Summary
Technology Services offers a variety of Brightspace support resources for faculty, including workshops, open labs, office hours, in-person assistance, one-on-one support, and self-paced training materials to help you successfully build and manage your courses this fall semester.
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Overview
Looking for help with Brightspace? University Technology Services (UTS) offers multiple support options to help you learn, build, and manage your Brightspace courses. Whether you prefer workshops, one-on-one assistance, or self-paced resources, support is available to meet your needs throughout the Fall semester.
Brightspace is Villanova University's learning management system (LMS), where you can create course content, manage assignments and quizzes, communicate with students, and track grades.
Requirements
No special requirements. Brightspace support is available to all Villanova faculty, staff, and instructors.
Instructions
Attend Brightspace Workshops
Participate in structured learning sessions to build your Brightspace skills.
- Focused Workshops (Assignments, Quizzes, Grades, Discussions)
- What is it: 45–60 minute sessions focused on a specific Brightspace tool.
- What do I get out of it: A guided overview of features with time for questions.
- Brightspace Open Labs
- What is it: 60 minute drop-in session with no set agenda.
- What do I get out of it: Ask questions or work on your course with a member of University Technology Services available for help.
Get Immediate Help
Brightspace Office Hours (Zoom)
- When: Now through September 4
- What is it: Drop-in Zoom sessions with a member of University Technology Services.
- Details: Typically offered twice daily (9 am–12 pm and 1 pm–4 pm).
- What do I get out of it: Immediate assistance with your Brightspace questions.
In-Person Campus Support
- When: August 12 – September 4
- Where: SAC, Mendel, Bartley, Driscoll, Drosick, and Tagaste Hall
- What is it: Walk-up, in-person Brightspace support from members of University Technology Services.
- What do I get out of it: Immediate, face-to-face assistance with your Brightspace questions.
Request One-on-One Assistance
Work directly with a member of University Technology Services for personalized help.
- Email: support@villanova.edu
- What is it: Individual support via email, Zoom, or in-person.
- What do I get out of it: Personalized guidance and answers to your Brightspace questions.
Learn at Your Own Pace
Access self-service resources anytime.
- Faculty Information Hub in Brightspace
- Additional Brightspace Guides
- Getting Started Videos (3–5 minutes)
- Workshop Recordings (approximately 45 minutes)
Self-paced resources are available 24/7/365, allowing you to learn Brightspace at your convenience.