Difference between revisions of "Access Brightspace"
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| − | Accessing [[D2L]] is a simple operation. Here are three different methods for opening D2L: | + | Accessing [[D2L]] Brightspace is a simple operation. Here are three different methods for opening D2L: |
| − | * Enter the D2L URL in your browser's Address box | + | * Enter the D2L Brightspace URL in your browser's Address box |
* Use the preset bookmark in your browser's bookmark bar | * Use the preset bookmark in your browser's bookmark bar | ||
| − | * Navigate to D2L through the WSU web site | + | * Navigate to D2L Brightspace through the WSU web site |
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==Intended Audience== | ==Intended Audience== | ||
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WSU instructors and students using [[Desire2Learn]] or those interested in using this [[instructional management system]] in the future. | WSU instructors and students using [[Desire2Learn]] or those interested in using this [[instructional management system]] in the future. | ||
</noinclude> | </noinclude> | ||
| + | ==Browser Support== | ||
| + | D2L Brightspace runs on any of the most recent browsers. | ||
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| + | {| | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | |PC | ||
| + | |Mac | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |Internet Explorer | ||
| + | |X | ||
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| + | |- | ||
| + | |Microsoft Edge | ||
| + | |X | ||
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| + | |- | ||
| + | |Safari | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | |X | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |Firefox | ||
| + | |X | ||
| + | |X | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |Google Chrome | ||
| + | |X | ||
| + | |X | ||
| + | |} | ||
| + | ===Trouble using D2L Brightspace in IE?=== | ||
| + | If you are experiencing problems using D2L Brightspace in Internet Explorer, try adding it as a trusted site. If this does not work, try using a different browser (e.g., Firefox, Chrome). D2L Brightspace and Microsoft are working to resolve these issues and we will keep you posted. | ||
| + | *[[Adding trusted sites to Internet Explorer]] | ||
==Entering the URL in the Browser Address Box== | ==Entering the URL in the Browser Address Box== | ||
| − | D2L can be accessed by entering the following address in the URL Address box of the browser: | + | D2L Brightspace can be accessed by entering the following address in the URL Address box of the browser: |
[http://d2l.winona.edu/ http://d2l.winona.edu] | [http://d2l.winona.edu/ http://d2l.winona.edu] | ||
| − | and hit enter. The D2L login page will be displayed. | + | and hit enter. The D2L Brightspace login page will be displayed. |
==Using the Preset Bookmark== | ==Using the Preset Bookmark== | ||
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[[File:main_site_bookmark_bar2.png]] | [[File:main_site_bookmark_bar2.png]] | ||
| − | Each laptop issued by WSU has preset bookmarks configured in the bookmark bar. Unless you have changed the bookmark bar and removed the preset bookmarks, there will be a bookmark to D2L readily available in your browser window, as shown in the image above. | + | Each laptop issued by WSU has preset bookmarks configured in the bookmark bar. Unless you have changed the bookmark bar and removed the preset bookmarks, there will be a bookmark to D2L Brightspace readily available in your browser window, as shown in the image above. |
==Navigating Through the WSU Web Site== | ==Navigating Through the WSU Web Site== | ||
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* Click on Resources in the navigation bar at the top of the page | * Click on Resources in the navigation bar at the top of the page | ||
| − | * Select D2L from the fly-out menu under Resources | + | * Select D2L Brightspace from the fly-out menu under Resources |
| − | ==Logging into D2L== | + | ==Logging into D2L Brightspace== |
You will use your {{StarID}} to login to D2L Brightspace. | You will use your {{StarID}} to login to D2L Brightspace. | ||
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| style="width: 35%; vertical-align: top; "| | | style="width: 35%; vertical-align: top; "| | ||
| − | ===D2L Overview Topics=== | + | ===D2L Brightspace Overview Topics=== |
{{D2L_Main_Topics}} | {{D2L_Main_Topics}} | ||
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Revision as of 02:23, 9 March 2016
Accessing D2L Brightspace is a simple operation. Here are three different methods for opening D2L:
- Enter the D2L Brightspace URL in your browser's Address box
- Use the preset bookmark in your browser's bookmark bar
- Navigate to D2L Brightspace through the WSU web site
Intended Audience
WSU instructors and students using Desire2Learn or those interested in using this instructional management system in the future.
Browser Support
D2L Brightspace runs on any of the most recent browsers.
| PC | Mac | |
| Internet Explorer | X | |
| Microsoft Edge | X | |
| Safari | X | |
| Firefox | X | X |
| Google Chrome | X | X |
Trouble using D2L Brightspace in IE?
If you are experiencing problems using D2L Brightspace in Internet Explorer, try adding it as a trusted site. If this does not work, try using a different browser (e.g., Firefox, Chrome). D2L Brightspace and Microsoft are working to resolve these issues and we will keep you posted.
Entering the URL in the Browser Address Box
D2L Brightspace can be accessed by entering the following address in the URL Address box of the browser:
http://d2l.winona.edu
and hit enter. The D2L Brightspace login page will be displayed.
Using the Preset Bookmark
File:Main site bookmark bar2.png
Each laptop issued by WSU has preset bookmarks configured in the bookmark bar. Unless you have changed the bookmark bar and removed the preset bookmarks, there will be a bookmark to D2L Brightspace readily available in your browser window, as shown in the image above.
D2L is available through the WSU web site. To access D2L through the WSU site navigation:
- Click on Resources in the navigation bar at the top of the page
- Select D2L Brightspace from the fly-out menu under Resources
Logging into D2L Brightspace
You will use your Template:StarID to login to D2L Brightspace.
More Information
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D2L Brightspace Overview Topics |
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