Start of Spring 2014 Semester reminders

Welcome to the 2014 Spring Semester! Before classes begin on January 13, 2014, please take a look at the following reminders: As you return to classes for the spring 2014 semester, please check your schedule on e-services frequently. It is possible that changes have been made to your classes, so be aware of the time and where your classes are […]

D2L course request reminder

Instructors: Forgot to request your D2L course shells before leaving for break? Delay no longer! Complete your request via the Course Creator form. Be aware it will take at least 24 hours (up to 72) for your course to appear on D2L following receipt of your request.

Instructors: Complete your Start of Semester Tasks in D2L

Refer to the following checklist for helpful tips for completing your start of semester preparations for your online, hybrid, and tech-enhanced courses in Desire2Learn: mnstate.edu/uploadedFiles/Level_2/Content/Instructional_Technology_Services/Desire2Learn/SemesterStartChecklist.pdf If you have questions, please contact Instructional Technology Services by e-mail at support@mnstate.edu or phone 218.477.2603.

Instructional Technology Updates for Spring 2014

Join our Instructional Technology staff (Catherine Artac, Jane Melander, and Brandyn Sauer) for a conversation on what’s new, what’s changed, and to learn how others are using technology to meet their instructional needs. New and returning instructors will receive pointers on getting ready for Spring semester. Suggestions for spring semester workshop topics are also welcomed!

D2L: Tip – Changing course access for students

By default, D2L courses are set to open at 12:00 a.m. the first day of the semester. For spring 2014, D2L courses open the morning of Jan. 13. If you want to allow students earlier access to your course so they may review the syllabus and other course information, you can change the course start date. From within your course […]