Creator+ for Brightspace
New Brightspace engaging content is here!! You can now easily create engaging elements and self-practice right inside Brightspace Content.
Come explore the new options with us! We have 14 days of Creator+ hands-on, bite-sized practice.
Just click the boxes below to read about a feature of Creator+ then try it yourself.
Creator+ Intro
Each day a new box will activate. Click the boxes to learn more about a Creator+ feature and jump to Brightspace to try it yourself. *Click the fullscreen button on the video to expand.
Welcome
Creator+ allows you to easily create interactive elements in your Brightspace courses. Click the video below to watch a short intro about Creator+.
Accordians
Element. Create numbered or unnumbered accordions to separate and highlight a list or closely related items.
Tabs
Element. Break large blocks of information into distinct parts. Great for lists and allows images in tabs.
Click & Reveal
Element. Click to reveal the answer for more information. Use for reflection questions or optional learning resources.
Callout
Element. Create an aside or highlight a key area of information
Timeline
Element. Present information in a linear order such as events or dialog.
Flipcards
Element. Display items or Q&As that don’t have a strict relationship or order.
Stylized Quotes
Element. Call attention to quotations.
Carousel
Element. Mini slideshow with image and text.
HotSpot
Element. Highlight different areas of an image to click for more information
Fill In The Blank
Practice. Choose the appropriate word from the dropdown menu.
True or False
Practice. Simple true or false question.
Sorting
Practice. Drag and drop sorting activity by categories.
Sequencing
Practice. Arrange steps in a process or order.
Have fantastic use cases, questions, or need other help with Creator+? Contact the IDAT team and our Instructional Designers Paul and Stacy are happy to help.
Where to Access Creator+?
All Creator+ features are accessed from the Content section of Brightspace.
- From Upload/Create menu, choose Create a File
- Open the Other Insert Options menu (+ icon)
- Choose Insert Practice or Insert Element
- Choose the Creator+ practice or element to edit
- Edit
- Click the Insert button to add it to your content
Newest Creator+ Topics
Creator+ Layouts & Recommended Image sizes
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Creator+ Intro Webinar
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Read MoreCreator+ Playlist
All IDAT and Brightspace training videos for Creator+ can be found in the playlist. Creator+ is a new Brightspace addition so expect more videos soon
More Resources
Explore each of the elements and practices with many highlighted examples, use cases, and best practices.
This is a free course from Brightspace titled Creator+ Instructional Design Best Practices. It is available on the D2L community page after logging in.
A Brightspace Community group complementing the Creator+ Instructional Design Best Practices course.
It is available in the D2L community. After you have joined the group, relevant updates are emailed to your account.
An intro webinar to Creator+ from the Brightspace software company D2L.
Learn how to insert elements, practices and templates to create dynamic content that will wow your learners!