Student Resources
Brightspace Student Previews
Students are invited join us for a quick preview of NU’s new Brightspace online classroom. We will highlight the features and tools you will use most often in this innovative learning environment.
No RSVP necessary for this 15-minute session, just select a date from the Brightspace Student Preview Calendar and join us via Zoom!
Overview
This video gives you a brief overview of your online classroom in the Brightspace LMS. Learn how to log in to your course, check announcements, submit assignments, and post to the discussion board.
Getting Started with Brightspace
Accessing Your Course
Get an overview on how to log in to Brightspace to locate your course.
Getting Started with Brightspace
Setting Up Your User Profile
Add a profile picture and personal attributes to your account profile.
Getting Started with Brightspace
Navigating Brightspace
Quick overview of the main navigation features.
Getting Started with Brightspace
Creating Your Profile
Add a profile picture, preferred name, contact information, and more to your personal profile.
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Managing Notification Settings
Control how you receive information about course activity by customizing your notifications. Note: Some features shown may not yet be available.
Getting Started with Brightspace
Updating Account Settings
Adjust your account preferences. Note: Some features shown may not yet be available.
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Accessing Course Content
View and navigate course materials and activities.
Getting Started with Brightspace
Managing Your Calendar
Personalize your calendar view, add tasks, notes, and reminders.
Getting Started with Brightspace
Assignments and Quizzes
Participating in a Discussion Forum
Learn how to start a new thread in a discussion forum
Resubmitting an Assignment
Overwrite a submitted assignment with a new file. Note: Feature may not be available in all courses.
Enrolling in a Group
Self-enroll in a group to collaborate on an assignment. Note: Feature may not be available in all courses.
Troubleshoot - Problems Accessing a Quiz
Common issues that may occur when you attempt to access a quiz.
Your Data and Analytics
Viewing Quiz Results
Review quiz questions, answers, and feedback from your instructor. Note: Feature may not be available in all courses.
Viewing the Class List
Connect via email with your colleagues. Note: Some features may not be available in all courses.
Turnitin
Turnitin Similarity Report
Students can use the Turnitin Similarity Report to improve their work and other writing resources.
Understanding Text Similarity for Students
A quick video for students explaining the key factors on understanding text similarity using Turnitin's Feedback Studio.
Brightspace Student Resources
Visit the Brightspace Student Resources page to learn more.
Kaltura Media
Downloading Kaltura Personal Capture
Instructions on how to download the Kaltura Personal Capture desktop application.
Adding Kaltura Media to Assignments and Discussions
Learn how to embed your own Kaltura Media videos to assignments and discussions.
Zoom Video Conferencing
Participant Controls
An overview of the controls available to participating students in Zoom.
Brightspace Student FAQ
Quick answers to the most frequently asked student questions about Brightspace.