Articles that pertain to instructional technology, tools, and resources that support teaching and learning.
If you have an event scheduled in a Purdue IT computer lab that will have attendees from outside Purdue University, temporary guest accounts can be created to allow access to the stations.
Links to resources within Brightspace that may be useful to instructors.
This article provides step-by-step instructions for scanning or copying using a Purdue IT Learning Spaces printer.
To use a wireless microphone, you must be in a classroom that has a wireless mic receiver. Wireless microphone receivers are provided in many of the larger classroom.
This form is intended for requesting students' extended access to a Brightspace course from a prior semester.
This articles provides links to requesting additions to print quotas for faculty and staff by departments.
This article describes how to access D2L Brightspace
How to access your WebCert certification course in Brightspace.
Instructions for instructors to add a guest or auditor to their Brightspace course.
Instructions for adding captions to a Kaltura Video in Brightspace.
This article provides step-by-step instructions for adding funds from your BoilerExpress account to your PaperCut print quota.
This article describes how to change a persons preferred name in Brightspace.
How to change the availability of a D2L Brightspace course
How do I check to see if my course is available to students in Brightspace?
This article provides step-by-step instructions for connecting your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad to Software Remote.
Instructions for connecting to Software Remote.
How to copy one D2L Brightspace course into another course.
How to create a course in D2L Brightspace.
Overview of the Library Reading List tool for use in Brightspace, with link to the resource on the Libraries web site.
Kaltura Capture is a quick way for you to record anything you can show on your computer screen.
How to enroll instructors, teaching assistants, or course builders into my D2L Brightspace course
This article shows the reader how to hide a grade column from students in D2L Brightspace
Respondus LockDown Browser is a specialized web browser that secures a student’s computer by preventing access to other browsers, chat programs, and applications during an online exam.
This article contains a graphic showing exactly where to click to retrieve a BoilerCast capture of a lecture.
Instructors can set availability dates on individual modules, assignments, quizzes, etc. in D2L Brightspace.
Resources for merging courses in Brightspace.
All Purdue IT Learning Spaces black and white printers default to duplex (double-sided) printing. While the duplex printing does not reduce the cost per print charged to your quota, it does conserve paper.
Purdue IT Learning Spaces printers are located in Purdue IT computer labs, Purdue libraries and residence halls, and some academic buildings.
Purdue Learning Spaces supports the wide format (poster) printer available for student use in the Wilmeth Active Learning Center (WALC).
This article contains a link to instructions for recording your screen using Kaltura.
This article describes how to remove an item in D2L Brightspace
How to report a broken classroom microphone.
This article provides step-by-step instructions for instructors to request their course be captured by BoilerCast..
This article contains information on how to request that software be installed in a Purdue IT lab.
How do I reserve a Purdue IT computer lab?
This article contains a link to the Video Express reservation page.
This article provides step-by-step instructions for saving files created from Software Remote applications to your personal computer.
This article provides troubleshooting steps if you are unable to run an application in Software Remote.
This article provides step-by-step instructions for using Kaltura to capture video from a personal webcam.
Link for instructions on how to calculate the gradebook as a running total.
This guide explains how to access, download, and share Zoom cloud recordings, with step-by-step instructions on finding and downloading meeting files, and sharing links with specific settings
The following points are designed to guide the user for a successful experience when using Kaltura Classroom, Kaltura Capture, WebEx and Zoom.
Gives assistance to instructors that are having problems using Brightspace.
Brightspace Pulse is an app that helps you find out what’s new and what’s next.
To be able to check your class progress within your course.
The course copy tool can be found upon entering the destination course, clicking on Course Admin in the navbar, and selecting the Import/Export/Copy Components tool.
This article will teach you about discussion posts in brightspace and how to create one.
An explanation on how to download a video from Kaltura.
Importing questions from a Test Bank Network into Respondus can streamline the process of creating exams.
By following this guide, you will join a group.
By following this guide, you will be able to login to Brightspace, find and pin a course in Brightspace, and to understand how to courses appear in the My Course widget and Course Selector dropdown menu.
An explanation on how students can login and to use Poll Everywhere in their class(es).
By following this guide, you will be able to manage your Brightspace Calendar.
To be able to manage your notifications in Brightspace.
A step-by-step explanation when there is a problem in Brightspace that shows Grade Items missing in Grades.
The various projectors that are used in the classrooms and how to turn them off.
A Chromebook extension for Respondus LockDown Browser in now available for Brightspace Quizzes.
Provides instructions for scheduling classrooms for classes, staff gatherings, or organizational meetings.
To be able to send an email in Brightspace.
These following videos will provide you with the necessary steps to use Brightspace at PFW for students.
To be able to submit an assignment in Brightspace.
Turnitin Draft Coach is a tool that helps students improve their writing by providing feedback on similarity, citations, and grammar through an easy-to-use Microsoft Word add-on. The guide explains how to access and utilize the tool, offering detailed instructions for running similarity checks, citation verifications, and grammar suggestions, while also highlighting potential limitations and the importance of reviewing the feedback carefully.
An explanation on how to upload a video to Brightspace.
This article will show you how to review graded quiz in Brightspace.
Able to view and navigate your course content in Brightspace.
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for downloading assignment submissions in Brightspace. It covers navigating to the assignment submission area, locating submitted files, and saving them to a local computer.
This article provides instructions for accessing ebooks at PNW through three methods: via email, the Brytewave website, and the Brytewave widget in Brightspace. It details step-by-step procedures for each access method, including how to log in, reset passwords, and troubleshoot any access issues.
