D2L Tutorial Videos for Students

These short videos explain how to use Desire2Learn (D2L), our method for offering course material online.

The videos provide basic information about the main tools in D2L and tips and tricks for getting the most from its many features.

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Using D2L Tools

Overview of D2L Tools and Navigation (8 min)
Bookmarks keep track of recent pages viewed in Content
Calendar view course events and create and view personal events
Chat communicate with classmates and instructors in real time
Classlist access information (including email addresses) about classmates, instructors, and your own progress in a course
Content access course content such as syllabuses, weekly assignments, web links, and videos
Course Home view News items and information widgets on the first page of the course
Discussions communicate with classmates and instructors in a message forum
Dropbox upload files for your instructor and view feedback
Email communicate with classmates and instructors using email and the address book
Glossary find definitions for words and terms associated with course content
Grades view course grades and instructor comments
Journal write entries for personal and course journals
Locker store files for access from any Internet-connected computer or mobile device
Personal Homepage build a homepage in D2L that can be viewed by classmates and instructors
Profile share information about yourself with classmates and instructors