{"id":5513,"date":"2017-09-08T17:14:39","date_gmt":"2017-09-08T17:14:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents-dev\/?post_type=guides&#038;p=5513"},"modified":"2025-11-12T17:41:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T17:41:17","slug":"how-to-navigate-your-course","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/desire2learn\/how-you-access-desire2learn\/how-to-navigate-your-course\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Navigate Your Course"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class='content-column one_third'><nav id=\"bellows-main-7\" class=\"bellows bellows-nojs bellows-main bellows-source-menu bellows-align-left bellows-skin-grey-material bellows-type- bellows-expand-current\"><ul id=\"menu-brightspace-guides\" class=\"bellows-nav\" data-bellows-config=\"main\"><li id=\"menu-item-6129\" class=\"bellows-menu-item bellows-menu-item-type-post_type bellows-menu-item-object-page bellows-menu-item-has-children bellows-menu-item-6129 bellows-item-level-0\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/desire2learn\/how-you-access-desire2learn\/\" class=\"bellows-target\"><span class=\"bellows-target-title bellows-target-text\">Brightspace: Getting Started<\/span><button class=\"bellows-subtoggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Submenu\"><i class=\"bellows-subtoggle-icon-expand fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><i class=\"bellows-subtoggle-icon-collapse fa fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/button><\/a>\n<ul class=\"bellows-submenu\">\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-6131\" class=\"bellows-menu-item bellows-menu-item-type-post_type bellows-menu-item-object-page bellows-menu-item-6131 bellows-item-level-1\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/desire2learn\/how-you-access-desire2learn\/finding-your-course-in-brightspace-d2l\/\" class=\"bellows-target\"><span class=\"bellows-target-title bellows-target-text\">Finding your course in Brightspace (D2L)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-6133\" class=\"bellows-menu-item bellows-menu-item-type-post_type bellows-menu-item-object-page bellows-menu-item-6133 bellows-item-level-1\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/desire2learn\/how-you-access-desire2learn\/how-to-navigate-your-course\/\" class=\"bellows-target\"><span class=\"bellows-target-title bellows-target-text\">How to Navigate Your Course<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-6135\" class=\"bellows-menu-item bellows-menu-item-type-post_type bellows-menu-item-object-page bellows-menu-item-6135 bellows-item-level-1\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/desire2learn\/how-you-access-desire2learn\/reset-your-password\/\" class=\"bellows-target\"><span class=\"bellows-target-title bellows-target-text\">Reset Your Password<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-6137\" class=\"bellows-menu-item bellows-menu-item-type-post_type bellows-menu-item-object-page bellows-menu-item-6137 bellows-item-level-1\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/desire2learn\/how-you-access-desire2learn\/subscribe-to-a-calendar\/\" class=\"bellows-target\"><span class=\"bellows-target-title bellows-target-text\">Subscribe to a calendar<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-6139\" class=\"bellows-menu-item bellows-menu-item-type-post_type bellows-menu-item-object-page bellows-menu-item-has-children bellows-menu-item-6139 bellows-item-level-0\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/desire2learn\/content\/\" class=\"bellows-target\"><span class=\"bellows-target-title bellows-target-text\">Content<\/span><button class=\"bellows-subtoggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Submenu\"><i class=\"bellows-subtoggle-icon-expand fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><i class=\"bellows-subtoggle-icon-collapse fa fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/button><\/a>\n<ul class=\"bellows-submenu\">\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-6141\" class=\"bellows-menu-item bellows-menu-item-type-post_type bellows-menu-item-object-page bellows-menu-item-6141 bellows-item-level-1\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/desire2learn\/content\/navigating-content\/\" class=\"bellows-target\"><span class=\"bellows-target-title bellows-target-text\">Navigating Your Content<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-6145\" class=\"bellows-menu-item bellows-menu-item-type-post_type bellows-menu-item-object-page bellows-menu-item-has-children bellows-menu-item-6145 bellows-item-level-0\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/desire2learn\/course-mail\/\" class=\"bellows-target\"><span class=\"bellows-target-title bellows-target-text\">Course Mail<\/span><button class=\"bellows-subtoggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Submenu\"><i class=\"bellows-subtoggle-icon-expand fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><i class=\"bellows-subtoggle-icon-collapse fa fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/button><\/a>\n<ul class=\"bellows-submenu\">\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-6147\" class=\"bellows-menu-item bellows-menu-item-type-post_type bellows-menu-item-object-page bellows-menu-item-6147 