Desire2Learn Training Material

Instructor Access

• The username is your Pirates’ Cove/Novell username and the password is set to your current SHIP PIN (6-digit number) at http://armstrong2.view.usg.edu.
• If you are not able to log in with this password, click on the Forgot Password link on login page.
• Spring 2013 blank course shells have been added to your account along with migrated courses from Spring 2011, Summer 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012 and Summer 2012.
• All faculty members will have access to a course titled: Desire2Learn Instructor Tutorial. This is a self-paced tutorial created by Desire2Learn that provides information and videos about using this learning management system.
  
• Hands-on training and open sessions are available along with the self-paced tutorial. Please register for workshops or open sessions at:  http://www.armstrong.edu/Departments/cis_training/cis_training_d2l_training

Preferred Browser

Firefox, Google Chrome and Safari are preferred browsers for Desire2Learn. Internet Explorer is not recommended.

• For fewer problems during the semester, disable automatic updates on your computer and do not update your browser or Java until the semester is over.
• Mac Users: D2L supports Intel-based Macs. If you are using Safari, you should disable its pop-up blocker when using D2L. To disable the pop-up blocker, click Safari in the menu bar and uncheck Block Pop-Up Windows. Failing to disable the pop-up blocker may prevent you from completing some tasks in D2L, such as compose discussion board messages.
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