Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Brightspace Updates and Winter Pre-term Checklist

Are you ready to teach your winter D2L Brightspace course? We've prepared a pre-term checklist to help you get everything set up, as well as a list of recent updates to the learning management system to help you stay on top of the latest features and their impact to you. Preterm checklist Consult the... More

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Brightspace Update: Wrapping up Fall and Looking Ahead to Winter

As the term draws to a close, Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) has some tips and resources to help you wrap up your fall term courses in D2L Brightspace and launch your winter ones successfully. Wrapping up the fall term Schedule a consultation with TLS staff for help with gradebook questions or to review... More

Friday, August 26, 2022

Brightspace Student Update: Support for the Fall

As the fall term gets underway, remember that there are a variety of resources available to help you navigate D2L Brightspace:  Visit the Brightspace Student Support website: This resource is available directly within your course under the Help menu in the Brightspace navbar. On the site, you can find instructions for basic course tasks, such... More

Monday, August 22, 2022

Brightspace Fall Pre-term Checklist

Are you ready to teach your fall D2L Brightspace course? We've prepared a pre-term checklist to help you get everything set up: Consult the course setup guide: Wondering how to start building your Brightspace course site? Work your way through the course setup guide to ensure you include all the important course elements. Merge... More

Friday, August 5, 2022

Wrapping up the Summer Term and Unwrapping the Fall in Brightspace

As the term draws to a close, we have some tips and resources to help you wrap up your summer term courses in D2L Brightspace and launch your fall ones successfully.  Wrapping up the summer term Schedule a consultation: It’s grading time for the summer. Schedule a consultation where TLS staff can help with... More

Thursday, April 28, 2022

Brightspace Student Update: Support for the Summer

As the summer term gets underway, remember that there are a variety of resources available to help you navigate D2L Brightspace: Visit the Brightspace Student Support website: This resource is available directly within your course under the Help menu in the Brightspace navbar. On the site, you can find instructions for basic course tasks, such... More

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Brightspace Summer Pre-Term Checklist

Are you ready to teach your summer D2L Brightspace course? Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) has prepared the following pre-term checklist to help you get everything set up: Consult the course setup guide: Wondering how to start building your Brightspace course site? Work your way through the course setup guide to ensure you include... More

Monday, April 4, 2022

Wrapping Up the Winter Term and Unwrapping the Summer in Brightspace

As the term draws to a close, Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) has some tips and resources to help you wrap up your winter term courses in D2L Brightspace and launch your summer ones successfully.  Wrapping up the winter term Schedule a consultation: It’s grading time for the winter. Schedule a consultation where TLS... More

Monday, April 4, 2022

Brightspace Student Update: Get Ready for Exams

As the winter term draws to a close, Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) has some tips and resources to help you get ready for finals using D2L Brightspace: Check out the TLS Brightspace Channel for short video tours: Watch tours on how to submit assignments, take quizzes and view grades. You’ll learn tips and... More

Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Brightspace Student Update: Support for the Winter

As the winter term gets underway, remember that there are a variety of resources available to help you navigate Brightspace: Visit the Brightspace Student Support website: This resource is available directly within your course under the Help menu in the Brightspace navbar. On the site, you can find instructions for basic course tasks, such... More

Thursday, December 2, 2021

Brightspace Student Update: Get Ready for Exams

As the fall term draws to a close, Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) has some tips and resources to help you get ready for finals: Check out the TLS Brightspace Channel for short video tours: Watch 5-8 minute video tours on how to submit assignments, take quizzes and view grades. You’ll learn tips and... More

Thursday, December 2, 2021

LMS Update: Wrapping up the Fall Term and Unwrapping the Winter

As the fall term draws to a close, Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) has some tips and resources to help you wrap up your fall term courses and launch your winter ones successfully.  Wrapping up your fall term in Brightspace Drop-ins are available for sign up: It’s grading time for the fall. If you have gradebook questions, or want TLS... More

