MSU IT Educational Technology end-of-semester resources

As the semester wraps up, MSU IT Educational Technology is highlighting a few high impact D2L Brightspace resources to help you finish strong and prepare for final grade submission.

End-of-Semester 5-minute D2L BrightSpace Tips

Extra Credit and Bonus Items in D2L

Learn how to award extra credit in the D2L gradebook by allowing points to exceed an item’s maximum or by creating a separate bonus item, This tip also covers where to place bonus items so final grades calculate correctly.

Upload Grades to D2L from a Spreadsheet

Export a CSV from the D2L gradebook, update grades in Excel, then upload the file back to D2L.

Create a 4.0 GPA Scheme to Submit Final Grades from D2L  

Set up a 4.0 GPA grading scheme in D2L and apply it to your final grade item so grades are ready to submit directly to the Registrar. No file uploads or manual entry required.

May Workshops

Find and register for all learning sessions on the Educational Technology events calendar.

PDF Accessibility Essentials: Adobe Acrobat Tips & Tricks 

Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Virtual 

Learn the basics of PDF accessibility, including how to identify common issues and fix them with Adobe Acrobat tools.

D2L Brightspace Essentials: Navigation, Gradebook Creation, and Structuring Accessible Content 

Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Virtual 

This virtual webinar introduces the basics of setting up a D2L Brightspace course, including core tools and strategies for organizing content and activities.

Setting Up Your Gradebook 

Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Virtual 

Learn how to build a D2L gradebook using points or weighted grading and connect assignments and quizzes for accurate, up-to-date grades.

Mastering Captioning: Enhance Accessibility & Engagement with MediaSpace 

Thursday, May 14, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Virtual 

Discover why captioning matters and how to caption videos using MediaSpace to improve accessibility, comprehension, and engagement.