# Course Structure This page explains the functions in this course. Please note that the images below are not active links, just images. Please note: The course management system used to deliver online courses is called D2L Brightspace.
Topics at Course Home Content Browser
Begin Here | You are currently in the Begin Here learning module. The module contains information that is important to know before the course content instruction begins. Please read through this section well.
Learning Modules | Modules can be viewed using the Content Browser under Course Home link or the Table of Contents under the Content link in the tool bar at the top left D2L.
Course Resources | Resources available to assist students with the course requirements are placed in this folder. Documents, website links, and other supplementary materials are located in this area.
Course Toolbar
Course Toolbar |
Course toolbar has links to components of the course.
Course Home | Provides access to the Content Browser, News, Tools Widget and Event tools.
Content | The Content link provides access to the table of contents for the course. Course content is organized using the Learning Modules tool. Each module begins with an overview page. The overview page lists the unit objectives and tasks that should be completed for the module. Complete the tasks outlined on the overview page. Tasks include discussions, assignments, quizzes, and other requirements as appropriate to the lesson.
Inside a Learning Module |
Learning Module content is organized using a Table of Contents. Content and course tools within the Learning Module may be expanded or collapsed. Select the plus sign to open content or tools. To minimize (collapse) the content or tools, select the minus sign (-).
Assignments | The Assignments tool lists all assignments in the course.
Email | The Email tool is the email tool for D2L. Every student in D2L has a D2L email account. D2L email is the preferred mode of communication in this class when a student has a question that cannot be addressed in the class discussion area(s). D2L email only works inside the course you are taking. A student cannot email someone outside of the course or in another course.
Discussions | A discussion is a public forum inside the D2L course. The Discussion tool is used for class discussions on content throughout the course. Prepare discussion posts carefully, as they are public and can be edited or deleted only by the instructor. Please abide by netiquette when submitting a post in the discussion area. (The green asterisk indicates a new discussion.)
Chat | The Chat tool is similar to "instant messaging." Students may use the chat tool to communicate with each other and/or the instructor within the D2L course environment.
Grades | Grades are posted in the Grade Book and are visible to the student using the Grades tool when released by the instructor.