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Note: email is only available to write and send within eCourseware System and is not attached to UofM email.
Shorten Your Wait!
Your courses in eCourseware will no longer take 24-48 hours to be available! Yep, you read that right! You asked and we listened. You will have access to courses shortly after registration (or being assigned to a course) during the semester’s enrollment period.
eCourseware (Desire2Learn) Tools
Brightspace Pulse
Brightspace Pulse is a mobile app that helps students stay connected with their courses in eCourseware (D2L Learning Environment). It provides one easy view of course calendars, readings, assignments, evaluations, grades, and announcements. The app can also help students make decisions about how to handle workloads. Brightspace Pulse tells students when to submit assignments and when to prepare for tests.
ePortfolio
The ePortfolio tool is an 'electronic portfolio' linked right inside of D2L. This tool enables you to store, organize, and reflect on items that represent your learning experience. Items in your collection can include documents, graphics, audio files, videos, and presentations.
Build a collection of digital artifacts to share with others to get feedback and comments on your work. As a finished product, you can use ePortfolio to demonstrate your achievements to a potential employer. How to use ePortfolio
Discussions
The Discussions tool is a collaboration area to post, read and reply to threads on different topics. You can share thoughts about course materials, ask questions, share files, or work on assignments and homework. How to use the Discussions Tool
Quizzes
Use the Quizzes tool to take a quiz, review your quiz results, and see class statistics for a quiz. How to use the Quizzes Tool
Dropbox
The Dropbox tool enables you to submit assignments and eliminate having to mail, fax, or email your work to instructors. Simply upload your submission to the appropriate dropbox folder and submit. How to use the Dropbox Tool
Grades
Use the Grades tool to check your grades on assignments and tests. You can see your individual grades and comments, as well as class averages and feedback. How to use the Grades Tool
Blog
The Blog tool is a way to share information on topics that interest you. Use this page to post and respond to questions, engage in discussions, and share opinions and comments with other users. How to use the Blog Tool
The Email tool allows you to send email from within the eCourseware learning environment. You can also organize received mail using folders and store email addresses using the Address Book. How to use the Email Tool
Content
Use the Content tool to access course materials, complete required activities, and monitor progress on topics contained within course modules. How to use the Content Tool