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  1. 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: Have a worki...
  2. 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 ...
  3. Purchase Your Textbook through the LSC Virtual Bookstore (Akademos)

    When you purchase textbook access from a third party such as McGraw Hill Connect or SIMnet, you will receive an email with a 20-digit code . This initial code is from the Virtual Bookstore (Akademos) and needs to be entered into your ...
  4. 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 your work : ...
  5. Rubrics

    An instructor may attach a Rubric to an Assignment, Discussion, Exam or Grade item. Rubrics are used to assess your achievement in activities in a course, based on predefined achievement levels and assessment criteria. They help ensure that activiti...
  6. Course Evaluations

    Course Evaluations are found in myLoneStar . Once you are logged in, on the Student Homepage click Links  in the left-hand column. Choose Course Evaluations . Scroll down on this page to your course list. Click on the evaluation icon to th...
  7. My Courses Widget

    My Courses Widget Overview The My Courses widget displays courses as a grid of tiles at the top of your homepage in D2L. Show Video Walkthrough Pinning Courses To pin a course, hover ...
  8. How Do I Get a Library Card?

    If they are not able to visit a campus, LSC students and faculty members can apply for a library card by completing the  Library Card Form   Visit Get a Library Card   on the Library website for more information. ...
  9. Contact Your Instructor

    You may email your instructor using your student email account from MyLonestar or from the D2L classlist. Contact the Instructor from the Classlist in D2L Click on your course in the My Courses Widget . Click on [Coll...
  10. Increase Readability Using Your Account Settings

    You can increase the readability of D2L pages and tools by modifying your Account Settings . Changing your account settings allows you to customize many of your viewing options within  D2L . Click on [Your name] in the Minibar . Choo...