Institute of Teaching and Learning
Deakin University
DSO is Deakin University's online teaching and learning environment that aims to enhance on- and off-campus learning. DSO incorporates a suite of integrated teaching and learning technologies including:
Additional tools that enhance the functionality and usability of DSO include:
Getting started with DSO
The essential steps to access, log in and navigate DSO, including how to set up your browser for using DSO
Preparing to teach online
Ways to design a unit you will be teaching wholly or partly online
Providing learning materials
Strategies and tools for providing materials online.
Communicating online
Strategies and tools for communicating online
Online assessment
Strategies and tools for assessing online
Group work
Strategies and tools to manage groups online
Site management
Strategies and tools to manage your Blackboard site
Help, support and training
Online help and information on support and training in using DSO. Includes a complete list of all quick, step-by-step and video help guides.
Creating a discussion
Creating an announcement
Adding and editing a file
Navigating a Blackboard unit
