Brightspace ePortfolio Instructor Tools Training

This training engagement will provide essential knowledge required for instructors, facilitators and course designers to get started with course development and delivery using Brightspace ePortfolio (eP).

LEARNING OUTCOMES

During this session, each participant will understand how to create, edit and manage a variety of ePortfolio functions for specific purposes. At the end of the training, participants will be able to:

  1. Collect and organize various learning resources into an ePortfolio as artifacts
  2. Create collections and presentations for a variety of purposes
  3. Set up collaboration groups and share items in their portfolio
  4. Comment on and assess items shared by other users
  5. Use the ePortfolio as an instructor or facilitator
  6. Apply knowledge of Brightspace ePortfolio features used to support building courses and presentations with inclusivE design principles

DURATION AND TIMING

4 hours ( 2 x 2 hour sessions)

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS

Up to twelve per trainer.

AUDIENCE

This informative session is geared towards users who will be using Brightspace ePortfolio to develop courses and to deliver online sessions. Administrative, Helpdesk, and technical support staff are encouraged to attend to gain a better understanding of how different users will be utilizing the system.

DELIVERY METHOD

Live Virtual Classroom

SCHEDULING YOUR PRIVATE TRAINING

Once your order is received D2L will contact you within 2 business days to schedule your session.

Our lead time is typically 2 to 3 weeks from the date of request but can be higher during peak times which are typically June, July and August.

While we will make every effort to accommodate your preferred dates, scheduling of sessions will be dependent on the availability of a suitable delivery resource.

Brightspace ePortfolio Instructor Tools Training Agenda

PART 1 (2 hours)

INTRODUCTION TO BRIGHTSPACE eP

We will begin by learning how to navigate eP while we become familiar with key terminology. Participants are introduced to Brightspace resources to assist in ongoing learning and development.

Areas of Focus

  • Logging into Brightspace
  • Overview of ePortfolio
  • Navigating to Brightspace Community
  • Exploring Brightspace Help

ePORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT

All users can have the ability to curate their own collection of artifacts in ePortfolio. We will learn how to add and manage these artifacts, put them together in collections and presentations, and share them.

Areas of Focus

  • Working in ePortfolio to build Artifacts, Tags, Collections, Reflections, and Presentations
  • Exploring concepts such as sharing, commenting and importing/exporting
  • Discussing Rubrics as an informal assessment
  • Exploring ePortfolio mobile application

PART 2 (2 hours)

INSTRUCTOR TASKS

ePortfolio is a user-based tool and works similarly for every role, but as an instructor there is additional functionality along with other tools that can be leveraged to create efficiencies and support in the development and facilitation of a course.

Tools and Areas of Focus

  • ePortfolio Reflections
  • Exploring concepts such as pushing
  • Creating Forms
  • Creating and Managing Sharing Groups
  • Using ePortfolio with Assignments for formal assessment

SUMMARY

Discuss questions and ideas based on the session.

Areas of Focus

  • Summary and Q/A Session
    • Config Variable Browser
    • Org Unit Editor (deeper-level)
    • Data Hub
    • Ancillary Tools
    • Q & A

Select Your Session

Select Dates/Schedule Delivery Method Seats Remaining Price
N/A Live In Person, Live Virtual Classroom $USD1,800.00