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  1. Use IntelliWriter in D2L Updated

    IntelliWriter  is a tool designed for students to check their grammar in written assignments. You can upload various file types or type directly in the tool and format your work easily. The tool also provides helpful resources for improving wri...
  2. Use OpenDyslexic in D2L

    OpenDyslexic is an open sourced font created to increase readability for readers with dyslexia. The OpenDyslexic browser extension overrides all fonts on web pages with the OpenDyslexic font, and formats pages to be more easily readable. See e...
  3. Using Respondus Lockdown Browser with Pearson MyLab

    The quizzes/exams on the Pearson MyLab site require a different version of Respondus LockDown Browser  known as LockDown Browser OEM , which can be downloaded from the link in the quiz on Pearson MyLab. You can have both applications installed o...
  4. D2L Virtual Assistant

    The D2L Virtual Assistant can help facilitate communication, assisting with inquiries, and pointing you towards the right direction for further assistance. If you have simple questions or need direction on a specific issue, you can turn to the v...
  5. Submitting or Leaving a Quiz Early

    When attempting a Quiz  in D2L, you can leave your  Quiz Attempt either by Submitting the quiz, which will end the quiz and submit your attempt to your Instructor, or you can attempt to leave the quiz early. If you leave a quiz early, you will...
  6. Announcements

    Below are the latest news and announcements from LSC-Online, as seen in the D2L Announcements widget. This page will be regularly updated, with the newest information at the top. RESOLVED: Turnitin Originality Checker Unavailable Posted i...
  7. Join a Zoom Meeting

    When an instructor schedules a Zoom meeting in a D2L course, it can be found under the Zoom Quicklink , or they may also put a link under Content in the course. It will also appear in the Course Calendar  for the course. Join a Zoom Meeting i...
  8. ProctorU Live+

    ProctorU Live+  is a live proctoring  solution utilized by Lone Star College that allows online and distance learners to take proctored exams without needing to visit a Testing Center. All quizzes   taken in ProctorU, with the exception of Prac...
  9. Online Etiquette for Discussions and Emails

    Communicating as an online student is a bit different than in a face-to-face setting. Because you are usually missing body language cues and immediate feedback from others, it is very important to understand some common rules for good online etiqu...
  10. Exclude Select Courses From Notifications

    In the Notifications Tool , you have the option to exclude certain courses from sending notifications. NOTE:  For information on setting up Notifications , see the article Set Up Notifications . Access the Notifications Tool On ...