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

LMS Update: Get Started Early for Winter 2022 with Course Setup Resources

Are you thinking ahead to your winter 2022 Brightspace course? Whether you’re setting up your first course, or diving in for a second or third time, our Brightspace course setup resources can help. On the Brightspace Support site you’ll find a Course Setup Guide with a helpful checklist, tips and reminders for your pre-term... More

Thursday, October 7, 2021

LMS Update: Latest Brightspace News

We’re officially one month into Carleton’s first fall term using Brightspace by D2L. This month’s LMS update will bring you up to speed on changes to the classlist in Brightspace, embedding Zoom recordings and the latest features. Classlist page is moving to the Course Admin panelAfter consultation with the Carleton Privacy Office, the... More

Thursday, September 16, 2021

Student Update: Brightspace Support for the Fall

Is this your first time using Brightspace? Learning a new system can be a challenge at first, so be sure to check out these resources and suggestions to help you get started: Visit the Brightspace Student Support website: This resource is available directly within your course under the Help menu in the Brightspace navbar.... More

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

LMS Update: Support for Starting This Fall

This term will officially mark Carleton’s first fall semester using the new Learning Management System (LMS), Brightspace by D2L. Whether you have extensive experience with the platform or are teaching with Brightspace for the first time, Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) has a variety of resources to ensure you have a successful term. TLS... More

Thursday, August 5, 2021

Poll Everywhere now integrated with Brightspace

Poll Everywhere, Carleton’s student response system, is now integrated into Brightspace, our new Learning Management System (LMS). This will allow the tool to be more easily used for authenticated student activities (quizzes, surveys, attendance, etc.). All Poll Everywhere accounts will now use either the “@cunet.carleton.ca” or... More

Tuesday, August 3, 2021

LMS Update: Supporting Your Students in Brightspace

Courses have been hosted on Carleton’s new Learning Management System (LMS), Brightspace by D2L, since May 2021. For some students though, Brightspace might be new this fall. So, what’s the best way to support students through the transition to Brightspace? We have some easy resources and suggestions to help: Create a course overview: During... More

Monday, July 5, 2021

LMS Update: Latest News, Training and Resources

Courses have been live in Carleton’s new Learning Management System (LMS), Brightspace by D2L, for two months. As we head into the late summer term, Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) continues to develop resources and training to support the Carleton community. What’s New with Brightspace? Brightspace is updated around the first or second... More

Monday, June 21, 2021

TA Update: Brightspace – Summer Edition

Carleton has been using the new Learning Management System (LMS), Brightspace by D2L, for over a month now. As early summer courses start to wrap up, Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) continues to plan for future terms and is available to support you as you navigate the new system. Get to Know Brightspace The... More

Monday, June 21, 2021

Student Update: Brightspace – Summer Edition

It’s been nearly two months since Brightspace launched at Carleton. All academic courses are now hosted in the new online learning platform. Explore Brightspace  Not sure where to begin with Brightspace? There are a variety of ways to get started: Sign up for the Online Learning Orientation to explore the new system while reviewing... More

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

LMS Update: Looking forward with Brightspace

The May 6 launch of Carleton’s new Learning Management System (LMS), Brightspace by D2L, was a great success. With the arrival of June, instructors, students and teaching assistants have been using the new system for almost a month now. As early summer courses start to wrap up, we continue to plan for future terms... More

Thursday, May 13, 2021

Student Update: Get Started with Brightspace

Your online learning platform has changed! All academic courses are now hosted in Brightspace, which has officially replaced cuLearn as Carleton’s Learning Management System (LMS). Log in at brightspace.carleton.ca using your MC1 credentials. If you have logged in to the system and do not see courses available to you, visit the Course... More

Monday, May 10, 2021

TA Update: Get Started with Brightspace

Brightspace has officially replaced cuLearn as Carleton’s new Learning Management System (LMS). You can log in at brightspace.carleton.ca using your MC1 credentials to begin exploring the new interface. If you do not yet have Brightspace courses available to you, you can self-enrol in a sample course by visiting the Discover page in... More

