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D2L Upgraded to Version 9.4!

In December WCU’s D2L was upgraded to version 9.4 . With this new version comes improved functionality with current tools and a few new tools available for use. Some things to look out for:

• Redesigned Calendar tool
• Improved Dropbox functionality including a document viewer
• Tighter integration with Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Google +)
• New Notification tools

Also coming soon: Seating Chart tool.

Click here to see screen shots of some of the changes!

Registering on the D2L Community Website

What is the D2L Community?

The Desire2Learn Community is designed to promote collaboration among all Desire2Learn clients who wish to share online strategies, best practices and showcase some of the best ways organizations are utilizing the Desire2Learn Learning Environment. The Desire2Learn Community provides clients with the exciting opportunity to participate in engaging discussions. The site will also provide users with just-in-time training tips, quick refreshers on how to effectively use tools, additional resources and learning aids.

Steps to Register:

• Go to https://community.desire2learn.com
• Click on the Enrollment link located on the top right of the screen
• Fill out the appropriate information and click Submit

Note: When filling out Organization Name make sure to put ‘West Chester University of Pennsylvania’.

Internet Browsers

As we progress through the Fall Term, please be aware that D2L Services recommends the download and use of Mozilla Firefox when working in the D2L environment (http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/new/?WT.mc_id=ba3613&WT.mc_ev=click).

There are known issues with using Internet Explorer when logged into D2L:

• Internet Explorer v9 browser is not fully compatible with current releases of the D2L Environment.
• Courses listed under "My Courses" may not appear
• Some buttons, such as the email button, may not work
• The HTML editor, (composition field of discussions and emails) may have formatting issues

If you are limited to using Internet Explorer:

• From within Internet Explorer, click the ’Compatibility View’ button which is found in the IE address bar

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