Brightspace Content is Getting Upgraded
Beginning with the Fall 2027 semester, Brightspace courses will begin using the New Content Experience by default. Additionally, Instructors now have the ability to enable or disable the New Content Experience in their own courses ahead of the change in Fall 2027. For more information about this transition, see our New Content Experience Transition page.
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
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?
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?
Namecoach
Perusall
Respondus LockDown Browser
Top Hat
- Introduction to Top Hat– A short introductory video by TopHat
- Student Top Hat Overview & Getting Started Guide
- Student Guide to Answering Questions