Getting Started with D2L Brightspace

D2L Brightspace offers a clean, dynamic, mobile-friendly online learning experience for our students here as APSU. For a brief overview of the look and feel of the D2L environment please review the following video:

Whether this is your first time using D2L or using it here at APSU, these resources will assist you in ensuring a smooth transition in the our online learning environment.

The following are essential video tutorials for all students:

For further resources, please refer to the D2L Student Task Guide or check out the Learner playlist on the Brightspace Tutorials Youtube channel.

The Brightspace Pulse app helps you stay connected and on track with your courses using your mobile device or tablet. The app provides an easy view of the following:

course calendars
readings
assignments evaluations
grades
announcements

Brightspace Pulse is available for download from Google Play^tm store or Apple App Store®.

D2L Brightspace offers ePortfolio, a personal portfolio tool, for storing, organizing, reflecting on, and sharing items that represent a student’s learning and help demonstrate mastery in certain areas. Within the tool you can include:

documents
graphics
audio files
videos
presentations
course work

You can control what items you want to include in your portfolio, how they are organized, and who you want to share them with.

For more information on how to use ePortfolio, please review the resources provided below.

Video Resources

First Day is Barnes & Noble College’s inclusive access model that allows students to have access to digital versions of a physical textbook that is fully integrated within D2L. Here are some things to keep in mind regarding First Day access:

Courses that use First Day access will usually have the cost of the digital course materials included in your semester charges
If you choose to use the digital textbook, you will be able to access that specific textbook through the associated course in D2L
If you prefer to use a physical textbook, you may opt out of the purchase by the deadline listed for that semester

Distance Education is available and willing to provide any support within D2L regarding technical issues that occur when trying to access your digital text. However, if you have any questions regarding the purchase of the textbook you will need to reach out to the Ann Ross Bookstore.

Need Help?

The Distance Education Support Desk is the designated APSU support branch exclusively for D2L-related issues.

Contact our Support Desk

For 24/7 technical support provided by D2L, simply click the chat icon located on the bottom, right-hand side of your screen when logged into D2L to access the Virtual Assistant.