Get Started in LIVE

Log in to D2L/LIVE and Locate Your Course:

  1. Login to the Wilkes Portal using your Wilkes login credentials.

  2. On the left hand side of the Portal main page, choose the LIVE link under Wilkes Quick Links. You will automatically be logged into LIVE.

  3. On the LIVE main page, locate the My Courses Widget. Here you will be able to view up to 12 courses you're enrolled in currently. Click on any course to enter its Course Home Page.

  4. You can also search for courses by advanced criteria by clicking on the Select a Course icon (3x3 grid) at the top navigation bar of your LIVE homepage.


New to D2L/LIVE? Watch this 'Navigate Brightspace' video to familiarize yourself with the interface and learn how to locate different areas of the Learning Management System.



Consider creating an announcement welcoming your students to your course and letting them know how you intend to use LIVE. Watch this video tutorial on the Announcements tool for an introduction.

Once you've familiarized yourself with LIVE and located your course(s), learn how to add content, discussions, and more: