Sent: 2012-11-27
From: Julie Locket, Director of Instructional Technology Services
To: Employees
Subject: D2L IS COMING
D2L IS COMING - SPRING 2013 - ARE YOU READY??
As previously announced, Desire2Learn will replace WebCT as the official EIU learning management system beginning with Spring 2013. WebCT will no longer be used for classes at the end of Fall 2012. Instructors will however be able to access WebCT to retrieve content and access grade information for previous classes until June 30, 2013.
Got content in WebCT?
If you have content in WebCT in which you want transferred to Desire2Learn, you must request to have the content migrated. Complete the request to have WebCT content migrated for use in D2L at http://www.eiu.edu/cats/training/machform/view.php?id=4.
Are you READY for D2L?
Many instructors using D2L this semester have indicated ease of use and the fact that D2L is user friendly and more intuitive. However, due to the difference in the interface, the tools, and the advanced features, training in Desire2Learn is highly recommended.
Desire2Learn Training Opportunities:
--Face-to-Face D2L workshops for faculty will continue November 27 through December 7 at the end of Fall term and resume on January 3 for Spring term. Go to http://register.asapconnected.com/courses.aspx?coursegroupid=5322 to view available workshops and to register.
--Department/group training sessions or individual/one-on-one consultation sessions for D2L can be scheduled by contacting the CATS Training Center at 217-581-8452 or Antoine Thomas at 217-581-8397 or arthomas@eiu.edu.
--Online, self-directed training tutorials for D2L are available for faculty and staff. Go to http://www.eiu.edu/cats/training/machform/view.php?id=8 to request an account.
--D2L Orientation sessions for students are available beginning Spring Term. Contact Kim Ervin at 217-581-8358 or kservin@eiu.edu for more information.
Julie Lockett, Director of Instructional Technology Services
Center for Academic Technology Support, McAfee 1272
Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL 61920
Voice: 217.581.8449; FAX: 217.581.7998
Email: jalockett@eiu.edu; Web: http://cats.eiu.edu
