Unlocking the Potential of Brightspace to Help Identify and Support At-Risk Students

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Originally presented for CAT+FD on 17 October 2024 by Ms. Janice Florent


Are you concerned about students falling behind in your courses? Do you want to be more proactive in identifying and supporting students who are at risk of failing? In this workshop, you will learn how Brightspace can empower instructors to identify and support at-risk students in their courses.

We will explore powerful features and tools that provide actionable data and insights, allowing instructors to:

  • Identify early warning signs:
    • Analyze student activity and engagement patterns to proactively identify students who may be struggling.
    • Leverage built-in dashboards and reports to visualize student progress and performance.
    • Utilize built-in analytics to predict student success and risk factors.
  • Provide timely intervention:
    • Set up automated alerts and notifications for specific events, such as missed deadlines or low quiz scores.
    • Create personalized learning paths with targeted content and resources.
    • Utilize communication tools within Brightspace to reach out to students proactively and offer support.
  • Support diverse learning needs:
    • Implement accommodations and accessibility features to ensure equal access for all students.
    • Utilize Brightspace's collaboration tools to foster peer support and community building.
    • Differentiate instruction and provide personalized feedback to meet individual student needs.

This workshop is ideal for faculty who want to:

  • Improve student success and retention in their courses.
  • Gain valuable insights into student performance and engagement.
  • Proactively identify and support at-risk students.
  • Leverage Brightspace to create a more personalized and inclusive learning environment.

This workshop, the twentieth in our #LEX Advanced series, builds on the skills you learned in the #LearnEverywhereXULA course and will help you to unlock the full potential of Brightspace to more effectively support the success of your students.

Workshop Recording



Resources

Slide Deck

Support At-Risk Students

Using Brightspace to Identify and Support At-Risk Students

Due Dates

Work to Do Widget

Pulse App / Notifications

Class/User Progress

Release Conditions

Intelligent Agents

Supporting At-Risk Students in Large Classes

Accessibility

Tech-Savvy or Tech-Struggling?

Product Idea Exchange (PIE)

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