Learning Brightspace by D2L

Brightspace is a highly customizable learning management system (LMS) from D2l (Desire2Learn), which helps instructors manage higher education. It offers a flexible UI and supports blended classrooms and online learning. In this course, find out how easy it is to get started. Join instructor Alan Ackmann as he explores essential features and best practices you need to know to teach with Brightspace. Learn how to customize the Brightspace interface, communicate with students, assign and grade student work, and understand how Brightspace functions from the student perspective. Plus, see how to add quizzes, customize the Brightspace experience to improve accessibility for all users, and enhance the community and collaboration in your classroom with tools like discussion boards and feedback. Along the way, Alan shares tips that can help you work more efficiently and effectively with this powerful LMS.

Topics include
Communicating with students
Developing course competencies and learning objectives
Setting up a classroom, including a discussion board
Adding quizzes and exams
Setting up an assignment rubric
Providing feedback
Setting up a gradebook
Customizing Brightspace
Managing discussion boards
Leveraging Brightspace mobile apps
Using Brightspace as a student