Reading lists are an improved way for instructors to create and manage course readings inside of Brightspace. Reading lists organize all of the resources (or “readings”) for a course, whether it’s books, e-books, journal articles, scanned documents, films, or websites. They can easily be used as a digital alternative to print coursepacks. Learn more about Reading Lists in […]
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Image Specs for Brightspace HTML Templates
Course Banner Recommended size: 2400 pixels wide by 960 pixels high HTML Page Banner Recommended size: 1200 pixels wide by 400 pixels high Splash Image (Module Intro Template) Recommended size: 2400 pixels wide by 600 pixels high Instructor/Facilitator Profile Picture Recommended size: 600 pixels wide by 600 pixels high Right and Left Aligned Images Recommended […]
Creating and Managing Content
The Content tool is your central Table of Contents tool for the course. Learn how to add and manage modules and topics, and how to upload files. Add a Module You must create a module before you can add topics. You can create submodules (modules within existing modules) to establish a deeper hierarchy. Add a […]
Content Tool Overview
Course Content Overview 1) Overview When users access a course’s Content tool for the first time, the first page they land on is the Overview. Use the Overview page to orient users to the course, content materials, and course expectations. If you decide not to add anything to this page, the Overview link and page […]
Add Kaltura Media in the Brightspace Content Tool
The Add Kaltura Media Method
Adding Topics to Modules
The D2L Content tool allows you to add content topics to your modules from four different sources. You can: You can add topics to modules directly from the contents list… …or work with one module at a time by clicking on it in the Table of Contents box. D2LxLangara
Adding Modules
In order to add content such as topics or links to course activities, you must first create Modules. To add modules to your course content: In Content, click on the Add a Module… button at the bottom of the Table of Contents box or the bottom of the content list. The Add a Module button will turn into a text entry box. […]
Creating and organizing course content
Your course content is organized using content topics and modules. Use modules to organize the units of your course offering (for example, week 1, week 2, week 3, and so on) and topics to organize the content of each module (for example, lesson 1, lesson 2, lesson 3, and so on.) You can add content […]
Media Gallery
The Media Gallery is a course-specific collection of Kaltura media published in Brightspace by you and your students (depending on the settings you choose). The Media Gallery is visible to the entire class. Items in the course Media Gallery are only visible from within that course. Most Media Gallery features can be made available to […]
Embedding Library Media
Due to issues with certain browsers and browser versions, some Brightspace users may encounter problems loading embedded library (EZProxy) media in your Brightspace course. Users should always check their browser’s cookie settings (see the “3rd-party cookies problem” item on the Help with Student Learning Tools FAQ) to ensure that they aren’t actively blocking the content, […]
