Downloading Content in D2L

Overview

You can download content in D2L for each of the content topics. There are two ways to download content in D2L. Topics may be downloaded as an individual file to use outside of D2L for purposes such as reviewing when studying. You are also able to download content at the module level, which includes all content topics in the module packaged as a .zip file.

Here's How 

From within your D2L course, click Content on the navigation bar.

Download a Topic

Click on a module (e.g. Week 1), locate the topic then click on the topic's name (e.g. Week One Lecture) to open.

Option 1

  1. Click the Download button at the bottom left of the document viewer.
  2. Save the file to your computer when prompted.

Option 2

  1. From within the module, click on the topic's Actions dropdown arrow.
  2. Select Download.
  3. Save the file to your computer when prompted.

Note: A message will display when the download of the file is complete.

Download a Module

Option 1

  1. Click on a module (e.g. Week 1). 
  2. Click on the Download button at the top right under the name of the module.
  3. Save the file to your computer when prompted.

Option 2

  1. Click the module's Actions dropdown arrow.
  2. Select Download.
  3. Save the file to your computer when prompted.

Note: Wait until the status bar shows the processing of the download of files is complete. The content will be packaged as a zipped file (.zip) and a message will display when the download of the file is complete.

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Your instructor will use the Content tool to provide course materials and activities for your course. Content is an important area for accessing and viewing course materials. The types of course materials posted by your instructor may contain a variety of different types of file formats and also link to other areas within the course. The content area may include important items for you to access, such as: a Syllabus, Assignments, PowerPoint Lectures and links to videos or websites.
Your instructor may use Date Restrictions for Content to control when a module or topic is available for you to access. This means that modules and topics may only be available during a specific range of time. Instructors may also set up Due Date deadlines for modules and topics. Due dates are different than date restrictions. Check with your instructor first regarding any questions about specific due dates. Another way your instructor controls access to content is by using Release Conditions.