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=Brightspace: Instructors Quick Start Guide=
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!


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)
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:<br />
:Contact Information:<br />
* cat@xula.edu<br />
:* [mailto:cat@xula.edu cat@xula.edu]<br />
* 504-520-7512
:* 504-520-7512


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-421-help-resources/ CAT FooD Blog post].


==Getting Started Basics==
The URL to login to our Brightspace system is [https://learn.xula.edu/ learn.xula.edu].
 
 
=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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* [https://youtu.be/Q6Ps-_etvWw Create a Profile (video)]
* [https://youtu.be/Q6Ps-_etvWw Create a Profile (video)]
** [https://cat.xula.edu/food/brightspace-tip-4-add-profile-picture-to-humanize-your-course/ Add Profile Picture to Humanize Your Course]
** [https://cat.xula.edu/food/brightspace-tip-4-add-profile-picture-to-humanize-your-course/ Add Profile Picture to Humanize Your Course]
* [http://cat.xula.edu/food/brightspace-tip-78-pin-unpin-courses/ Pin/Unpin Courses]
* [https://cat.xula.edu/food/brightspace-tip-336-my-courses-widget/ My Courses Widget]
* [https://cat.xula.edu/food/brightspace-tip-7-change-the-name-of-your-course/ Change the Name of Your Course]
* [https://cat.xula.edu/food/brightspace-tip-7-change-the-name-of-your-course/ Change the Name of Your Course]
* [https://campusservices.greenville.edu/support/solutions/articles/12000032052-changing-course-image-in-d2l-daylight Changing the Image for Your Course]
* [https://campusservices.greenville.edu/support/solutions/articles/12000032052-changing-course-image-in-d2l-daylight Changing the Image for Your Course]
* [https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/le/widgets/instructor/homepages_and_widgets.htm?Highlight=homepage%20and%20widgets Homepages and Widgets]
* [https://community.d2l.com/brightspace/kb/articles/3316-create-a-widget-based-homepage Homepages and Widgets]
* [http://cat.xula.edu/food/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/DesignCourseHomepageWithWidgets.pdf Design a Course Homepage with Widgets (pdf)]
 


=='''Step 1:''' Step 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:


* [http://cat.xula.edu/food/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Grades-Tool-Quick-Reference-Guide.pdf Grades Tool Quick Reference Guide (pdf)]
* [http://cat.xula.edu/food/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Grades-Tool-Quick-Reference-Guide.pdf Grades Tool Quick Reference Guide (pdf)]
* [https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/le/grades/all/grades_intro_1.htm Create a Grading System]
* [https://community.d2l.com/brightspace/kb/articles/3539-set-up-your-grade-book Setup Your Grade Book]
* [https://community.d2l.com/brightspace/kb/articles/3519-create-a-grading-system Create a Grading System]
* [https://youtu.be/FmNdsCRilrY Create a Grade Scheme (video)]
* [https://youtu.be/FmNdsCRilrY Create a Grade Scheme (video)]
* [https://youtu.be/VgaHhHzZ4mA Create a Grade Category (video)]
* [https://youtu.be/VgaHhHzZ4mA Create a Grade Category (video)]
* [https://youtu.be/RfupITmDqCA Create a Grade Item (video)]
* [https://youtu.be/RfupITmDqCA Create a Grade Item (video)]
** [https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/le/grades/instructor/create_calculated_grade_items.htm Create Calculated Grade Items]
** [https://brightspaceresources.ccc.edu/kb/creating-calculated-grade-items-for-midterm-and-other-milestone-grades/ Create Calculated Grade Items]
* [https://youtu.be/9bhofRHQdZY Create Grade Exemptions (video)]
* [https://youtu.be/9bhofRHQdZY Create Grade Exemptions (video)]
* [https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/le/grades/instructor/scenario_final_using_weighted_system.htm Scenario: Final calculated grade using Weighted system]
* [https://www.purdue.edu/brightspace/Docs/Grades/SetupWeightedGrades.php Set up Weighted Grades System]
* [https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/semester_start/-/instructor/faq_grades.htm Grades FAQ]
 


=='''Step 2:''' Set up Your Activities==
='''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:
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:
* Assignments Tool Quick Reference Guide (pdf)
* Create a Submission Folder
* Add Restrictions to a Submission Folder
* Grade Submissions in Assignments
* Grade Assignment Submissions Offline


