MSU IT Educational Technology is excited to offer a variety of valuable resources on D2L Brightspace, MSU’s main supported online learning management system (LMS).
5-Minute Tutorial: Semester Start Tips for D2L Courses
Semester Start Tips for D2L Courses helps instructors quickly prepare their courses, covering essentials like activating courses, updating syllabi, setting dates, enrolling TAs, and previewing as a student.
September 2025 D2L Brightspace Workshops
D2L Brightspace Essentials: Navigation, Gradebook Creation, and Structuring Accessible Content
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 11:00am – 12:00pm, Virtual
This virtual session introduces the core features of D2L, helping instructors set up assessments, content, and engagement tools efficiently. Learn how to organize courses and upload materials to create a seamless learning experience for students.
Setting up your Gradebook in D2L Brightspace
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 2:00pm – 3:00pm, Virtual
The D2L online gradebook provides a secure and user-friendly way for instructors to set up both points-based and weighted grading systems, making grades accessible and clear for students. We’ll also cover linking gradebooks to assignments and quizzes.
D2L Help Resources
Whether you’re updating a past course or building something new, help.d2l.msu.edu is an indispensable resource. Find informational pages tailored to our campus setup and links to official D2L documentation.
Also check out our concise, easy-to-follow 5-minute videos, designed to help you quickly master D2L and other tools. They’re perfect for busy educators looking to enhance teaching methods and integrate new technologies into their courses.
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