DSU Desire2Learn (D2L) User Portal


A Rough Comparison of Features and Functions between WebCT and D2L


Please note: Name matching may not be an appropriate method of comparison, as some features and functions may have similar names but differ significantly in function and power. Please read the further comparisons below the table.

  WebCT D2L
Content Organization Content Module Content
  Content Module > Heading Content > Module
  Content Module > File Content > Topic
  Organizer Page N/A
  Single Page Content > Topic /
QuickLink > Course File
  URL QuickLink > URL
Assessment Assignments Dropbox
  Assignment Folder
  Question Database Question Library
     
Gradebook Manage Students Enter Grades
  Manage Columns Manage Grades
  Column Item
Collaboration Student Presentation Group Locker (file sharing only, not open to the class)
     

 

D2L Features & Functions Not Available in WebCT or More Powerful in D2L


WebCT Features & Functions Not Available in D2L


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