Credit courses: Students will automatically be enrolled in your Brightspace course site after they register for the course. Keep in mind – in order for students to access a course, it must also be a) active and b) after the specified start date for the course in...
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How can I duplicate an assignment/document/file (like in CourseSpaces)?
If the content you would like to duplicate is an Assignment, go to Course Tools > Assignments and select Copy Assignment from the drop-down menu beside the assignment you want to copy. If the content you would like to duplicate is a Document, then you will just...
Copy content from one Brightspace course to another
In Brightspace, there are two main ways instructors can bring previous content over to new sites. This page will provide you with an overview of both. In most cases, you will copy course components (e.g., when reusing content from a previous course in your new site)....
How do I create breakout rooms in Zoom?
1. What are Breakout rooms Zoom's break-out room tool lets you split your class into a maximum of 50 mini-sessions (e.g. for small group discussion and group work). Instructors can divide the class randomly or in advance, check in on different rooms, broadcast...
How do I use a CSV template to import questions into the question library?
Download the CSV template from Brightspace. Delete unused question types. Add your questions using the template. Copy and paste and then edit to add more questions using the same format. To Download a CSV template: In your Brightspace course, click Course Tools in...
How do I run a “real time” exam in a Brightspace Quiz?
Real time (synchronous) exams can be administered in Brightspace using the quiz tool. There are three important settings to consider: Start date / time: This is the earliest possible date and time students can start the exam. End date / time: This is the latest...
How can students do presentations in Zoom?
Before students can share their screen, the host of the meeting will need to allow Sharing: Within the Zoom meeting, click the arrow next to Share Screen and select Advanced Sharing Options. 2. Under Who can share?, select All Participants. If you need the student to...
How do I add/edit a rubric in Brightspace?
This post will walk you through how to add or edit a rubric and how to associate a rubric with an assignment or discussion topic. Sample rubrics and more information on rubrics are available below. Please note that rubrics that have already been used to provide any...
What is a supplemental instructor?
A supplemental instructor (SI) is a role in Brightspace that has all of the same permissions as an instructor, except for enrolling users. In most cases, only one instructor can be added to a Brightspace course. This individual is the instructor of record in UVic's...
How do I take a poll in Teams to engage students?
Polls are often used as ways to get a visual representation of students’ engagement in Teams. To start a poll, navigate to the channel you would like to take a poll in, and open the chat box to start a new message. at the bottom of the text box, click the Forms icon....
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