Brightspace by D2L
Brightspace is a learning management system; a password-protected, online course delivery option that adds special components to your class, such as:
- Online discussions
- Online quizzes/surveys
- Online assignment submissions
- Student grades
- Links to web resources
Brightspace is used for online, remote, and in-person based courses.
Instructor support
Have questions about Brightspace? Call the Learning Technology?Help Desk or Contact an Instructional Technology Specialist
Getting Started with Brightspace
If you want to get started on your own, here’s what you can do:
- Request a Brightspace practice shell, email dlhelp@pcc.edu with your name, PCC email, and anything specific about the course shell
- Register for an upcoming live training
- Recorded Workshops
Tutorials
- Collection of Brightspace Tutorials – created and curated by PCC Online Learning staff
- Brightspace Video Playlist – D2L Community sign-in required to view
- Creator+
- Most popular Brightspace Guides for Instructor
- Most popular Brightspace Guides for Student
Course setup requests
- Request for training, development, revision, and takeover forms – For a fully online class. This form must be completed by the division dean or department chair
- Request for Crosslisting courses – PCC sign-in required to access – For merging multiple CRNs into a one-course offering
Brightspace Apps
Brightspace Pulse App – A mobile app that helps you keep track of important updates for all your D2L classes.