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  1. Use Tutor Match in Brainfuse

    Once you have set up a confirmed tutoring appointment through Tutor Match , you will go through the following process to enter your tutoring session. Show Video Walkthrough In myLoneStar , click [LSC-On...
  2. Install and Launch LockDown Browser

    If your professor has required that you use Respondus LockDown Browser in a quiz, you will need to install the program. The link to do so appears once you open the quiz. If you have a Chromebook , see Using a Chromebook with LockDown Browser...
  3. Reserve a Webex Appointment in D2L

    Your professor may offer the option to sign up for specific time slots for Webex meetings for office hours, testing, meetings, or other individual sessions. You will need to sign up for a slot if this is the case. To Reserve a Webex Appointment I...
  4. When You Have Earned an Award in Your Course

    You may receive an award from your professor based on various criteria the professor has set for that award.  When the award is presented, a notification will pop up at the bottom of your homepage screen. You will also get an email indicat...
  5. Qwickly Attendance

    Qwickly Attendance is a tool that your instructor may use to track attendance for your class. Your instructor may take attendance for you, or your instructor may ask you to check in using your own device. If your instructor is using Qwickly Atte...
  6. Create a Video or Audio in an Assignment for Submission

    Recording an Audio or Video Note is available in Assignment folders. If your instructor asks for a video or audio file, you can add them to assignment submissions, discussion posts, emails, etc. The method varies slightly depending on the cour...
  7. Contact the IT Service Desk

    You may encounter technical issues that require a quick response, such as not being able to access your online courses. The IT Service Desk is available all 7 days of the week, from 6:00 AM - Midnight . Troubleshooting Try the following trouble...
  8. New to Online Learning

    Being Successful in Online Courses It is very common for students to think that an online class is easier than a face-to-face one. However, many find the opposite is true.  To be successful in an online course, you should...
  9. 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 ...
  10. Purchase Your Textbook through the LSC Virtual Bookstore (VitalSource)

    Who Should Read This Article This article is for students who have opted out of the Lone Star College Star Bundle and need to purchase your textbooks through the Virtual Bookstore . If you have opted in to the Star Bundle, you ...