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D2L - Instructor Guide
This guide is intended for helping faculties with setting up and maintaining their D2L Course.
Getting Started
Course Administration
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Enroll Participants
Set Up Gradebook
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Communication
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Discussions
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Alerts
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News
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How to Create a Grade Item
Zoom
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Schedule a Zoom Meeting
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Record a Meeting
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Breakout Rooms
How to Communicate with Participants in Breakout Rooms
How to Access Zoom Cloud Recordings
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Export D2L Gradebook file for final submission in PeopleSoft
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