bellows-item-level-1\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/desire2learn\/course-mail\/using-course-mail\/\" class=\"bellows-target\"><span class=\"bellows-target-title bellows-target-text\">Course Mail Basics<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-6149\" class=\"bellows-menu-item bellows-menu-item-type-post_type bellows-menu-item-object-page bellows-menu-item-has-children bellows-menu-item-6149 bellows-item-level-0\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/desire2learn\/discussions\/\" class=\"bellows-target\"><span class=\"bellows-target-title bellows-target-text\">Discussions<\/span><button class=\"bellows-subtoggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Submenu\"><i class=\"bellows-subtoggle-icon-expand fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><i class=\"bellows-subtoggle-icon-collapse fa fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/button><\/a>\n<ul class=\"bellows-submenu\">\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-6151\" class=\"bellows-menu-item bellows-menu-item-type-post_type bellows-menu-item-object-page bellows-menu-item-6151 bellows-item-level-1\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/desire2learn\/discussions\/composing-messages\/\" class=\"bellows-target\"><span class=\"bellows-target-title bellows-target-text\">Discussion Basics<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-6153\" class=\"bellows-menu-item bellows-menu-item-type-post_type bellows-menu-item-object-page bellows-menu-item-6153 bellows-item-level-1\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/desire2learn\/discussions\/discussion-tips\/\" class=\"bellows-target\"><span class=\"bellows-target-title bellows-target-text\">Discussion Tips<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-6155\" class=\"bellows-menu-item bellows-menu-item-type-post_type bellows-menu-item-object-page bellows-menu-item-has-children bellows-menu-item-6155 bellows-item-level-0\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/desire2learn\/dropbox\/\" class=\"bellows-target\"><span class=\"bellows-target-title bellows-target-text\">Assignments<\/span><button class=\"bellows-subtoggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Submenu\"><i class=\"bellows-subtoggle-icon-expand fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><i class=\"bellows-subtoggle-icon-collapse fa fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/button><\/a>\n<ul class=\"bellows-submenu\">\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-6157\" class=\"bellows-menu-item bellows-menu-item-type-post_type bellows-menu-item-object-page bellows-menu-item-6157 bellows-item-level-1\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/desire2learn\/dropbox\/uploading-files\/\" class=\"bellows-target\"><span class=\"bellows-target-title bellows-target-text\">Submit Assignments<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-6159\" class=\"bellows-menu-item bellows-menu-item-type-post_type bellows-menu-item-object-page bellows-menu-item-6159 bellows-item-level-1\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/desire2learn\/dropbox\/confirming-my-submission\/\" class=\"bellows-target\"><span class=\"bellows-target-title bellows-target-text\">Confirming Your Submission<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-6161\" class=\"bellows-menu-item bellows-menu-item-type-post_type bellows-menu-item-object-page bellows-menu-item-6161 bellows-item-level-1\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/desire2learn\/dropbox\/view-feedback-in-assignments\/\" class=\"bellows-target\"><span class=\"bellows-target-title bellows-target-text\">View feedback in Assignments<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-6163\" class=\"bellows-menu-item bellows-menu-item-type-post_type bellows-menu-item-object-page bellows-menu-item-has-children bellows-menu-item-6163 bellows-item-level-0\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/desire2learn\/my-home\/\" class=\"bellows-target\"><span class=\"bellows-target-title bellows-target-text\">My Home<\/span><button class=\"bellows-subtoggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Submenu\"><i class=\"bellows-subtoggle-icon-expand fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><i class=\"bellows-subtoggle-icon-collapse fa fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/button><\/a>\n<ul class=\"bellows-submenu\">\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-6165\" class=\"bellows-menu-item bellows-menu-item-type-post_type bellows-menu-item-object-page bellows-menu-item-6165 bellows-item-level-1\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/desire2learn\/my-home\/customize-my-profile\/\" class=\"bellows-target\"><span class=\"bellows-target-title bellows-target-text\">Account notifications and profile<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-6167\" class=\"bellows-menu-item bellows-menu-item-type-post_type bellows-menu-item-object-page bellows-menu-item-6167 bellows-item-level-1\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/desire2learn\/my-home\/adding-your-twitter-id-to-d2l\/\" class=\"bellows-target\"><span class=\"bellows-target-title bellows-target-text\">Adding your Twitter ID to Brightspace (D2L)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-6169\" class=\"bellows-menu-item bellows-menu-item-type-post_type bellows-menu-item-object-page bellows-menu-item-6169 