Training
NAIT Training
Many training sessions have been offered - and more are coming!
Register for upcomming sessions in the Course Catalogue.
- LMS115 - Exploring eportfolio in Brightspace
- LMS119 - NAIT Brightspace Training – Boost Your Brightspace Toolkit
- LMS120 - NAIT Brightspace Training – Reviewing Student Data
- LMS213 - NAIT Brightspace Training – Grading & Gradebook
- LMS216 - NAIT Brightspace Training – Transitioning Between Academic Terms in Brightspace
If you would like access to a previously recorded session, contact learningtech@nait.ca.
NAIT staff with Brightspace access can self-enroll in this Discover course:
D2L Training
This playlist combines recordings from NAIT specific sessions 1 to 4 and the "Gradebook - Ask Me Anything" session:
Tutorials
The following tutorials have been curated and created to help you make the most of Brightspace. These cover a range of topics, from setting up your courses to leveraging advanced features for a more engaging teaching experience. Whether you're new to the system or looking to expand your knowledge, our tutorials are here to guide you through each step, ensuring that you can navigate the transition to Brightspace with confidence.
Login to Brightspace
Start here to learn how to log into Brightspace for the first time.
Brightspace Basics for NAIT Staff
NAIT's internal self-paced staff training. This will walk users through the basic features in Brightspace that are essential to instruction at NAIT. The link above will redirect to an enrolment page. Contact LMS@nait.ca for any access issues with this course.
Brightspace Community
The worldwide Brightspace Community is a place to find tutorials or ask questions of other Brightspace users.
Instructor Tutorial Videos ▶ (Video)
This is a series of Brightspace how-to videos on a range of topics. Many videos from this playlist are organized below and are under three minutes long.
FAQs
Should I use the syllabus template built into Brightspace, or the syllabus template provided by my school/department?
Please continue using the syllabus template provided by your school/department.
Is there test/demo student accounts in Brightspace?
Yes, courses have a demo student called zzStudent, zzDemo. Instructors can impersonate this account to test thier course.
Will I need to create courses in Brightspace from scratch?
No, see Course Provisioning
Will I need to teach my students how to use Brightspace?
Student-focused resources are available on this website to introduce them to Brightspace. However, it’s a great idea to give your students a tour of your specific Brightspace course site to share how you’ve organized the materials and where they can find assignments and quizzes. This will help students feel more confident navigating your course(s).
When is Moodle retiring? How long will I have access to my Moodle courses?
Access to Moodle will end September 2025.
Corporate and Continuing Education
This tool is designed to support the continuous growth of instructional skills. It serves as a centralized hub for resources, guidance, and support for CCE instructors.
If you're a CCE instructor having difficulty accessing or logging into Brightspace, please visit this page and select "Brightspace."
Follow the instructions provided to start troubleshooting.