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Desire2Learn (D2L)—sometimes referred to as MyCourses or Brightspace—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 experience.
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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 (video tutorial)
- Learners: Set up D2L Notifications (video tutorial)
- Change Course Offering Information
- D2L Set and Customize Instructor Profile
- How to Add an Instructor/TA to a Course (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