eLearning Orientation
for Brightspace by D2L ~ Semester 2 2019
In addition, students will receive some important tips to assist with the navigation of virtual learning environment Brightspace by D2L and directions for signing up for course notifications and the use of other productivity tools to help to support students in their eLearning journey this semester.
If a student has completed a previous version of the student orientation course, they will need to access the course assigned to this semester and complete the required tasks as there have been many exciting changes to the tools and productivity of the virtual learning environment recently. Students will need to complete the course and submit their certificate of completion to their eLearning teacher on Monday, February 11th.
It is very important to ensure that students ensure that they can login to Brightspace by D2L and locate the Orientation course, prior to February 1st. 2019.
The completion of the student orientation course is mandatory. Students will be issued digital Brightspace 'badge' when they successfully complete the course.
Students should plan to have the orientation course completed by Friday, February 8th, 2019.
DPCDSB Credit Courses begin Monday, February, 11th, 2019. Students will not have access to these courses prior to this date.
Students who require further information on logging into the Brightspace by D2L should see the "Login" information provided below.
How do I login?
If you are trying to access Brightspace by D2L from home, go to https://dpcdsb.elearningontario.ca and use your network credentials. (the username and password that you use to access board computers. studentnumber@educ.dpcdsb.org
To access from a DPCDSB school, students may also connect directly through the DP Student Dashboard (image below) by clicking here if they accessing internet or WI-FI from a DPCDSB school. Click on the "Brightspace" icon to access the site.
Please note: If you are unable to login to a DPCDSB computer because you have forgotten your password, please reset your password by accessing the DPCDSB Password reset tool by clicking here.
If you have yet to set up your ability to reset your own password, you will need to have your network password reset at your home school.
It is strongly recommended that you set up your DPCDSB Password Reset - Self Registration as soon as possible if you have yet to do so. This will ensure that you will have access to the network at all times. For instructions in doing so, please click here.
The recommended browser to use when working in Brightspace by D2L is Google Chrome.
DPCDSB Student Dashboard
If you have not, you will need to have a teacher at school use their student management tool to reset your network password in person.
How to find your Orientation Course in Brightspace by D2L
- Once you have logged into Brightspace by D2L, navigate to the "Course Selection Waffle" and click on it.
- From the Dropdown, select "DPCDSB eLearning Orientation Course 1819Sem2"
- Once you have click on the name of the course (indicated above) you will be taken to main page of the course.
- Read the message in the "Announcement" for further directions in getting started.
If you would like to see a video demonstration of finding the orientation course click on the image below.
If you can login to Brightspace by D2l but you do not have access to the Student Orientation Course, please scroll to the bottom of this page to contact Ms. MacDougall for support.
Important Dates, Information and Expectations:
- Your teacher will provide you with all of the important dates through out your course. Please note that eLearning Final Exams will take place at your home school on the first day of Final Exams on Tuesday, June 19th, 2018. From 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM (After your period one final exam) In case of inclement weather/school closure on the exam day, the alternative exam day will be utilized to complete Period One exams and eLearning Exams.
- To be removed from a course, you must complete your school's "Request for Course Change form", have it signed by a parent/guardian and submit it to your guidance department office.Guidance counsellors will contact the student if necessary and if the request cannot be accommodated. Please check with your home school's specific dates for and deadlines for making changes to schedules as they very from school to school.
- Please login to your course, connect with your teacher and begin going through the student orientation content on Thursday, February 8th , 2018. If you have questions in the orientation course, please contact your course Teacher using your Brightspace email.
- You are expected to login to your course every school day, if for some reason you are unable to do so, please communicate with your eLearning teacher using the Brightspace by D2L email system.
- The orientation course that you will be participating in, will teach you how to navigate the virtual learning environment, how to be a successful eLearning students, how to manage your time appropriately and how to create a great digital foot print.
- It will be very important to manage your time effectively and to communicate with your teacher if you have any questions or need clarification about any of the course content or assignments. Please see the section below called "Tips for Being a Great eLearning Student" to review some great strategies.
- Just like your face-to-face courses, students are expected to follow the Catholic Graduate Expectations through their interactions with their classmates and teacher. To review these expectations please see the "Catholic Graduate Expectations" section below.
- Just like your face to face courses, you are expected to login to your course each school day, to participate in course activities and to seek clarification and to ask questions as you work through your course.
- Keep the lines of communication open with your teacher.
***Please enable your Brightspace by D2L account to receive notifications to ensure you are receiving all of the important information from your course. (Instructions for doing so are below.)
Additional Help and Support Resources for eLearning Students
New Support Portal - Live Online Chat
Password Reset - Self Registration
Click here to self-register for this tool.
Please note that you will need to use external email address (not your school email address) to use this feature.
Support for Students in Brightspace by D2L
"CourseHelp.me - Google Sites." Accessed June 8, 2017. https://sites.google.com/site/coursehelpme/.
Ms. MacDougall - District eLearning Contact
If you have difficulties logging in to the computer network, please use the password reset tool. If you haven't previously signed up for the reset tool, please connect with one of your teachers at your home school to have your network password reset using the student management tool.
Ms. MacDougall is unable to reset network passwords.
Email: kelly.macdougall@dpcdsb.org
Website: https://dpcdsb.elearningontario.ca
Phone: 905-890-0708 (24301)
Twitter: @MsMacSmyj