We have added some tutorial videos on the different tools available in your online classes. The first video is a general overview of Desire2Learn which is a little more than 8 minutes long and will give you a brief introduction. The other videos are tool specific and will give you more detailed information. 

Desire2Learn Tutorial Videos:

• Desire2Learn Overview (view transcript) - View this video to get a quick overview on how to navigate in Desire2Learn. Desire2Learn (D2L) is the learning management system used at ACC to offer mainly Online and Hybrid courses. All other courses also have an online component in D2L where you can find course materials such as the syllabus, handouts and even look up your current grades.  

• How to access and view Content  (view transcript) - The Content section in Desire2Learn is where you can usually find all the materials for your online course. This maybe designed by weeks, modules or units. Watch this tutorial video to learn where to find the Content section and how to navigate it.

• Discussions Overview (view transcript) - Most of the interaction between classmates and the instructor in an online course takes place through the Discussions section in Desire2Learn. This tutorial walks you through how to view online discussions and participate in them.

• Submitting an Assignment through the DropBox (view transcript) - The Dropbox in Desire2Learn is where you can submit your assignments. The instructor usually sets up a Dropbox folder and provides instructions. Watch this short video on how to submit your assignment or paper in the Dropbox so that your instructor can receive it online.

• Quizzes Overview (view transcript) - Watch a short tutorial video on how to access your quizzes or exams in Desire2Learn.

• Grades Overview (view transcript) - View all your current grades in your online course. This video tutorial guides you through the process of accessing the Grades section in Desire2Learn to view all your current grades.

• Email Overview  (view transcript) - Your Desire2Learn (D2L) email is an internal email which only sends and receives emails inside the D2L environment. You therefore have to log in to D2L to access emails from your online courses. Watch this video to learn more about the Email tool in D2L.

**NEW**  Desire2Learn Overview in Spanish - Watch an overview on how to navigate and use the Desire2Learn environment in Spanish. Special thanks to Ruth Hidalgo, spanish instructor at ACC for narrating this tutorial and helping us put it together.

Other Resources:

Is your computer ready for an Online Course? View a technical recommendations checklist.

Have you cleared your browser cache and temporary Internet files recently? If not, find out how.

Below is a PDF document which can be used as a quick reference guide of how to access your online courses. It also gives a brief overview of each tool available in your online class.

D2L quick reference guide for students

 24x7 Help Desk:

Assistance for your student email and Desire2Learn. Available 24/7 via Chat, Email, or Phone: 1.888.800.9198. Or, go to the Website.

Click here to get more resources on how to navigate in D2L

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