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The resources included in this section are designed for UCD staff, and are intended to support teaching and learning.
Resources
Training Resources
- Teaching and Learning Brightspace Guides
- Pedagogically focused Brightspace Guides
- Access to modules on Brightspace
- (opens in a new window)Adding and managing content in a Brightspace module
- (opens in a new window)Module set-up checklist.
UCD VLE Standards Policy
- UCD VLE Standards Policy
- Changes to the Virtual Learning Environment Standards
- VLE Standards and Guidelines.
Assignments
- (opens in a new window)Cr(opens in a new window)eating an assignment on Brightspace
- (opens in a new window)Assignments, grading & feedback in Brightspace (video: 42 minutes)
- Providing feedback in Brightspace
- (opens in a new window)Creating a calculated grade item (video: 3 minutes)
- (opens in a new window)Generating a component grade item from sub-components in Brightspace
- (opens in a new window)Delegated grading in an assignment
- (opens in a new window)Assignment setup checklist.
Originality Checker (Turnitin)
- (opens in a new window)Turnitin originality checker in Brightspace - overview
- (opens in a new window)Viewing Turnitin reports in Brightspace Assignments.
Quizzes
- An introduction to quizzes in Brightspace
- (opens in a new window)Quizzes: IT Knowledge Base
- (opens in a new window)Quiz timing options
- Responding to possible student issues during a quiz
- (opens in a new window)Manage quizzes with learner attempts
- (opens in a new window)Quiz question types
- (opens in a new window)Grant quiz accommodations from the classlist
- (opens in a new window)Reviewing quiz statistics and reports
- (opens in a new window)Using the Regular Expression option to allow a set of acceptable response to a quiz question.
Making Content Accessible
- (opens in a new window)Getting started with Ally in Brightspace
- (opens in a new window)Formats that Ally reviews for accessibility issues
- Ally for UCD staff
- (opens in a new window)Uploading a more accessible version of your learning content via Ally
- SensusAccess Webform - submit files to convert them to a more accessible format.
Groups
- (opens in a new window)Setting up groups from the Brightspace classlist
- (opens in a new window)Setting up large groups (>50 in class) in Brightspace
- Managing groups in Brightspace
- (opens in a new window)Modify group enrollment (video: 3 mins).
General Features
- (opens in a new window)Brightspace editor
- (opens in a new window)How to import/export/copy content between modules
- (opens in a new window)Discussions: IT Knowledge Base
- (opens in a new window)Announcements: IT Knowledge Base
- Quickly create the module structure on Brightspace using the module builder
- (opens in a new window)Design custom learning paths on Brightspace using release conditions
- Create and use automated emails on Brightspace using intelligent agents
- (opens in a new window)Customise content on Brightspace using replace strings.
A refreshed presentation of learning content on Brightspace, with phased implementation ahead of a full rollout in the 2025/26 academic year.
- Brightspace New Content Experience
- (opens in a new window)What do I need to check to move to the New Content Experience?
- (opens in a new window)How to create, edit & move units, lessons & folders in the New Content Experience (NCE)
- (opens in a new window)View assessable activities in the New Content Experience (NCE)
Polling Software
- (opens in a new window)Log in to Poll Everywhere
- Teaching and Learning guide to Poll Everywhere
- (opens in a new window)Creating and using polls on Poll Everywhere
- (opens in a new window)Poll Everywhere apps to integrate with your presenting software
Digital Whiteboard: Zoom
- (opens in a new window)Use the whiteboard in a Zoom meeting
- (opens in a new window)Downloading the whiteboard in Zoom
Video Resources
- (opens in a new window)Digital resources at Jove.com (use 'Google Sign in' button to access full database)
- (opens in a new window)Embed a Jove.com video in Brightspace
Video Management - Storage, Recording & Editing: YuJa
Brightspace Training
Brightspace Video Guides
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