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What is the D2L Academy?
The school of our online community is called the “D2L Academy”. This is where our world-class educators, administrators and developers can learn how to unlock the true potential of their Brightspace product. A host of free and premium courses are available to help us learn and become equipped to transform the way the world learns.
Where to find it: You can access the D2L Academy through your SSO Registered Community Account!
Join Us on a Challenge
Become a D2L Academy Explorer!
Ready for a quick adventure? Follow these steps to explore the new D2L Academy, earn your D2L Academy Explorer Badge along the way!
When
- July 22nd, 10:30am (EST)
Note: This activity will be available until August 22, 2025 - plenty of time to join the fun!
🏆 Awards
There is something extra in it for the early birds!
- The first organization to have someone complete all badged D2L Academy courses will win a new HTML Template with a corresponding Course Blueprint from Learning Services.
- The second organization to have someone complete all badged D2L Academy courses will win a free seat in the Instructor Certificate Program.
Is your team up for the challenge?
The Activity
✨ Step 1: Scan the QR code at the Community & Knowledge Lab or Continue to the Champions Program if you're joining virtually. (Note: If you don’t have a Champions Account yet, you’ll be prompted to log in or create one – easy peasy!)
📚 Step 2: Browse the badged D2L Academy Courses and pick one that sparks your curiosity.
🌟 Step 3: Select one of the brand-new D2L Academy and explore your selection!
💬 Step 4: Share your thoughts—tell us about your visit and what you'd love to see next.
🏅 Step 5: Claim your D2L Academy Explorer Badge for your Community & Champions Profiles and rack up those Champions points!
Don't miss your chance to level up in D2L Academy—scan, explore, and earn your badge today!
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New Course Alert: Downloadable Community Announcements
Built for Admins and Instructors, this course offers ready-to-use Brightspace Announcements that help guide users to key Community resources.
Created with Dr. John Thompson, this course helps spark engagement – right from the Announcement tool.
Read more:
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🚀 D2L Academy Challenge: That’s a Wrap!
The D2L Academy Challenge wrapped up on August 22nd, and what an incredible journey it has been! Over the past month, our community showed what continuous learning and shared exploration are all about.
🌟 Challenge Highlights
- 350+ Users completed some of the 12 badged courses in the D2L Academy
- 5 Users completed all 12 badges within 10 days of the Challenge Launch
- 100+ new users accessed the D2L Academy through the Advocacy Group.
- 50+ unique course insights reported by participants.
- 50+ users shared feedback to help us continue evolving the D2L Academy experience.
- 40+ users amplified their learning by sharing Academy resources with their peers.
Together, we’ve proven the power of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous growth.
💡 What You Said
Here’s a snapshot of the inspiring feedback we received:
- “The Learning Through Story course definitely caught my attention. This idea is something I've always wanted to learn more about, and I’ve heard it helps students really retain and transfer their learning.”
- “I’ve looked through the Creator+ topic before and really enjoyed it for learning how to use Creator+ for different tools.”
- “As an LMS superadmin, I appreciate these Brightspace tutorial videos because they are short, clear, and highly practical.”
Your insights are helping shape the future of the D2L Academy.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Every participant in the challenge has earned the D2L Academy Explorer Badge which will be awarded by September 10th, 2025.
🎁 D2L Champions Program Points Breakdown:
- 50 Champions points for scanning QR code/clicking link
- 100 Champions points for accessing a course and sharing a picture
- 100 Champion points for sharing on Social
- 250 Champions points for sharing feedback with us
And our early bird organizations raced to complete all badged courses, unlocking exclusive rewards:
- 🥇First place: A brand-new HTML Template with a Course Blueprint from Learning Services.
- 🥈Second place: A seat in the Instructor Certificate Program.
The winners have been contacted and will be announced shortly!
✨ Keep the Momentum Going
Even though the challenge has ended, your Academy journey is just beginning:
- Co-Create with Us: Share your expertise and collaborate on new learning resources for the Academy. This contribution earns 5,000 Champions points!👉Co-Create a Spotlight Resource
- Stay Engaged: Connect with the Community Team to showcase how you use Brightspace to enhance learning experiences.
🎉 What’s Next?
The D2L Academy Challenge may be over, but the spirit of exploration continues. Keep earning badges, building expertise, and sharing knowledge with your peers.
Your D2L Academy Explorer Badge is just the beginning—let’s keep learning and growing together.
- 350+ Users completed some of the 12 badged courses in the D2L Academy
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🚨 IPSIS – D2L Standard CSV Course Just Got a Refresh!
We’re excited to share that the IPSIS – D2L Standard CSV Course in D2L Academy has been refreshed with the latest and greatest updates about the IPSIS tool!This course is your go-to guide for everything your organization needs to know to build and maintain an IPSIS – D2L Standard CSV integration with Brightspace. Whether you’re starting from scratch or transitioning from an older integration, this resource is designed to support you step-by-step.
- Learn how to set up and maintain your IPSIS – D2L Standard CSV integration.
- Access clear, practical guidance for each stage of the integration process.
- Recommended approach: Review the sections most relevant to the step you’re working on.
- Remember: some setup steps must be completed by D2L, so connect with your assigned D2L representatives as you begin.
💚 Why check it out now?
With the recent updates, you’ll have the most up-to-date instructions, ensuring your integration journey is as smooth as possible.👉️ Start exploring here: IPSIS D2L Standard CSV
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📢 New Course Alert: Intelligent Agents Series by Dr. Elizabeth Pearsall
The Intelligent Agents Series, developed in collaboration with Dr. Elizabeth Pearsall, Assistant Provost for Teaching and Learning at the American College of Financial Services, is now live!
Dr. Pearsall shares proven strategies and success stories showing how Intelligent Agents became a “quiet workhorse” for learner engagement and faculty support.
🌟 Highlights:
- Automated welcome and re-engagement messages
- Tools to boost learner motivation and retention
- Real-world results (70% re-engagement after one week!)
WHAT'S NEW?
Module 1: Welcome Message to Students is now available!
🔔 Pro tip: Follow this D2L Academy News discussion to get updates on new modules.
