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=Instructors Quick Start Tutorial=
Welcome to Xavier University of Louisiana! To successfully teach your courses, you must be able to utilize basic Brightspace tools. If you are not already familiar with Brightspace, or if you need a refresher, you are in the right place!
Welcome to Xavier University of Louisiana! To successfully teach your courses, you must be able to utilize basic Brightspace tools. If you are not already familiar with Brightspace, or if you need a refresher, you are in the right place!


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In addition, D2L provides Brightspace help available 24/7 via Email and Live Chat. Learn more in this [https://cat.xula.edu/food/brightspace-tip-148-help-resources/ CAT FooD Blog post].
In addition, D2L provides Brightspace help available 24/7 via Email and Live Chat. Learn more in this [https://cat.xula.edu/food/brightspace-tip-148-help-resources/ CAT FooD Blog post].


 
=Getting Started Basics=
==Getting Started Basics==
If you are very new to Brightspace, you should start by reviewing these resources:
If you are very new to Brightspace, you should start by reviewing these resources:


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=='''Step 1:''' Set Up Your Gradebook==
='''Step 1:''' Set Up Your Gradebook=
The workflow in Brightspace may seem unusual, but it’s best to set up your gradebook first. Once you have your grading scheme in your syllabus, it’s easy to do. If you have little or no experience with using the Grades tool, you can review these resources:
The workflow in Brightspace may seem unusual, but it’s best to set up your gradebook first. Once you have your grading scheme in your syllabus, it’s easy to do. If you have little or no experience with using the Grades tool, you can review these resources:


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=='''Step 2:''' Set Up Your Activities==
='''Step 2:''' Set Up Your Activities=
===Assignments===
==Assignments==
If you plan to collect, manage, and grade student work, you will want to use the Assignments Tool in Brightspace. If you have little or no experience with  using the Assignments Tool, you can review these resources:
If you plan to collect, manage, and grade student work, you will want to use the Assignments Tool in Brightspace. If you have little or no experience with  using the Assignments Tool, you can review these resources:


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===Quizzes===
==Quizzes==
If you plan to give quizzes, exams, or tests on Brightspace, you can review these resources:
If you plan to give quizzes, exams, or tests on Brightspace, you can review these resources:


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===Question Library===
==Question Library==
* [http://cat.xula.edu/food/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Question-Library-Quick-Reference-Guide.pdf Question Library Quick Reference Guide (pdf)]
* [http://cat.xula.edu/food/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Question-Library-Quick-Reference-Guide.pdf Question Library Quick Reference Guide (pdf)]
* [https://youtu.be/B-SFKZ1Xl7o Benefits of Question Library (video)]
* [https://youtu.be/B-SFKZ1Xl7o Benefits of Question Library (video)]
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===Associations===
==Associations==
Once you have all your activities set up, be sure each one is associated with the appropriate item in the Grades tool!
Once you have all your activities set up, be sure each one is associated with the appropriate item in the Grades tool!


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=='''Step 3:''' Posting Content==
='''Step 3:''' Posting Content=
Finally, to post content (course materials) on Brightspace, you can review these resources:
Finally, to post content (course materials) on Brightspace, you can review these resources:


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==Cross-Listed Courses and Multiple Sections==
=Cross-Listed Courses and Multiple Sections=
If you teach a course that is cross-listed, you will have a Brightspace course for each cross-listing. You can combine the cross-listed courses into one Brightspace course so that you can post course materials and grades to one combined Brightspace course. Combining courses may also work for you if you are teaching different sections of the same course and would like to have the different sections combined into one Brightspace course so that you can post course documents and grades in the one combined course. This merging needs to be done before you start adding to the course. [https://cat.xula.edu/food/brightspace-faq/#merge Submit a request to merge your Brightspace courses] before you add course materials or grades to the courses.
If you teach a course that is cross-listed, you will have a Brightspace course for each cross-listing. You can combine the cross-listed courses into one Brightspace course so that you can post course materials and grades to one combined Brightspace course. Combining courses may also work for you if you are teaching different sections of the same course and would like to have the different sections combined into one Brightspace course so that you can post course documents and grades in the one combined course. This merging needs to be done before you start adding to the course. [https://cat.xula.edu/food/brightspace-faq/#merge Submit a request to merge your Brightspace courses] before you add course materials or grades to the courses.


