Brightspace

Coming Winter/Spring 2025!

Hunter College is transitioning from the Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS) to a state-of-the-art alternative, Brightspace, revolutionizing the student learning experience and enriching interactivity.

On This Page:

Hunter to Brightspace!

Brightspace is a product by a company called D2L or Desire-to-Learn. Beginning in Winter/Spring 2025, all Hunter courses will be hosted on the Brightspace platform.

This website serves as your primary resource for updates on the transition project. Here, you’ll discover Brightspace resources tailored for faculty and students, conveniently gathered in one location.

Numerous members of the Hunter community are actively involved in the transition process, serving as vital contributors to the Brightspace transition steering committee and implementation working groups.

Timeline to Winter/Spring 2025

Hunter College is part of the third wave of CUNY campuses transitioning to a new Learning Management System (LMS). Starting from Spring 2024, all Hunter courses will migrate to Brightspace. Here’s what to expect during the transition period at Hunter College:

Fall 2024:

  • Courses taught on Blackboard.
  • HUNTER-led and CUNY-led Brightspace training sessions commence for instructors.
  • Instructors gain access to the Brightspace platform.
  • Instructors begin crafting Winter / Spring courses within Brightspace.
  • Self-paced training resources are provided to students.

Winter — Spring 2025:

  • All courses are taught on Brightspace.
  • Students receive access to Brightspace.
  • Continued instructor and staff training, and support.
  • Instructors maintain access to previous Blackboard courses.

For the more information, please visit the CUNY Brightspace website.

Brightspace First Steps (Faculty)

Don’t miss out on the valuable workshops offered by The Hunter College Center for Online Learning throughout the semester! Enhance your skills and knowledge by participating in these engaging sessions.

  • Blackboard vs. Brightspace
  • Sneak Peak at Brightspace Courses
  • Working with Migrated Courses
Visit the Center for Online Learning

Resources for Faculty

Brightspace Transition FAQs for Faculty

Transition timeline

Migrated courses

Brightspace features and tools

Learning Brightspace

Brightspace for Students

Hunter College is transitioning from the current Learning Management System, Blackboard, to the Brightspace platform. This transition marks a significant stride towards delivering a more dynamic learning experience for students. Brightspace offers enhanced accessibility, an improved calendar and notification system, seamless audio/video elements integration, and a user-friendly interface.

Hunter College courses will begin in Brightspace in Winter/Spring 2025.  Student training and readiness for utilizing Brightspace will begin during the Fall 2024 semester.

 

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Brightspace Transition FAQs for Students
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