bellows-item-level-1\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/desire2learn\/how-you-access-desire2learn\/navigating-the-d2l-homepage\/\" class=\"bellows-target\"><span class=\"bellows-target-title bellows-target-text\">Navigating The Brightspace Homepage<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-6171\" class=\"bellows-menu-item bellows-menu-item-type-post_type bellows-menu-item-object-page bellows-menu-item-6171 bellows-item-level-1\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/desire2learn\/my-home\/notifications-for-class-cancelation\/\" class=\"bellows-target\"><span class=\"bellows-target-title bellows-target-text\">Notifications for Class Cancelation<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-6173\" class=\"bellows-menu-item bellows-menu-item-type-post_type bellows-menu-item-object-page bellows-menu-item-has-children bellows-menu-item-6173 bellows-item-level-0\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/desire2learn\/quizzes\/\" class=\"bellows-target\"><span class=\"bellows-target-title bellows-target-text\">Quizzes<\/span><button class=\"bellows-subtoggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Submenu\"><i class=\"bellows-subtoggle-icon-expand fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><i class=\"bellows-subtoggle-icon-collapse fa fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/button><\/a>\n<ul class=\"bellows-submenu\">\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-6175\" class=\"bellows-menu-item bellows-menu-item-type-post_type bellows-menu-item-object-page bellows-menu-item-6175 bellows-item-level-1\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/desire2learn\/quizzes\/tips-and-best-practices\/\" class=\"bellows-target\"><span class=\"bellows-target-title bellows-target-text\">Preparing For an Online Quiz<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-6177\" class=\"bellows-menu-item bellows-menu-item-type-post_type bellows-menu-item-object-page bellows-menu-item-6177 bellows-item-level-1\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/desire2learn\/quizzes\/taking-a-quiz\/\" class=\"bellows-target\"><span class=\"bellows-target-title bellows-target-text\">Taking an Online Quiz<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-7179\" class=\"bellows-menu-item bellows-menu-item-type-post_type bellows-menu-item-object-page bellows-menu-item-7179 bellows-item-level-1\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/reviewing-your-quiz-submission\/\" class=\"bellows-target\"><span class=\"bellows-target-title bellows-target-text\">Reviewing your Quiz Submission<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-6179\" class=\"bellows-menu-item bellows-menu-item-type-post_type bellows-menu-item-object-page bellows-menu-item-has-children bellows-menu-item-6179 bellows-item-level-0\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/desire2learn\/video-assignments\/\" class=\"bellows-target\"><span class=\"bellows-target-title bellows-target-text\">Video Assignments<\/span><button class=\"bellows-subtoggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Submenu\"><i class=\"bellows-subtoggle-icon-expand fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><i class=\"bellows-subtoggle-icon-collapse fa fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/button><\/a>\n<ul class=\"bellows-submenu\">\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-6181\" class=\"bellows-menu-item bellows-menu-item-type-post_type bellows-menu-item-object-page bellows-menu-item-6181 bellows-item-level-1\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/desire2learn\/video-assignments\/tips-and-best-practices\/\" class=\"bellows-target\"><span class=\"bellows-target-title bellows-target-text\">Tips and Best Practices<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-7257\" class=\"bellows-menu-item bellows-menu-item-type-post_type bellows-menu-item-object-page bellows-menu-item-7257 bellows-item-level-1\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/desire2learn\/video-assignment-guide\/\" class=\"bellows-target\"><span class=\"bellows-target-title bellows-target-text\">Video Assignment Guide<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/div><br \/>\n<div class='content-column two_third last_column'><p>From the Brightspace (D2L) homepage select the course you would like to enter (<em>for help on finding your courses in Brightspace<\/em> <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/desire2learn\/how-you-access-desire2learn\/finding-your-course-in-brightspace-d2l\/\">click here<\/a>). You are now on the course homepage, which is divided into three main areas:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>1.<\/strong> <\/span>Minibar<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>2.<\/strong> <\/span>Course Navigation Bar<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>3.<\/strong> <\/span>Course Homepage Widgets<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents-dev\/files\/2017\/08\/navcourses.png\" rel=\"lightbox-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"973\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5515\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents-dev\/files\/2017\/08\/navcourses.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/files\/2017\/08\/navcourses.png 875w, https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/files\/2017\/08\/navcourses-270x300.png 270w, https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/files\/2017\/08\/navcourses-768x854.