MyOCCD2L – Steps to access OCC D2L Learning Management System

MyOCCD2L is the official learning management system used by the Oakland Community College. The primary task of the learning management system is to provide online or hybrid courses and study materials and activities for a few courses. OCC D2L system is also known as Brightspace by D2L. You will be amazed to know that approximately 75% of all courses offered every semester have an associated D2L course site.

If you aren’t sure if the D2L is being used, you can query your instructor about it. If you are a first-time user, I will request you to please read the article until the end to become a pro in using MyOCCD2L. Let’s start the discussion on MyOCCD2L without wasting further time.

Summary

About Oakland Community College

Oakland community college is a renowned public community college in Oakland Country, Michigan, United States. The university has five campuses in total. Oakland community college was established in 1964, and currently, it is the largest community college in Michigan and has the state’s third-largest undergraduate enrollment. The motto of the College is “Excellence Empowered.” Currently, Peter M. Provenzano Jr. is the vice-chancellor of the College. The campuses of Oakland Community College are located in Suburban (Aubum Hills, Highland Lakes, Orchard Ridges) Urban (Royal Oak).

Things required for accessing the MyOCCD2L portal

To Login to the MyOCCD2L, the users need to have certain things beforehand; they are as follows: –

Firstly the users need to have a smartphone, laptop, personal computer, tablet, or other mobile device to access the login portal of OCC D2L.

Ensure that you have a high-speed stable internet connection to prevent technical glitches and network errors.

Besides this, you need an updated browser that supports the working of the MyOCCD2L portal.

You need to have the official web address of OCC D2L to access your MyOCCD2L portal.

Lastly, the users need to have a username and password to access the OCC D2L portal.

Step guide for logging into the MyOCCD2L portal

Follow the steps given below to access the MyOCCD2L web portal: –

1: First of all, you need to navigate to the official website of the OCC D2L portal, and for that, you need to type www.oaklandcc.desire2learn.com in your web browser.

2: Scroll in the downward direction to find the login form.

3: The login page will ask you to enter your login credentials (Username and Password).

4: Enter your username in the input box.

5: Fill in your password in the designated column.

6: Cross-check that the OCC D2L login credentials you have entered are correct.

7: At last, tap on the icon of Login.

That’s it now; you have access to all the features and services served by the OCC D2L portal. The login credentials that OCC uses are the same as MyOCC login credentials. If you fall in the category of those who don’t remember their login credentials and you forgot your username and password. Then you should ‘What’s my Username’ or ‘What’s my Password’ link available at the end of the page. It will help you recover your username and password for the MyOCCD2L portal.

Instructions for setting up the profile

Having a picture on your profile gives a positive impression on others, and adding a profile picture makes your profile more appealing and makes you appear more confident. The OCC D2L profile picture will be visible on the top of the home page of the OCC D2L portal, discussions, classlist, or other areas related to OCC D2L.

The image will be displayed to all the courses you have selected in D2L. If you are unaware of setting up a picture in your profile, I recommend you read the next section of the article carefully. Using your picture is always the best option to positively impact your professors because most instructors prefer your picture rather than an icon. Here I would suggest you choose an image suitable to the class environment to maintain decency in the classroom.

How to add a profile picture on MyOCCD2L portal?

Follow the steps given below to add the profile picture to your portal: –

1: To add a profile picture, you need to log in to your OCC D2L portal.

2: For that, you need to navigate to the login page of MyOCCD2L and enter your username and password in the required column.

3: Now tap on the option of Login.

4: After logging into your OCC D2L portal, tap on your name. You will find your name on the top right side of the screen.

5: Tap on the profile option from the drop-down menu.

6: Choose the icon of the change picture.

7: Tap on the upload icon and browse the picture to set up a profile picture.

8: Tap on the option of ADD.

9: Crop and edit the picture.

10: At last, tap on the option of save and close available on the bottom of the screen.

There you go now your profile picture has been set up.

How to delete profile picture in the portal?

If you want to delete your profile picture, then please follow the instructions given below:-

1: As always, firstly, you need to Login to your OCC D2L portal.

2: Type www.oaklandcc.desire2learn.com in your search bar to navigate to the login page of OCC D2l.

Step 3: Enter your login credentials, like username and password, and then tap on the Login option to access your OCC D2L login portal.

4: Tap on your name available on the upper right side of the screen.

5: Select the option of the profile from the drop-down menu.

6: Tap on the remove picture option (trash can icon). You will find this option beside the change picture option.

7: Hit the option of remove to delete the profile picture or tap on the cancel icon to return to the previous screen.

Step guide for checking the grades of OCC D2L

The users can view their final grades available beside your professor’s feedback in the grades tool section.

1: To view your final grade of OCC D2L, you need to enter your course and tap on the grades icon available on the navigation bar.

2: Now, you have to locate a grade item.

3: Find the information displayed released by your professor for your grade in the column of points and grades.

4: Depending on your instructor’s choice (if your instructor uses a weighted grade book, you will find your grades on the weight achieved column), you may find your grades in the grades column or points column.

