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In this training session, we will be going over how to build Content, use Course Builder, and some helpful workflows. This workshop will introduce you to all the tools you can use to build your class and get it student-ready. Register here.

Join CITL and Student Accessibility Services to discuss considerations of accessibility when teaching in a virtual setting. This virtual discussion will cover many of the accessibility features and practices that can help create a more inclusive learning environment. This virtual workshop will review both settings and features of Zoom (like captioning) and practices (such as […]

Brightspace offers numerous ways to access and use student learning data as a resource for your teaching.  In this training, we will explore the different types of learning data available to you as an instructor, where to access these data, and how to use this to inform your teaching. Register here.

Review the use of the “Content” area of your course to allow students to best navigate your course: Using the content area along with the assessment tools Designing your content in a logical way Deciding on visibility and access to course materials How the calendar displays information to students Customizing your course experience Register here.

In this training session, we will be going over how to build, organize, and implement Quizzes in your class in Brightspace. Register here.

CITL has generated a "Brightspace Starter Course" to help faculty new to Brightspace get a jumpstart to their course design. The Brightspace Starter Course was designed so you don’t have to start with a completely blank slate. Instead, using the Starter Course you will start with a basic class structure that you can personalize, adjust, […]

A deep dive into how to use the Breakout room feature in your classes; we will discuss the different ways to create and manage rooms and maximizing student productivity. This workshop will last one hour, with extra time for a Q&A afterwards. Register here.

In this training, we will be learning how to navigate our gradebook, adjust basic settings, and link assessments to the gradebook. This training was designed to give you an in-depth look at how to use this tool and get you building your gradebook today. Learning Objectives: Understand the Setup Wizard Organize your grades into categories […]

Either as a stand-alone workshop or as your entry point to our Digital Equity Community of Practice, we invite you to join us in an evaluation of your present course design and layout for digital equity and inclusion. This initial evaluation will help identify tangible goals for your work over the semester to build a […]

In this workshop we will be going over some of the most commonly asked questions we get at the beginning of a new semester. We will also do a quick walk-through of Brightspace to refresh your memory and learn about any new updates to Brightspace. At the end will be a Q&A session where you […]

In this training session, we will be going over how to build, organize, and implement Assignments in your class in Brightspace. Register here.

This workshop will review how to organize your Gradebook in Brightspace and work through some common issues we often see. Objectives: We work through common issues, Talk about organization strategies, Show total grade average to students, And review the student experience. Register here.

Explore workflows and recommendations for grading discussion boards. Discussion points include: How to effectively use the discussions grading area How to grade while reading the discussions How to see participation in a discussion without reading every post How to grade each individual contribution How to use rubrics with a discussion board Setting due dates and […]

Get your questions answered and hear what questions your peers have in this Brightspace Q&A. This is an open space to talk about Brightspace, but some things we may go over include: Problem Solving Tips and Tricks Exploring New and Existing Features And any other questions you may have Register here.