Desire2Learn's notification tool can be configured to send course updates by email or text message.

You can choose to track course activities, such as:

  • Quiz and dropbox reminders
  • Grade updates
  • Discussion postings

Video Instructions:

Step by Step Instructions:

STEP 1

Click your name in the top-right corner of the screen, then click Notifications from the drop-down menu.

STEP 2

To receive notifications by email, confirm that the email address in the Contact Methods section is correct. To change it, click Change your email settings.

STEP 3

Select Use Custom Email in the Email Settings window. Enter your desired email contact and click Save.

STEP 4

To receive notifications by text message, click Register your mobile.

STEP 5

Complete the required information in the Register Your Mobile window and click Save.

STEP 6

Select Never or Daily to specify how often you wish to receive a "Summary of Activity" email.

STEP 7

Select the Instant Notifications you wish to receive via email or text message.

STEP 8

Select additional notifications options as desired.

STEP 9

Use Manage my course exclusions to stop receiving notifications from one or more of your courses.

STEP 10

Click Save at the bottom of the page.

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