Program Overview

Introduction to Brightspace Training

The University of Limerick offers a range of resources to help staff get started with Brightspace, the university's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

Staff Training

To get started with Brightspace, staff can review the self-directed Introduction to Brightspace for Instructors course, which provides an introduction to the functionality in Brightspace, training videos, and more.

• Introduction to Brightspace Self-Directed Course
  • Available within Brightspace
  • Provides an introduction to Brightspace functionality
  • Includes training videos and more
• Training Videos
  • Three recorded sessions that give an introduction to the various elements available within Brightspace
  • Include a table of contents outlining the content of each session and important links for further information
• Sessions and Topics
  • Brightspace Training for Instructors Session 1: Getting Started
    • Topics:
      • Course Navigation
      • Module Structure
      • Creating and Managing Content
      • Using External Tools
  • Brightspace Training for Instructors Session 2: Getting your Module Ready for Delivery
    • Topics:
      • Communicating with Students
      • Calendar, Announcements
      • Assignments, Discussions
      • Intelligent Agents and Replace Strings
  • Brightspace Training for Instructors Session 3: Assessment
    • Topics:
      • Introduction to Grading
      • Assignments & Feedback
      • Turnitin integration
      • Grading discussions
      • Introduction to Gradebook
      • Rubrics
      • Using Quick Eval
      • Using Class Progress

Sandbox

Once staff have reviewed the training materials, they can use their Sandbox to practice their new skills. The Sandbox is a private course for testing purposes only.

Live Training Sessions

The university occasionally runs live training sessions for new features and tools. Staff can find information on upcoming training sessions by visiting the Brightspace space in UL Connect.

Teaching and Learning through Brightspace

To learn more about how colleagues use Brightspace at the University of Limerick from a pedagogical perspective, staff can visit the Show and TEL series.

Other Resources

Other content that staff may find helpful in planning and setting up their content on Brightspace is provided on the Centre for Transformative Learning website.

• D2L Brightspace Tutorials YouTube Channel
  • Video resources for learning how to use the D2L products that power Brightspace solutions
• Brightspace Community
  • Connect with other users, share best practices, and find answers to questions
• Brightspace Resource Library
  • Explore a wide range of guides, whitepapers, and case studies to deepen understanding of Brightspace features and strategies
• Brightspace Academy
  • Access free courses and training programs to build skills