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  1.  Respondus LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor

    Respondus LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment within the learning management system. Respondus Monitor is a system that uses the student's webcam to record the student taking the exam. Both are designed...
  2.  Navigate D2L

    D2L has been designed so that the page layout is similar across all courses. Show Video Walkthrough   The Minibar From left to right, the Minibar contains: [Lone Star College logo]:  Takes you t...
  3. Change Your Major

    Fully-Online students: Email OnlineAdvisor@lonestar.edu . Use Request a Program Change in the subject line. Include your student ID# and the name of the new program or plan, and a working phone number. An LSC-Online advisor will contact you...
  4. Online Proctored Testing (Exams)

    What Is A Proctored Exam? Some courses require students to take proctored exams. A proctored exam is supervised either at an in-person testing center or by an online proctor. Lone Star College Testing Centers provide a variety of testing se...
  5. Account Restrictions or Holds

    There may be holds on your account preventing you from registering for a class. Click on [ details]  for instructions. Below is a list of possible holds you may see: Business Office Hold A business office hold has to do with funds. You will nee...
  6. Delete/Edit a Discussion Post

    Deleting a Discussion Thread or Post Students cannot delete their own discussion threads or posts, but students can edit their threads and posts. If you need a post deleted, contact your instructor.  Editing a Discussion Thread or Post Click t...
  7. Use Pulse

    Brightspace Pulse is a mobile app for students that can help you stay connected and on track with your Brightspace courses. It gives you one easy view of course calendars, readings, assignments, evaluations, grades, activity feed, and news. The ...
  8. Find the Syllabus for Your Course

    Look in the D2L Course Look for a module in Content labeled [Getting Started] or Syllabus  or something similar. Look in myLoneStar Find the [Links]   icon in the left-hand column. Scroll down in the Quicklinks window that opens...
  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.  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 : ...