Set Students Up for Success Using Release Conditions

Originally presented for CAT+FD on 28 January 2026 by Ms. Janice Florent and Dr. Jason S. Todd

Every student learns differently—so why not let your course reflect that?

In this workshop, you'll discover how to use Brightspace Release Conditions to create a more personalized, organized, and responsive learning environment. With just a few clicks, you can automate actions in your course based on student progress, performance, and participation.

Want to unlock new content only after a quiz is completed? Offer support materials to students who need extra help? Reward fast progress with bonus materials? Why not let Brightspace do the heavy lifting? Release Conditions make it easy to deliver the right content, at the right time, to the right learners.

Join us to learn how this powerful tool can help you:

• Design smarter workflows
• Personalize student experiences
• Support diverse learning needs
• Save time while improving outcomes

Start building intentional learning pathways that empower your students—and your teaching.

This workshop, the second in our #LEX Advanced series, will help you to utilize Release Conditions to set your students up for success in your classes.

Resources

Slide Deck

• Slide Deck

Conditional Release of Course Materials

• Conditional Release of Course Materials: Assessing Best Practice Recommendations
• The Effects of Conditional Release of Course Materials on Student Performance

Brightspace Release Conditions

• Getting Started With Release Conditions
• Customize Learning Paths Using Release Conditions (video)
• Content - Attach a Release Condition (video)
• Quizzes - Attach a Release Condition to a Quiz (video)
• Awards - Add a Release Condition to an Award (video)
• Tools that Support Release Conditions
• Release Condition Types
• Best Practices for Creating Release Conditions
• About Tracking Content Completion and Participation