* [http://cat.xula.edu/food/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Assignments-Tool-Quick-Reference-Guide.pdf Assignments Tool Quick Reference Guide (pdf)]
* [https://youtu.be/Nc_URFdok6g Create a Submission Folder (video)]
* [https://youtu.be/tbEz1cVmu4M Add Restrictions to a Submission Folder (video)]
* [https://youtu.be/PONZCLWVThg Grade Submissions in Assignments (video)]
* [https://youtu.be/1P1vrx0aBDY Grade Assignment Submissions Offline (video)]
==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:


* Quizzes
* [http://cat.xula.edu/food/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Quizzes-Tool-Quick-Reference-Guide.pdf Quizzes Tool Quick Reference Guide (pdf)]
** Quizzes Tool Quick Reference Guide (pdf)
* [https://community.d2l.com/brightspace/kb/articles/3413-create-and-configure-a-quiz Create and Configure a Quiz]
** Creating Quizzes
* [https://youtu.be/yD_XQQ5mFek Overview of Question Types (video)]
** Overview of Question Types (video)
* [http://www.ryerson.ca/courses/instructors/tutorials/quizzes/quiz-questions/ Create Quiz Questions]
** Create Quiz Questions
* [https://youtu.be/1uRfLrZdEzc Create a New Quiz with New Questions (video)]
** Create a New Quiz with New Questions (video)
* [https://youtu.be/1Wtd_5nN6vc Create a New Quiz with Imported Questions (video)]
** Create a New Quiz with Imported Questions (video)
* [https://plato.algonquincollege.com/BrightspaceQuizGenerator/ Test/Quiz Question Generator]
** Test/Quiz Question Generator
* [https://plato.algonquincollege.com/BrightspaceQuizGenerator/assets/files/QuestionTypes.pdf Test/Quiz Generator Question Types and Formatting Guide (pdf)]
** Test/Quiz Generator Question Types and Formatting Guide (pdf)


* Question Library
** Question Library Quick Reference Guide (pdf)
** Benefits of Question Library (video)
** Create a New Question (video)
** Import Questions into Question Library (video)
** Populate a Quiz with Questions from Question Library (video)


==Question Library==
* [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/HTeoecrP-Dg Create a New Question (video)]
* [https://youtu.be/y2Jssa3Ktro Import Questions into Question Library (video)]
* [https://youtu.be/8RKVcMejzAM Populate a Quiz with Questions from Question Library (video)]
==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!
* Associate an Activity with a Grade Item (video)
* Delete Grade Items with Associations (video)


=='''Step 3:''' Posting Content==
* [https://youtu.be/Y52uZkHeRMY Associate an Activity with a Grade Item (video)]
* [https://youtu.be/thO24FueIuI Delete Grade Items with Associations (video)]
 
 
='''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:


* Create a Course Overview
* [https://youtu.be/o0DENk9Uxdw Create a Course Overview (video)]
* Add a Module
* [https://youtu.be/g-LtyszhAGI Add a Module (video)]
* Upload a Topic
* [https://youtu.be/aAguK-DGqTE Upload a Topic (video)]
* Create a File and Insert Stuff
* [https://youtu.be/sEYVxRPLioE Create a File and Insert Stuff (video)]
* Delete a Module
* [https://youtu.be/mB7YTi1NC-U Delete a Module (video)]
* Rearrange Topics, Submodules, and Modules
* [https://youtu.be/fz9eLTQJqk0 Rearrange Topics, Submodules, and Modules (video)]
* Organizing Content in Brightspace
* [https://www.pcc.edu/online/2018/05/organizing-content-in-d2l-brightspace/ Organizing Content in Brightspace]
 
 
''More about Grades & Grading''
* [https://youtu.be/HrsmdLDa-Zc Export Grades (video)]
* [https://cat.xula.edu/food/brightspace-tip-386-grade-book-adjust-final-grades/ Adjust Final Grades]
* [https://cat.xula.edu/food/brightspace-tip-385-grade-book-release-final-grades/ Release Final Grades]
* [https://community.d2l.com/brightspace/kb/articles/1715-manage-final-grades Manage Final Grades]
* [https://youtu.be/2106N6EdoLU Troubleshooting Final Grades (video)]
 
 
=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.
 
Additionally, if the course you are teaching is the same as one of your previous courses, you can [https://cat.xula.edu/food/brightspace-tip-367-copy-course-or-copy-components/ copy] the entire course (or [https://cat.xula.edu/food/brightspace-tip-367-copy-course-or-copy-components/ copy components]) into your "empty" Brightspace course.
 
