
Course Engagement

Discussions
Creating a Discussion
Add a discussion forum to host new topics.
Adding a Topic to a Discussion Forum
Create a new topic to discuss.
Incorporating Video and Media
Special Circumstances (Accessibility)
Extending Assignment Due Dates
Provide special access and accommodations for students by extending the due dates for assignments.
Extending Exam Due Dates
Provide special access and accommodations for students by extending the due dates for exams and quizzes.
Extending Time on Exams
Provide special access and accommodations for students by extending time for exams and quizzes.
Resetting an Assignment Attempt
Reset an assignment for a student who needs to resubmit their work.
Allowing Multiple Exam Attempts
Provide special access and accommodations for students by allowing multiple attempts on exams and quizzes.
Modifying Student Submission Settings
Modify the number of files students are allowed to submit for an assignment and which submissions should be saved.
Student Progress and Retention
Creating Intelligent Agents
Brightspace Intelligent Agents (IAs) are customizable messages that are automatically emailed to students based on criteria that you determine. You can set them up for multiple scenarios such as when students have not logged in to class for a set number of days, have missed a deadline, or have feedback to review.
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Zoom Video Conferencing
Accessing Zoom in Brightspace
Using the integrated Zoom feature in Brightspace makes it easier to meet with your students directly in your scheduled course. To access this new integrated feature, please follow the steps below or click on the button to learn more:
1. Login to National University's Single Sign-On (SSO) at https://login.nu.edu/.
2. On your SSO landing page, access Brightspace by clicking on the D2L Brightspace chiclet.
Please Note: do not access Zoom from the main landing page—the Zoom chiclet it is not integrated with your Brightspace course. The Zoom chiclet should only be used for staff or departmental meetings.
3. Navigate to your current course within your My Courses widget or by clicking on the course selector icon in the top header.


4. In the blue navigation bar, click on Learning Tools then select Zoom.

Please note: As a best practice, class meetings should only be scheduled and joined directly within the course.
Zoom Technical Support
Should you need additional support with Zoom, please reach out to the NU IT Helpdesk at helpdesk@nu.edu or call 1-858-309-3580.
Brightspace Faculty FAQ
Quick answers to the most frequently asked faculty questions about Brightspace.
Brightspace Website
Please know we will continue to send updates and opportunities for training as we get close to the launch date. You can also review updates and migration information on our Brightspace website.
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