Office of Online Learning

The 黑料福利网 Office of Online Learning team enables and enhances student learning by providing instructors with support and resources for using technology in the development of customized learning environments.

Helpful document links

News and Announcements

  • Instructors: D2L Brightspace Course Shells & Start of Semester Tasks
    Your D2L Brightspace shells for Fall 2025 have been created. For helpful tips on preparing for the new term, please review the start of semester tasks document. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Online Learning by emailing support@mnstate.edu or by phone at 218.477.2603 (option 2).
  • Sign in changes for D2L Brightspace, Zoom and Kaltura coming Saturday, August 9
    The process you use to sign in to D2L Brightspace, Zoom, and Kaltura is changing on Saturday, August 9 starting at 5 p.m.  Rather than entering your StarID (ab1234cd) to sign in, you will now be prompted to enter your Microsoft 365 account: StarID@go.minnstate.edu for students (example – ab1234cd@go.minnstate.edu) StarID@minnstate.edu for employees (example – ab1234cd@minnstate.edu)You may have limited access to […]
  • Course Evaluations! Are you using the new questions?
    This session will focus on how faculty can effectively conduct course evaluations with supported core tools at 黑料福利网 using the revised evaluation questions. The supported tools covered include the D2L Survey tool and Microsoft 365 Forms. Participants who attend will be able to 1) Identify supported tools and processes for implementing course evaluations 2) Choose a method of conducting course […]
  • Simplified D2L Brightspace Navigation
    On 5/19/25 a simplified navigation bar was implemented on all course homepages in D2L Brightspace. The revised navigation bar will display the most frequently used tools by students and faculty members across the colleges and universities of Minnesota State. All other, less frequently used, tools will be available under the heading, Other Tools. Links to campus specific course-level support resources […]
  • AI is changing the way we work, teach and learn
    Monday, April 14 | 8 a.m.-Coffee/Refreshments | 8:30 a.m.- José Bowen | Gaede Stage, Center for the Arts Reserve your free ticket; tickets open to the public March 24. José Bowen, a pioneer in active learning and the use of technology in the classroom, will share his insights from over 40 years of leading innovation and change in his 黑料福利网 talk […]