5: If you want to read the feedback given by your instructor, then you have to locate the grade item. You can view the information listed under the comments and assessments columns.

Method of viewing final grade of MyOCCD2L for the final course

You can find your final grades at the top of the grades page. For watching the list of your grade items, tap on the option of the calculator icon. Remember that the final grades are posted on the MyOCC profile two days after the end of the semester.

Using the final grade calculation formula pop-up and the points achieved column, you can review the list of grade items. Remember that if your teacher uses a weighted grade book, you will find your grades in the Weight Achieved Column rather than the points achieved column.

Method of unsubscribing from MyOCCD2L notifications

Though notifications are handy, they can irritate those who don’t use the OCC D2L portal anymore. If you want, don’t want to receive any more emails or text messages regarding recent updates, follow the following steps: –

1: For disabling all the messages from OCC D2L, you need to tap on your name available on the upper right corner of the screen.

2: Tap on the notification icon.

3: Next, you have to uncheck all the checkboxes that are checked on the page.

4: Amend the summary of activity to never.

5: If you have a check on your phone number or email, click on the trashcan icon beside the phone number and email.

6: Make sure that you uncheck all the checkboxes that are checked in.

7: At last, tap on the option of save.

That’s it now; you will not get any notifications from the OCC D2L portal regarding the updates and announcements.

Steps for disabling phone notifications

Follow the steps given below to disable the phone notifications of the OCC D2L portal: –

1: For disabling the phone notifications, you need to navigate to your name. You will find your name on the top right corner D2L portal.

2: Hit the notification icon present on the screen.

3: Navigate to the SMS column.

4: Uncheck all the checkboxes in the column.

5: You will see a trash icon next to your phone number.

6: Tap on the icon of trash.

7: Tap on the option of yes.

8: Hit the save icon to save all the changes you have made.

Step guide for disabling email notifications

If you are sick of those email notifications that you receive from OCC D2L, please follow the instructions given below to disable email notifications: –

1: Login to your MyOCCD2L portal.

2: Move to the upper right side of the screen and tap on your name on the D2L profile.

3: Hit the icon of notifications.

4: You have to uncheck all the checkboxes available in the email column.

5: Tap on the yes icon.

6: At last, tap on the save icon to complete the process. Now you will not receive any emails from the OCC D2L portal.

Method of disabling notifications from a particular course site

To disable notifications from a particular course site Step guide for checking the grades, follow the instructions given below: –

1: First of all, tap on your profile name at the top right side of the D2L portal.

2: Hit the notification icon.

3: Tap on the option to manage my course exclusions. You will find this option at the bottom of the notification page.

4: Hit the search icon and type the name of the course on the search course name box.

5: Hit the search button to begin searching.

6: Tap on the X icon. You will find this option beside your course name.

7: Hit the close icon.

8: Tap on save to complete the process and save all the changes.

Steps for disabling notifications from a specific tool

To disable notifications from a specific tool, you need to follow the instructions given below: –

1: You will find your name on the upper right side of the D2L portal. Tap on your name.

2: Tap on the notification option.

3: Uncheck all the checkboxes for the tool that you don’t want to receive notifications.

4: Tap on the option of save to confirm the changes you have made.

Instructions for disabling daily summary activity

If you are tired of getting daily summary activity, then please follow the instructions given below to disable daily summary activity notification:-

1: Like other methods, tap on your profile name. Your profile name is available on the top right side of your D2L profile.

2: Hit the notification icon present below the profile name.

3: Amend the settings to how often into daily or never.

4: That’s it; now tap on the icon of save to finish the process.

How to connect a Zoom meeting?

There are two methods of joining a zoom meeting. One can directly join zoom meetings by tapping on the invitation link. Or they can enter the meeting ID on the OCC Zoom web page to join the zoom meeting. The most convenient method of joining a zoom meeting is through a web link.

If you have never tried joining a zoom meeting through the D2L portal, this article will surely help you accomplish your task. All you have to do is meticulously follow the instructions given below to connect a zoom meeting.

Steps for joining Zoom meeting with the help of meeting ID

You can join the zoom meeting through your meeting ID by following the below-given steps: –

1: First of all, copy the zoom meeting ID. You can find the zoom meeting ID on the invitation email or the web page posted by D2L.

2: Navigate to the OCC zoom web page.

3: Tap on the option of joining a meeting from the available website menu. The website menu is available on the top of the screen.

4: Fill in the typing ID into the text box.

5: Hit the icon of Join to launch the meeting.

6: Now, the browser will provide you with some instructions. So follow the on-screen instructions given by the portal.

7: If you are joining Zoom meetings from the portal for the first time, you must install the zoom plugin app first. By following the above given simple steps, you can quickly join the meeting.

Final Verdict

That was all about MyOCCD2L – steps guide to access OCC D2L learning management system. I believe the article helped you in accessing your MyOCCD2L portal. If you are still facing any issues while accessing your MyOCCD2L portal, please write your concern in the comment section. I will try to resolve all your OCC D2L portal-related queries at the earliest. If you want more Login portal-related articles like this, please subscribe to the website. Please share the article with your colleagues and fellow mates if the article was helpful.