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Desire2Learn (D2L) Basics
Microsoft
- Resize and Convert Images
In this tutorial, we use Microsoft Picture Manager to resize and convert images to a format that can be used in web
pages. Available in PDF.
- Convert clipart from WMF to GIF
If you get your images from Windows Clipart Library, you'll often find yourself with hard-to-use .wmf files.
This tutorial shows you how to convert those images to .gif so
that they can be used in applications such as FrontPage.
Available PDF.
Turnitin
The following links will open materials directly from the publisher's website.
Quick Start Video | Quick Start Guide | User Manual
Elluminate
Elluminate Participant Quick Reference Quide
PDF
Miscellaneous Distance Learning Help
DL Student Manual PDF
DL Quick Ref Sheet PDF
Helpful Tips for Distance Learning
How to Succeed at Distance Learning - Tips for effective studying, taking exams, and writing research papers.
Distance Learning Services - Contact information for various services relating to distance learning.
Other Help Resources
Ask a Librarian - A free online information service provided by Florida libraries. Library staff from public, academic, school, and special libraries throughout Florida answer your questions in real time.
Learning Support - This college website is a great place to find additional help resources.
Free tutoring is available at the Academic Success Center
Free math tutoring is available at the Math Labs.
Reference Services - When you need help in using the informational resources available through the LRC, you may be only a question away from your answer.
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Spring 2010 Dates

Orientation January 8-9
Midterms February 26-27
Finals
April 30 - May 1
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