About this tool
LEARN is web-based learning management system that enables instructors to manage course materials, activities and assessments, and to interact easily and efficiently with their students outside the physical classroom. It can function both as a component of on-campus blended courses and as a platform for fully online learning.
Features and functionality
Tools for communicating with students
- Announcements
- Chat
- Discussions
- Video notes
Creating and sharing content
- Content
- Video notes
Student collaboration
- Chat
- Discussions
- Groups
Polling tools
- Surveys
Assessing student work
- Discussions
- Dropboxes
- Gradebook
- Quizzes
- Rubrics
Tool guide
| Cost | No cost |
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| Recommended class size | Unlimited |
| LEARN integrations |
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| Known limitations | N/A |
| Level of support | Centrally licensed and managed |
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| Relevant guidelines for use of tool and/or features | Please see Guidelines for system-wide announcements posted on LEARN |
Get started
Additional resources
- Tools for communicating with students
- Creating and sharing content
- Student collaboration
- Feedback and polling tools
- Assessing student work
- LEARN FAQs
- LEARN Help resources for instructors and teaching assistants
- D2L Product Roadmap (D2L website)
- Learning Management System (LMS) Review Final Report (authentication required)
Need help?
Contact LEARN Help
- learnhelp@uwaterloo.ca
- 519-888-4567 ext. 41744
Training
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