Brightspace: Use Document Templates

Overview

Use templates in your course to improve the organization of your content and encourage learner engagement.

Instructions

1. At the top of your course page, from the blue course navigation bar, click Content.

2. Select the module where you would like to add content.

3. Click the blue Upload/Create button and select Create a File from the drop-down menu.

4. From the Create File page, open the Select a Document Template menu.

5. There are multiple document templates to choose from. Several templates were designed for use by Villanova faculty; these are all labeled with VU at the beginning of their name.

6. Click on a name to apply that template. Note: Selecting a template will overwrite any existing content on the page. It is recommended that users apply a document template before beginning work.

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D2L-Brightspace will be Villanova University's new learning management system (LMS) for all courses starting with the Summer 2026 semester and can be accessed at brightspace.villanova.edu. D2L-Brightspace allows faculty and students to access course content, complete learning activities such as assignments & quizzes, provide grades & feedback, as well as offer additional modern, innovative learning technologies to use in courses.