LMS Weekly Update for May 9: Brightspace Goes Live
We’re now live! Algonquin College faculty and learners in eight Level 01 programs and registered students in four Centre for Continuing and Online Training (CCOL) programs are on Brightspace. These programs include:
· Environment Management and Assessment
· Computer Engineering Technology – Computing Science
· Computer Systems Technician
· Computer Programmer
· Mechanical Engineering Technology
· Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician – Robotics
· Welding and Fabrication Techniques
· Auto Body Repairer
· Autism and Behavioural Science (CCOL) – All levels
· Technical Writer (CCOL) – All levels
· Client Relations (CCOL) – Delivered through OntarioLearn
· Regulatory Affairs (CCOL) – All levels
As of Sept. 5, 2018 – 119 days from today – Brightspace will be the only Learning Management System in use for course delivery at the College. Let the countdown begin!
Training in the use of Brightspace is being made available now to faculty through Learning and Teaching Services. Additional Brightspace support is available in C226, and the Brightspace Community hosts an array of teaching videos supplying easily accessed and practical material. There is also a Brightspace Essentials course for faculty (log-in required to view).
There are two forms of support available now for students. The Brightspace Essentials course for students provides the detailed information they need to use the platform. Drop-in support is available in A143D (ITS Client Care) and at the Student Learning Centre.
Come fall, student Brightspace Ambassadors will also be available to help learners navigate the new platform.