{"id":261,"date":"2021-02-23T19:25:45","date_gmt":"2021-02-24T00:25:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/brightspace\/?page_id=261"},"modified":"2023-09-22T13:56:48","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T17:56:48","slug":"course-building-resources-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/brightspace\/course-building-resources-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Brightspace Course Setup Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Staring at a blank course shell can be daunting. Teaching and Learning Services has compiled these resources to help get you started building an engaging course on Brightspace.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the resources you&#8217;ll find on this page include links to self-enrollment example courses, quick build resources such as templates, Brightspace support information and a video tour of Brightspace interface.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To get more familiar with Brightspace, start with these resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mediaspace.carleton.ca\/media\/Welcome+to+Brightspace+For+Instructors+-+Version+2+approval+copy+January+2023\/1_oo50nxvc\">Welcome to Brightspace for Instructors<\/a> &#8212;\u00a0 video overview<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/brightspace\/instructors\/\">Brightspace Support Site<\/a> &#8212; step by step instructions for course setup tasks<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mediaspace.carleton.ca\/category\/Carleton+University+Galleries%3EBrightspace\/203892503\">TLS Brightspace channel<\/a> &#8212; Mediaspace channel with a range of videos about Brightspace at Carleton<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brightspace.carleton.ca\/d2l\/le\/discovery\/view\/course\/8930\">Brightspace Tools Course (carleton.ca)<\/a> &#8212; a self-enrollment course that provides an overview of the tools inside Brightspace<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brightspace.carleton.ca\/d2l\/le\/discovery\/view\/course\/204978\">Brightspace Basics Online Course<\/a> &#8212; a self-enrollment course with 21 topics to explore, including instructions and videos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have any difficulty enrolling in any of these courses or viewing any of the resources, please <a href=\"http:\/\/itsjira.carleton.ca\/servicedesk\/customer\/portal\/15\">submit a support ticket.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch the video below for a brief overview of Carleton&#8217;s supported EdTech tools:<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"kmsembed-1_5l57i5ww\" class=\"kmsembed\" title=\"EdTech Tools Video - Carleton University\" src=\"https:\/\/mediaspace.carleton.ca\/embed\/secure\/iframe\/entryId\/1_5l57i5ww\/uiConfId\/36153741\/st\/0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" sandbox=\"allow-downloads allow-forms allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-pointer-lock allow-popups allow-modals allow-orientation-lock allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-presentation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Course Setup Guides<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/brightspace\/instructors\/course-setup-guide\/\">Brightspace Course Setup Checklist:<\/a> Use the Course Setup Checklist as a guide to building the basics of your course. You&#8217;ll find the main course elements you need listed with links to instructional support pages.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/brightspace\/instructors\/wp-content\/uploads\/Brightspace-Course-Launch-Checklist.pdf\">Brightspace Course Pre-Launch Checklist:<\/a> Finished setting up your course and thinking of making it active? Use this simple checklist to make sure all the components of an engaging, well-designed course are available for students.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/brightspace\/instructors\/brightspace-glossary\/\">Brightspace Glossary:<\/a> Finding the new terminology of Brightspace confusing? Visit the Brightspace Glossary for some definitions and explanations of the new lingo.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/brightspace\/migration\/\">Brightspace Migration page:\u00a0<\/a> Interested in using existing course content from cuLearn in a Brightspace course? Visit our Migrations support page for helpful links and resources to help you get started.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"slideme\"><dl class=\"slideme__list\"><dt class=\"slideme__term\"><a href=\"#slideme-sample-brightspace-courses\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"slideme-sample-brightspace-courses\" class=\"slideme__heading slideme__trigger\"><strong>Sample Brightspace Courses<\/strong><\/a><\/dt><dd class=\"slideme__description\" id=\"slideme-sample-brightspace-courses\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><p><\/p>\n<p>Explore sample courses and course layouts by self-enrolling in the showcase courses listed below. To self-enrol in any of these courses, go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/brightspace.carleton.ca\/d2l\/le\/discovery\/view\/\">Discover page<\/a> of Brightspace, search for the course name, and click the course tile to enrol:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Brightspace Tools Course:<\/strong> This course contains samples of the various tools available in Brightspace. Each tool has its own module with a description of the tool and some examples to demonstrate the options for setup. Helpful resources and support links have also been included.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brightspace Example Course: <\/strong>This course is setup to demonstrate a basic course arrangement and design, using a weekly module format.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brightspace Sample Course&#8211;Module Outlines: <\/strong>This showcase course contains 3 sample module outlines. Each module showcases a possible structure for different types of courses: a lecture based course, a lab based course, and a seminar based course. If you see a module you&#8217;d like to use in a course, please <a href=\"http:\/\/itsjira.carleton.ca\/servicedesk\/customer\/portal\/15\">submit a support ticket<\/a>\u00a0for assistance with copying the module.