We expect minimal system outages because of the Continuous Delivery approach that is used to update our Brightspace system. However, we perform routine system maintenance monthly. All instructors are encouraged to avoid assigning due dates that coincide with our...
To find out all of the details about updates, bug fixes, and known issues for previous, current, and future releases to the Brightspace system, refer to the Brightspace Release Notes for Continuous Delivery Releases. What is Continuous Delivery? Instead of large,...
Brightspace offers instructors many tools for their course designing and delivery. You will find these under "Course Tools" in your navigation bar. This table below summarizes the tools available under "Course Tools" along with links to useful resources. Course Tool...
With research-enriched teaching, students actively engage in a research process, creative activity, or knowledge translation activity. This can all be done online, and can be done in collaboration with community. The following are some strategies to support RET in an...
Start managing group projects in CourseSpaces or Brightspace (starting Fall) by organizing your students into groups. After you make groups, you can: Set up a Group Discussion in Brightspace to give students a place to connect and discuss their group work...
Set up an assignment in Brightspace for students to submit essays, papers and other files online. You can then grade the assignment using Brightspace. Learn more about creating and grading assignments in Brightspace in the Get Started with Brightspace orientation....
Getting ready to deliver an online exam? Find quick tips and resources for online exams in Brightspace.
Communication creates community and sets students up for success. Here are seven easy ways to communicate with students in your course by using the options available in Brightspace: Send a welcome email and reach out to individuals. Use the 'Email Classlist' option...
Moving content into an empty course shell can be a daunting task. Save some time and energy by downloading this fully editable / customizable course site template. The template is pre-stocked with some typical online course components and is arranged in a way that...
In Brightspace, surveys can be used to gather information from students such as course feedback and other questions. You can create and edit your surveys by using the Survey tool. Here is a step-by-step guide to walk you through the Survey tool: Creating a Survey Step...
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