Student Resources
Brightspace Technical Support
Tutorials
The following tutorials and videos have been curated or created to empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in Brightspace. Whether you're seeking guidance on navigating the new system, submitting assignments, or collaborating with your peers, our resources are tailored to enhance your transition to the new learning management system.
Login to Brightspace
Start here to learn how to log into Brightspace for the first time.
Brightspace Student Orientation ▶ (Video - 13:12)
A complete walkthrough of Brightspace for learners. Must have a NAIT login to access the video on Panopto.
Brightspace Basics for Student Success
A self-paced training course to help students review useful tools and features available in Brightspace. Must have a NAIT login to access. Contact your program area directly if there are issues accessing the course.
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FAQ
This is your go-to source for answers to common questions regarding our LMS transition and using Brightspace. We've gathered these responses to make your journey into the new platform as smooth as possible.If you can't find what you're looking for, don't hesitate to contact our support team for further assistance.
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When will I get access to my classes in Brightspace?
Aall credit and apprenticeship enrolled students will gain
access to their courses 7 days prior to the official course start date.
What is Brightspace?
Brightspace is NAIT’s new Learning Management System (LMS). It provides a learning platform for your courses, including course materials, resources, assignments, and grades while enabling collaboration with other students and your instructor.
When will I get access to my classes in Brightspace?
Why are we migrating to Brightspace?
Brightspace was chosen as NAIT’s next Learning Management System (LMS) after a comprehensive consultation and procurement process using a thorough set of assessment criteria. The review allowed NAIT to evaluate the current LMS against the needs of students and staff, to identify opportunities to improve. The transition to the new LMS promises students a more user-friendly, feature-rich, mobile-accessible, and consistently supported learning experience, with access to cutting-edge technology, all aimed at enhancing your academic journey.
When will I get access to my classes in Brightspace?
How can I learn to use Brightspace?
All students are added to a Brightspace Basics for Student Success course once they are enrolled into their courses. This is self-paced course will help you get acquainted with the system before you begin your journey at NAIT.
If you do not see this course on your Brightspace Dashboard, contact your Program Area for more information
Can I access Brightspace on my mobile device?
Brightspace offers Brightspace Pulse, available on Google Play and the App Store, which allows students to receive course notifications on the go. The app is not recommended for course activities such as quizzes and assignments as it has some limitations. We recommend using the browser on your device for these activities (Safari on iOS, and Chrome on Android) instead of the Pulse app.
If I have a course in the Brightspace Pilot, will all my courses be in Brightspace, or will some of my courses still be in Moodle?
In most cases, if you are taking a course that is included in the Brightspace Pilot that starts in January 2024, only that course will use Brightspace. The rest of your courses will continue to use Moodle. There are a few exceptions to this so be on the lookout for email and Teams messages that tell you exactly which courses are in Brightspace.
When will I get access to my classes in Brightspace?