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p><\/dd><dl><\/div>\n<div class=\"slideme\"><dl class=\"slideme__list\"><dt class=\"slideme__term\"><a href=\"#slideme-download-course-templates\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"slideme-download-course-templates\" class=\"slideme__heading slideme__trigger\"><strong>Download Course Templates<\/strong><\/a><\/dt><dd class=\"slideme__description\" id=\"slideme-download-course-templates\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><p><\/p>\n<p>Course template files are available for instructors to download and copy into their Brightspace course. Course templates can add instant modules, submodules, and customizable content to help lend your course structure. Two course templates are available, a compressed 6 week course template, and the full 12 week course template.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Course template files can be downloaded below:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/brightspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/D2LExport_39762_TLS-6-Week-Course-Template_202132305-1-1.zip\">6 Week TLS Course Template<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/brightspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/D2LExport_36415_TLS-12-Week-Course-Template_202132343-1.zip\">12 Week TLS Course Template<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Visit the Instructor Support Site for instructions on <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/brightspace\/instructors\/importing-and-using-course-templates\/\">Importing TLS Course Templates<\/a> into your Brightspace course.<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/dd><dl><\/div>\n<div class=\"slideme\"><dl class=\"slideme__list\"><dt class=\"slideme__term\"><a href=\"#slideme-review-video-tutorials\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"slideme-review-video-tutorials\" class=\"slideme__heading slideme__trigger\"><strong>Review Video Tutorials<\/strong><\/a><\/dt><dd class=\"slideme__description\" id=\"slideme-review-video-tutorials\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mediaspace.carleton.ca\/media\/Welcome+to+Brightspace+for+Instructors\/1_zkw0dgf5\">Welcome to Brightspace for Instructors<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mediaspace.carleton.ca\/media\/Brightspace+Instructor+Panel+Showcase\/1_q8z5m22u\">Brightspace Panel Discussion Showcase<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mediaspace.carleton.ca\/media\/Brightspace+Tour+for+Students\/1_vvrri7gh\">Brightspace Tour for Students<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mediaspace.carleton.ca\/media\/Brightspace+BasicsA+Getting+Started+in+Carleton%27s+New+LMS%21+%28Feb.19%29\/1_5kpnc48b\">Brightspace Basics: Getting Started in Carleton&#8217;s New LMS<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p><\/dd><dl><\/div>\n<h3><a id=\"support1\"><\/a><strong>Brightspace Support Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/tls\/course-consultation\/\">Request a Brightspace consultation<\/a>: <\/strong>Request assistance with your course design and setup from Teaching and Learning Services staff. If you need help, connect with us for support. We&#8217;re here to support your course needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/tls\/events-and-programs\/events\/\">Sign up for a Brightspace workshop<\/a>: <\/strong>Let TLS staff guide you through your Brightspace course setup in online training workshops as you learn more about navigating and using Brightspace to setup a course that maximizes student engagement.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/brightspace\/instructors\/\">Browse the Brightspace Instructor Support site:<\/a> <\/strong>For instructions and help guides on most basic course setup tasks, visit the Brightspace Instructor Support Site.\u00a0 For the student experience, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/brightspace\/students\/\">Brightspace Student Support site.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-5167 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/brightspace\/instructors\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-17-at-3.11.38-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"147\" \/><\/strong>Teaching and Learning Services Contact Information<\/h4>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li><b>TLS Support <\/b>&#8211; Visit\u00a0the <a href=\"https:\/\/itsjira.carleton.ca\/servicedesk\/customer\/portal\/15\">TLS Support Portal<\/a> to create a support request.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drop-In Support<\/strong> &#8211; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10AM to 12PM at the Future Learning Lab, 4th Floor of the MacOdrum Library.<\/li>\n<li><strong>TLS Hours of Operation<\/strong> &#8211; Monday to Friday 8:30AM to 4:30PM.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-694 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/brightspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/images.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"197\" height=\"51\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/brightspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/images.png 443w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/brightspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/images-240x62.png 240w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/brightspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/images-400x103.png 400w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/brightspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/images-160x41.png 160w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/brightspace\/wp-content\/uploads\/images-360x93.png 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 197px) 100vw, 197px\" \/><\/strong>D2L Brightspace Technical Support Contact Information<\/h4>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li><strong>Available:<\/strong> 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year<\/li>\n<li><strong>EMAIL:<\/strong> Fill out the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/community.brightspace.com\/support\/s\/contactsupport\">Email Support Request Form<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>PHONE: <\/strong>1-877-325-7778<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Staring at a blank course shell can be daunting. 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