Revisiting Grading: Weighty Matters – Part 2: Weighted Grades in Brightspace

In an earlier post, I discussed how Blackboard weights grades – something that can lead to confusion and suspicion that the system is not calculating grades correctly. Because we are changing Learning Management Systems (LMS), I’m revisiting this topic this time using Brightspace as the reference system. In my previous post, I discussed the sticky business […]

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Blackboard or Brightspace for Spring 2021

We are continuing with our Learning Management System (LMS) migration from Blackboard to Brightspace. Our pilot is going well and we are discovering some useful information that will make it easier for others to adapt to the new system. Starting November 30th, please complete the LMS Selection Form on the LeopardWeb Faculty/Staff Main Menu by […]

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Brightspace Training Opportunities

For anyone looking for training on how to use Brightspace, we have multiple ways for you to get training. Training Opportunities: On-Demand and Guided Faculty interested in using Brightspace subscription training should go to https://community.brightspace.com and sign up for an account using their Wentworth email address. Use of your Wentworth account is necessary to tie […]

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Brightspace Zoom Training with LIT

Get ready to teach as many of your Spring 2021 courses with Brightspace as you can. Attend zoom webinars to learn about the Brightspace Implementation strategy for Spring and Summer. Learn how to use Brightspace to prepare your Spring 2021 courses. Attend an Information Session to learn about what to expect for Spring and training […]

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Meet the Brightspace Pilot Faculty!

Meet the Brightspace Faculty Champions! Brightspace is generating a lot of interest with almost 60 faculty volunteering to pilot courses in Brightspace this fall. Due to the nature of our phased implementation, LIT could support approximately 20 (we wish everyone could support everyone!). Pilot faculty were selected from volunteers with input from the Senate Academic […]

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