Getting Started on Brightspace

The below resources will help you get started using the new learning management system.

Log into Brightspace here: https://brightspace.usc.edu

Learn how to copy content (or the entire course) from one Brightspace course to another at this website

Brightspace Onboarding for new instructorsat this website

Request an archived/uplifted course here

 

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Quick Start Video

This video is a brief overview of how to use Brightspace and is meant to give you a quick start on using this new learning management system.

  • USC ITS Brightspace Self-Help: Self-help guides developed by ITS for instructors: https://www.brightspacehelp.usc.edu/instructors/

    USC ITS Brightspace LTI Help Guides: These guides are meant to help faculty using third-party tools (such as Qwickly, Respondus, Turnitin, and Labster). Check out the LTI Help Guides by clicking here.

    D2L Brightspace Self-Help: Self-help guides developed by the company that created and runs Brightspace: https://community.d2l.com/brightspace/kb/articles/5791-log-in-to-brightspace

  • USC ITS Brightspace 1:1 Consultations: Set up a one-on-one session here:  https://calendly.com/d/4p7-yfm-z5r/pilot-1-on-1-session

    USC ITS Brightspace Help Desk

    Email: Brightspace@usc.edu
    Phone support 24/7: (213) 740-5555

    CET Consultations

    Schedule your CET consultation for pedagogical support on designing your course using Brightspace tools.

  • USC-CET Shorter Trainings: Shorter trainings. Ideal for those who pr

    • One 1-hour Session: Quick one-time session to get you started. Sign up on this calendar under “Survivors Guide:” CET Sign-up Calendar
    • Four 1-hour Sessions: Four sessions held Monday-Thursday within the same week. Sign up on this calendar under “Boot Camp:” CET Sign-up Calendar
    • 20-Minute How-To Sessions: Short workshops that demonstrate specific features of Brightspace. Sign up on this calendar under “Just One Thing:” CET Sign-up Calendar

    USC-CET Brightspace Faculty Institute: More comprehensive and community orientation to Brightspace. This training is meant to take a deep dive into Brightspace and help faculty develop their sites with a pedagogical lens.

    • Foundations Institute July 2-August 13 (7-sessions; Tuesdays, 10-11:30 am Pacific in Zoom): Sign up Here
    • Advanced Institute July 12-August 16 (6 sessions; Fridays, 10-11:30 am Pacific in Zoom): Sign up Here