Starting May 15, 2024, Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) is introducing a new automated course deactivation service for Brightspace courses. This initiative is designed to streamline the management of course environments and ensure a clutter-free and up-to-date learning platform for both instructors and students.
Service Rollout
- Initial Deactivation: On May 15, we will deactivate all Brightspace courses that began before Fall 2023. This process will clear the platform of older course contents that may no longer be relevant or in use.
- Biannual Deactivation: Each May and September, TLS will systematically deactivate Brightspace courses from the previous academic year.
- In May 2025, we will deactivate courses from Fall 2023 and Winter 2024. In September 2025, we will deactivate courses from Summer 2024.
- In May 2026, we will deactivate courses from Fall 2024 and Winter 2025. In September 2026, we will deactivate courses from Summer 2025.
Benefits
We believe this new service will enhance the Brightspace experience by making it more manageable and user-friendly for everyone involved.
- Simplicity: Instructors no longer need to remember to manually deactivate their old courses—TLS will handle it for you.
- Clarity: Students will benefit from a more organized and less confusing course list, helping them to focus on their current studies without the clutter of past courses.
Reactivation Option
If you need to access or reuse any of the deactivated courses, you can easily reactivate them through your instructor dashboard. This flexibility allows you to maintain control over your course content while benefiting from an optimized learning environment.
If you have any questions or need assistance with managing your courses, please don’t hesitate to reach out to TLS for support via the TLS Support Portal.
TLS Support
Teaching and Learning Services Contact Information
- TLS Support – Visit the TLS Support Portal to create a support request.
- Drop-In Support – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10AM to 12PM at the Future Learning Lab, 4th Floor of the MacOdrum Library.
- TLS Hours of Operation – Monday to Friday 8:30AM to 4:30PM.
D2L Brightspace Technical Support Contact Information
- Available: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
- EMAIL: Fill out the Email Support Request Form
- PHONE: 1-877-325-7778