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Did you miss the PIE Webinar today?
No problem! We'll be sharing a link to the recording on Community as soon as it's available. All registrants will receive an email with the recording and resources.
We thank all to those who were able to join us today!
Check out our PIE articles in the meantime:
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Let's talk PIEs! Assignment & Quizzes Edition 📝
👉 Less than ONE WEEK left to register for a live conversation with our Product Managers!
If you’re curious about the latest Assignments and Quizzes updates (like Print a Quiz, Bulk Retract, and more) or want to help shape what’s coming next, this is your chance to join the conversation.
We’d love to hear your questions, ideas, and feedback! Just head to the post below and drop your thoughts in.
Have a colleague who might be interested? Share the event page and encourage them to register. We're looking forward to connecting with you! 👋
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Gentle reminder This PIE event is happening until 2:00pm EDT
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PIE Is Reheated—Let’s Get You Fully Connected! 🥧
Hi there!
We’ve been busy behind the scenes making sure everyone can access the Product Idea Exchange (PIE)—and now it’s ready for you to dig in!
If you’re seeing an error like “Quicklink unavailable,” don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Just follow these quick steps to get connected:
✅ Step 1: Update Your Community Profile
This helps us make sure everything’s set up correctly on your end.
👉 Step 2: Select the PIE Quick Link
That’s it! If you’ve already completed these steps and still can’t connect, feel free to reply here or reach out to questions@community.d2l.com
Thanks for being part of our community. We can’t wait to see your ideas in PIE!
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Getting ready to start a new semester in Brightspace?
Check out the latest Semester Start Readiness GuidesSemester Start for Administrators
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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 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 the D2L Academy News discussion to get updates on new modules.
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📢 New Modules Available: Intelligent Agents Series – Module 2 - 4
We’re continuing our Intelligent Agents Series with Dr. Elizabeth Pearsall, Assistant Provost for Teaching and Learning at the American College of Financial Services. These new modules explore how Intelligent Agents can help instructors re-engage learners through timely, automated reminders reducing manual follow-ups while maintaining a personal touch.
🧩 What’s Included:
- Module 1: Welcome Message to Students
- Module 2: Missing a Quiz Reminder
- Module 3: Personalized Email to Students Based on Assignment Grades
- Module 4: Celebrating Student Success
Each module is designed to help educators create meaningful, automated connections that support learner success.
👉 Explore the Customer Spotlight and Course
🔔 Follow this discussion to get notified as new modules are added.
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🌟 Share Your Story for D2L’s Moments of Significance Campaign!
We’re spotlighting powerful moments where institutions have advanced diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in education and we want to hear from you!
Whether it’s a cultural celebration, community initiative, or breakthrough in inclusive learning, tell us how your institution made a difference, and how D2L supported that journey through collaboration, technology, accessibility, or strategic guidance.
📅 Stories will be featured around key days of significance.
📝 Submit your story here: Moments of Significance Survey
📎 Optional: Add photos, videos, or documents to bring your story to life.
✅ We’ll follow up for your approval before sharing.
Let’s amplify the voices shaping inclusive education together.
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Community Login Issue - Oct 29 at 12:45PM EST
Hi everyone, we are experiencing an issue with Community login at this time. From our quick testing, users are still able to access around the site but are unable to login. We're looking into this issue now and will provide an update in this thread.
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[RESOLVED]: Community Login Issue - Oct 29 at 12:45PM ESTHi everyone, our team is continuing to investigate the current Community login issue.
- If you are already logged in, you should still have access to the Community as usual.
- ASCs may experience difficulties accessing the portal at this time.
If you are not able to access Community and need immediate assistance, please email questions@community .d2l.com.
We appreciate your patience and will provide updates as soon as they are available.
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UPDATE - OCTOBER 30: We are back to normal and users should be able to login and access ASC portal as intended. Thank you for your patience here, everyone!
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🌍️ Help Shape the Future of Localization!
We’re inviting all Brightspace users to share their experiences with our language packs to help improve localization across the platform. If you (or someone you know) use Brightspace in another language, we’d love to hear about your experience!
Your feedback will directly influence how we enhance multilingual support in the future and you’ll have a chance to win a $25 gift card!
💬 Survey open until November 30
🎁 Participants can enter for a chance to win a $25 gift card!
👉 Take the survey:
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