 
=Using Zoom in Brightspace=
You can and should use your XULA Zoom account for class meetings. An advantage to setting up the Zoom class meetings inside your course is that this can force your students to login to the course for each class meeting. This is helpful in recording their attendance. To have attendance automatically recorded in Brightspace, students need to access course content from your course for that day. Any activity inside the course is acceptable for recording attendance. It could be a link they click on, submit an assignment, take a quiz, participate in a discussion, etc. Even just clicking on the "Content" menu link in your course will count for attendance.
 
You '''must activate your XULA Zoom account''' in order to use Zoom in Brightspace. '''Activation is a one-time action on your part'''. Follow these instructions to [https://catwiki.xula.edu/images/8/85/How-to-activate-and-access-your-Zoom-Conferencing-account.pdf activate your XULA Zoom account].
 
 
=CAT+FD Workshop Videos=
==Back to Basics==
* [https://youtu.be/kY7Fzysjn5Q Introduction to Brightspace (7:55)]
* [https://youtu.be/7vbdjQ7fa6E Assignments & Discussions (27:01)]
* [https://youtu.be/NZFrpjbiw4E Tests & Quizzes (25:00)]
* [https://youtu.be/lYNQNDyZA0o Meet Your Class Virtually (34:36)]
* [https://youtu.be/dOkXRzN2Azc Brightspace Grades (35:35)]
 
==Beyond the Basics==
* [https://youtu.be/ATv1nYi5koA Interactive Lecturing Online (40:06)]
* [https://youtu.be/eZr6TDRm_W8 Engaging Students Online (33:33)]
* [https://youtu.be/FozRGRqwPkE (Re)Thinking Exams (43:00)]
* [https://youtu.be/L4u5HdqnIlM Complex Tests in Brightspace (43:40)]


More about Grades & Grading
* Export Grades (video)
* Adjust Final Grades
* Release Final Grades
* Final Grades FAQ


==Cross-Listed Courses and Multiple Sections==
=Other Helpful Resources=
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.
* [http://cat.xula.edu/food/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Content-Tool-Quick-Reference-Guide.pdf Content Tool Quick Reference (pdf)]
* [https://cat.xula.edu/food/brightspace-tip-259-brightspace-editor/ Using the Brightspace Editor]
* [http://cat.xula.edu/food/brightspace-tip-351-grade-book/ Understanding the Grades Tool]
* [https://youtu.be/-sRyXi2bNp4 Create an Announcement (video)]
* [http://cat.xula.edu/food/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/PlaceTwitterFeedInCustomWidget.pdf Place Twitter Feed in Custom Widget (pdf)]
* [https://cat.xula.edu/food/brightspace-tip-368-manage-dates/ Manage Dates]
* [https://www.vanderbilt.edu/brightspace/on-demand-resources/how-do-i-view-my-course-from-the-student-view/ View Your Course as a Student (pdf)]


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==
=Next Steps=
* Back to Basics
==<nowiki>#</nowiki>LearnEverywhereXULA==
** Introduction to Brightspace (7:55)
** Assignments & Discussions (27:01)
** Tests & Quizzes (25:00)
** Meet Your Class Virtually (34:36)
** Brightspace Grades (35:35)


* Beyond the Basics
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.
** Interactive Lecturing Online (40:06)
** Engaging Students Online (33:33)
** (Re)Thinking Exams (43:00)
** Complex Tests in Brightspace (43:40)


==Other Helpful Resources==
'''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.
* Link Your Google Apps to Brightspace
* Content Tool Quick Reference (pdf)
* Using the HTML Editor in Brightspace
* Understanding the Grades Tool
* Create an Announcement (video)
* Manage Dates
* View Your Course as a Student (pdf)

Latest revision as of 05:45, 20 December 2023

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.

The URL to login to our Brightspace system is learn.xula.edu.


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.


Using Zoom in Brightspace

You can and should use your XULA Zoom account for class meetings. An advantage to setting up the Zoom class meetings inside your course is that this can force your students to login to the course for each class meeting. This is helpful in recording their attendance. To have attendance automatically recorded in Brightspace, students need to access course content from your course for that day. Any activity inside the course is acceptable for recording attendance. It could be a link they click on, submit an assignment, take a quiz, participate in a discussion, etc. Even just clicking on the "Content" menu link in your course will count for attendance.

You must activate your XULA Zoom account in order to use Zoom in Brightspace. Activation is a one-time action on your part. Follow these instructions to activate your XULA Zoom account.


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.