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What is D2L?

Learning Management System

Desire2Learn logoD2L is short for Desire2Learn, the new course management software that OWC is now using.   D2L allows instructors to create course content in a web-based environment to supplement face-to-face courses or to provide instruction for distance learning online courses.

D2L allows students to access course materials through a standard Web browser.  Instructors can set up their D2L courses to include a variety of materials including communication tools, course files, evaluation tools and feedback.

D2L Tutorials

For the Students:

Desire2Learn Basics - This tutorial helps students basic D2L Information.

Creating a Shortcut

For the Faculty:

Self-Registration Approval Process This guide walks you through the process of approving self-registered students.

Re-Registering Dropped Students This guide walks you through the process of approving self-registered students.

Quick Start Tutorials

We've created the following tutorials to get you started quickly, but the same information in these tutorials can be found in the manual mentioned above.

This link will provide you with a number of tutorials designed to help you set up and administer your D2L virtual classroom.

Teaching With Desire2Learn - Don't be daunted by the size of this instructional manual (271 pages). It is very neatly organized so that you can jump to a specific tutorial by clicking its bookmark, as shown in the following illustration. Simply click the [+] beside a unit to expand its contents. Then click on the particular tutorial you want, and it will appear in the content area on the right.

D2L Manual Screenshot

 
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