desire2learn overview

DESIRE2LEARN OVERVIEW

Desire2Learn Series Training

Introduction• What is D2L?• What D2L can do for your course?• How much do you want to do in D2L?

D2L Basics• There are basic components of D2L you should be aware of:• News Items• Content• Discussions• Dropbox • Quizzes• Grades

• Even though you may not use every component in D2L, it is a good idea to be aware they are there!

D2L login• To log into D2L; use your OCU username and password

The Homepage/Course Homepage• Your homepage will have your news from admins, all of your

courses, your settings, role switch, and admin tools• Your course homepage will have similar features, but just for

that course• You course homepage has a navigation bar where you will find

each of your course components

News Items• The news is where you post information to students they need

to know. This can include due dates, recent articles etc…

Content• Content is where you post the materials for the course. This

includes reading assignments, PowerPoint presentations, videos, links etc…

Discussions• Discussions are where you engage students in conversations

about items related to the course.

Dropbox• The dropbox is where you have students upload written

assignments

Quizzes• Quizzes are for all other assignments you do not need to grade

independently from D2L

Grades• Grades is where you will keep student scores. You can adjust

grades in several ways.

Additional Features of D2L• Chat• Surveys• Classlist• Groups• Locker

Conclusion• You can make your D2L courses as simple or complex as you

like!• Your course should be easy for YOU and students to access!• You should make sure that your D2L course is supporting

student learning!

If you have any more questions, please contact me:Beth Richardbarichard@okcu.edu ocuonlineinquiry@okcu.edu405-208-5584 Thank you!