic captions. It will only display manually-uploaded YouTube captions. 
• Contact a librarian with any questions regarding the usability of library articles. Be sure to include links and information regarding how to access Galileo articles.