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Re: Product and Services Preview updates
The August 2026 Product and Services Preview is now available.
Maryna.Z.118
Re: Release Notes Updates
The September 2026/20.26.09 Preview Release Notes are now live and ready for review!
Please note, this is only a preview for the upcoming Brightspace version, which we will begin to roll out on September 3, 2026. All features described are subject to change before then.
Maryna.Z.118
Re: Peer assessment tool
Hi @Michael.C.442 , that is the public roadmap and shows you what is coming. We have our internal roadmap where we prioritize items for the tool. When the item is ready and reaching its release date, it'll show up on the public roadmap.
Jackie
Jackie.G.212
Re: Creating Shared Folders in Analytics Builder
Hi Rachel,
Thank you for your questions.
Yes, the sharing analyses option is available, and we strongly recommend doing that. The video below demonstrates how to do this. I hope that it helps.
Regards,
Michel
Michel.S.892
Re: Release Notes Updates
The August 2026/20.26.08 Preview Release Notes are now live and ready for review!
Please note, this is only a preview for the upcoming Brightspace version, which we will begin to roll out on August 6, 2026. All features described are subject to change before then.
Also, the July 2026/20.26.07 Release Notes have been republished to include the following changes:
- Updated the D2L Lumi Feedback – New integrations, expanded file support, and reliability improvements | Updated release note.
- Updated the Discussions – Anonymous Discussion posts are visible when assessing learners and viewing statistics | New release note with a note about assessing individual learners in Discussions.
- Added a General Announcement to notify users of the July 2026 update to Brightspace minimum supported browser versions.
Claire.D.2
Re: Community Updates
Explore Community, Academy, Knowledge, and Localization at Fusion 2026!
Fusion 2026 is almost here, and we’re excited to connect with you in Phoenix, AZ from July 8–10! Stop by the Community, Knowledge, and Localization Lab to meet our teams, share your feedback, review early design concepts, and help us improve the resources and support experiences you use.
While you’re there, you can also take on the Community Bingo Challenge, complete the Community CSAT Survey, explore Course Package Translation Services, and scan the Fusion Challenge QR code to collect 150 points.
Can’t make it to Phoenix? You can still join some of the activities virtually and help shape the future of the Brightspace Community. We can’t wait to connect, learn, and build better Community experiences together!
➡️ Discover everything happening at Fusion 2026
Krizzy.S.9720
Re: Bring Back Crtl+F Browser Search
Hi @christopher.houghton@stonybrook.edu
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I understand how impactful this change is, especially when working with a large number of grade items.
The behaviour you’re experiencing is related to the recent updates to the Grades tool (released February 2026), which introduced a new table structure and navigation experience. As part of this update, the page now uses a different rendering approach, which can affect how browser-based tools like Ctrl+F interact with the content.
At this time, this is expected with the updated experience and is not something that can be reverted. The change was introduced to support improvements such as:
- Addressing long-standing issues within the Grades tool
- Improving accessibility and navigation
- Aligning the Grades experience with other areas of Brightspace
You can read more about these updates here: February 2026/20.26.02 - Brightspace
I understand your concern around efficiency, especially when managing a high volume of grade items, and your feedback about navigation and search is valid. While Ctrl+F may not behave as it did previously, a few options that may help in the meantime include:
- Using the left/right navigation arrows within the Gradebook
- Using Shift + scroll (or a two-finger horizontal swipe on a trackpad) to move across columns more quickly
I’ve also shared your feedback with your account team for visibility.
Thank you again for raising this,
Carolina A.
Carolina.A.7123
Attendance in Gradebooks
Is there a way to include attendance grades into a gradebook and to also be included in the final grading?
Richard.O.260
Re: Community Updates
Enhanced Community Search: Powered by Hybrid Search
As community content grows, search needs to do more than match keywords—it needs to understand intent. Enhanced Community Search uses Hybrid Search to combine the precision of Keyword Search with the intelligence of Neural Search.
- Keyword Search: looks for exact matches (case IDs, product names, error codes)
- Neural Search: understands meaning and intent, even for vague or conversational queries
Hybrid Search runs both approaches at once, then re-ranks results to deliver the most relevant answers—adapting dynamically based on your query.
Summary: What This Means for You
- More accurate and relevant results
- Strong support for both precise and exploratory searches
- Less need to refine queries or use exact terms
- Faster access to the right information
- Better discovery of related content
- Works naturally with conversational queries
- Consistent, intuitive search experience
Moving Beyond Boolean Search
Traditional Boolean search (AND, OR, NOT) is powerful but rigid and effort-heavy.
Challenges with Boolean:
- Requires specific syntax and exact wording
- Time-consuming to refine
- Misses context and intent
How Hybrid Search Improves This:
- No operators needed—just search naturally
- Understands intent and expands meaning
- Surfaces the best results, not just matching ones
- Adapts dynamically instead of relying on fixed rules
How to Enhance Your Search Experience
- Write content in natural, user-focused language
- Combine metadata (tags) with rich content
- Enable semantic search capabilities
- Use relevance-based re-ranking (e.g., engagement, recency)
- Support full questions, not just keywords
Enhanced Community Search replaces rigid query logic with intelligent discovery—helping users find the right answers faster, with less effort.
Aasim.Y.704
📚 Happy World Book Day!
April 23 is World Book Day, and you know our Community is all about learning and sharing knowledge with one another!
So we want to know… what's the one book that has stuck with you long after you finished it? The one you still think about, recommend to others, or that makes you want to reset your mind just to re-read it?
Drop it in the comments and share why it left a mark. It can be any genre. We'd love to discover your hidden gems! 👇
Community.T.9768