Brightspace Discover

What is Brightspace Discover?

The Discover feature in Brightspace allows us to offer additional learning opportunities and resources to our students beyond their core curriculum. Students can explore sites and access resources that are relevant to them.

Examples of resources available to students in Brightspace Discover include: 

• LevUL Up Digital Skills Hub (maintained by CTL Digital Skills.)
• Digital Learner Support Hub (DLSH) (maintained by UL’s Learning Centres.)
• The Glucksman Library Assignment Toolkit (maintained by the library.)
• Introduction to Brightspace for Students (maintained by Digital Skills.)

How can I or my students access Brightspace Discover?

To access the Discover feature:

1. Log in to Brightspace.
2. Click Discover on the main navigation bar.
3. Browse the list of available sites.
4. Click on a site to view details and, if it interests you, click Enrol in Course.

How do I add my site to Brightspace Discover?

To add your Brightspace site to Discover and make it available for self-enrolment to all UL students and staff:

1. Open your course site, and from the course navigation bar select Admin.
2. Select Course Admin.
3. Select Course Offering Information:

4. Click the Discover setting, then click Save to apply the setting:

Note: It’s possible to apply enrolment rules and require approval for self-enrolment requests. To learn more about adding sites to Brightspace Discover visit the Brightspace Community documentation.