Getting Started in Brightspace

This page contains a brief list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to help you get started with Brightspace.

What is Brightspace?  

Brightspace is Brock’s learning management system where you will find various course components. Instructors can post lesson content, assignments, quizzes, announcements, etc., through Brightspace.

Where do I find Brightspace?  

Go to brightspace.brocku.ca/d2l/home and sign in with your standard Brock email and password.

How do I login and out? 

Log in with your Brock email and password at brightspace.brocku.ca/d2l/home.

To log out, click on your name in the top-right corner of the webpage, and then click Log Out.

How do I change my password? 

To change or reset your password, refer to Brock ITS’ New Password Change and Password Reset Process.

How do I customize my user profile, pronouns, and picture? 

1. Click your name in the top-right and click Profile.

   1. Edit your profile and click Change Picture.

   2. Click Save and Close when done.

2. Click your name in the top-right and click Account Settings.

   1. Enable and set Pronouns..

   2. Click Save and Close when done.

How can I adjust the font, reading, and video settings? 

You can set system font size, video settings, languages, date and time settings, etc.

1. Click your name in the top-right and click Account Settings.

2. Set the desired settings or make changes to current settings.

3. Click Save and Close when done.

How do I customize the notifications I receive?

Go to Notifications to customize notifications.

1. Click your name in the top-right and click Notifications.

2. Set the desired settings or make changes to current settings.

3. Click Save and Close when done.

How do I view my Calendar?

On the My Home page click on the Calendar widget located on the left side below the Land Acknowledgement.

To get to the My Home page, click the Brock University Logo in the top left.