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D2L Guides & Tutorials

D2L Guides = Official D2L document
D2L Tutorials = Bare-bones version of the Guides (for self-directed use or with support)
NA = Not available

D2L GuideTool OverviewD2L Tutorial
Chat The Chat tool allows you to communicate with class members synchronously (at the same time) in D2L NA
Checklist The Checklist tool allows you to list assignments for the class. Students can then check off' each assignment as it is completed. NA
Classlist The Classlist provides a list of students currently enrolled in a class. It can be used to check student progress n the class. Classlist
Content The Content tool allows you to post and organize relevant learning materials for your students.
Discussions The Discussions tool can be used for online discussions among the members of the class. Discussions
Dropbox The Dropbox provides a convenient way for students to electronically submit assignments. You can then provide feedback, assign grades, and return submissions with track changes and comments. Dropbox Basics
Files Files tool provides a storage area for class files. Files can be made available to students in Content. NA
Grades The Grades tool allows you to establish an online gradebook.
Groups The Groups tool allows you to set up groups for the class. You can also create "private" discussion topics and dropbox folders for each group. NA
Links The Links tool allows you to provide students with easy access to online resources (webpages & websites). NA
News Located on the Course Home page, the News tool allows you to post messages that your students will see when they first access the class. News
Pager The Pager allows you and your students to 'page' each other by sending a short text message. NA
Quizzes The Quizzes tool allows you to create a variety of assessments for your students.
Release Conditions The Release Conditions feature allows you to set conditions under which a student may access an item in the D2L class, for example, a release condition for a quiz that would not make it accessible until the student had read a specific topic in Content. NA
Surveys The Surveys tool is similar to the Quizzes tool and allows you to create a variety of surveys for your students. NA