eLearning Support Center
Memorial 12
Bemidji State University
1500 Birchmont Drive NE, Box 46
Bemidji MN 56601
Office Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm After-Hours D2L Help (MnSCU)
Desire2Learn (D2L) is the web-based course management system that is used by Bemidji State University and all other schools in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System (MnSCU).
D2L provides a password-protected environment where students can interact online with each other and with their instructor. You only need a computer, Internet access, and a browser to use the features provided in D2L. The D2L course site allows "anytime, anywhere" access to course materials (syllabus, schedule, readings, multi-media files, etc.), class discussions, student progress reports, an electronic dropbox for students to submit assignments, online quizzes and surveys, grades, and additional resources.
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| Chat | The Chat tool allows you to communicate with class members synchronously (at the same time) in D2L |
| Checklist | The Checklist tool allows you to provide your students with a list of course requirements. Students can then check off' each assignment as it is completed. |
| Classlist | The Classlist provides a list of teachers and students currently enrolled in a class. It can be used to send email and to check student progress in the class. |
| Content | The Content tool allows you to post and organize learning materials for your students. |
| Discussions | The Discussions tool can be used to help develop a community of learners in your course. Instructors and students interact with one another by posting messages to discussion topics, reading messages, and replying to messages posted by others. |
| Dropbox | The Dropbox provides a convenient way for students to electronically submit assignments. You can then leave feedback and enter scores. |
| Glossary | The Glossary tool allows you to store terms and their definitions. |
| Grades | The Grades tool allows you to set up an online gradebook. |
| Links | The Links tool allows you to provide students with easy access to online resources. |
| News | Located on the Course Home page, the News tool allows you to post messages that your students will see when they enter the class. |
| Pager | The Pager allows you and your students to 'page' each other by sending a short text message. |
| Quizzes | The Quizzes tool allows you to create a variety of assessments for your students. |
| Surveys | The Surveys tool is similar to the Quizzes tool and allows you to create surveys for your students. |