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Faculty/ Staff Information

D2L Brightspace is the official learning management system (LMS) used at ÿ�մ�������. In this portal, you can organize your course materials, connect with students, log grades, and more!

To access your D2L Brightspace, you will need to know your StarID and password.

The Center for Learning and Teaching (COLT) provides workshops, resources, and one-on-one assistance to instructors on how to utilize different D2L Brightspace tools. COLT also provides support to instructors in these areas: professional development, online course design, academic technology, media, and administrative support for program development.

For assistance in learning how to use D2L Brightspace, please visit the COLT website to schedule a consult or send an email to colt@smsu.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Why can't I log in to my D2L Brightspace account?
   
   Make sure that your starid password has not expired. will fix most log in issues.
   
   
2. How do I sign up for notifications in D2L Brightspace?
   
   It is recommended that you  so you can always be organized and up to dates on classes, assignments, quizzes etc.
   
   
3. What devices can I use to access D2L Brightspace?
   
   To access D2L Brightspace you can use almost any type of device.
   
   
4. I am unable to see my assigned semester courses in D2L Brightspace.
   
   Firstly, ensure you have been assigned as the instructor of record for the course by checking the . Note: it takes up to 15 minutes for courses to appear in your account after you are officially assigned. Here is . If you still can’t locate your course(s), then call or e-mail the Technology Resource Center Helpdesk.
   
   
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Minnesota State SharePoint site provides instructors with knowledge articles that includes commonly asked questions, how-to steps and best practices. The D2L Support site requires your StarID credentials to log into Office 365 SharePoint.

How do I set up my D2L Brightspace course grade book to import students final grades into ISRS using the ISRS Grade and LDA Entry?

Faculty member have the ability to pull released grades they have entered for their students in D2L Brightspace by the click of a button, into the Grade and LDA Entry application for the purpose of final posting of grades.