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Introducing Distributed Administration in Brightspace
This article introduces, explains, and addresses questions about the new Distributed Administration feature in Brightspace. By Andrew Ko, Product Manager At D2L, we know that learning organizations come in all shapes and sizes—universities with multiple campuses, global enterprises with diverse business units, and K–12…
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Impact of Selected Brightspace Data Set (BDS) Minor Version Changes on Analytics Builder
Brightspace Data Sets (BDS) receive minor version updates as part of the monthly Brightspace release cycle. These updates are typically backward compatible and require no action. For details on how versioning works, refer to our Brightspace Data Sets Change Management Policy (link). While BDS minor version changes don’t…
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Google Lens Homework Help feature update
[info callout] UPDATE We have received the following update from Google that we would like to share with you: The Homework Help feature was part of a recent test by Google aimed at enhancing the accessibility of Google Lens through a shortcut button in Chrome. They have currently paused this test to incorporate feedback…
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Re-offer Course Offerings with the Source Course Org Unit
By: Samantha Baran, Associate Product Manager What is a Source Course? The new Source Course org unit acts as an iterative model for you to create and update course material for a frequently-re-offered course. Source courses are available to all users in Brightspace Core following the October 20.25.10 release. Users can…
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Preparing for the Shift: Migrating from Teams LTI to the Microsoft 365 LTI App
By: Natalia Dias, Transition Consultant Microsoft has recently announced the launch of the Microsoft 365 LTI app, which consolidates all of its LTI integrations into a single experience. As part of this transition, the Teams Classes LTI and Teams Meetings LTI tools will be retired. Important Information No new deployments…
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Pausing Bulk Feedback Submission Config Variable Removal For 20.25.10
By: Jackie Guan, Product Manager This article explains and offers context on a recent decision to pause a planned removal of the Bulk Feedback Submission config variable. About the Support Bulk Feedback Submission Feature The Support Bulk Feedback Submission feature for Assignments and Discussions, introduced in the…
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Discussion Due Dates on First Post
By: Stefano Nicoli, Senior Product Manager Release Version: 20.25.12 Release Date: December 2025 Audience: Instructors, Administrators Environment: Production Overview We’re thrilled to announce a long-awaited enhancement to the Discussions tool in Brightspace: Discussion Due Date on First Post. This new feature empowers…
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Modern States SME Community
Modern States is a national non-profit that helps more than 150,000 learners of all ages and from all 50 states take college level courses and earn college credit for free, by combining MOOC-style courses with the CLEP exams from College Board. For a quick and accessible overview of our approach, check out this short…
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Product Idea Exchange (PIE): New Experience has Launched
By: Megan Walker, Director of Product Planning D2L’s Product Idea Exchange (PIE) has long served as a vital channel for customers to share ideas and influence our roadmap. Your suggestions have contributed enhancements and features delivered in our monthly releases. Thank you for your valuable contributions in helping us…
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Renaming Programs to Outcome Sets
By Natalie Deane, Senior Product Manager We are excited to announce that we plan to rename Programs to Outcome Sets in the July 2025/20.25.07 release. What is changing? We are renaming Programs to Outcome Sets across Brightspace to adopt a more widely understood term. This change applies to both Brightspace Core and…