D2L Brightspace Training Webinars
If you're new to D2L Brightspace or you're a superuser, there's always more to learn. The Brightspace Community is a great resource for support and tips from fellow users. If you're not a member of the Brightspace Community, we highly recommend that you join! Once you become a member, you may dive into the vast library of Brightspace knowledge or you may just want to wade in with the Brightspace Community Guided Training. There are a number of recorded webinars, as well as upcoming live events. Listed below are descriptions and links to register for live webinars that are starting soon.
How to Participate
- If you haven't already, become a member of the Brightspace Community.
- Check out the webinar descriptions below.
- Click the button with the desired date of the webinar and fill in and submit the form.
- You will receive a confirmation email for each webinar. This will include a link to join and a passcode.
- You will receive an email reminder before the webinar.
- At the time of the webinar, use the “Click Here to Join” link and the passcode provided in the confirmation email to join.
Training Schedule
Session 1B: Getting Started with Brightspace (11am start; 60 minutes)
This introductory session provides a live demo of key tools used in Brightspace. Explore Announcements, Content, Discussions, Assignments, Quizzes and Grades.
Format: 45 minute demo, 15 minute Q&A
January 12 January 19 January 26
Session 2B: ABC's of Content (3pm start; 60 minutes)
Wondering how to add content to your course? Explore how to copy existing content into courses and learn to create new materials within your course using the HTML Editor.
Format: 45 minute demo, 15 minute Q&A
January 12 January 19 January 26 Prerecorded
Session 3: Assess: Assignments (9am start; 60 minutes)
Need a place for students to submit papers and projects? Share effective practices for creating assignments.
Format: 45 minute demo, 15 minute Q&A
January 13 January 20 January 27 Prerecorded
Session 4: Assess: Discussions (11am start; 60 minutes)
Whether peer-to-peer or student-to-instructor, discussions are a great way for students to share what they are learning. Create discussion forums and topics within a course.
Format: 45 minute demo, 15 minute Q&A
January 13 January 20 January 27 Prerecorded
Session 5: Assess: Quizzes (1pm start; 60 minutes)
Comprehension check. Midterm. Final Review. What do they have in common? They can all be created in Brightspace Quizzes. Explore how to build a quiz in your course.
Format: 45 minute demo, 15 minute Q&A
January 13 January 20 January 27 Prerecorded
Session 6: Evaluate: Grades (3pm start; 60 minutes)
Curious how to set up a new grade book in Brightspace? Explore setting up your grade book and grade items to support course evaluation requirements.
Format: 45 minute demo, 15 minute Q&A
January 13 January 20 January 27 Prerecorded
Open Q&A (4pm start; 60 minutes)
Are you new to Brightspace? Do you have specific questions about getting started in Brightspace? Share your questions and learn about helpful resources available on the Brightspace Community.
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For additional questions or one-on-one help, please contact us in the Faculty Innovation Center. You may book a face-to-face or virtual appointment, contact us via email at fic@daytonastate.edu, or call 386.506.3485. FIC office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM.
Brent Pierce
Instructional Designer
Division of Online Studies
brent.pierce@daytonastate.edu
386-506-4330