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Deep Dive: Using the Adoption Dashboard
Originally published May 1, 2019. Figure: The Adoption Dashboard menu. The Adoption Dashboard is the place where users can understand Brightspace usage, drive broader adoption of the platform and inform ROI discussions. There are currently 5 visualizations: Login Trend, Course Access Counts, Tool Usage Trend, Tool Usage…
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Using Instructor Usage Advanced Data Set to check for Course Readiness at Semester Start
Problem: Administrators – do you wish you had a way to check if courses are ready for semester start? Solution: If so – then consider using the Instructor Usage Advanced Data Set (ADS) provided within Data Hub. It provides information about how instructors are using Brightspace functionality within their courses. While…
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How to upgrade from ILP 4 to ILP 5 within Brightspace ?
If you have recently decided to upgrade from Ellucian ILP 4 to ILP 5, you might be wondering what that entails on the Brightspace Learning Environment side. The good news is you don't need a D2L implementation project when moving from ILP4 to ILP5. As an administrator, you can make the required changes in your Brightspace…
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Brightspace Data Sets - Headless (Non-Interactive) Client Example
by Mark Tse, Software Developer, Platform Development D2L originally published 24 March 2018 In this article, we will be looking at how to keep a database updated with the daily Brightspace Data Sets (BDS) extracts. Introduction The release of BDS allows administrators access to raw data that can be aggregated and filtered…
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Stacked Micro-Credentials: Bright Ideas in Brightspace
Why think about micro-credentials in education? Micro-credentials verify, validate, and declare that specific skills have been achieved. This article addresses creating stackable awards for micro-credentials within Brightspace for use in an existing degree program; continuing education; or professional development to help…