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

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

In this workshop, you will discover 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 make a positive impact on the lives of your students!

Workshop resources coming soon!