Digital Education
Welcome to Digital Education!
Our interdisciplinary team in Digital Education offers a broad range of services to promote and support pedagogical innovation and technology-enabled learning and we are committed to leading the promotion, infusion, and support of technology-facilitated pedagogical innovation. This innovation is designed to aid faculty in enriching student learning experiences as a means to develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.
Learn about Brightspace
Getting Started with Brightspace
Click below for additional resources to assist Marist faculty in becoming familiar with Brightspace, our new digital learning platform. These materials are designed to enhance your teaching experience and support student engagement.
Workshops
Our hands-on workshops are designed to provide practical strategies and tools for enhancing your teaching and learning techniques. From tech integration to innovative pedagogies, there’s something for everyone.
Brightspace help?
If you need assistance with Brightspace or are unsure how a specific tool works, please create a TDX ticket, and our team will respond to you promptly.
Getting Started with Brightspace
Click below for additional resources to assist Marist faculty in becoming familiar with Brightspace, our new digital learning platform. These materials are designed to enhance your teaching experience and support student engagement.
Workshops
Our hands-on workshops are designed to provide practical strategies and tools for enhancing your teaching and learning techniques. From tech integration to innovative pedagogies, there’s something for everyone.
Brightspace help?
If you need assistance with Brightspace or are unsure how a specific tool works, please create a TDX ticket, and our team will respond to you promptly.
Faculty Spotlight: Rob Egan
Rob Egan uses a three-step process using intelligent agents to automate student communications, to help students with timely interventions, and access to support mechanisms and may assist with student retention strategies.
Accessibility in Brightspace: 4-Part Workshop Series
Accessibility in Brightspace: Alt Text in Images
Wednesday, February 19 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Library 305
In collaboration with the Office of Accommodations and Accessibility (OAA), this session will guide faculty on using Alt Text to ensure images are accessible in their Brightspace course sites. This hands-on session will provide direct support from DE and OAA staff as you update your course materials.
New Semester Checklist for Faculty
Click on icons to access the associated documentation and support.
Course Access
Favorite Your Course
Import Components
Create/Update Content
Assessment Tools
Gradebook Setup
Add LTI Tools
Contact Students
Discoverable Brightspace Sites
You can join the following Discoverable Brightspace Sites:
- Faculty Brightspace Assistance site to access Brightspace Resources: Brightspace Faculty Assistance
- Brightspace Basics Certificate site to learn more about the Brightspace tools and how to use them in your course. This site is designed to introduce new faculty to the Brightspace learning environment or to review basic functions for the experienced instructor. This training is appropriate for faculty of all teaching modalities: Brightspace Basics Certificate
Note: Single Sign-On (SSO) authentication is required to access these resources.
Meet the Digital Education Team
Showcase SOTL
SoTL is an inquiry into student learning that is shared publicly. It involves educators investigating their teaching methods and how these impact student learning. This research-based approach allows educators to refine their teaching strategies, align them with learning objectives, and disseminate findings to the broader academic community.
Digital Education Phone: 845-575-3572 Location: Library 305
Contact Us
If you have any questions or need further assistance with the tool, please don’t hesitate to contact us.