This article will demonstrate how to switch roles within D2L to view as student
To use Role Switch click on your name in the upper-right hand corner of the Course Home page, and the menu will allow you to "change" your role temporarily to view the course and it's tools as any role with permission beneath yours: i.e., if you are enrolled as an Instructor at the organization level, you will be able to view as Student, TA, or Guest.