Welcome to Brightspace!
TLC is excited for the move to Brightspace. In order to help you prepare for a successful semester we have developed this website to provide you some guides and workshops.
If you are one of the few courses still in Blackboard and need resources, please see Blackboard Tutorials.
If you are looking for student support, please see Student Tutorials.
Many of your favourite tools are still available in Brightspace, they may have a different name.
Here is an overview of the tool comparisons
Tool Comparison (Word)
Tool Comparison (PDF)
Let's Get Started
Here are the tutorials that you may find the most useful while you are getting started with Brightspace. You will find these tutorials and more below, however, they have been compiled here for your quick reference.
We also are offering Introductory and Specialty workshops in August. Please see the schedule and register for them using this workshop registration form. We also are offering regular Ask Anything sessions.
Review a Blackboard Migrated Course in Brightspace
Written
Copying Your Brightspace Course Within Brightspace
Video | Written
Navigating Brightspace
Video
Creating Content in Brightspace
Video | Written
Upload Files to Brightspace
Video | Written
Create a Welcome Window
Video | Written
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Tutorials
This page has how-to instructions in written and video format for completing common tasks within Brightspace.
You can also view UFV Videos by going to video.ufv.ca
For FAQs and other information about preparing for Brightspace see our LMS Website.
If you are running a cross-listed or merged course, here are the Blackboard Tutorials
Instructor Tutorials (Dates are approximate)
Here you will find instructor tutorials on various topics of Brightspace. Most tutorials will be available by Fall 2025. If you are looking for a tutorial that is not yet available or scheduled further in advance than is helpful for you please reach out to asktlc@ufv.ca and we can provide an individualized tutorial for you.
On this page: Accessibility | Assessment | Communication | Course Development | Course Tools | Feedback and Grading | Other Tools | Top of Page
Accessibility
Brightspace Accessibility Features Guide (Written)
Accommodations
Set Time Accommodations for a student for all Quizzes in a Course (Written)
Provide Extra Time to a student to Complete a Specific Assignment (Written)
Allow Extra Time on a Specific Quiz for Specific Students (Written)
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Assessments
Creating Exceptions (Summer 2025)
Self and Peer Assessment (Fall 2025)
Self-Reflection (Fall 2025)
Create an Assignment (Summer 2025)
Create a Quiz (Summer 2025)
Question Library (Fall 2025)
View and Test Your Quizzes (Summer 2025)
Set Feedback for Your Quizzes (Fall 2025)
Create a Survey (Fall 2025)
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Communication
Create a Discussion
Written | Video
Add a Discussion to Course Content
Written | Video
View, Post and Reply to threads in Discussions
Written | Video
Create a Journal using Private Discussions
Written
View and Restore Deleted Discussion Posts
Written | Video
Send an Email
Written | Video
Creating Announcements (Summer 2025)
Send Instant Messages
Written | Video
Create a Calendar (Fall 2025)
Create Groups
Written | Video
Create a Group Assignment
Written
Create a Group Discussion
Written
Enroll Students in Groups
Written | Video
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Course Development
Review a Blackboard Migrated Course in Brightspace
Written
Creating Content in Brightspace
Written | Video
Copying Your Brightspace Course Within Brightspace
Written | Video
Navigating Brightspace
Video
Using Page Templates
Written | Video
Upload Files to Brightspace
Written | Video
Add a Web Link
Written | Video
Create a Welcome Window
Written | Video
Manage Dates
Written | Video
Add Existing Activities (Summer 2025)
Re-Align Due Dates (Summer 2025)
Add a SCORM File (TBD)
Personalize Your Course Banner
Written | Video
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Course Tools
TurnItIn (Fall 2025)
Add a Padlet (Fall 2025)
Attendance
Written | Video
Intelligent Agents (Fall 2025)
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Feedback and Grading
Setting up the Gradebook
Weighted Gradebook: Written | Video
Points Gradebook: Written
Grade Discussions
Written |
Class Progress (Summer 2025)
Grade Quizzes (Summer 2025)
Clear Assessment Attempts (Fall 2025)
Providing Feedback on Assessments (Fall 2025)
Create Rubrics (Fall 2025)
Awards (Fall 2025)
Bonus Assignments (TBD)
Create a Video Assignment (Fall 2025)
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Other Tools
Kaltura
Embed an existing Kaltura Video
Written |
How to Close-Caption Videos (Coming Soon)
The current Blackboard video for close-captioning can be roughly followed. Access Kaltura MyMedia in Brightspace by clicking on Kaltura MyMedia on the Institutional Homepage.
Media