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How do I copy webpages with the same Brightspace course?
Hi Folks, If I have a moudle or weekly structure in my course, say Module 1, Moudle 2… and the same kinds of webpages every week, say Accoordian, then content, then disucssion, etc. Is there a way through course builder or manange files to copy the files from module 1 into moudle 2, and then adjust them as needed for…
New Here
I am new here and I just wanted to say thank you for making this available to me. My question - "Why was I not aware of this during my last semester?" I think I would have greatly benefited from this resource.
Do I choose my own subject or, are there subjects in discussion tips?
Do I choose my own subject or, are there subjects in discussion tips?
Emojis not supported
Anyone else notice that emojis are not supported in the fold-out menu for: Tags: UX, User Experience
Examples of Well Designed University Spanish Courses
Hello, I'm an instructional designer from Villanova University in Pennsylvania, USA. We are in the early stages of implementing Brightspace for our higher education university campus. We're migrating from Blackboard (Original) Learn 9.1. I'm working with an early adopter instructor who teaches in our Spanish Department.…
New Community Features Released
Just Released! ⭐ Get Ready for an Enhanced Community Experience! ⭐ We're so excited to introduce these new Community enhancements: ⚡ Suggested Results in Question Workflows: Now, get answers more quickly than ever with automatic searches across the Community as you type your questions. 📢 Community Announcement Banners:…
New Config Variable for Advanced Assessment
Hey Brightspace Clients, dive into our newly released pre-recorded webinar where we explore: What are Advanced Assessment features and who is it for? How do you create Advanced Assessment Features What is the new config variable and how does it work with Advanced Assessment To learn more about this exciting release, check…
Hey! Does anyone have access to the current SSWK Placement cource agency list ?!?!?!?!?
Agency List Needed ASAP
Global announcements
Our district is currently setting up multiple schools on Bright Space on the district page. Is there anyway to prevent announcements that are posted from other schools from being automatically posted into our school landing page?
Exploring LAM Services
On September 17th 10am EST, connect with a panel of Learning Administration Managers to learn how they can enhance your Brightspace experience.
Some of my assignments say they are overdue even though I have long turned in the assignment.
Is it me or brightspace?
I've posted an Idea into the PIE, now I would like to remove that idea. How do I do that?
I can't seem to find the delete-button on my idea.
picture on your course
How do you change the picture on your course?
How does the community tack changes in course site content ?
Does anyone out here know how to best track changes to course content, in a similar way to track changes in Microsoft products ?
Automatic Zero Grade Feature - Quick Guide
Hi Folks, I wanted to share a brief guide on how to utilize the new Automatic Zero Grade feature on our site today: 1. There are two configuration variables associated with this feature: "d2l.Tools.Grades.ShowAutomaticZeroSetting" "d2l.Tools.Grades.AutomaticZero" 2. To enable this feature so that instructors can activate…
Downloading org units to a spreadsheet
How can I download all org units from a program to a spreadsheet for a bulk unenroll?
NEW: HTML Templates Version 5.0!
We are excited to announce a series of new features in our Template 5 package designed to make creating exciting content even easier than before! 👉️ Instructor First - Improved Editing Experience 👉️ Creator+ Friendly Learn more, access your free downloadable resource, and check out the new templates in action in the…
I have links and pages that show up in my content browser but not my content
From my course Home Page, in the Content Browser I have a page and link to an assignment that show up here but AREN'T or DON'T show up when I try to get to them through my Content tab. I don't know how to find these items to delete them. If I view my course as a student, they don't show up. Where are these items and how…
What are some ways to troubleshoot issues regarding content not loading?
Hi D2L community, Part of my job is to help my lecturers troubleshoot their LMS issues. Hence, I would like to ask… sometimes when using the Brightspace LMS, users report occasions where the content page does not seem to load. For troubleshooting, I will typically suggest & try out the following ways for a start: Try to…
Are there any planned improvements to Discussions and Calendar?
Is there any work currently planned or underway to improve the look & feel and functionality of either (or both) the BrightSpace Discussion Forum or the Calendar? In contrast to other existing bulletin board/discussion forum/calendar platforms, the UX is in serious need of innovation. The only thing I see on the Road Map…

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