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==CAT+FD Workshop Videos==
=CAT+FD Workshop Videos=
===Back to Basics===
==Back to Basics==
* [https://youtu.be/kY7Fzysjn5Q Introduction to Brightspace (7:55)]
* [https://youtu.be/kY7Fzysjn5Q Introduction to Brightspace (7:55)]
* [https://youtu.be/7vbdjQ7fa6E Assignments & Discussions (27:01)]
* [https://youtu.be/7vbdjQ7fa6E Assignments & Discussions (27:01)]
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* [https://youtu.be/dOkXRzN2Azc Brightspace Grades (35:35)]
* [https://youtu.be/dOkXRzN2Azc Brightspace Grades (35:35)]


===Beyond the Basics===
==Beyond the Basics==
* [https://youtu.be/ATv1nYi5koA Interactive Lecturing Online (40:06)]
* [https://youtu.be/ATv1nYi5koA Interactive Lecturing Online (40:06)]
* [https://youtu.be/eZr6TDRm_W8 Engaging Students Online (33:33)]
* [https://youtu.be/eZr6TDRm_W8 Engaging Students Online (33:33)]
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==Other Helpful Resources==
=Other Helpful Resources=
* [https://cat.xula.edu/food/brightspace-tip-19-google-apps-integration/ Link Your Google Apps to Brightspace]
* [https://cat.xula.edu/food/brightspace-tip-19-google-apps-integration/ Link Your Google Apps to Brightspace]
* [http://cat.xula.edu/food/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Content-Tool-Quick-Reference-Guide.pdf Content Tool Quick Reference (pdf)]
* [http://cat.xula.edu/food/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Content-Tool-Quick-Reference-Guide.pdf Content Tool Quick Reference (pdf)]
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==Next Steps==
=Next Steps=
===<nowiki>#</nowiki>LearnEverywhereXULA===
==<nowiki>#</nowiki>LearnEverywhereXULA==


Xavier faculty who have completed this tutorial and learned the mechanics of Brightspace should consider enrolling in the #LearnEverywhereXULA course. #LearnEverywhereXULA (#LEX) is a Brightspace course organized around the eight [https://www.qualitymatters.org/sites/default/files/PDFs/StandardsfromtheQMHigherEducationRubric.pdf General Standards for Higher Education] set forth in the [https://www.qualitymatters.org/ Quality Matters] Higher Education Rubric Sixth Edition. The information, activities, and assignments in the #LEX course aids faculty in developing high quality, well-designed, objective-driven courses on Brightspace for Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) students. Enrollment in the #LEX course gives faculty an opportunity to experience Brightspace from a learner's perspective. Additionally, faculty who complete the #LEX course will earn a certificate they can include in their portfolio or other promotional materials. Use this [https://forms.gle/TtarvhcqkeSPkiCR8 enrollment request form] to make the request.
Xavier faculty who have completed this tutorial and learned the mechanics of Brightspace should consider enrolling in the #LearnEverywhereXULA course. #LearnEverywhereXULA (#LEX) is a Brightspace course organized around the eight [https://www.qualitymatters.org/sites/default/files/PDFs/StandardsfromtheQMHigherEducationRubric.pdf General Standards for Higher Education] set forth in the [https://www.qualitymatters.org/ Quality Matters] Higher Education Rubric Sixth Edition. The information, activities, and assignments in the #LEX course aids faculty in developing high quality, well-designed, objective-driven courses on Brightspace for Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) students. Enrollment in the #LEX course gives faculty an opportunity to experience Brightspace from a learner's perspective. Additionally, faculty who complete the #LEX course will earn a certificate they can include in their portfolio or other promotional materials. Use this [https://forms.gle/TtarvhcqkeSPkiCR8 enrollment request form] to make the request.


