What's New in Desire2Learn Version 10

  • Updated interface design that includes new navigation mini bar and background images.
  • Redesign of the “Content” tool that allows instructors to design their entire course or create any activity from “Content”.
  • Drag and Drop method of adding files to your course in the “Content” Tool (if using Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome Browsers).
  • Ability to view all documents in the “Content” tool inline (IE  Microsoft Word files, Powerpoint Files, etc).
  • Video note tool allows users to record short video clips.
  • Advanced Assessment Support – Allows users to share Competencies amongst courses.
  • Improvements to “Discussions” include an updated “Reading View”, ability to reply to posts inline, ability to grade students discussions using a rubric, “must post first” option, and the ability to integrate discussion topics directly into “Content”.
  • A new “due date” property on “Dropbox” Folders to indicate the due date for submission folders.
  • Ability to evaluate and annotate submitted work in the desktop software of your choice and bulk upload these files into the “Dropbox”.
  • The ability to add “Due Dates” to Modules and Topics in the “Content” tool.
  • “Compose” Email Revamp that includes drag and drop of attachments, etc.
  • User Progress” redesign.
  • Updates to HTML Editor in Content.
  • Improved logging and recovery of deleted Grade item and Discussion forum/topics.
  • Import/Export support in Rubrics.
  • Calendar Updates.