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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Introduction Video
    • Accreditation
    • Mission and Values
    • Our Staff and Faculty
    • Contact Us
    • Careers
  • Courses
    • High School
    • Middle School
    • Elementary School K-5
    • Credit Recovery
    • Dual Credit
  • Information
    • Policies & Resources
      • Forms
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • CDE for Teacher Shortages
      • MIS03 Code Lookup
      • English Language Arts
      • Tips for Online Learning Success
      • Records
      • Accessibility
      • Privacy
      • IEP/504 Plans
      • Information Access
      • School Online Course Readiness Checklist
      • Google G-Suite Admin Information
      • Enrollment
        • How to Enroll
        • Available Courses
        • Course Length
        • Course Pacing, Course Loads, & Satisfactory Progress
        • Completion Process & Certificates
        • Drops & Withdrawals
      • Fees & Costs
        • Business Manager Account
        • Payment Methods
        • Refunds
        • Shipping
      • Title IX
    • Student
      • CDE Student Experience
      • Student Conduct
      • Academic Honesty
      • Acceptable Use Policy
      • Bullying and Harassment
    • Learning Coach
      • Student Information System
      • Tests and Exams
      • NDCDE Grading Scale
      • Satisfactory Progress
      • Exceptional Students
      • LMS Observer Access
      • Learning Coach Change Request
    • Parents
      • Course Enrollment
      • Staff Directory
      • Observer Access
    • Smart/STEM Labs
      • Smart/STEM Information
    • Earn Your Diploma
      • Application
      • Testing
        • ACT/SAT
        • North Dakota Civics Exam
      • Graduation Requirements
      • Plans of Study
        • Middle School
        • College Bound
        • General Diploma
      • Financial Aid
        • Scholarship
          • ND Academic Scholarship
          • ND Career and Tech Ed Scholarship
      • Forms
      • Transcripts
      • Honor Roll
      • CTE Courses
    • Programs
      • Elementary
        • Course Overviews
        • Learning Coach Video
        • Learning Coach Website
      • NDDTSEA Playbook
        • Driver Ed Forms
        • Logging In Driver Ed
        • Forgot a Password
        • Creating Student Accounts
        • Viewing Content
        • Accessing Gradebook
        • Editing Student Assignment Submissions
        • Completing a Student
        • Removing a Withdrawn or Dropped Student
      • Dual Credit
        • Dual Credit Policies
        • MaSu Extension (Incomplete) Policies
      • Guidance & Counseling
      • Credit Recovery
      • Summer School
    • CDE Data
      • ND Course Clearinghouse
        • Participants
        • Digital Course Usage Statistics District Wide
        • Cloud & Device Usage
        • Digital Coverage for Teachers Shortages
      • Service Utilization Data
      • Whitepapers
  • User Guide
    • Communication is Key
      • Email
      • Phone and Texting
      • Web Conferencing
    • Successful Distance Learning
      • Study Tips
      • Scheduling Exams
      • Grading Scale
    • Computer Requirements
      • Operating Systems
      • Web Browsers
      • Browser Settings
      • Chromebook Tips
      • Apple iPad Tips
      • Mobile Devices
      • Audio and Video
      • PDF Reader
      • Whitelisting
    • Dashboard Options
      • Logging In
      • Course Information
      • Pacing Chart
      • Gradebook
      • Course Start End Dates
      • Student Information
      • Accessing Your Course
    • Working In Your Course
      • Getting Started
      • Home Page Tools
      • Course Activities
      • Course Notifications
      • Submitting Assignment Files
      • Performance And Progress
      • Communicating With Your Teachers
      • PDF File Tips
      • Turnitin Assignments
    • Formatting Your Work
      • Acceptable File Formats
      • Word Processing Documents
      • Compressing Photos
      • Zip Folder
    • Free Online Tools
      • Office Web Apps
      • Audio Files
      • Video
      • PDF Merge
      • Photo Editing
      • Remote Support (Mac)
    • Organizing Your Work
      • Course Folder
      • Cloud Storage
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User Guide

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This orientation to NDCDE courses will enable you to effectively communicate with your instructor, navigate through your course and become familiar with NDCDE academic standards. Read through each section carefully before engaging in your course.

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Communication is Key

Two way communication will open the door to successful experiences.

Successful Distance Learning

Self-motivation, setting priorities and time management will ensure success.

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Computer Requirements

Make sure your computer meets our technical requirements.

Dashboard Options

Learn how to find course content, view your grades and track your progress.

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Working In Your Course

Learn how to complete assignments and submit your work.

Formatting Your Work

Appearance and presentation are important for effective communication.

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Free Online Tools

Discover free online tools that can assist you while working on a course.

Organizing Your Work

Organizing will save time and assist you in managing your learning experience.

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