IT Services is pleased to be able to provide Desire2Learn Self-Directed Training. Instructor Self-Directed Training contains over 100 video tutorials covering the most commonly used aspects of Desire2Learn. Each module is broken into a series of short video tutorials and other content that you can easily digest and use as reference materials.
To Access the Self-Directed Training:
- Log in to Desire2learn at http://d2l.iup.edu.
- In the My Courses widget, click on the Student tab.
- Click on the course titled D2L Instructor Self-Directed Training.
- Click on the Content link in the navbar for a full view of all the content.
- Click on the topic you wish to view. (We recommend that you use a high-speed connection to view the tutorials.)
If you have any questions or problems, please contact the IT Support Center at (724) 357-4000 or via ihelp. (Remember to log in to ihelp with your IUP Network Computer Account username and password.)
The Benefits of Utilizing the Self-Directed Training Include:
- Video is an excellent way to teach a subject that has any degree of complexity.
- Users can learn at their own pace as their schedule permits.
- Convenience and the ability to train anywhere.
- Set your own pace.
- Stop and review as often as you want.
- Eliminates travel time and related expenses.
- An excellent option for contract, part-time, or “just joined” faculty.
- Reaches geographically dispersed faculty.
- Supports various learning styles.
- Reduces anxiety about using a new product.
- Video presents standardized information for every viewer, every time.
We still offer instructor-led workshops. Please see our Workshop and Training Schedule website. The Self-Directed Training are recommended as a supplement to instructor-led training.
