Training Session Topics
Session I -Intro to Desire2Learn – Approximate time required – 2 Hrs.
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Setting-up WAU Portal & Google (Apps) Email Account
Overview of WebAdvisor, Turnitin (Plagiarism Detection Software) and Respondus LockDown
Browser
Organizing Folders & Documents in your computer/laptop (D2L Course Content)
Desire2Learn Tools:
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Accessing Desire2Learn/Forgotten Password
Setting up your profile in D2L
Account settings (Preferences)
News Items
Setting up Grades
Classlist (Un-enroll, Email, User Progress)
Discussion threads
Email service
Chat Room
Locker
Schedule
HTML editor
Setting-up grade scheme
Setting-up grade-book (Weighted & Point System)
Setting-up attendance record in D2L
Dropbox
Creating Modules, Items and uploading Course Content (via Content Tool & Manage File Tool)
Embedding video clips from Youtube, TeacherTube, and external sites.
Session II - Advanced Features – Approximate time required – 2 Hrs.
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Importing package (Course Content & Test Bank) from text book publishers
Setting-up randomized online quizzes and building Question Library
Setting-up survey
Importing/Exporting/Copying course content from your previous courses
Exporting grade book to your PC/Laptop
Archiving course content in your PC/Laptop, for future use
Definitions of Distance Education (DE)
Pros and cons of Distance Education
Constituent components of distance education (Dialogue, Structure & Autonomous Learning)
Technology and Distance Education
Attributes of online learners
Effective Online teaching methods (Pedagogy)
Q & A Session
All sessions are held in Dilbert Computer Lab, located in ITS building (#6). Please contact your Dean or Department
chair to schedule the training session according to your convenience. For more details, contact Emerson David at
edavid@wau.edu or Ext: 4076.
You are encouraged to bring your syllabus in the digital format, preferably along with your laptop.