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 […]

Request your spring course shells

Instructors: Remember to request your course shells for Spring 2014 courses by using the CourseCreator request form. It usually takes 24-48 hours for your course to appear on D2L. Requests submitted on Fridays or over the weekend may take longer. If you have questions, please contact Instructional Technology Services by e-mail at support@mnstate.edu or by phone at 218.477.2603.

D2L Workshop August 30

Don’t forget this Friday’s workshop: Overview of D2L 10.1. The session will cover how to navigation through D2L as well as highlight some of the most commonly used tools. This session is intended to help those who are either new to D2L or want some advice on the latest version.