Overview of New Interface and Features D2L Version 10 Overview for Teacher Role.

D2L Version 10Overview of New

Interface and Features

D2L Version 10 Overview for Teacher Role


D2L Version 10 Interface

Streamlined NavigationConsistent LayoutFollows Accessibility Best PracticesReduces ClutterModern Appearance


D2L Version 10 Features

Version 10 offers a number of new features

Features and options will be based on the permission settings at each school for each role


Navigation Changes—the Minibar

New: minibar fixed at top of all screensEfficient navigation to:

1. My Home2. My Courses3. Email and Pager4. Discussion Notifications5. Profile

Account Settings (Preferences) Notifications Settings Logout

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Minibar Components

1. My Home button2. Course Selector (can “pin” items to top)3. Email Tool & Pager Alerts (no more beeping—just red dot)4. Notifications (students—News, Dropbox, Quiz, Grades)5. Chatter Alerts (Discussion notifications for user subscriptions)6. Personal Menu (Profile, Notifications settings, Account Settings

[My Preferences] and Logout


Minibar AdvantagesCan get back to Course Home page from

anywherein D2L (Select a Course menu)

Can “pin” most frequently accessed courses to the top of the My Courses menu list

Can logout from anywhere (Personal Menu)


Menus on Standard Navbars

Menu list for related toolsSimplifies layout and reduces clutterCan offer consistence layout across all MnSCU

schoolsBetter user experience


Layout of Pages in 960 pixelsMost pages will be centered in a 960 pixel

wide areaThis new design allows for easy navigation on

a variety of screen sizes and devices

Some tools/screens will override the 960-pixel area, such as:

Enter GradesView Content (Use Settings, Content Viewer to

select desired Layout view)


960-Pixel Page Layout


Individual School Branding960 pixel layout for screen opens up left and right side panels for school branding with colors and/or images

Navbar and homepage centered in 960 pixel width area


Tool NavigationStreamlined, Consistent, IntuitiveFollows Accessibility Best PracticesContext-sensitive drop-down menus

1. Items from left side of panel are now at the top of the tool

2. Context sensitive drop-down menus


Consistent Position of Save/Cancel


Course Administration Tools Layout


Alternate Layout


Enhancements Requested by MnSCUAll new in Version 10:Discussion—Option to require students to post before they can read other students’ posts

Sent Mail folder in D2L tracks sent messagesGradebook—one click to associated dropbox or

quiz submissionRubrics—can export/importSCORM results sent to gradebookMenu groups on NavbarsGradebook—exports to Excel (CSV still available)Notifications—expanded to more items for

students (Grades, Quizzes)Pager—ability to delete individual messages


DiscussionsMust Post First setting


Sent Mail folder tracks mail


Gradebook – quick access to dropbox submission


Grades – Export to Excel


Pager – Easy Access to Messages


Pager – can delete messages


Notifications Options Expanded


Other general enhancementsDropbox—can save drafts of feedback and

then release feedback to all students after all assignments have been evaluated and scored

Calendar - interface enhancementsSeating Chart - more flexibilityCompetencies - more flexible structure across

multiple courses


Dropbox - Can Save Draft of Feedback and Publish Later


Publish Selected Dropbox Feedback Later

This feature allows the instructor to compose and save feedback, but release it to students at a later time, after all assignments have been evaluated.


TrainingTrain the Trainer

WebEx sessions in November and December for CSAs and CTs

Recordings and PPTs will be shared with all MnSCU schools


Retired ToolsUser Home Pages feature will be retired with

version 10

Campus Site Administrators can assist individuals with preserving the existing personal home pages if desired

Journal tool will be retired (had very little usage)

Articles tool will be retired (had very little usage)

Version 10 to D2L Production

Scheduled for Friday, December 28, 2012 – Saturday, December 29, 2012

Expected 24-hour downtime (possibly longer to allow time for testing and configuration)

Downtime will start during the day since it is between semesters

Details will be communicated in November 2012



Questions?Contact your local D2L Campus Site Administrator (CSA)

or local D2L Campus Trainer (CT) if you have any questions

It is recommended that faculty do some testing in the D2L QA (Quality Assurance) environment

Local Campus Site Administrator can provide information about accessing QA

Report any version 10 issues via the regular ticket system at http://d2l.custhelp.com or to your local CSA who will in turn report to the System Site Administrators

http://d2l.custhelp.com/


Version 10 Take AdvantageTake advantage of the streamlined interface

and feature enhancements in version 10

Join the D2L Community if you are not already a member

https://community.desire2learn.com/enroll.asp

The Community offers peer interaction, tips, tricks and documentation



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