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Training Resources

Learn Brightspace flexibly and at your own pace, easily fitting into your schedule.

Workshops

Elevate your Brightspace expertise in real-time with our interactive workshops.

Training Resources

This resource center is tailored to empower faculty members in navigating and mastering Brightspace. You will find an array of tools and materials, including detailed guides on key LMS functionalities, workshops designed to enhance your digital teaching skills, and other resources to facilitate your course management.

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Instruction Documentation (Higher Ed)

Key LMS Functionalities

Prepare for the transition to Brightspace with concise and engaging functionality explanations crafted for quick comprehension.

Content Organization

Assessment

Communication

Instructor-led Workshops

Instructor-led workshops are live, online sessions that offer real-time interaction with faculty members. These training sessions provide hands-on learning opportunities and allow faculty to apply what they have learned in a dynamic and interactive environment.

Faculty Course Readiness Workshop
Preparing for a Smooth Semester  

📍 Zoom    1h 

This one-hour interactive session will guide faculty through essential tasks to ensure their courses are updated, accessible, and ready for students. Participants will receive step-by-step instructions and hands-on practice in key areas such as course content updates, accessibility, student visibility, and communication strategies.

Objectives

By the end of this workshop, faculty will be able to: 

✅ Copy and update course content for the new semester 

✅ Upload and share the syllabus  

✅ Evaluate course content from the student’s perspective 

✅ Ensure course materials are accessible to all students 

✅ Create a welcoming and engaging course introduction 

✅ Adjust course visibility, availability, and due dates 

✅ Check the accessibility score of your course 

✅ Configure final grade calculations accurately 

✅ Set up and share Zoom meeting links with students 

✅ Activate the course and confirm readiness for launch 

 

Schedule

️🗓️ Mon, Feb 10, 9:30 PM 

🗓️ Mon, Feb 10, 5:30 PM 

️🗓️ Tue, Feb 11, 2:00 PM 

🗓️ Tue, Feb 11, 7:00 PM 

🗓️ Thu, Feb 13, 12:30 PM 

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Brightspace Open Office Hours

Feb 3 – Mar 6, 2025

Extended Hours

Mon - Th

10 AM – 12 PM

3 PM – 4 PM

5 PM – 7 PM

Fr

10 AM – 12 PM

3 PM – 4 PM

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