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Skip to Main ContentBrightspace D2L (Desire to Learn) is OCtech’s learning management system (LMS) where you access your classes, student email, and college announcements. It is important to check your classes and email before the first day to read any directions your instructors have for the first day.
Use the section tabs or scroll down to learn more about Brightspace D2L.
Brightspace D2L is where students will:
To access D2L Brightspace you will log in to your online MyApps page using your college username and password. You can find a link to this page on OCtech's website by clicking the Students button at the top of any page.
If you have not set up your college password for online access to MyApps, please visit the Setting up Student Accounts page for guidance.
After logging in to your student account, locate the D2L Brightspace icon on your MyApps page. Click on the icon to open D2L Brightspace and get started.
Your Self Service username was provided in your acceptance letter, and you'll need to set up your Self Service account before accessing Brightspace D2L. If you have not received your acceptance letter to the college, contact Student Services at 803-535-1224 or email askme@octech.edu.
At any time if you need to reset your college password, you can use the myapps portal to reset your password for the college.
The Brightspace D2L Homepage will give you access to the following.
Classes- To open a class in Brightspace D2L, you can click on the nine dot button at the top of the page to see a drop-down menu of your classes or you can find your classes listed in the My Courses box on the Brightspace D2L homepage. Click on the individual class to open the class homepage where you will see contact information for your instructor and class announcements. Click on Content at the top of the page to see class content and the syllabus.
*It is important to look at all courses before first day of class for directions about what to do on the first day.
View the following videos for more information about navigating content in a class. Each class is unique so you will want to familiarize yourself with your Instructor's expectations and any additional programs that your class may use.
Student email-Your email for the college is located in D2L. To access your email click on the letter icon at the top of the page on the right or click email in the navbar at the top. Your D2L Brightspace email has a different email address than your login for Brightspace D2L. Your student email address is your username followed by (@octech.brightspace.com). An example is smithj@octech.brightspace.com.
Once you open up the page for your Brightspace email, under setting there is an option where you can forward your email to a personal email. Under settings you can also choose the layout for your email.
To forward Brightspace D2L emails to another account:
From the homepage, click Email or the Email icon.
Brightspace D2L has an app called The Pulse App. To download the app, click on notifications under your name in Brightspace D2L. The links to download the app will be available for you to click on.
Navigation Help
If you have questions about navigating D2L or for Basic computer questions you can visit the Library on the 2nd Floor of Building B. Students can stop by the Student Success Center or make an appointment to meet with a tutor to get assistance. Brightspace D2L also has more tutorial videos and a page for common questions to assist students with navigating. You can also use the Live Chat function at the bottom of the Brightspace D2L Homepage for questions about using the platform. For questions about your classes, you will need to contact your instructor.
Password Issues
If you have not gotten your username and temporary password on your admittance letter contact Student Services at 1-803-535-1224 or send an email to askme@octech.edu.
If you are unable to reset your password after you attempt to reset your password in Self Service, IT by emailing helpdesk@octech.edu.
If you are locked out of your account you will have to wait 30 minutes before trying again.
Technical Issues
For assistance with D2L technical issues, use the Chat widget or the End User Support widget in D2L. If these do not help, contact Angela Williams at 1-803-535-1429 or williamsaj@octech.edu.
Students can download Office 365 to their laptops or computers using the following instructions. With the student version of Office 365 you will be able to download Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and OneNote.
Directions
Go to https://portal.office.com/
Your username and password will be the same as what you use to log in to D2L.
Below are some common issues seen with computers.
Computers with an Office 365 Trial.
Uninstalling Office 365 Directions
Log in Credentials do not work.