Tools Tab
What is in the Tools Tab at Pima?
TOOLS TAB
The Tools tab provides quick access to ten kinds of course learning sections within D2L Brightspace: Class Progress, Classlist, Assignments, Quizzes, Discussions, Video Assignments, Virtual Classroom, Awards, Groups and Rubrics.
Learning Activities within Tools Tab
Class Progress provides a one stop shop for all of the progress you have or have not made in the class. This helpful area shows progress as %'s!
Assignments enables you to submit assignments for your class(es) through D2L. Simply upload your assignment to the appropriate folder. Make sure you review the directions for each activity before you submit.
Assignments enables you to submit assignments for your class(es) through D2L. Simply upload your assignment to the appropriate folder. Make sure you review the directions for each activity before you submit.
The Quizzes tool is used to deliver online assessments such as tests and quizzes. As with the quizzes in a regular classroom environment, the quizzes in D2L give you the opportunity to gauge your understanding of course content and receive feedback from your instructor.
Discussions is a collaboration area to post, read and reply to threads that have a specific topic. Each student creates their own thread to respond to the topic and then can reply and read other threads. Your instructors will use this tool for a graded collaborative activity or to offer a platform to ask questions or add comments about the class.
The video assignments is a tool where students can record and submit their video assignments.
Virtual Classroom is a tool used to connect to live or recorded sessions with your classmates and instructor. If your instructor uses this tool, they will provide directions in how to access the meeting links.
If your instructor offers awards, badges or certificates in their class, you can access them in this area. You are also able to see all other awards, badges or certificates you have earned in D2L.
Your instructor may use Groups to assign you to a group of other classmates. This is helpful when class activities involve working in teams.
Rubrics are used to assess your achievement on course activities (assignments and discussions), based on predefined achievement levels and assessment criteria. Rubrics are often used in graded activities to help you understand what is expected when completing them.