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.

In addition to the resources above, these videos are here to help you quickly learn more about navigating the features of Brightspace.