Author: Caitlin

Refresh Your D2L Brightspace Skills

Mid-semester is a great time to revisit your D2L setup. Explore quick recordings on rubrics, weighted grading, extra credit, and accessibility to help you fine-tune your course and make grading easier moving forward. Visit MSU IT’s Instructional Technology and Development MediaSpace page to learn more.

Workshops

Prepare your courses for success with these workshops covering D2L Brightspace essentials, engaging students through Packback, and accessibility best practices. Read Full Article →

Prepare your courses for success with these workshops covering D2L Brightspace course setup, gradebook management, and accessibility best practices. Select accessibility sessions are co-hosted by the Eli Broad College of Business, MSU College of Education, and MSU IT Services Educational Technology.

Find and register for all learning sessions on the Educational and Research Technology events calendar. Read Full Article →

Michigan State University Information Technology (MSU IT) welcomed Shyam Gedela as executive director for Enterprise Services, effective Monday, September 28, 2026. In this role, Shyam will lead the teams responsible for enterprise platforms, administrative information systems, and data and reporting services that support the university’s academic, research, and business operations.

Shyam has served as interim director for Enterprise Services since August 2025, providing leadership for the platforms, data and reporting systems, administrative information systems, and vendor-supported technologies that form the foundation of MSU’s enterprise systems environment. Read Full Article →

This summer, two MSU IT staff members helped Michigan State University’s Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Program give students a behind-the-scenes look at how video games are created. GATE, a department within the Office of University Outreach and Engagement, provides accelerated hands-on summer learning experiences tailored for advanced and gifted students in elementary, middle, and high school. Read Full Article →

Prepare your courses for success with MSU IT virtual workshops on Gradescope, a grading and feedback platform, and D2L Brightspace, MSU’s learning management system.

Sessions will cover practical ways to streamline grading, provide consistent feedback, and organize accessible course content so students can find materials, understand expectations, track progress, and stay engaged. Read Full Article →

Co-sponsored by the Broad College of Business, the College of Education, and MSU IT, this virtual workshop series offers practical strategies and guidance to help you build more accessible courses so all students can succeed.

Sessions are held Fridays from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. and include expert guidance, hands-on learning, and time for questions. Read Full Article →

As you prepare for the semester, a few simple steps can help you ensure a smooth experience for you and your students on the first day of class.

• Preview your classroom – use 25Live to virtually tour most of your classrooms, review available technology, and confirm the space meets your teaching needs.

MSU IT’s Educational Technology Department is excited to announce that applications are now open for the AT&T Excellence in Teaching with Technology Awards. These annual awards celebrate the innovative uses of instructional technology to enhance student success in any courses at MSU and honor the dedicated educators behind these achievements. Read Full Article →

Get ready for the fall semester with two free workshops from MSU IT designed to help you confidently navigate the technology tools you’ll use at MSU. Both workshops are free and open to all MSU students.

Navigating Your MSU Courses: D2L Brightspace Basics for Students

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Learn how to navigate D2L Brightspace, access course materials, submit assignments and stay organized throughout the semester. Read Full Article →

Join us August 27–28 for the 2026 Fall Educator Seminars, your chance to explore tools and strategies, gain insights, and connect with fellow educators ahead of the new semester.

Visit the Fall Educator Seminars SharePoint Page to explore the seminar lineup and register.

Whether you’re new to MSU or looking to expand your expertise, this fully virtual event offers no-cost, high-impact webinars designed to help you and your students succeed. Read Full Article →