Desire2Learn

Tools & Help Resources

ORI 1001 01 D2L Orientation Course
Log into D2L, click through the ORI 1001 01 D2L Orientation Course to become familiar with D2L tools before beginning an actual course.
Computer Requirements
What computer requirements are required to use D2L?
Course Content
Displays information covered in the course.
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Chat
Learn how to participate in a chat.
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Checklist
Displays important or required assignments, readings, projects, etc.
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Classlist
Identifies the instructor and other classmates.
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Discussions
Learn how to participate in a discussion.
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Dropbox
Learn how to submit an assignment.
Deadlines & Tips
Beat the deadline. Once the deadline has passed, students access to the quiz, assignment, dropbox, or discussion is automatically blocked by Desire2Learn.
Forgot Your Password?
Send my password to my Northland NetMail account.
Grades
Displays current grades on assignments, quizzes, discussions, projects, etc.
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Navigation Toolbar
Understanding how to navigate through D2L.
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Respondus LockDown Browser
Step-by-step directions on how to install and use LockDown Browser to complete a D2L quiz.
Searchable Online Help

Select Learning Environment, select appropriate tool to view the most recent user documentation.
Student Username Lookup
What is my D2L username and password?
Surveys
How do I complete the Student Course Evaluation survey?
Taking a Quiz
Learn how to complete a quiz.
Technical Support
Who do I contact for help?
User Progress
Contains reports of student progress in all areas of the course.
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