D2L Brightspace Resources
D2L Brightspace is the learning management system used by each °µÍø½ûÇø college and university.
The °µÍø½ûÇø Learning Technologies team provides support and assistance with all aspects of the learning management system, including third party integrations and training on new Brightspace features and tools released by D2L.
Announcements
D2L Brightspace October 2026 (20.26.10) Update
Effective October 15, 2026, D2L Brightspace will be updated to the October 2026 release (version 20.26.10). With the October 2026 release, there are new and updated features available to students within D2L Brightspace. Review the October 2026 release updates for and how instructors can .
For the full list of updates, learn more in the .
D2L Brightspace Knowledge
The °µÍø½ûÇø Learning Technologies team offers for our community at the IT Service Desk. This knowledge is available to everyone (faculty, staff, and students) at °µÍø½ûÇø.
The contains a variety of knowledge articles including:
- frequently asked questions,
- help guides,
- video tutorials, and
- best practices using D2L Brightspace for teaching and learning.
The knowledge articles are searchable at the IT Service Desk, providing individuals with the option to submit a help request from the article.
Training Opportunities
A variety of training is offered or coordinated by the °µÍø½ûÇø system office for D2L Brightspace users, including faculty, trainers, admins, and campus support staff.
Training is provided in a variety of venues, including, but not limited to: written documentation, video tutorials, on-demand recorded webinars, and in-person or virtual workshops.
Webinars and Short Courses
Find live webinars and 3-week short courses related to D2L Brightspace on the .
Recorded Webinars and Tutorials
Find on the NED Resource Site and on the °µÍø½ûÇø Learning Technologies Channel on Kaltura MediaSpace.
The video tutorials contain playlists that are dedicated for instructors and students, including:
- Create and Manage Assessments
- Assess Student Learning with Quizzes
- Add Learning Materials
- Communicate Online with Students
- Getting Started with Assignments, Quizzes, and Discussions
D2L Brightspace Monthly Update Schedule
Continuous delivery updates for D2L Brightspace are implemented on a monthly basis, typically on the third Thursday of the month. These dates are scheduled by our vendor D2L. Any changes to this schedule (such as delays in receiving the monthly update) will be updated here and communicated to campuses.
Note that on occasion D2L will also deploy hotfixes between monthly updates. Typically, no downtime is required for the monthly software updates.
| Product Update | Version* |
|---|---|
| January 15, 2026 | 20.26.01 |
| February 19, 2026 | 20.26.02 |
| March 19, 2026 | 20.26.03 |
| April 16, 2026 | 20.26.04 |
| May 21, 2026 | 20.26.05 |
| June 18, 2026 | 20.26.06 |
| July 16, 2026 | 20.26.07 |
| August 20, 2026 | 20.26.08 |
| September 17, 2026 | 20.26.09 |
| October 15, 2026 | 20.26.10 |
| November 19, 2026 | 20.26.11 |
| December 17, 2026 | 20.26.12 |
°µÍø½ûÇø D2L Known Issues
The °µÍø½ûÇø D2L user community reports D2L Brightspace issues to the °µÍø½ûÇø Learning Technologies Team.
The list is available on the site, visit to view and track known issues.
D2L Brightspace and Software Licenses
A number of software applications can be used to build course materials in D2L Brightspace.
Current software applications that are licensed for °µÍø½ûÇø schools are:
- H5P - H5P is a tool for creating interactive online learning content and activities, including slides,
books, practice questions, drag and drop, hotspot, and branching scenarios.
To learn more, contact the System Director for Educational Technology and Development.
Contact
Please contact the °µÍø½ûÇø Learning Technologies team by at the IT Service Desk website.
For escalation of D2L Brightspace technical questions, please email the °µÍø½ûÇø Learning Technologies team.