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Spotlight

  • Respondus LockDown Browser

    Product Spotlight – Respondus LockDown Browser

    If you teach courses that utilize Brightspace Quizzes, you probably have thought about the best way to create a smooth, equitable, and fair testing environment for students. The Respondus LockDown Browser can help ensure that students are focused on their quiz or exam without unnecessary distractions or unapproved extra resources. The LockDown Browser is a downloadable software application that students install on their computer, iPad, or Chromebook that “locks down” their device for the duration of their testing time. This makes sure that students are focused on their assessment and are not distracted by other things on their device. Read More

    Oct. 22, 2025

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    Instructional Technology Spotlight – Brightspace Quizzes

    Photo by: Susan Urmy One of the most commonly used tools in Brightspace is the Quizzes tool. Whether they are used for basic formative assessments, unit tests, or midterm/final exams, Quizzes can be a useful assessment tool in Brightspace. As part of our On-Demand Resources, we have… Read More

    Mar. 25, 2024

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    Instructional Technology Spotlight – Integrated Tools for Instructors to Consider

    This month, our Spotlight on Instructional Technology takes a look at some of the various integrated tools you can use with and in Brightspace. Integrated tools are third-party tools that are not part of Brightspace but can either connect into the platform and/or work independently from it. These tools build… Read More

    Feb. 19, 2024

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    Instructional Technology Spotlight – Assignments in Brightspace

    This time of year many instructors are sitting up Assignments in Brightspace for a variety of uses. While many people know the basics of what you can do with Assignments, there are important options that some instructors may not know about. Below are some resources that we think would be… Read More

    Jan. 30, 2024