Resources for Students Using Los Rios eLearning Desire2Learn


Overview of D2L

Orientation

How to Login

Getting Help

Navigating your Course

Using Discussion

Sending Email

Using the Pager Tool

Using the Chat Room

Using the Dropbox

Taking Quizzes

Using the Checklist

Creating an RTF file

System Check

Computer Specifications
& Recommendations

 
Click on the links to the left for more information about using D2L.

Overview of Desire2Learn at Los Rios eLearning:

Read below or watch the Orientation Video.
 (Download this smaller version to your iPod or iTunes).

Try a FREE Sample Class!

What is D2L?

Desire2Learn (D2L) is a web-based course management system designed to create a rich online learning environment for students. D2L includes features such as an electronic dropbox, automated gradebook, discussion boards, and quizzes.

How do I log in to D2L?

  1. Open up an Internet browser (i.e., Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari)
  2. Go to http://d2l.losrios.edu or to the eLearning link on the college homepage.
  3. Enter your USERNAME and PASSWORD:
    • Students:  Your username is the letter w followed by your Student ID#.
    • Faculty & Staff:  Your username is the letter w followed by your Employee ID#.
    • All users: Your default password is your Los Rios "unified password".
      (The same one you use for iMail, eServices, and college email.)
    • Example: Indiana Jones' Student ID# is 1234567.  His eLearning login is w1234567.
      He set his password and security questions when he enrolled and uses that same password.

How do I see my courses in D2L?

Once you have successfully logged in,  look for the  box labeled My Courses in the middle of the My Home screen.
The names of the courses that you are enrolled in will appear if they have a D2L course site and if the instructor has made the course active. The names will be underlined and in blue type. Click the name of the course that you wish to view.

Once inside my D2L course, how do I access the course materials?

Use the navigational tool bar along the top of your course homepage. The links located on this tool bar allow you to access materials within your course. Some tools that your instructor may be using include:

  • Content may include your course syllabus, reading material, or homework instructions.
  • Grades is where you can see your grades on assignments throughout the semester.
  • Dropbox is where you can submit electronic copies of your homework to your instructor.
  • Quizzes is where you can complete course quizzes or exams.

Some helpful Tips for using D2L

  • Get in the habit of using the links located on the navigational bar to move around inside your course.
  • When exiting your D2L course, be sure to click on the Logout link AND close the browser window.
    This is especially important if you are using a computer in a public lab.
  • Mac users: Make sure you are using the most current version of either Safari or Firefox.