Desire2Learn (D2L)
D2L Brightspace—sometimes referred to as MyCourses or D2L—is SIU's Learning Management System (LMS). D2L enhances the learning experience by providing a centralized online location for course materials, assignments, schedules, grading, and collaborative tools. It is a useful educational platform for in-person, online, and hybrid courses.
On this page, you'll find useful resources, including how-to guides and links to useful videos and training, that will optimize your D2L Brightspace experience.
For all D2L Brightspace Feature Updates please visit:
D2L Brightspace Feature Updates
For 24/7 Support - Please Call 1-888-877-3281
24/7 D2L Support
24/7 Support: 1-888-877-3281
D2L Brightspace - 24/7 Helpdesk Support
Onsite D2L Help
If you need SIU-specific assistance with D2L Brightspace you can contact:
SalukiTech Solution Center
Morris Library, 1st Floor
Toll-Free: (866) 718-4357
- Phone:
- (618) 453-5155
- Email:
- salukitech@siu.edu
Center for Teaching Excellence
Morris Library Room 110
- Phone:
- (618) 453-2258
- Email:
- teach@siu.edu
D2L How-To Guides (Select)
If you do not find a resource that you need, check the OIT Knowledge Base or contact the CTE to request a guide.
- How to Import/Export/Copy Components
- Import/Export/Copy Video Tutorial
- Learners: Set up D2L Notifications
- Setting Up D2L Notifications Video Tutorial
- Change Course Offering Information
- D2L Set and Customize Instructor Profile
- How to Add an Instructor/TA to a Course
- Adding an Instructor/TA Video Tutorial
- How to Create a Basic Assignment
- Release Conditions in D2L
- Upload a File to D2L
- Adding a Participant to Course in D2L
- Attending a Virtual Classroom Session
- Changing Participant Roles in D2L
- Display Current Courses on D2L Course Homepage
- Give Students Special Access to Course Quiz in D2L
- Give Students Special Access to Course Assignment in D2L
- Set up and Run Intelligent Agent
- Add an Existing Activity in D2L
- Take Attendance in D2L