Brightspace Guides for Students

This webpage is a hub for helpful student guides as the transition to Brightspace continues.

Available Guides

Basics of Brightspace
5/4/23
This guide covers the basics of logging in and navigating Brightspace.
Assessments Overview
5/4/23
Instructors use assessments to evaluate and measure student learning progress and understanding in a course.
Grades and Feedback
5/4/23
There are several ways for you to view your grades and your instructor's feedback for the assignments, discussions and quizzes you have completed in a course.

Respondus Lockdown Browser
6/12/23
Respondus tools are used to deter cheating in non-proctored exams in UB Learns.
Top Hat
11/9/23
Top Hat is a web-based software tool used to take attendance, administer polls and quizzes, play games and share notes. Students can use their laptops, phones or tablets to participate.
Contact UB Learns
5/4/23
The UB Learns support team is here to help! This page provides details potential unexpected behavior you may encounter, and ways to contact UB Learns should you need further support.