The Problem When we added Brightspace to our digital learning environment this fall, we added an integration to Panopto. One of the complexities of getting systems to work well together is that sometimes they don’t play well together due to unique system requirements. We found one of these requirements in…
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Spring 2021 Courses are open in both Blackboard and Brightspace To provide faculty with the flexibility and agency they’ve asked for, all Spring courses are now open and available in both Blackboard and Brightspace. To provide students with direction, we ask faculty to : Check the LMS Course Locations –…
Leave a CommentStandardize Automatic Opening of Courses With a new LMS comes change. Not just a new system to learn but some new standards as well. With all the changes involved in the university’s move from colleges to schools, we need to standardize ways of doing things across all academic programs. One…
Leave a CommentIn an earlier post, I discussed how Blackboard calculates averages – 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. Common problems and…
Leave a CommentIn parts 1 and 2 we looked at how Brightspace calculates averages and how it can accommodate complex grading systems. In this installment, I’m going to advocate for simpler grading systems. I’ve heard the argument that calculating grades is simple math that every student should be able to do. And…
Leave a CommentIn 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…
Leave a CommentWe 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…
Leave a CommentFor 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…
Leave a CommentGet 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…
Leave a CommentThis is a series of short tutorials Dr. Ella Howard, Associate Professor in the College of Sciences and Humanites, put together covering the basics of building a course in Brightspace. For assistance in setting up your gradebook, please consult an LIT team member (lit@wit.edu). Getting Started with Brightspace: How to…
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