Student D2L Resources

Need help using NS Online/D2L as a student? View the resources below.

Accessing NS Online/D2L

Every course at Nashville State has a corresponding “shell” inside NS Online (also known as D2L). NS Online is where you will go to access your courses.

Navigating Your Courses

Content

The Content section of a course is where you will find any files, readings, or instructions your instructor has added.

Assignment Dropbox

The Assignment Dropbox area is where you will submit assignments and files.

Discussions

The Discussions area is where you will participate in online discussions with your instructor and classmates.

Quizzes

The Quizzes area is where you will take all quizzes, tests, and exams your instructor has assigned.

LockDown Browser and Monitor

Your instructor might require you to take quizzes and tests using LockDown Browser or Respondus Monitor. Lockdown Browser prevents you from accessing other websites or programs while you take a test. Respondus Monitor activates your webcam to monitor for academic dishonesty during exams.

Grades

The Grades area shows grades and feedback you have received on assignments.

Email

In addition to your NSCC Student Email, you can also send emails to your instructors and classmates from inside of D2L.

Zoom

“Virtual” courses have scheduled Zoom meetings. You may also schedule meetings on Zoom with your instructor. Your instructor will provide any Zoom meeting links.

Text Notifications

Stay connected on the go! You can enable text message notifications of new announcements in your courses so that they come to your phone.

Pulse App

Download the Brightspace Pulse app to get push notifications from your courses and stay up to date from your mobile device.

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