Brightspace Faculty Quick Start Checklist

View instructions as a PDF: Brightspace Faculty Quick Start Checklist

Accessing Brightspace: 

• I can successfully log in to Brightspace using my CUNY Login username and password.
• I can find my course(s). 

Managing the Course: 

• I know how to view my Classlist in my course. (additional text instructions).
• I have added instructions for students on how to get started and where to find the course materials.
• I know how to make my course active so students can access it. 

Course Materials: 

• I know how to add and organize course materials.
• I can create modules that are structured in a way that is easy for students to navigate.
• I can upload/create files in a module. 

Assignments/Tests/Discussions: 

• I know how to create and edit Assignments, Discussions, and Quizzes. 

Grades: 

• I know how to select the appropriate Grade Scheme (John Jay Undergraduate vs Graduate) for my course, and have checked all graded items in the Manage Grades tab.   
• I know how create gradebook categories
• I know how to create gradebook items (columns)
• I know how to delete grade items

Communication Tools: (text instructions for all Communication tools) 

• I know how to send an announcement.
• I know how to view my Classlist to send an email to my entire class or specific learners. 

Brightspace Support: 

• I know how to contact Office of Digital Learning – LMS Support for help with Brightspace.
• I am familiar with training workshops and resources for Brightspace.
• I can visit the Brightspace Guidelines for Faculty for more help. 

For more information and assistance, please email ODL - Learning Management System Support at LMS.faculty@jjay.cuny.edu