Desire2Learn+(D2L)

What is Desire2Learn (D2L)? D2L is the new learning management system used by the College of Business Administration at Texas A&M University-Kingsville for online and blended course instruction.

D2L provides a password-protected environment where students can interact online with each other and with their instructor. You only need a computer, Internet access, and a browser to use the features provided in D2L. The D2L course site allows "anytime, anywhere" access to course materials syllabus, schedule, readings, multi-media files, etc.), class discussions, student progress reports, an electronic dropbox for students to submit assignments, online quizzes an surveys, grades, and additional resources.

**//Recommended Browsers For Using D2L//** T hese are the minimum browser requirements needed for using www.d2l.tamuk.edu
 * MAC:
 * Safari 1.3
 * Safari 2.0
 * Firefox 2.0 || WINDOWS:
 * Internet Explorer 6.0
 * Internet Explorer 7.0
 * Firefox 2.0 || NOTE: Based on the resources used in a class, instructors may require additional software and/or hardware.Students should check directly with their instructor for course-specific requirements. ||

D2L course sites (known as shells) can be set up for three different purposes:
 * FOR INSTRUCTORS**
 * Semester-based (“live”) shells
 * Development shells
 * On-going shells

What is a semester-based ("live") shell? This is the standard D2L class shell that instructors and students use as their online classroom. The instructor and students are automatically enrolled through an integration process between D2L and the TAMUK Student Information Systems (Banner) database.