Student Guide for Brightspace at Geneseo
This guide contains a curated list of videos and support documents from D2L. Be aware that the layout of Geneseo's instance of Brightspace may differ from what is indicated in those resources. The concepts will, however, remain the same.
System Check
Visit this handy system checker from the browser you will be accessing Brightspace from to help ensure compatibility with Brightspace.
Logging in
You can access Geneseo's instance of Brightspace from brightspace.geneseo.edu
Use your full Geneseo username and password to login.
For assistance with your username and password contact the CIT HelpDesk at helpdesk@geneseo.edu or during business hours at 585-245-5588
For Questions About Course Content
Please contact your instructor for questions about the content of the course.
For Questions About Technical Issues Within Brightspace
Email Geneseo's Instructional Design Team at brightspace(at)geneseo.edu
A member of our team will respond to the Jira Request created as soon as possible; please, be aware that members of our team are generally available 7:30AM-4PM M-F
Video Tutorials
Click on links below to view the video for each topic.
You may also see the full Brightspace Video Playlist for Learners here.
Tips
When in doubt, check the "Content" tab in the NavBar; most faculty will have their content organized into modules accessible from this area
Notifications can (and should!) be enabled from your profile- accessed by clicking on your name in the upper right hand corner in Brightspace. For more information, visit our guide to Managing Brightspace Notifications .
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