Creating Assignments: This Guide will run through the steps required to create Assignments and link them to Grade Items Create Assignments and Grade Items Download the offline guide or follow the video demonstration below.
Module Setup — Module Builder
Module Builder: The Module Builder is a tool that allows instructors to set the structure for a module, where they can then place content in a considered way, or add place-holders in advance of new content being available. Using the Module Builder is the best way to get a new module structured, and is a very useful […]
Module Setup – Content Copy
Content Copy: In Brightspace, new modules are created for each trimester that the module is taught. Modules from trimesters in previous academic years are also available to module coordinators on the system. Brightspace has the facility to copy content directly from a previous module into the current live module. You will use the Selecting Components […]
Module Setup – Ordering Content
Ordering Content: When content items are copied into Brightspace they will need to be sequenced, moved, and re-ordered. Once you have defined your module structure (using the Module Builder tool) it’s very easy to arrange your newly imported content. The following guide will detail how to: Sequence newly copied content items Move the items into […]
Module Setup — Creating Groups
Creating Groups: The type of groups that you create will depend on what you require students to do within the module. The following group types exist in Brightspace: Auto enrolment – whereby students are randomly enrolled to groups by the system. Manual enrolment – whereby the instructor can add students to groups one by one. […]
Communications — Comms with Students
Communicating with Students: There are two recommended ways to communicate with students in Brightspace: Announcements and Email. Announcements appear to students on the module homepage. Announcements are never emailed to the student. If you do need to email students in the module, use the Email function. For information on using both tools, click the link to […]
Communications — Automating Comms
Automating Communications: With Brightspace it is possible to automate communications to students based on certain criteria. To do this you use the Intelligent Agents tool. Intelligent Agents can be used for many different reasons: Automate a welcome note to the class. Notify students that are falling behind in their work. Remind students about upcoming deadlines. […]
Online Tests — The Question Library
The Question Library: With Brightspace it is best practice to create questions directly in the Question Library, from where they can be deployed in multiple Quizzes or Surveys. The Question Library can be used to: Create multiple question types Organise questions into pools called Sections Reuse questions across multiple Quizzes For information on populating your […]
Online Tests — Quiz Setup
Quiz Setup: The Quizzes tool enables you to create and manage online assessments. As part of your assessment strategy, you can use quizzes to help evaluate your students’ progress. Be sure to review The College of Business Assessment guidelines before deploying Quizzes for your students. Once you receive completed quizzes from learners, you can run […]
Online Tests — Question Pools
Question Pools: Question pools allow you to create quizzes with randomised questions. Question pools are an effective way to prevent cheating on quizzes as they ensure each learner receives a unique set of questions. A dynamic preview is automatically generated when questions are imported into a question pool. The preview allows instructors to quickly get […]
