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Doña Ana Community College

Virtual Learning & Instructional Technology

Training, support, and resources to help every student and educator get the most out of DACC's digital learning tools.

Explore VLIT resources on the DACC VLIT website

Tools for learning and collaboration

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Platforms we support

The VLIT team provides training and support for the platforms used across DACC's online, hybrid, and in-person courses. Whether you're a new student or a seasoned faculty member, we help you get comfortable and confident with the technology.

Canvas LMS

DACC's course management system. Access coursework, submit assignments, check grades, and communicate with your instructors.

Microsoft 365

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more — free for all DACC students. Create, collaborate, and store files in the cloud from any device.

Microsoft Outlook

Your official NMSU email and calendar. We help with setup, organization, and making sure you never miss an important message.

Microsoft Teams

Messaging, video calls, and file sharing in one place. Used for virtual office hours, group projects, and faculty-student communication.

Zoom

Virtual class sessions and meetings. Get help with setup, audio and video settings, breakout rooms, and best practices for online participation.

Respondus Lockdown Browser

Required for many online exams. We help you install it, test your setup before exam day, and troubleshoot any issues that come up.

Adobe Creative Cloud

Support for Adobe programs used in coursework, including Acrobat for PDFs and other creative tools available through DACC.

OneDrive and cloud storage

Guidance on saving, organizing, and sharing files in the cloud so your work is always backed up and accessible on any device.

Xcite

Setup, training, and device management support for your DACC-issued Device, including app installation and MDM questions.

Instructional technology support

What we help with

Our team is available both in-person and online to assist students and faculty. Here's a snapshot of the support we provide:

  • Canvas student training and course navigation
  • App downloads and device setup
  • DACC WiFi connection assistance
  • Password resets and two-factor authentication (2FA)
  • E-book access and digital course materials
  • Respondus Lockdown Browser installation and testing
  • Cloud storage setup (OneDrive, SharePoint)
  • Zoom and Teams meeting support
  • Adobe program guidance
  • XCITE training and device management

Faculty support

We connect faculty with Canvas training, NMSU's Academic Technology team, DACC's Online Quality Assurance team, and dedicated Instructional Technologists and Instructional Designers.

Faculty resources on the VLIT website

Guides, tutorials, and FAQs

Learning resources

We offer step-by-step guides, video tutorials, and FAQs to support students and faculty with every platform we cover. Resources are user-friendly, accessible, and available anytime. Visit our VLIT website for the full library.

Need help? We're here.

Reach out to the VLIT team for training, troubleshooting, or any questions about your virtual learning tools — in person or online. 

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