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• ITD have now created Brightspace accounts for all Phase 2 participants. If you are confirmed to participate in Phase 2 and you cannot access Brightspace, please with ITD.
• When you log into Brightspace, you will have access to a sandbox and Brightspace 101 training course. 
  • Your sandbox is a private test space that you can use to test and try the new VLE. 

We have prepared a programme of online and in-person training to help you get started:

1. Brightspace 101 is a self-paced introductory training course on Brightspace, available once you log into the new VLE. We encourage you to look through this before taking live training and it will remain available to you as a reference point.

2. Use your sandbox. The training is a starting point only and we advise everyone to use their sandbox and browse resources in advance of building your module.

3.  Live training sessions, with options on campus or on Microsoft Teams.
Session 1: Introduction to Brightspace
Session 2: Communicating with Students and Getting Your Course Ready
Session 3: Assessment and Grading

Find more info on training

Note: Information for students will be provided in the Spring semester. 

4. We have a Brightspace Knowledge Base. This is still under development - it contains many useful resources and is being added to all the time. Tip: See our FAQ.

 5. CTL are offering custom to coincide with the VLE migration in January if you wish to take this opportunity to consider some curriculum redesign. 

Top Tip

Brightspace offers a lot of functionality, but like any new system, it will take a little while to get used to. Plan to spend some extra time exploring and getting comfortable with the new VLE before you build your module(s).

Master Course/Template

• Your Brightspace module site will be created using a suggested template layout (called a 'master course', in Brightspace terminology!). 
• This is a suggested format from UL educational technology staff we are providing as a starting point, and you may amend this as you please.
• The master course includes a suggested Module Overview, a unit for each Week 1-12, a Student Feedback unit and some Useful Pages that you may reuse, copy or delete. 
• will cover how to add and edit content in Brightspace. 

• Do avail of training and familiarise yourself with the new system in December/early January so you are familiar with the system before building out your module(s).
   
• Drop-in sessions are available via Microsoft Teams on a variety of dates in December and January, where you may bring your questions to an educational technologist. See the  for dates, times and login details. 
   
• Review our Top Ten Steps for getting started on Brightspace.
   
• Use this handy module checklist to ensure your module is ready to go. 
   
• Last but not least, make sure your module is active so it is published and visible to students. 
   

Top Tip

We advise everyone to keep it simple for this first iteration: you may add extended functionality as you become more familiar with the new system and all the tools it has to offer. Advanced training sessions will be offered in 2023 to help you make the most of our new VLE.