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  1. (PLA) Prior Learning Assessment

    You can accelerate the completion of a degree or certificate by earning college credit through the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) program. To learn more about this program, see Prior Learning Assessment . ...
  2. Error Messages Encountered Using LockDown Browser

    Error 1: "There is a problem with the settings for this exam." If an exam requiring LockDown Browser is copied into a new course it may return this error: "There is a problem with the settings for this exam." Contact yo...
  3.  Take a Quiz

    The following video demonstrates how to take a quiz using D2L. Some question types allow students to "show their work" by adding a file or recording audio/video. Some math questions contain a link to Add attachments to support yo...
  4. Convert an Apple Pages Document to a PDF

    You should not turn in an Apple Pages document (.pages format) to an Assignment folder. Many professors do not have the proper software to read it, and the format is not recognized by Turnitin.com. It is a better idea to convert your Pages document ...
  5. Set Up Notifications

    Notification settings are found in the Personal Menu. The Personal Menu contains links to your Profile , Notifications , Account Settings , and Log Out . You must set up a contact method on the Notifications page to receive instant notificati...
  6. Proctoring Options for Online Quizzes

    Proctoring Online Quizzes Proctoring a quiz validates its integrity by providing varying levels of supervision for students taking the quiz. Lone Star College offers multiple options for proctoring quizzes. Contact your instructor for specific proc...
  7.  Join a WebEx Meeting

    When an instructor schedules a Webex meeting, they put a link on the Content page or send an email invitation with the information on how to join. Show Video Walkthrough To join a meeting from D2L Content: Click on the link. The Meeti...
  8. Download Content

    Downloading Documents in Chrome Click on the link to the document on Content. Click the Download button above or below the open document. The Chrome browser will open a download bar across the bottom of the screen with the incoming file na...
  9. My Courses Widget

    My Courses Widget Overview The My Courses widget displays courses as a grid of tiles at the top of your My Home page in D2L.  Pinning and Unpinning Courses To pin a course, hover over the course image until you see the Options menu, ind...
  10. Locate Your Textbook/Materials

    NOTE:  Students are not required to purchase textbooks and course materials from Lone Star College. We are thrilled to introduce the new Lone Star College Virtual Bookstore , your one-stop shop for all your course materials. Visit the L...