Many tools are available to assist you with content creation and course delivery. Keep in
mind that tools and technology should be used purposefully to work toward your course’s
learning objectives. Choose tools that are really helpful to you rather than letting them distract
from your course’s goals. Check to see if there is an appropriate URI supported technology first
since there is IT support for these options and students are more likely to be familiar with them!
Brightspace Tools
These are some of the tools that are part of the Brightspace Learning Management System.
| Tool | Common Uses |
|---|---|
| Assignments | Allow students to type submissions into the text box or upload files. Feedback can be provided by typing into a text box, annotating student submissions, and through the Rubrics tool. |
| Discussions | Host an FAQ forum, allow students to introduce themselves to classmates, discuss course related concepts. Can be used for whole class discussions or in combination with the Groups tool for smaller group discussions. |
| Quizzes | Administer quizzes or exams with various question types. Choose type and timing of student feedback. |
| Rubrics | Streamline the grading and feedback process. |
| Groups | Use to facilitate group assignments, discussion groups, or to release content to specific groups. |
| Intelligent Agents | Send automatic notifications to students based on completion of or performance on specific course components. |
Brightspace Integrations
URI has set up connections with some third-party tools within Brightspace. Some of these require student payment or are only utilized by select departments. See the URI Brightspace Integrations page for details.