Transition Plan
A phased transition to Brightspace starting with summer courses, and prepare for a full deployment at the start of the fall 2023 semester.
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Marist Faculty: Getting Started with Brightspace
Brightspace is Marist's learning management system, designed to support faculty in creating and managing digital learning environments. Whether you are teaching in-person, online, or in a hybrid format, our Digital Education team is here to assist you with everything from navigating Brightspace tools to course design. Explore the links below to sign up for one of our workshops and get the help you need to feel confident in using the system.
To Access Brightspace:
Click on “Marist SSO” to login directly with your Marist credentials.
To access Brightspace:
1. Visit: https://brightspace.marist.edu/d2l/home
2. Click on “Marist SSO” to login directly with your Marist credentials.
How to Get Help with Brightspace for Faculty?
Faculty members seeking assistance with Brightspace can get in touch with the Digital Education Team via email or by visiting us in person at Library 305. Please explore this website for answers to the most common Brightspace questions.
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If you have any questions or need further assistance with the tool, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Brightspace Workshops for Faculty: In-Person and Online
Digital Education offers valuable walk-in support for faculty members seeking assistance with Brightspace every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Library 305. These in-person sessions provide hands-on help with navigating and using Brightspace tools effectively. Additionally, faculty can attend online sessions every Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for further support, offering flexibility to engage in professional development regardless of location. Both options are designed to ensure faculty are equipped with the necessary resources to maximize their use of Brightspace.
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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.
Learn More About Brightspace Tools
Explore and learn more about Brightspace tools for faculty and students on the Teaching Technologies and Student Learning Technologies pages. Please click on the link below to access the information.
Teaching Technologies
Check out useful tools and resources to enhance faculty to manage their course and collaborate
smoothly through the Brightspace.Student Technologies
Discover helpful resources, tips, and tools to guide you through your courses and thrive in the online learning environment.
Teaching Technologies
Check out useful tools and resources to enhance faculty to manage their course and collaborate
smoothly through the Brightspace.
Teaching Technologies
Check out useful tools and resources to enhance faculty to manage their course and collaborate smoothly through the Brightspace.
Student Technologies
Discover helpful resources, tips, and tools to guide you through your courses and thrive in the online learning environment.
Brightspace on the Go: Access Learning Anywhere, Anytime
Please click the below link for instructions:
The Brightspace Pulse App helps instructors and learners stay connected anytime, anywhere. Students can stay informed and up to date about course-related updates, manage their time, and stay on top of their coursework. Boost engagement, reduce anxiety and build students’ confidence with the Brightspace Pulse App.
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Students are advised not to reply to the Brightspace announcement notification through email:
Please reach out to your instructor directly via outlook and also note that replying to announcements won’t distribute the information to the instructor, as they are sent from "noreply@brightspace.marist.edu," which is a system-generated email.
For More Information about the LMS Transition:
Digital Education Phone: 845-575-3572 Location: Library 305
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Contact Us
If you have any questions or need further assistance with the tool, please don’t hesitate to contact us.