Arizona Law Community D2L Website User Guide

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Community D2L Website User Guide

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Welcome to the Community D2L platform user guide, designed to help you navigate the online learning environment used by the Pascua Yaqui Tribe–University of Arizona Microcampus with support from the James E. Rogers College of Law’s Online Learning & Instructional Design.

This guide explains how to access your course, engage with content, complete assignments, and monitor your progress. Whether you are a first-time online learner or already familiar with digital platforms, this user guide will walk you through each step so you can use the system confidently.

login  Accessing the Platform

URL & Login Options

  • Navigate to: https://community.d2l.arizona.edu
  • Choose the login option that applies:
    • UA NetID Login: For learners who hold a University of Arizona NetID. You will enter your NetID and password and perform Duo authentication if required. Use this option only if you've entered your @arizona email address in your course application.
    • Public Participants: For learners who do not have a UA NetID (e.g., external learners). Choose “Public Participants” and set your password if it’s your first login.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

  • If you receive a “Not Authorized” page upon login attempt, make sure:
    • You've received an account creation email notification. If you don't see that email, give us a day or two to process or please check your "Spam" or "Junk" folder.
    • You're logging in using the same email address you communicated with with us.
    • Your admission is confirmed and you've received email notification about it.
  • If you do not see the course on your dashboard, make sure:
    • You're logging in using the same email address you communicated with with us.
    • You received email notification that we've added you to the course.

If you are having technical issues logging into your account, please contact law-disted@arizona.edu

play_circle  Getting Started / First-Time Login

  • After login, you should see your course listed under My Courses.
  • Click the course tile to enter. Review the Welcome Announcement and the Orientation Module (if provided by your instructor).
  • Update your profile (name, preferred email) via Account Settings.
  • From the navigation bar, select Notifications to view alerts for new content, announcements, due dates.

navigation  Navigating Your Course Site

Dashboard & Course Tile

  • The “My Courses” widget displays your active course tiles (you may need to scroll or expand the semester heading).
  • Click the tile labelled for your certificate course session to enter.

Course Navigation Tools

  • Global navigation bar includes links such as: Content, Assignments, Grades, Discussions, Calendar.
  • Use the search icon to quickly find modules or items.
  • Within a course, modules are often structured week by week; use breadcrumb or “Previous/Next” links to move modules.

view_module  Course Content & Modules

  • Course content is organized in modules or folders (e.g., Week 1, Week 2).
  • Each module may contain:
    • A Lecture Video (pre-recorded)
    • Readings or PDFs
    • Downloadable resources (PowerPoints, links)
    • Check-off items or quizzes
  • All courses in this certificate format are asynchronous, meaning you can access the materials anytime during that module period.
  • You may mark items as “Read” or “Completed” if the instructor has enabled that feature—this helps you track progress.

assignment  Assignments & Submissions

  • Locate assignment instructions via Assignments menu or within the module’s folder.
  • Check the due date and any submission instructions (file upload, text entry, external tool).
  • To submit:
    1. Click the assignment.
    2. Click Add a File or select text entry.
    3. Submit before the due date/time.
  • After submission, you can view your submission status and timestamp.
  • If the instructor allows resubmission, you will see a “Submit Again” option.
  • When feedback is posted, you can access it via Grades or via the assignment link.

group  Discussions & Groups

  • Select Discussions from the navigation bar to access forums.
  • To start a thread: choose the correct forum, click New Thread, provide subject and message, then post.
  • To reply: open an existing thread, click Reply or Quote.
  • If your course uses group discussion, you’ll only see your group’s area when logging in.
  • Netiquette tips: respect others’ viewpoints, reference sources if posting research, use professional tone.

quiz  Quizzes & Assessments

  • Quizzes or exams appear either under Content or Assessments → Quizzes.
  • Read instructions carefully: whether it’s timed, number of attempts, open book/closed book.
  • During a quiz:
    • Use a reliable browser (Chrome or Firefox recommended).
    • Avoid refreshing the browser mid quiz unless advised.
    • Submit your answers before time expires.
  • After submission, you can review your results depending on instructor settings.
  • If issues occur (e.g., browser crash, submission error), capture a screenshot and contact the instructor immediately.

3p  Grades & Feedback

  • Click Grades from the navigation bar to view your performance.
  • Each grade item may show: score, possible points, percentage, and feedback comments.
  • Feedback may include annotated files, text comments, or audio/video comments.
  • Use grade display to monitor your progress and see if you need to adjust time/approach for upcoming tasks.

insert_invitation  Calendar, Notifications & Due Dates

  • The Calendar tool shows due dates, events, and course milestones.
  • To ensure you never miss a task:
    • Set up notifications: Account Settings → Notifications.
    • Choose how you receive notifications (email, mobile push via app).
  • You can export the calendar to your personal calendar (e.g., Google Calendar) if the option is enabled.
  • Weekly schedule tip: view upcoming week via Calendar, allocate time blocks to read/watch content, complete assignments, participate in discussions.

If you no longer have access to the email address you used to enroll, we can update your account with a new one. Please email us at law-pascuayaqui@arizona.edu and include your old email address and the new email address you’d like to use. The next time you log in to Community D2L, remember to use your new email address.

When you first enroll in any of our courses delivered via the Community D2L platform, we create an account for you. After that, all future courses you enroll in will appear on your dashboard automatically. If you enroll again using a new email address, we won’t create a second account. Instead, we’ll trace your existing account and update the email address to the new one you submitted in your latest application.

When you’ve received an admission confirmation but the course doesn’t appear on your dashboard, please check the following:

  • The course may still be in “Inactive” status and will automatically appear on your dashboard on the course’s official start date.
  • If the start date has passed and the course still doesn’t appear, please email law-pascuayaqui@arizona.edu to troubleshoot the issue and verify your enrollment.

You are welcome to enroll in one of our courses using either your UA NetID email address or your personal non-UA email address. However, you may use only one email address per account. If you decide to switch from your personal non-UA email to your UA NetID email, please let us know and we’ll update your account accordingly. Please note: once your email address is updated to your UA NetID email, you’ll need to use the “University Login” → “UA NetID Login” option to sign in.