Learning Management System Transition: Blackboard to BrightSpace
What is Brightspace?
Desire to Learn (D2L) Brightspace is a comprehensive learning management system (LMS) that is modern and easy to use for faculty, staff, and students. D2L is the company and Brightspace is the product.
It offers capabilities to support teaching and learning across different modalities, supports growth in online learning, provides advanced analytics that contribute to student success, and lays a foundation for engaging learning experiences that facilitate Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) in online course.
Training and Resources for Faculty
Brightspace Workshops by the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development can be found
General Training Information & Resources
- (account required)
- (live webinar schedule and registration)
- (Instructor webinar recording)
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- (YouTube playlist)
Training Videos
Assessing Learning- Quizzes, Tests, and more
Assignments and Discussion Forums in Brightspace
Communicating with Learners in Brightspace
Uploading and Delivering Content in Brightspace
Training and Resources for Students
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Training sessions will cover:
- Navigate Brightspace
- Getting started with course content
- Participating in discussions
- Working in groups
- Submitting assignments
- Tracking class progress
- Tracking grades
- And more