Brightspace

Getting Started with Brightspace

• Consultation for Instructors on effective use of Brightspace

• Join the Brightspace User Community

• Brightspace user account creation

• Brightspace course creation

• Brightspace course enrollment

Common Service Requests or Issues:

• Browser Support

• Request help from ITS for common Brightspace issues.

• Using Panopto

• Using Zoom for Teaching

Features:

• Automatic Brightspace course creation for the full Schedule of Classes each semester/session.

• Regular synchronization of class roster performed throughout each semester, including instructors and adds/drops.

• Embedded self-help documentation or contact tech support agent on every Brightspace page (see Get Help).

• 3rd party add-on tools expand already robust Brightspace capabilities.

Quick Login: https://brightspace.albany.edu

Get Help

The Get Help feature at the bottom-right of each Brightspace page is where you'll find self-help resources, community-based solutions and tips, and contact a technical support agent at any time.

Related Articles:

• 3rd Party Tools (Panopto, VoiceThread, Zoom, Respondus, etc.)

• ITS Procedures and Administration of Brightspace

• Brightspace Feature Updates and Product Roadmap

• Common Resources for Students

• Common Resources for Instructors

Related Requests:

• Request a Course Development shell

• Request to combine multiple classes into one Brightspace course offering