This guide showcases how you can download your assignment submissions from Brightspace.
This guide outlines how to implement the use of multiple evaluators when grading assignments in Brightspace.
This guide shows you how to sign up for self-enrollment groups if your instructor has chosen to utilize this method.
This guide explains how to create and insert Video Notes in Brightspace for use in discussion boards, emails, and text-based assignments. It provides step-by-step instructions for recording and uploading video messages, enabling captions, and inserting previously created Video Notes. Additionally, it highlights browser compatibility issues, recommending Google Chrome or Firefox for optimal functionality.
This guide explains common file upload errors in Brightspace and provides troubleshooting steps for resolving them. It covers restrictions on file names, special characters, file types, and size limits. Additionally, it outlines the file types accepted by Brightspace submission folders, including special considerations for Turnitin-enabled assignments. Students encountering issues should verify file compatibility and check instructor-imposed restrictions before submitting.
This guide provides instructions on submitting assignments in Brightspace and accessing the Turnitin Similarity Report. It outlines the steps to upload files, submit assignments, and check for file type restrictions. Additionally, it explains how to view the Turnitin Similarity Report, interpret similarity scores, and access instructor feedback. Students can refer to Turnitin's built-in tools for further refining and analyzing their reports.
This guide explains how to manage notification settings in Brightspace, including email and push notifications. It provides instructions for customizing notification preferences for announcements, assignments, discussions, and grades. Additionally, it outlines options for receiving activity summaries, customizing grade notifications, and excluding specific courses. Students are encouraged to use the Brightspace Pulse app for push notifications.
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for linking your McGraw Hill Connect account with a Brightspace course, including details on account creation, email preferences, and textbook access options. It also offers troubleshooting solutions for issues such as being prompted to purchase a textbook again, along with contact information for McGraw Hill technical support.
This guide provides instructions on using Brightspace’s Email tool to send messages and view sent emails. It covers emailing individuals or the entire class using the Classlist tool, composing emails manually through the Email tool, and accessing previously sent emails in Brightspace. The guide ensures users can effectively communicate within their courses.
This guide provides an overview of assignment submissions in Brightspace, including assignment types, file submission rules, and instructor-determined settings. It explains how to submit assignments, handle submission errors, and view instructor feedback, which may be provided in text, audio, or video format. The guide emphasizes the importance of reviewing assignment instructions and feedback to stay informed about course expectations.
The article provides instructions for uploading Kaltura videos into Assignments/Discussions and the Course Media Gallery in Brightspace. It explains how to use the Insert Stuff icon to add Kaltura Media to an assignment or discussion, embed the video, and submit or save it. Additionally, it outlines steps to upload videos to the Course Media Gallery using the Add Media button, making the video accessible to all course participants.
This guide explains how instructors at PNW can upload videos to the Kaltura Media Gallery in Brightspace to share them with everyone in the course. Instructors should navigate to Course Tools > Kaltura Media Gallery, click Add Media, select the video, and click Publish to make the video available to all course participants. Students are directed to a different guide for uploading videos to assignments or discussions.
This article provides links to student printing services on the West Lafayette, Fort Wayne and Northwest campuses.
This article provides the printing quota allotment for student organizations and the forms to complete for an increase.
BoilerCast is a service that captures classroom lectures and makes them available for students on demand.
Camtasia is a software application for screen recording and video editing.
Circuit is a peer review tool designed and developed by Purdue's Innovative Learning team.
This article describes the definition of D2L Brightspace
DigitalDesk is a software tool used by Instructional Data Processing (IDP) to process Scantron bubble sheets; providing scanning, analysis and reporting.
Examity is an online proctoring solution that gives students the flexibility to take exams remotely.
Gradescope is an online grading tool for scanned, pen-and-paper, open-ended assessments. This tool supports workflows for both individual student assignment (homework) and instructor upload of assessments (exams).
Honorlock is a digital proctoring solution that utilizes a Google Chrome browser extension to both restrict student access to only the resources you define during exam setup and to capture student’s audio, video, and screen as they complete an assessment.
Hotseat provides all learners a place to quickly and easily participate in a productive backchannel discussion during class. Suddenly, everyone has a voice.
Information about Purdue's Civic Literacy Proficiency requirements.
Replay is a Purdue created, teaching and learning web app available for all Purdue instructors to use in their courses.
Respondus is a Windows-based test and quiz creation and editing tool.
Software Remote is a distributed academic computing service which provides you access from home to certain Windows programs that you would normally have to visit an Purdue IT instructional lab to use.
Turnitin Originality is Purdue’s centrally supported originality checker and plagiarism detection tool for files submitted through Brightspace assignments.
Variate is an assessment platform for STEM disciplines.
Video Express is the common name for self-service video recording sites on campus.
This article describes how to find what software is available through Software Remote.
All faculty, staff and students with a Purdue career account have access to use the Purdue IT printers, which can be found in computer labs, libraries and residence halls.
This article provides links to information about Purdue IT computer labs.
The Purdue IT Learning Spaces teams provide many resources that provide information about printing on campus. Please review the linked articles for specific information on how to print.
How to learn more about course evaluations.
This article contains information and links for getting help with Video Express technical issues.
Users are unable to access any apps in Software Remote. While the apps are visible, they cannot be opened, likely due to recent changes in access permissions.
Due to an update in Summer 2024, access to Software Remote is now restricted to specific Active Directory groups at Purdue West Lafayette, Indianapolis, and StateWide Technology.
These groups are limited to faculty, staff, and student roles.