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How do I leave feedback for my peers?
Sep. 24, 2022—You can leave either text or video feedback for your peers. Note: This will only be available if your instructor has enabled Peer Review. If you are unsure as to whether or not this has been enabled for your assignment, please contact your instructor. To leave feedback for a peer, first pick a peer’s submission...
Transitioning From GoReact to a New Tool
Jul. 9, 2022—Effective Summer 2022, Vanderbilty University will no longer have an institutional license with GoReact. However, we continue to license many tools that can provide the same or similar functionality as GoReact. This guide will review some of the key functions of GoReact and suggest alternatives that can be used moving forward. GoReact Functionality New Solutions...
Developing Online Assessments of Student Learning in a Hurry
Mar. 25, 2020—by CFT assistant director, Stacey M. Johnson Faculty, are you thinking about how to develop online assessments of student learning in a hurry? At Vanderbilt most courses meet face-to-face, but with campus closed through the end of the spring 2020 semester, we are all rethinking assessments. The CFT has resources to help. This blog post is...
Integrated Edu Tools in Brightspace
Dec. 2, 2019—Vanderbilt’s Brightspace platform offers many different tools for education integrated within it. This page will be updated as new tools become available, so check back often for information and resources as they go live. We’ve also included some tools which are not integrated with Brightspace, but you may find useful in your courses. Inquiries regarding...
What’s New on Brightspace? (September 2018)
Sep. 26, 2018—Every month, Brightspace will release new features and updates. You can get a comprehensive view of the updates here, but this blog post will give you a quick overview of what’s new on Brightspace! Content – Print/Download Function added to Syllabus Tab Users can now download and print an uploaded syllabus from the Course Overview area...
On-Demand Resources For Students
Dec. 12, 2016—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...
Brightspace and Instructional Technology Support Workshops
Aug. 15, 2015—AdvancED staff run Brightspace workshops for instructors interested in learning how to use Brightspace tools effectively and efficiently. We are also available during the academic year to facilitate Brightspace workshops on topics both general and specific for departments, programs, and schools, upon request. Email brightspace@vanderbilt.edu to ask about these offerings or the possibility of an...
On-Demand Brightspace Resources for Instructors
Aug. 15, 2015— Instructor Guides – Complete List Jump to a topic: Accessibility Course Navigation and User Options Course Management Content Assignments Quizzes, Surveys, and Self-Assessments Grades & Rubrics Groups & Discussions Using Media in Brightspace: Kaltura and YouTube Zoom and Virtual Classrooms Pulse Mobile App Archived Video Workshops Course...
March 2024 Brightspace Update Preview
Mar. 11, 2024—This month there are a few different updates coming to Brightspace that bring some subtle but important quality of life changes. As always, remember that this is a preview of upcoming releases, but things may change before the update is officially implemented by D2L at the end of this week. Brightspace Editor – Consistent link...
June & July Brightspace Updates
Jul. 17, 2023—Over the last two months, there have been several important updates to Brightspace. Here is a summary of recent changes. Assignments – Availability dates are now on by default Recent improvements to the Assignments tool’s availability dates allow Instructors to have greater control over the access and visibility of their assignments before or after the...