About Brightspace
Brightspace is a cloud-based learning management solution that enables K-12 schools, universities, businesses, and government organizations to communicate or engage with students and employees via virtual classrooms, personalized training, video assessments, and more. Professionals can utilize the platform to store created content in a centralized library and reuse resources as per individual requirements.
Brightspace helps businesses interact with multiple stakeholders through a virtual classroom, record videos for future reference and schedule live discussions, training sessions or other important events. Managers can provide staff members with badges & certificates after training completion, improving employee engagement with the brand. Teachers can create lessons with various educational resources and and customize the interface using drag-and-drop functionality. Plus, parents can utilize the dashboard to view upcoming assignments or events and receive automated notifications about course updates.
Brightspace allows educators to monitor students' performance and provide feedback accordingly. It comes with an application programming interface (API), which lets businesses integrate the solution with several third-party student information systems (SIS). Users can enhance the quality of virtual meetings with whiteboards and slide sharing capabilities.
Pricing starting from:
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- Free Version
- Free Trial
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Typical Customers
- Freelancers
- Small Businesses (2-50)
- Mid-size Companies (51-500)
- Large enterprises (500 and more)
Deployment
- Cloud-based
- On-premise
Supported Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish
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Features
Total features of Brightspace: 52
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- Industry: E-Learning
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Ease of Use
- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
High Functionality, Low Intuitiveness
Reviewed on 28/07/2019
As one of many different Learning Management Systems on the market, Brightspace foots the bill as a...
As one of many different Learning Management Systems on the market, Brightspace foots the bill as a solid platform that is student- and instructor-friendly. The layout is self-explanatory, and the default settings are appealing to many users. The ability to customize course elements, while being able to make use of embedded tools, such as calendars and rubric designers, makes this learning environment a safe bet for prospective clients.
As an instructor, I do find some processes to be a bit convoluted and unintuitive. For instance, assigning grade values and having these numbers populate in the grade book can be cumbersome. In addition, grading and publishing grades can be tricky if the correct options are unselected.
Overall, Brightspace presents an aesthetically appealing and functional product that has its own quirks, while boasting a host of benefits.
Pros
Numerous design and layout options
Embedded templates for rubrics and assignments
Cons
Some functionality is not intuitive in nature
- Industry: E-Learning
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Value for Money
- Ease of Use
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Brightspace
Reviewed on 11/05/2022
My overall experience with BrightSpace is positive. Learners also find the LMS easy to use and...
My overall experience with BrightSpace is positive. Learners also find the LMS easy to use and navigate.
Pros
The most impactful features of BrightSpace are discussion opportunities, auto-grading, and navigation.
Cons
The cost of the LMS is the only drawback.
- Industry: Higher Education
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 0.0 /10
Poor excuse for a modern LMS
Reviewed on 08/11/2018
No benefits realized.
Purely a frustrating experience having to use this LMS to manage my...
No benefits realized.
Purely a frustrating experience having to use this LMS to manage my post-secondary classes.
Pros
Nothing at all.
The LMS has a LONG list of features but nearly all of them are poorly designed and frustrating to use.
I have moved back to old solutions that I used before I was given this piece of software.
Clearly no teachers with any experience were consulted in the design of this.
There was a huge opportunity for D2L when they moved from their old solution to a new Cloud based one. They missed the opportunity
Cons
The interface was not intuitive. There were very few clear best practices in the interface. The way that you complete tasks changes depending on which part of the interface you are using.
Non-technical users will become quickly frustrated with the number of steps required to complete even the most basic of tasks.
The interface feels like it was built by different groups of developers and designers who didn't communicate with each other. Every developer had their own idea about how to accomplish a task.
Many default options are counter to what an actual teacher would need in their day-to-day tasks.
Nothing in the interface saves you work.
Every task prolongs how long it takes me to do something.
After months of trying to use this tool I have given up and am now searching for alternative tools that make my life easier not harder.
Response from D2L
We're sorry to hear you're having problems with Brightspace and want to help. Please feel free to reach out to me directly so we can discuss the challenges you're having and get you some help.
- Industry: Accounting
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Ease of Use
- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Brightspace was easy to learn as a student!
Reviewed on 22/01/2019
It allows for great communication between students and teachers and overall was simple to understand...
It allows for great communication between students and teachers and overall was simple to understand from both perspectives!
Pros
I enjoyed the formatting and how easy to use brightspace was compared to the previous software my university used. It made tracking grades and all of the content my teacher posted so much easier to follow. It also shows how your grades were compared to other students and allows you to track your own performance.
When I was a TA, it was also really easy to post news items, enter grades and insert comments on students' papers.
Easy to understand for all users!
Cons
It can be difficult to operate on mobile devices - there are less buttons to navigate the pages but it's not impossible to use.
- Industry: Primary/Secondary Education
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Great learning source if teachers know how
Reviewed on 12/06/2022
It makes learning accessible to all with its compatibility, mobility, and clear navigation for...
It makes learning accessible to all with its compatibility, mobility, and clear navigation for first time users. Their resources provide great service and always fix the problem when one occurs.
Pros
Brightspace is flawless. It makes seeing your grades, assignments, class resources, discussion forums, and online lectures accessible from anywhere. It is compatible with every device (laptop, desktop, phones). Brightspace help services are clearly stated and always available. Great customer service skills as well.
Cons
Brightspace is not the easiest when teachers do not know how to properly use it. A simple video how to guide for each feature would enhance all aspects of Brightspace.
Brightspace FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for Brightspace.Q. What type of pricing plans does Brightspace offer?
Brightspace offers the following pricing plans:
- Starting from:
- Free Trial: Available
Contact Brightspace directly for pricing details.
Q. Who are the typical users of Brightspace?
Brightspace has the following typical customers:
2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000
Q. What languages does Brightspace support?
Brightspace supports the following languages:
English, Portuguese, Spanish
Q. Does Brightspace support mobile devices?
Brightspace supports the following devices:
Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
Q. What other apps does Brightspace integrate with?
Brightspace integrates with the following applications:
Google Workspace, Microsoft 365
Q. What level of support does Brightspace offer?
Brightspace offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat
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