Brightspace Discover-Tool Primer

Please note:  A curriculum course cannot be created with Brightspace Discover. 
Discover courses are not used for college credits toward any degree, diploma, or certificate. 

Introduction ("What is Brightspace Discover?")

Brightspace Discover is a portal allowing learners to search for and self-enroll in active non-credit courses. These courses can be browsed and selected based on their assigned roles in Brightspace. Courses available for self-registration are those which fall outside the credit course registration process and typically offer program support / training or bring learners together on a special topic.

Roles and Responsibilities

Instructor

A Discover Instructor is an individual responsible for the operation and configuration of a Discover course. A Discover instructor can:

Teaching Assistant

A Teaching Assistant is an individual responsible for planning and delivering courses to learners in Brightspace. Additional responsibilities can include:

  • Accessing a course.
  • Assessing and grading learners.
  • Measuring and guiding learner performance and engagement.

Teaching assistants may contact the Technology Training Institute for assistance with the latter two responsibilities.

Learner

A Learner is an individual student viewing course content in Brightspace. Learners can:

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