Staff Training

Live training for the wider campus community (Phase 3) has now concluded and the sessions are available in video format below.

We are currently providing training for new staff and staff returning from extended leave. If you fall into this category, contact your Department Admin or Head of Department/ADAA.

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Brightspace Instructor Training

Sessions and Topics

Brightspace Training for Instructors
Session 1: Getting Started Session 2: Getting your Module Ready for Delivery Session 3: Assessment 

This is an introductory session, designed to help you navigate the new VLE.

Topics

  • Course Navigation
  • Module Structure
  • Creating and Managing Content
  • Using External Tools (Panopto, BBB, Teams, Leganto)

View Session 3 webinar 1:02:00)

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This session covers communication tools and making your module live.

Topics

  • Communicating with Students
  • Calendar, Announcements 
  • Assignments, Discussions
  • Intelligent Agents and Replace Strings

View Session 2 webinar (51:26)

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Brightspace offers advanced grading options. This session will provide an overview of the basics of this functionality and best practice tips.

Topics

  • Introduction to Grading
  • Assignments & Feedback
  • Turnitin integration
  • Grading discussions
  • Introduction to Gradebook
  • Rubrics.
  • using Quick Eval
  • Using Class Progress

View Session 3 webinar (47.54)

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Note: we recommend that you review the self-directed Brightspace 101 training course (available to you within Brightspace) before attending training and the resources in this course will remain available to you as a reference.