Brightspace for Instructors

This page contains resources beneficial to instructors teaching and developing courses.

Launch Brightspace
August 13, 2026

Instructors/TA's - Starting Tuesday 8/13 -   Attend a Minibyte or Vendor webinar on the topic of your choice. Join us to learn about some of our favorite Brightspace tools, avoid mishaps & set up your class for academic success!

July 30, 2026

Check out our top Brightspace Tips!

Access

Control access to your course, manage users and groups.

Build

Build out your course by creating course activities and adding content. 

Connect

Allow your students to connect through communication tools, discussions and groups.

Design

Set up customize the look and feel of your course.

Evaluate

Evaluate your learners progress through assignments, quizzes, exams, discussions and reporting tools.

Grade

Create and edit grade items and grade categories, reorder your grade book, and more.

Stay on Track

Getting Started
Top Brightspace Tips
Add Content
Set up your Grade Book
Throughout
Utilize Announcements
Check student progress
Respondus
End of Semester
Prep your grade book
Use Grade schemes
Import/Export Grades

Learn More

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DoIT Workshops

View past (and upcoming, if applicable) DoIT workshops on Brightspace. For past workshops, access workshop resources, too.

View Workshop Catalog
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Brightspace (D2L) Help

View Brightspace Community page for documentation, tutorials and events.

Visit Brightspace Community Page

For Help Please Contact

Brightspace Support via SUNY Helpdesk
Phone: 1-844-673-6786
Submit a ticket or chat online
Academic Technology Services
AcademicTechnologies@stonybrook.edu
(631) 632-9800
Submit a ticket

Additional Information

Files & Links
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