1. How to Use Desire2Learn A Step-by-step tutorial
2. First you will need to open a web Browser This could be:
Internet Explorer
Firefox Mozilla
Safari (On Mac)
3. To access your Web Browser First Click on the Start button at the bottom of your screen if using a PC
On a Mac Click on the Safari Compass icon
4. After Clicking on the Start button The Start Menu will open up and allow you to choose which program to use
5. Use the Mouse to move the cursor And click on Internet Explorer
Or simply use the cursor to click on the Safari Icon if using a Mac
6. Once you have opened up an Internet Explorer window: The Internet on the Springfield Campus will usually open to the campus website once online
7. To access most student related material You must first go to the main Benedictine University website www.ben.edu by highlighting the web address at the top of the screen and typing in www.ben.edu then press Enter to go to the page
8. Once you have reached www.ben.edu on your web browser Click on Login You will find the Login button on the top Right corner of the screen next to the Search box
9. After Clicking on the Login button: You will come to the main page for all student internet services at Benedictine University
10. This is the Login Screen: On the Left Side of the Screen You should see the word Student which is where you will log into Desire2Learn
11. By Clicking on Desire2Learn Another window will open and you will come to the Desire2Learn login page
12. Begin Logging into Desire2Learn Click on the box under Username and type in your B number (a b and the last seven digits of your student I.D.)
13. Continue Logging into Desire2Learn Next Click on the box beneath Password and fill out your password which will be your B number with a capital B. Then click Enter.
14. Desire2Learn Home page After clicking on Enter you should come to the Desire2Learn home page where you can click on the corresponding class you wish to see as needed
15. After choosing a course to view: You will see the Main Page for that course
Here is where you can explore the course contents
16. Course Navigation: One of the most important buttons to familiarize yourself with, is the Content button
This button holds most of the core information for the class such as: Readings, Assignments, Test Dates/Times etc.
17. Course Navigation Cont.: Discussions is another section that might be very important
This section will be the dialogue center where students might be required to Discuss topics as presented by their Professor. Classmates might also start dialogues through it as well
18. Course Navigation Cont.: Dropbox is another button you will probably use frequently
This button allows you to place your assignments in your Professors virtual Dropbox to turn in homework, tests, etc.
19. Course Navigation Cont.: Classlist is a button that you might find helpful
This button allows you to contact other classmates in case you wanted to get in touch with other classmates to study with, compare class notes, etc.
20. Course Navigation Cont.: Other possible buttons include: Quizzes, Grades, Attendance, Rubrics, Help, and many others
Explore these and other buttons on the Desire 2 Learn site
However, only use them as directed by your Professor
21. Final Information to note: If you have any further questions please contact the Resource Center at: (217) 525-1420 Ext. 320
Or contact the Lisle Campus Help Desk at: (630) 829-6684
This concludes the Desire2Learn tutorial