Thursday, May 6, 2021

Academic Courses Launch in Brightspace Today

To All Members of the Carleton Community, Carleton’s new Learning Management System (LMS), Brightspace by D2L, launches today. Moving forward, all academic courses will be hosted in Brightspace. We would like to take this opportunity to recognize the tremendous work that has been undertaken to implement the new LMS since Brightspace was... More

Monday, May 3, 2021

LMS Update: Courses launch in Brightspace this week

We are only three days away from the launch of Carleton’s academic courses in Brightspace! Starting May 6, Brightspace by D2L will replace cuLearn as Carleton’s Learning Management System (LMS). Whether you have extensive experience with online platforms or this is your first time teaching with Brightspace, Teaching and Learning... More

Monday, April 26, 2021

Register for the Brightspace Panel Showcase

Do you want to know what it’s like teaching a course in Brightspace, Carleton’s new Learning Management System (LMS)? Join Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) on May 20 from 1-2:30 p.m. for our second Brightspace Panel Showcase.  Four Carleton instructors will share their various experiences, lessons learned, triumphs and traps teaching... More

Monday, April 26, 2021

Student Update: Courses Launch in Brightspace Next Month

There are less than two weeks until all Carleton courses launch on Brightspace. As of May 6, 2021, Brightspace will officially replace cuLearn as Carleton’s new Learning Management System (LMS). Brightspace will provide several key advantages, including a faster, more reliable system and 24/7 technical support. Get to Know... More

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Get to Know Brightspace, Carleton’s New LMS

To All Members of the Carleton Community, We are now just two weeks away from launching Brightspace as Carleton’s new Learning Management System (LMS). As of May 6, Brightspace by D2L will replace cuLearn for all academic courses. We understand this might be a big adjustment. Please be assured that Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) can... More

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Brightspace Showcase Series: Testimonials from Pilot Instructors

Wondering what it’s like teaching a course in Carleton’s new Learning Management System (LMS), Brightspace by D2L? You can now hear firsthand from your colleagues about their experiences teaching in the Brightspace pilot! The pilot launched in Winter 2021 with 27 instructors teaching 31 courses. As part of our Brightspace Showcase Series, six... More

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

TA update: Brightspace is launching soon

There are only a couple of weeks left until all Carleton courses launch on Brightspace. On May 6, Brightspace will officially replace cuLearn as Carleton’s new Learning Management System (LMS). The new LMS will provide several key advantages, including a faster, more reliable system and 24/7 technical support. You can log in... More

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Blog: Five takeaways to ease your anxiety while transitioning to Brightspace

By: Christine Streeter, Contract Instructor, PhD Candidate, School of Social Work, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs One year has passed since the declaration of a global pandemic and how we live, and work, has changed. With the disruption in our lives, we have had to learn many new technologies on how to engage... More

Thursday, April 8, 2021

Student Update: One Month Until Courses Launch on Brightspace! 

There is less than one month until all Carleton courses launch on Brightspace! As of May 6, 2021, Brightspace will officially replace cuLearn as Carleton’s new learning management system (LMS). The new system will provide several key advantages, including a faster, more reliable system and 24/7 technical support.  Get... More

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

LMS Update: Countdown to Course Launch

We are less than one month away from the launch of Carleton's academic courses in Brightspace! Starting May 6, Brightspace by D2L will replace cuLearn as Carleton’s Learning Management System (LMS).   Five years of course content has already been migrated to the new system – approximately 22,000 courses are ready for review in... More

Friday, March 26, 2021

TA Update: Countdown to Brightspace

Brightspace by D2L will replace cuLearn as Carleton’s Learning Management System (LMS) in May 2021, coinciding with the launch of the summer term. In preparation for this launch, all Carleton students, staff and instructors now have access to Brightspace. You can log in to the system at brightspace.carleton.ca using your MC1 credentials. The... More

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