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/files\/2017\/08\/navcourses-500x556.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>1.<\/strong> <\/span>Minibar<\/h2>\n<p>The Minibar can be used to switch between courses without having to return to the Brightspace homepage, alert you when you have new course mail, news and discussion items as well as access to change or set personal BrightSpace settings.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents-dev\/files\/2018\/04\/start_how-to-navigate_minibar-daylight.png\" rel=\"lightbox-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5661\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents-dev\/files\/2018\/04\/start_how-to-navigate_minibar-daylight.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>2.<\/strong><\/span> Course Navigation Bar<\/h2>\n<p>Your course Navigation bar provides easy access to the tools used in your course. Although it may vary in each course it will typically look like this.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents-dev\/files\/2017\/09\/howtonav_3-1.png\" rel=\"lightbox-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1022\" height=\"103\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5673\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents-dev\/files\/2017\/09\/howtonav_3-1.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/files\/2017\/09\/howtonav_3-1.png 1022w, https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/files\/2017\/09\/howtonav_3-1-300x30.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/files\/2017\/09\/howtonav_3-1-768x77.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/files\/2017\/09\/howtonav_3-1-500x50.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1022px) 100vw, 1022px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Course Content<\/strong>: When you click the Course Content link, you are taken to the Course Content page. This page will contain all of the information, course materials, links and resources that your instructor has made available to you. On the left you can access the Table of Contents which will list all of the contents of your course. Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/guides\/desire2learn\/content\/navigating-content\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Navigating your Content<\/a> resource for more information on using the content tool.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Communication Menu:<\/strong> The communication drop down menu lists the communication and collaboration tools which may be used in your course.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Chat<\/strong><\/span>: The Chat tool is a real-time, text-based collaboration tool. To chat with a user in your course create a new chat and invite that user.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Classlist<\/strong>: The Classlist tool allows you to view who&#8217;s enrolled in your course, search for a person\u2019s name, check the online status of your classmates or instructor or send email to your individual classmates, your instructor or groups.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discussions<\/strong>: The Discussions tool is an asynchronous communication and collaboration tool. This means it is not in real time. It allows you to read and reply to discussion postings on different topics, share thoughts or ask questions about the course, share files, or work in groups on assignments. Check out our resource on using your <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/guides\/desire2learn\/discussions\/composing-messages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Course Discussion<\/a> for more information.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Online Rooms<\/strong>: Online rooms is web conferencing software. Your course may or may not include online room sessions. If you require help using online rooms, please view our <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/guides\/online-rooms\/online-rooms-new\/joining-online-rooms-new\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Online Rooms resources<\/a> page.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Instant Messenger<\/strong>: The instant messenger is an online messaging tool for sending text messages to classmates and other BrightSpace users. A message is quicker and less formal than an email.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Groups<\/strong>: The Groups tool is a tool that your instructor may use to set up groups for your course. Your instructor has to option to add you to the groups manually, randomly or allow you to self enroll.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Locker<\/strong>: The locker tool is a tool that can be used as an individual storage space for course files in BrightSpace or can be a space for file sharing within groups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Assessments Menu<\/strong> The Assessments drop down menu lists all of the assessment tools available in Brightspace (D2L), review your syllabus or discuss with your instructor which your course will use.