Brightspace Frequently Asked Questions
Check out our newly updated Brightspace FAQs! This list runs through the most common questions the Brightspace Support Team gets throughout the year. If you have any questions not listed here, be sure to contact our Support team for assistance.
Support Schedule
The Vanderbilt University Brightspace Instructional Technologists are available for support between 8 AM and 4 PM Monday through Friday. Any emails received after 4 PM will be addressed when our team returns to normal support at 8 AM the following business day. While we’re out, we encourage you to utilize our On-Demand Resources to answer any questions that arise.
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 invited workshop.
See the main AdvancED website for other teaching workshops, including workshops focused on educational technology.
Fall 2025 Workshops
Setting up your Brightspace Course
Join us for this hands-on workshop designed as a boot camp to get your course up and running. Explore building modules, uploading your syllabus, and mastering essential tools that will empower your online teaching experience.
Participants who would like to access Brightspace during the workshop should make sure they are able to log into Brightspace with their VUnetID beforehand.
- No current workshops scheduled
These workshops are open to anyone teaching or developing courses at Vanderbilt University.
Vanderbilt University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact the EdTech Team at brightspace@vanderbilt.edu to request disability accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
Brightspace Tools for Student Engagement
Discover strategies to enhance student engagement in your course by leveraging tools like discussions and peer assessment. Gain insights into optimizing your homepage with practical tips and techniques to create an inviting and visually appealing learning environment.
- No current workshops scheduled
These workshops are open to anyone teaching or developing courses at Vanderbilt University.
Vanderbilt University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact the EdTech Team at brightspace@vanderbilt.edu to request disability accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
Grading & Assessment Tools
This comprehensive workshop is designed to provide you with a step-by-step approach to effectively grade quizzes and assignments, create rubrics tailored to your instructional goals, and set up your gradebook to accurately reflect student progress and achievement.
- No current workshops scheduled
These workshops are open to anyone teaching or developing courses at Vanderbilt University.
Vanderbilt University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact the EdTech Team at brightspace@vanderbilt.edu to request disability accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
Peer Sharing
Join our Peer Sharing event where faculty can showcase innovative and effective uses of Brightspace. Whether you’re eager to share your own experiences or keen to learn from others, we invite you to attend.
- No current workshops scheduled
This event is open to anyone teaching or developing courses at Vanderbilt University.
Vanderbilt University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact the EdTech Team at brightspace@vanderbilt.edu to request disability accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.