Brightspace for Faculty

FAQ

How do I update the discussion board?

Brightspace organizes discussions into Forums and Topics. To update a discussion topic:

1. Go to Discussions in the course navbar.
2. Find the topic you want to edit.
3. Click the Actions menu (down arrow) next to the topic and choose Edit Topic.
4. Modify the title, prompt, instructions, availability dates, grading settings, etc.
5. Click Save and Close to apply changes.

Tip: Some attributes (like due dates or release conditions) can also be edited from within the Content module where the discussion appears.

How do I make an announcement?

Announcements let you send course updates that appear on the course homepage and can be emailed to students.

1. From the course homepage, locate the Announcements widget.
2. Click the dropdown arrow and choose Go to Announcements.
3. Click New Announcement.
4. Add your Headline and Content.
5. (Optional) Set Start/End Dates, add attachments, or schedule posts.
6. Click Publish (or Save as Draft to edit later).

How do I add content to a course?

Use the Content tool to add learning materials:

1. Click Content from the course navbar.
2. In the Table of Contents, select an existing module or create a new one.
3. Click New (or Upload/Create) to add: File (PDF, Word, PPT) Link to external resources Multimedia (via Insert Stuff) Existing Activities (Discussions, Quizzes, Assignments, etc.)
4. Add descriptions, reorder units, and set dates/restrictions as needed.

How do I grade in Brightspace?

You can grade assignments, quizzes, and discussions either inside the individual tool or via the Grades area. To Grade Discussions:

1. Go to Discussions.
2. Click the Actions menu for the topic and select Assess Topic.
3. Enter grades and feedback for each student and Publish to send to the gradebook.

To Grade Other Activities:

1. Navigate to Grades in the navbar.
2. In Enter Grades or Manage Grades, find the item.
3. Enter scores, adjust visibility, and provide feedback as needed. Note: You can also grade directly in Assign

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