Instructor Documentation (Higher Ed)

Documentation changes for higher ed instructors

Looking for what's new in instructor topics? The following list provides links to all higher ed instructor help topics that have been newly created or updated. For more information about Brightspace features, refer to our Release Note Updates.

May 2026/20.26.05

Added new video tutorials to the following pages:
Updated Create an assignment with information on Grade out of options, and included links to the Anonymous Marking, Multi-evaluators and Competencies articles.
Updated About Question Library to enhance-readability and added common tasks for improved navigation.
Added new questions to Quizzes FAQ: Hot tips and workarounds.
Updated Delete and copy questions from Question Library in a quiz to improve clarity in introduction and throughout steps.
Updated Class Engagement interface overview with a note about how Discussions data is calculated.
Updated Insert images with Brightspace Editor with instructions for removing an image.

April 2026/20.26.04

Updated Evaluate quizzes to add information about the new Incorrect filter for quiz questions.
Added About Glossary , Manage the Glossary, and Manage Classlist accomodations.
Updated information about Custom Intructions for Generate assignment ideas using D2L Lumi Idea , Generate ideas for discussions using D2L Lumi Idea and Generate quiz questions using D2L Lumi Quiz.
Updated information on Use artificial intelligence (AI) to generate learning materials from external files using D2L Lumi Content to support applying HTML templates to multiple pages in bulk.
Added information on Browser support.
Added a tutorial video on Generate ideas for discussions using D2L Lumi Idea.