11 BrightSpace
Exercises
- Read the provided information to familiarize yourselves with Brightspace, the new Learning Management System transitioning at CUNY, including its features and timeline.
- Afterward, practice using Brightspace by logging in and navigating the system to enhance your comfort and proficiency.
- Brightspace Introduction
- Brightspace is a new Learning Management System (LMS) that CUNY Colleges are transitioning to from Blackboard. It is known for its accessibility, dependability, and modern design.
- Transition Timeline at Medgar Evers College
- Medgar Evers College is part of Transition Group 1, preparing in Spring 2024 and teaching in Summer 2024.
- By Fall 2025, all CUNY college courses, including those at Medgar Evers College, will be hosted on Brightspace.
- Benefits of Transition
- The transition to Brightspace aims to provide a modern and user-friendly LMS for faculty, staff, and students.
- It will offer new capabilities to support teaching and learning across different modalities and contribute to student success through advanced analytics.
- Impact on Medgar Evers College
- Medgar Evers College will benefit from enhanced teaching and learning experiences, improved support for online learning, and access to advanced analytics to promote student success.
Click here to learn how to log in Brightspace
How to find your course in BrightSpace
Sign up for this course using your CUNYFIRST login information
*** Support ***
If you need assistance or have issues with Brightspace, please contact the Blackboard/Brightspace Administrator, Steve Wymore, at Swymore@mec.cuny.edu. You will need to provide your employee ID.
