Tailored for K12 educators, this Customer Enablement series highlights tools and practices that strengthen instruction, support parent/guardian communication, and enhance engagement in the classroom, no matter the delivery model. Each session includes 30 minutes of focused learning followed by 15 minutes of discussion and Q&A. New sessions will be announced every quarter. Check out our next sessions below!
Upcoming Sessions
**Join us on the following Tuesdays at 4:00pm ET by registering HERE**
- Creating Meaningful Feedback (Dec 16, 2025)
Join this webinar to learn how to provide impactful and constructive feedback that enhances student learning. Explore strategies for crafting clear, actionable comments while utilizing Brightspace's feedback tools effectively. Ideal for K-12 educators looking to improve their feedback practices and foster student growth through personalized responses. - Brightspace for Social Emotional Learning (Jan 20, 2026)
Join this webinar to discover how to use Brightspace to support and enhance social-emotional skills in your classroom. Learn how to integrate SEL activities, track student well-being, and create a supportive online environment that fosters emotional growth and resilience. Ideal for K-12 educators looking to incorporate SEL into their digital teaching practices. - Brightspace for Parents and Guardians (Feb 17, 2026)
Curious about how Brightspace supports communication between teachers and families? Join this session to explore the Brightspace for Parents and Guardians tool from both the teacher and parent perspectives. You’ll learn how to keep families informed about student progress, upcoming activities, and classroom updates. Whether you're new to the tool or looking to make the most of it, this webinar will highlight key features and workflows that help foster stronger school-to-home connections. - Engaging Students with Brightspace Discussions (Mar 17, 2026)
Create a more connected classroom with Brightspace Discussions! This session explores how to engage students in meaningful online conversations that build confidence, communication skills, and classroom community. Learn to design prompts that encourage creativity and critical thinking while maintaining safe, structured interaction. - Using Release Conditions and Intelligent Agents to Personalize Learning (Apr 21, 2026)
Support every learner with personalized learning in Brightspace! In this special session, guest educator Clint Surry—a teacher with over 30 years of experience and a deep passion for meaningful online learning—will share practical ways to use Release Conditions to adapt instruction for every student. From remediation and enrichment to self-paced learning, Clint will demonstrate how he personalizes learning in his own Chemistry, Math, and Physics courses.
You’ll leave with real classroom examples, ready-to-use strategies, and the confidence to give students autonomy while ensuring everyone stays supported and on track. - Rollover Best Practice (May 19, 2026)
In this webinar, learn best practices for smoothly transitioning your Brightspace course from one school year to the next with practical tips and insights. Discover how to use reporting tools to evaluate how your content performed with students and make data-driven improvements. We’ll share strategies to simplify your workflows, saving you valuable time as you prepare for the upcoming year. Join us for a session packed with actionable advice to streamline your course rollover and enhance your teaching efficiency.
Past Sessions
Find information on past Bright Ideas for K12 sessions in the table below. This table will be updated quarterly. Recordings will remain available on our YouTube Playlist until the session is delivered again or when the material no longer aligns with the latest version of the platform. Older recordings are then retired in favor of updated materials.
Title | Date | Description | Recording |
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Reaching Every Learner - Accessibility in Brightspace | November 2025 | Practical guidance on making digital content accessible and inclusive for all learners via Brightspace tools | YouTube Recording |
Teaching in a Blended Environment | October 2025 | Strategies for combining online and in-person instruction, balancing digital & face-to-face learning, and structuring blended classes | YouTube Recording |
Getting Started with Brightspace | September 2025 | Intro to Brightspace for educators — how to set up courses, organize materials, and engage students | YouTube Recording |
Rollover Best Practice | August 2025 | Best practices for transitioning courses year-to-year: content rollover, performance review, planning for new term | YouTube Recording |
Tips and Tricks for Summer School | July 2025 | Practical advice for running summer school — flexible delivery, student engagement, progress tracking, and effective use of Brightspace during break periods | YouTube Recording |
Year End Activities in Brightspace | June 2025 | Ideas and strategies for wrapping up the school year with engaging activities, reflection, and final assessments inside Brightspace | YouTube Recording |
Evaluation in Brightspace | May 2025 | Guidance on using Gradebook and Mastery View for student evaluation: streamlining grading, tracking progress, and reporting | YouTube Recording |
Personalized Learning Paths | April 2025 | Using Brightspace features (Checklists, Release Conditions) to deliver differentiated content and support individualized learning | YouTube Recording |
The Power of Portfolio | March 2025 | How to set up and use the Portfolio tool to track student learning, reflection, and support home + school communication | YouTube Recording |
Brightspace for Social Emotional Learning | February 2025 | Ways to integrate social-emotional learning (SEL) into Brightspace: tools and strategies to support student well-being and emotional growth | YouTube Recording |
Creating Meaningful Feedback in Brightspace | December 2024 | How to use Brightspace feedback tools to deliver clear, actionable feedback that supports student growth | YouTube Recording |
Holiday Activities in Brightspace | November 2024 | Creative ways to design and implement festive, holiday-themed activities in Brightspace while still supporting your learning goals | YouTube Recording |