'''NOTE:''' An [https://catwiki.xula.edu/LearnEverywhereXULA open version of the #LearnEverywhereXULA course] is available on this wiki. However, completion of the Brightspace #LEX course is required to earn the certificate. Use this [https://forms.gle/TtarvhcqkeSPkiCR8 enrollment request form] to request enrollment in the course.
'''NOTE:''' An [https://catwiki.xula.edu/LearnEverywhereXULA open version of the #LearnEverywhereXULA course] is available on this wiki. However, completion of the Brightspace #LEX course is required to earn the certificate. Use this [https://forms.gle/TtarvhcqkeSPkiCR8 enrollment request form] to request enrollment in the course.

Revision as of 08:15, 20 November 2020

Welcome to Xavier University of Louisiana! To successfully teach your courses, you must be able to utilize basic Brightspace tools. If you are not already familiar with Brightspace, or if you need a refresher, you are in the right place!

Please work your way through this simplified, three-step tutorial as you begin designing your course. CAT+FD staff are available for questions or consultations during regular business hours (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT M-F)

Contact Information:

In addition, D2L provides Brightspace help available 24/7 via Email and Live Chat. Learn more in this CAT FooD Blog post.

Getting Started Basics

If you are very new to Brightspace, you should start by reviewing these resources:


Step 1: Set Up Your Gradebook

The workflow in Brightspace may seem unusual, but it’s best to set up your gradebook first. Once you have your grading scheme in your syllabus, it’s easy to do. If you have little or no experience with using the Grades tool, you can review these resources:


Step 2: Set Up Your Activities

Assignments

If you plan to collect, manage, and grade student work, you will want to use the Assignments Tool in Brightspace. If you have little or no experience with using the Assignments Tool, you can review these resources:


Quizzes

If you plan to give quizzes, exams, or tests on Brightspace, you can review these resources:


Question Library


Associations

Once you have all your activities set up, be sure each one is associated with the appropriate item in the Grades tool!


Step 3: Posting Content

Finally, to post content (course materials) on Brightspace, you can review these resources:


More about Grades & Grading


Cross-Listed Courses and Multiple Sections

If you teach a course that is cross-listed, you will have a Brightspace course for each cross-listing. You can combine the cross-listed courses into one Brightspace course so that you can post course materials and grades to one combined Brightspace course. Combining courses may also work for you if you are teaching different sections of the same course and would like to have the different sections combined into one Brightspace course so that you can post course documents and grades in the one combined course. This merging needs to be done before you start adding to the course. Submit a request to merge your Brightspace courses before you add course materials or grades to the courses.

Additionally, if the course you are teaching is the same as one of your previous courses, you can copy the entire course (or copy components) into your "empty" Brightspace course.


CAT+FD Workshop Videos

Back to Basics

Beyond the Basics


Other Helpful Resources


Next Steps

#LearnEverywhereXULA

Xavier faculty who have completed this tutorial and learned the mechanics of Brightspace should consider enrolling in the #LearnEverywhereXULA course. #LearnEverywhereXULA (#LEX) is a Brightspace course organized around the eight General Standards for Higher Education set forth in the Quality Matters Higher Education Rubric Sixth Edition. The information, activities, and assignments in the #LEX course aids faculty in developing high quality, well-designed, objective-driven courses on Brightspace for Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) students. Enrollment in the #LEX course gives faculty an opportunity to experience Brightspace from a learner's perspective. Additionally, faculty who complete the #LEX course will earn a certificate they can include in their portfolio or other promotional materials. Use this enrollment request form to make the request.

NOTE: An open version of the #LearnEverywhereXULA course is available on this wiki. However, completion of the Brightspace #LEX course is required to earn the certificate. Use this enrollment request form to request enrollment in the course.

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