Brightspace

D2L-Brightspace is Villanova University's learning management system (LMS) for all courses and can be accessed at https://brightspace.villanova.edu. If you are unsure where to find your course materials, please check with your instructor.

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Brightspace for Students

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 https://brightspace.villanova.edu/. Additional courses will be offered on Brightspace in Spring 2026 on a limited basis. If you are unsure where to find your course materials, please check with your instructor.
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Getting Started with Brightspace

Logging in, navigating Brightspae, Admin tools, etc....
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Course Building & Content

Information on creating and organizing course structures, uploading files, using templates, and managing content.
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Communication & Announcements

Learn how to use various communication tools within Brightspace, including Groups, Calendar, Discussion Boards, Announcements, and how to send emails from within Brightspace to a Villanova email address.
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Tracking, Dates & Release Conditions

Using the calendar, monitoring student progress, and setting release conditions.
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Assignments

Information on creating, managing, and grading assignments.
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Groups, Sections & Classlist

Managing your class list, creating groups, and setting up student accommodations.
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Quizzes, Exams & Question Libraries

Building quizzes and exams, managing question libraries, and grading responses.
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Rubrics

Information about creating rubrics and attaching them to graded activities.
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Integrated Tools

Information related to using third-party tools within Brightspace.
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Grades & Gradebook

Information on setting up and managing the gradebook, entering grades, and submitting midterm/final grades.
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