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dropbox<\/strong>: The Dropbox tool allows your instructor to create folders for each assignment so that you can submit your assignments inside of BrightSpace within a specific time period. After uploading your submission to the appropriate Dropbox folder you will receive an email confirmation that your file was submitted. Once your assignment has been graded you can return to the dropbox folder to view your grade and any feedback that your instructor has left. More information on the dropbox can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/guides\/desire2learn\/dropbox\/uploading-files\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grades<\/strong>: Here you can check your grades on assignments and tests. While each course will have its own Gradebook settings, you can often view your individual grades, feedback comments, as well as class averages.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quizzes<\/strong>: Use the Quizzes tool to take a quiz, and if your instructor has activated them you can review your quiz results, and see class statistics for a quiz. View our <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/guides\/desire2learn\/quizzes\/taking-a-quiz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Taking a Quiz<\/a> resource for more information.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rubrics<\/strong>: Rubrics are sometimes used by instructors to evaluate an activity or item based on a predefined set of criteria. If being used for your course you can view them here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Self-Assessments<\/strong>: Similar to quizzes, Self Assessments will allow you to test yourself and provide you with instant results. These self assessments are not graded, however you should refer to your course Syllabus for evaluation details.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Surveys<\/strong>: Your instructor may request you use this tool to complete a survey on a particular topic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>3.<\/strong> <\/span>Course Home Page Widgets<\/h2>\n<p>The Course Homepage widgets are the tools found on your course homepage, they provide easy access to course information, announcements and resources.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents-dev\/files\/2017\/09\/D2L_homepage_widgets.png\" rel=\"lightbox-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1054\" height=\"1160\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5669\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents-dev\/files\/2017\/09\/D2L_homepage_widgets.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/files\/2017\/09\/D2L_homepage_widgets.png 1054w, https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/files\/2017\/09\/D2L_homepage_widgets-273x300.png 273w, https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/files\/2017\/09\/D2L_homepage_widgets-768x845.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/files\/2017\/09\/D2L_homepage_widgets-930x1024.png 930w, https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/files\/2017\/09\/D2L_homepage_widgets-500x550.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1054px) 100vw, 1054px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Course Content:<\/strong> Provides quick access to the main modules for your course. (<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/desire2learn\/content\/navigating-content\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More on course content<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Course Announcements:<\/strong> Lists course announcements and information posted by your instructor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Updates:<\/strong> Displays the number of new items like discussion posts, available quizzes and email.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Calendar:<\/strong> May list important dates for tests, assignment, assigned readings and more &#8211; if your instructor uses this tool.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Online Course Checklist:<\/strong> For students taking online courses only, the checklist will assist with the exam setup process. <em>Students are strongly encouraged to complete the checklist.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Learning Resources:<\/strong>Contains a list of important support resources available to students.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class='clear_column'><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":73,"featured_media":0,"parent":99,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5513","page","type-page","status-publish"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5513","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/73"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5513"}],"version-history":[{"count":42,"href":"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5513\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7639,"href":"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5513\/revisions\/7639"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/99"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5513"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5513"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.citl.mun.ca\/resourcesforstudents\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5513"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}