These resources were created to provide instructors and employees with a quick reference guide to each of the Brightspace by D2L topics listed below. If you would like to learn more or have any questions you can contact Learning Design.
New to Brightspace by D2L? Start Here.
Getting Started - Log in & Access Courses (pdf)
Getting Started - Bookmark Courses (pdf)
Getting Started - Customizing your profile (video)
Getting Started - Navigate Brightspace Learning Environment (video)
D2L Topics
Content - Add a Module (video)
Content - Create a File and Insert Stuff (video)
Content - Add an Existing Activity (video)
Content - Delete a Module (video)
Content - Rearrange Topics and Modules (video)
Content - Create a Video Topic (video)
Content - Create a Audio Topic (video)
Content - Create a Course Overview (video)
Content - Attach a Release Condition (video)
Content - Embed BVC Library Resources (RGO LLC Link)
Content - Track Topic Completion (video)
Content - Create a File and Insert Stuff (video)
Content - Add an Existing Activity (video)
Content - Delete a Module (video)
Content - Rearrange Topics and Modules (video)
Content - Create a Video Topic (video)
Content - Create a Audio Topic (video)
Content - Create a Course Overview (video)
Content - Attach a Release Condition (video)
Content - Embed BVC Library Resources (RGO LLC Link)
Content - Track Topic Completion (video)
Creator+ - Insert Dynamic Elements in Content Page (pdf)
Creator+ - Insert Practice in Content Page (pdf)
Creator+ - Insert Practice in Content Page (pdf)
A self-paced course on using the different features of Creator+ (D2L Community Course, you will need a free community account to access it.)
ePortfolio - Navigate Brightspace ePortfilio (video)
ePortfolio - Elements & Their Relationship (pdf)
ePortfolio - Create and Artifact (video)
ePortfolio - Create and Add Items to a Collection (video)
ePortfolio - Tag Lists and Collections (video)
ePortfolio - Create a Presentation (video)
ePortfolio - Make Items Assessable by Others (video)
ePortfolio - Assess Items Shared with You (video)
ePortfolio - Reflect in Brightspace ePortfolio (pdf)
ePortfolio - Elements & Their Relationship (pdf)
ePortfolio - Create and Artifact (video)
ePortfolio - Create and Add Items to a Collection (video)
ePortfolio - Tag Lists and Collections (video)
ePortfolio - Create a Presentation (video)
ePortfolio - Make Items Assessable by Others (video)
ePortfolio - Assess Items Shared with You (video)
ePortfolio - Reflect in Brightspace ePortfolio (pdf)
Grades - Understand the Grades Tool (video)
Grades - Weighted System Overview (video)
Grades - Create an Item (pdf)
Grades - Associate and Activity with a Grade Item (video)
Grades - Create Category (video)
Grades - Enter Grades (video)
Grades - Delete Grade Items with Associations (video)
Grades - Enter Final Adjusted Grades (pdf)
Grades - Keep Final Grades Updated in Brightspace (pdf)
Grades - Create & manage grades (webinar)
Grades - Weighted System Overview (video)
Grades - Create an Item (pdf)
Grades - Associate and Activity with a Grade Item (video)
Grades - Create Category (video)
Grades - Enter Grades (video)
Grades - Delete Grade Items with Associations (video)
Grades - Enter Final Adjusted Grades (pdf)
Grades - Keep Final Grades Updated in Brightspace (pdf)
Grades - Create & manage grades (webinar)
The online, on-demand learning resources of LinkedIn Learning is now available to the Bow Valley College (BVC) community. Take the following steps to access the Brightspace (by D2L) training on LinkedIn Learning:
- On a web browser on your computer, navigate to http://linkedinlearning.bowvalleycollege.ca.
- Enter your BVC email address as username (e.g. username@bowvalleycollege.ca)
- Enter your BVC password.
- Once logged in, in the search field across the top of the page, search for Desire2Learn.
Three courses will appear. These courses have been developed for a general audience and covers features and functionalities of Brightspace for different set ups and scenarios.
