Overview
Gives assistance to instructors that are having problems using Brightspace.
Instructions
For all topics covered by Brightspace Help for instructors, please click here. For a comprehensive list of relevant Brightspace tutorial videos, please click here.
Getting Started
Where do I find my username?
Your username for accessing Brightspace is provided by Purdue Fort Wayne and can be obtained by contacting the IT Services Help Desk at helpdesk@pfw.edu or (260) 481-6030.
How do I log in to Brightspace?
Visit https://purdue.brightspace.com, click on the Purdue University Fort Wayne logo, and sign in using your Purdue Fort Wayne username and password.
How do I change my password?
Changing your password for Brightspace also means changing your password for your entire Purdue Fort Wayne account and all related services. To change your Purdue Fort Wayne account password, visit https://resetpassword.pfw.edu.
How do I edit my user profile and picture?
After signing into Brightspace, click on your name in the top-right corner of the page and select the Profile option from the drop-down menu. From here you can change your profile picture, set a tagline, or share your interests/hobbies.
How do I change my username?
To change your Purdue Fort Wayne username, please see Name or Username Changes.
How do I send an email in Brightspace?
To send an email in Brightspace, click the ![]()
envelope icon in the minibar at the top of the page. Next, click the Email button. Add the email address of the recipient into the To field, change the Subject line as needed, and type your email in the Body field. You may also add attachments using the buttons in the Attachments group under the Body.
Note: Purdue Brightspace will be limited to sending only. Visit https://go.pfw.edu, sign in, and click the Student & Employee Email icon to view your email Inbox.
How do I send an instant message in Brightspace?
To send an instant message in Brightspace, click on the ![]()
envelope icon in minibar at the top of the page. Next, click the Instant Messages button. You may only Message friends or members of a Classlist. Click the checkbox next to the intended recipient, then click the Message button.
Note: This feature may be disabled in production to prevent malicious intent.
How do I change my email address in Brightspace?
We do not allow users to change their email addresses in Brightspace. However, you may set up a forwarding address within your Purdue Fort Wayne email settings using the instructions provided here.
How do I log out of Brightspace?
To log out of Brightspace, click on your name in the top-right corner of the page and select Log Out from the drop-down menu.
Courses
How do I find my courses?
How do I create a course overview?
How do I copy a course?
How do I activate a course?
How do I create course content?
How do I set when learners can access a topic or module?
How do I notify learners about updated course content?
How do I hide course content?
How do I import a course?
How do I delete a module or topic?
Discussions
How do I create a discussion forum?
How do I create a discussion topic?
How do I create a discussion thread?
How do I reply to a discussion?
How do I subscribe to a discussion?
How do I edit a discussion forum or post?
How do I delete a discussion forum, topic, thread, or post?
Assignments
How do I create an assignment?
How do I grade an assignment?
How do I enable Turnitin for an assignment?
Quizzes
How do I create a quiz?
How do I import a quiz or quiz questions?
How do I randomize quiz questions?
Grades
How do I set up a grade book?
How do I enter grades?
How do I delete a grade item or category?
How do I restore a deleted grade item?
How do I import grades?
How do I release a final grade?
Still need help? Click the 'Purdue IT Request' button to start a ticket.