how to set up course in d2l

by Chloe Barton 10 min read

Activate Course from within the Course Site

  • Go to the D2L course site that needs to be activated.
  • Select Edit Course from the course navigation bar.
  • Select Course Administration from the dropdown menu.
  • Select Course Offering Information.
  • Under the section titled "Active", and select the checkbox by "Course is Active" [A].
  • Select the Save button to save changes [B]. The course is now activated, and students will see it listed when they log in to D2L.

Manually create a course offering or template
  1. From the Admin Tools menu, click Course Management.
  2. Click Create a New Course Offering or Template.
  3. Select one of the following options: ...
  4. Click Next.
  5. Enter information about the new template, then click Next.

How do I edit a course in a D2L course?

When entering a course in D2L, the Course Home page that is displayed is the university-wide default, but this page can be modified. Select Edit Course in the course navigation bar.

How do I reply to student emails in D2L?

If students reply to your email, their messages will go to your preferred email account, not the Classlist area in D2L. It is recommended that you reply to individual student emails using your preferred email account, rather than through D2L. Copy class-wide email text to a news item.

Is D2L a registered trademark?

© 1999-2021 D2L Corporation. Brightspace, D2L, and other marks ("D2L marks") are trademarks of D2L Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries. Please visit www.d2l.com/trademarks for a list of other D2L marks.

What is the D2L welcome widget?

The D2L Welcome widget introduces students to the course. This widget allows instructors to add a window overlaid on the course homepage. The window will pop up each time the user logs in and navigates to the homepage. Users will need to dismiss the window to clear it from the course homepage.

How do I create a course in D2L?

1:142:11Create New Course D2L - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipChoose the course you wish to create and click select enter a title for the course. Choose a courseMoreChoose the course you wish to create and click select enter a title for the course. Choose a course start date no choose today's date as the start date. Choose a course end date.

How do I create a new course?

To create a new course:Click on the Settings tab.Under Course Management, click on Create a new course.Click on New course and then click on Next. ... Enter the Course name and Course end date, then select the Product from the drop-down list.Click on Submit.More items...

How do I create a new course shell in Brightspace?

Before you can start copying or importing content for your course in Brightspace, you must create an empty Course Shell. This is done as part of the Bulk Tools for creating courses but if you are doing so manually, go to Admin Tools > Course Management. Click Create a New Course Offering or Template.

How do I import a course into D2L?

3. Import: Import a course from another Learning Management SystemGo to the D2L course site you want to import materials TO and click Course Admin.Select Import/Export/Copy Components.Select Import Components.Verify from a course package is selected.Click Start.More items...

Which button is used to add new course?

Answer. click Add button or double-click on the course, the selected course appears in the Lesson Editor; if such a course already exists in the course list RapidTyping asks you: Rewrite existing course or Create copy.

How do I create a course to sell?

In this article, you'll find an overview of the 10 major stages of online course creation:Pick the perfect course topic.Ensure your course idea has high market demand.Create Magnetic and Compelling Learning Outcomes.Select and Gather your Course Content.Structure Your Modules and Course Plan.More items...•

What is a course shell D2L?

"Shells" are the spaces in the D2L Brightspace learning system that are created for online course components and other collaborative projects ('Course Shells' and 'Organization Shells', respectively). Shells can contain attached documents, learning materials, quizzes, assignments, discussions, and more.

What is a course shell?

The course shell is a starter structure for your course. This shell is based on a set of online course design guidelines from UVM's Continuing and Distance Education and the Center For Teaching and Learning. Students have reported that they find it easier to have a familiar structure from week to week.

How do you use D2L Brightspace?

0:061:47Welcome to Brightspace Tutorials - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipTraining designers at d2l create and provide videos on this channel to walk you through how toMoreTraining designers at d2l create and provide videos on this channel to walk you through how to complete actions that help you maximize your use of brightspace products and tools.

How do I import a class to Brightspace?

Login to Brightspace and access the course you need content copied to. Go to Course Admin -> Import/Export/Copy Components. Select Copy Components from another Org Unit, and then click on Search for Offering. This will open a window where you will search for the course that contains the material you desire.

How do I share a D2L course with another teacher?

In your D2L course, go to the Course Tools > Course Admin....Step 1: Export your course as a Brightspace packageSave zip file to a secure location.Send this zip file to the instructor you are sharing your course with.That instructor will now go to Step 2 for directions to import the zip file into their course.

How do I share a Brightspace course?

On the navbar, click Course Admin > Sharing Groups. Click New Sharing Group. Enter your sharing group's details. Click Save and Close.

Make a Homepage Active

When finished with editing the newly created homepage, it must be set as active on the main Homepages page.

Change Widgets on a Homepage

Add, delete, or move widgets that appear on the homepage, as well as change the way widgets are grouped. See the widget index below for information on commonly-used widgets.

Index of Widgets

The following table describes commonly-used widgets available to DePaul instructors. Widgets are listed in alphabetical order, and widgets included on a Course Home page by default are indicated.

NEXT STEPS

For information on customizing the look and function of homepage widgets, as well as instructions for creating custom widgets, see Customizing Widgets.

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Adding Your Syllabus and Other Content

  • Adding content - the syllabus, course schedule, assignment rubrics and instructions, readings, Powerpoints, website links, etc - is an important step in getting your course ready for the students to view. Short descriptions that provide guidance or additional instructions can be added to cont…
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Updating The News Widget

  • The News widget on your course homepage enables you to communicate updates, changes, and new information to your students quickly and effectively. In addition, students can subscribe to News updates through email notifications, text message notifications, or an RSS feed.
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Course Activation

  • At the beginning of the quarter, you must manually activate your course site for students to be able to access it. All courses are initially set to "inactive" status so that students cannot access the course site before you have finished setting it up.
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Hands-On Practice: Course Set-Up

  • After reading through the topics in this unit, it's your turn to practice in your course. Keep in mind that no one will be evaluating the content of what you create in your course, and you can always revise these items later. The goal of the assignments in this course is only to ensure you’re comfortable using each tool. To satisfy the requirements of this unit, complete the following tas…
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