Brightspace by D2L
DPCDSB
What is Brightspace by D2L?
The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) BrightSpace D2L is Ontario’s publicly funded web-based platform that allows educators and students to learn online in virtual classrooms which expands what, where, when and how learning happens. This virtual space is rich with content and resources that support educators in both the virtual and physical classrooms. Within the virtual space, educators and students can access:
course or program content that includes lessons, learning activities, readings, videos, and includes a host of digital learning tools such as blog, ePortfolio, interactives, assignment dropboxes, discussions, and much more.
digital tools for communication, collaboration and reflection (ie., discussion forums, calendars, news feeds, ePortfolio, blogs and drop boxes)
Digital Licensed Resources - applications recommended and supported by OSAPAC (ie., Mindomo, Pixton, My BluePrint.)
Ontario Educational Resource Bank - interactives, learning activities, etc.
eCommunity - Professional Learning Communities where educators network to support their learning needs.
Professional Learning Resources for teachers for facilitated or self-directed approach to learn according to interest, schedule, and pace
The Homepage
The Homepage houses the Teacher and Student Tool kits,, News/Announcements, eLearning carousels, ministry course preview, Catholic Faith Resource Widget and technical support contacts.
Introduction to Brightspace by D2L Help
Innovation, Design & Customization in Brightspace by D2L
How to Grade Results in EQAO Practice Banks
D.I. in Brightspace by D2L
Teachers can differentiate instruction for learners by moderating the release conditions of content and assignments
Teachers can review student data through surveys, incorporation of web-based assessment and observations to guide and personalize student learning
Teachers are able to present content in a variety of views (for example, brightness contrast ratio between text and background)
Allows for alternative approaches to presenting content (for example, text descriptions to accompany visual cues and content such as images and videos.
- Students can access the course content from any any device that has internet access.
District eLearning Contact - Kelly MacDougall
Email: kelly.macdougall@dpcdsb.org
Website: https://dpcdsb.elearningontario.ca
Phone: 905-890-0708 24301
Twitter: @MsMacSmyj