How to Use
Desire2Learn
A Step-by-step tutorial
First you will need to open a web
Browser
This could be:
 Internet Explorer
 Firefox Mozilla
 Safari (On Mac)
To access your Web Browser
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First Click on the “Start” button at the bottom of
your screen if using a PC
On a Mac Click on the Safari Compass icon
After Clicking on the Start button
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The Start Menu will open up and allow you to
choose which program to use
Use the Mouse to move the cursor
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And click on Internet Explorer
Or simply use the cursor to click on the Safari
Icon if using a Mac
Once you have opened up an Internet
Explorer window:
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The Internet on the Springfield Campus will usually
open to the campus website once online
To access most student related material
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You must first go to the main Benedictine University
website www.ben.edu by highlighting the web
address at the top of the screen and typing in
www.ben.edu then press “Enter” to go to the page
Once you have reached www.ben.edu
on your web browser Click on “Login”
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You will find the “Login” button on the top Right
corner of the screen next to the “Search” box
Here is the
“Login”
button
After Clicking on the “Login” button:
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You will come to the main page for all student
internet services at Benedictine University
This is the Login Screen:
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On the Left Side of the Screen You should see the
word “Student” which is where you will log into
Desire2Learn
“Desire2Learn”
is located here
By Clicking on Desire2Learn
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Another window will open and you will come to the
Desire2Learn login page
Here is the
“Login” section
Begin Logging into Desire2Learn
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Click on the box under “Username” and type in your
“B number” (a “b” and the last seven digits of your
student I.D.)
Continue Logging into Desire2Learn
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Next Click on the box beneath “Password” and fill out your
password which will be your “B” number with a capital “B.”
Then click “Enter.”
Desire2Learn Home page
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After clicking on “Enter” you should come to the
Desire2Learn home page where you can click on the
corresponding class you wish to see as needed
Use this bar to
scroll down
After choosing a course to view:
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You will see the Main Page for that course
Here is where you can explore the course contents
Course Navigation:
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One of the most important buttons to familiarize yourself
with, is the “Content” button
This button holds most of the core information for the class
such as: Readings, Assignments, Test Dates/Times etc.
“Content” is
located here
Course Navigation Cont.:
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“Discussions” is another section that might be very important
This section will be the dialogue center where students might
be required to “Discuss” topics as presented by their
Professor. Classmates might also start dialogues through it as
well
“Discussions” is
located here
Course Navigation Cont.:
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“Dropbox” is another button you will probably use frequently
This button allows you to place your assignments in your
Professor’s virtual “Dropbox” to turn in homework, tests, etc.
“Dropbox” is
located here
Course Navigation Cont.:
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“Classlist” is a button that you might find helpful
This button allows you to contact other classmates in case
you wanted to get in touch with other classmates to study
with, compare class notes, etc.
“Classlist” is
located here
Course Navigation Cont.:
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Other possible buttons include: “Quizzes,” “Grades,”
“Attendance,” “Rubrics,” “Help,” and many others
Explore these and other buttons on the Desire 2 Learn site
However, only use them as directed by your Professor
Final Information to note:
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If you have any further questions please
contact the Resource Center at:
(217) 525-1420 Ext. 320
Or contact the Lisle Campus Help Desk at:
(630) 829-6684
This concludes the Desire2Learn tutorial