On-Demand Resources For Students
Student Learning Resources
Student Learning Hub – A centralized platform that consolidates digital learning resources, guidance on AI literacy, and research tools for students. The Learning Hub serves as a one-stop portal where Vanderbilt students can access tutorials, research guides, courses and other academic support resources to enhance learning and research capabilities. For help, Ask a Librarian!
Accessibility
Vanderbilt University resources on Accessibility
- Vanderbilt Student Access Services Office
- How to Request Accommodations – How to apply for accommodations
Accessibility in Brightspace
- How to Use a Screen Reader in Brightspace– A short video by D2L
Navigation
- How do I set my time zone?
- How do I locate my courses?
- How can I re-order my courses on the dashboard?
- How do I add my photo, edit my profile, and manage account settings?
- Where do students see their Grades in Brightspace?
- How can I register for a self-registration course?
Course Content
- How do I download my syllabus, or any document?
- How do I download all the course content files at once?
Groups
Notifications
Assignments
- How do I submit assignments?
- How do I submit a large video file for an assignment?
- I am having trouble uploading an assignment file
- How do I see my grades and feedback?
- How do I use Turnitin to submit an assignment and then see my instructor’s feedback?
- How can I upload files into Box and share them in an assignment or discussion?
Quizzes
- Preparation for Taking a Quiz in Brightspace
- Student Quiz Guide: How to Install Respondus Lockdown Browser
Video Conferencing: Zoom and Virtual Classrooms
- Everything you need to know about Zoom – Vanderbilt Hustler article, March 2020
- Preparing your laptop or device for video conferencing
- How do I join a Zoom meeting or Virtual Classroom?
- How do I navigate a Zoom meeting interface?
- How do I navigate a Virtual Classrooms interface?
- Where can I view Zoom recordings?
- Changing your Zoom Background
Media/Kaltura
- How do I access the Media Gallery to watch videos?
- How do I use Kaltura Capture in Kaltura?
- How do I upload videos to Brightspace? (How to use Kaltura)
- How do I access Kaltura? What if I’m getting an error?
- How do I make edits to my Kaltura video?
- How do I add captions to my Kaltura video?
- How do I edit captions in my Kaltura video?
Video Assignments/Bongo
- Getting Started with Video Assignments/Bongo
- How do I submit a video assignment?
- How do I leave feedback for my peers?
NameCoach
Gradescope
- Getting Started with Gradescope
- How do I find and submit PDF assignments?
- How do I find and submit online assignments?
- How do I scan my assignments?
- How do I find my grades?
- How do I view feedback and submit regrade requests?
Perusall
- Introduction to Perusall– A short introductory video by Perusall
- Getting Started with Perusall
- What Do My Perusall Scores Mean?
- Why are there exclamation points next to some of my scores?
- How do I hide the highlights and annotations in Perusall?
- What support does Perusall offer students with dyslexia?
Respondus LockDown Browser
- Introduction to Respondus LockDown Browser- A short introductory video by Respondus
- What kinds of devices are compatible with Respondus LockDown Browser?
- Why am I seeing this error message? “LockDown Browser should not be used to log in to your Learning System”
Turnitin
TopHat
- Introduction to TopHat– A short introductory video by TopHat
- Student Top Hat Overview & Getting Started Guide
- Student Guide to Answering Questions