Help for D2L is available in a variety of forms. Listed below is a
brief description of the D2L tools with a link to helpful information
that includes instructional videos and FAQs on each of the tools.
| D2L System Requirements | System Requirements for D2L including a list of supported internet browsers and display settings |  |
| Calendar-Schedule | You have access to an on-line calendar through the Schedule tool. Available on the My Home and My Course pages, the Schedule tool allows you to set reminders of important dates and activities. |
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| Chat | The Chat tools allow you to communicate via text while on-line at the same time. Using the D2L Chat tool, you can hold private chats with other students in the course or communicate on group projects. |
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| Classlist | The Classlist provides a list of students currently enrolled in a a course. |
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| Content | The Content Tool is where course materials can be found. |
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| D2L Email | Email sent from D2L goes to the recipients' email addresses, as listed through UAccess. For the vast majority of users, this will be their @email.arizona.edu address. | |
| Discussions | The Discussions tool can be used for online discussions between you and other students and/or your instructor. |
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| Dropbox | The Dropbox tool is an electronic storage space for documents you will be submitting to your instructor. Submissions are date and time stamped. |
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| Grades | The Grades tool allows you to view your grade for the course. |
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| Library Resources | A link to the University of Arizona's resources. |
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| Locker | The Locker is an electronic storage area for you to "store your stuff." You can “upload” and “download” files from your home or dorm computer and use them in D2L or transfer them from one computer to another. Only the owner of the locker can view its contents. |
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| My Home | My Home is the main entry page for D2L. It is the first page you see after signing in to D2L. Like the Course Home page, this page contains a News section. However, this News section is controlled by the D2L Support Staff and is used for system announcements. |
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| Pager | The Pager allows D2L users to “page” each other by sending a short text message. The next time that the person being paged enters the course, the pager will flash and beep that a message is waiting. |
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| Preferences | The Preferences tool allows you to change your font settings, paging preferences, discussion room layout, email preferences, and password. Customizing your personal settings is a great way to ensure that you are comfortable in your learning environment. |
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| Quizzes | The quiz tool is where your instructor will post quizzes and homework assignments. |
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