Welcome to the CUNY SLU LMS Transition page. This page has been created in anticipation of CUNY’s transition from Blackboard to Brightspace. Our goal is to keep the SLU community informed about the project’s progress and to serve as a central hub for essential materials.
Brightspace launches at CUNY SLU in Summer 2024
Spring 2024 Training for Instructors
CUNY is offering live-webinar style Brightspace Basic Series of Training (delivered via Zoom), the available modules are: Getting Started in Brightspace, ABCs of Content, Engaging Learners, Assessing Learning.
Student Brightspace Getting Started Guide
Basics of Brightspace for students. Learn how to login, locate your courses, navigate Brightspace interface and more.
LMS Transition Resources
- Stay Informed About Project Progress: Discover the latest updates, achieved milestones, and upcoming activities integral to our transition journey. We will consistently provide progress reports, key insights, and pertinent information to ensure everyone remains engaged throughout this endeavor.
- A Wealth of Resources at Your Fingertips: We are diligently curating documentation, references, FAQs, user guides, training materials, and other relevant resources to ensure easy access to all the information needed to navigate these changes seamlessly.
- Open Channels for Communication: Effective collaboration and knowledge sharing are of utmost importance during this transitional phase. Thus, this webpage will offer avenues for you to ask questions, share your insights, and provide valuable feedback. To reach the CUNY SLU LMS Transition team please contact AcademicTech@slu.cuny.edu
Brightspace Transition Overview
Over the next two years, CUNY is transitioning to a new Learning Management System (LMS) called Brightspace by D2L.
The Board of Trustees approved Brightspace as the new LMS for all CUNY colleges following an extensive needs assessment and RFP process required by the expiration of the University’s contract with Blackboard. Brightspace was determined to be the LMS that best met CUNY’s needs. The transition to a new LMS will enable CUNY to expand online learning and continue to deliver engaging learning experiences using modern teaching and learning technology widely adopted by our peers.
The transition to Brightspace will span two and half years, from June 2023 to December 2025. Each college opted into one of the four Transition Group that best fit their schedule and workload. The groups will prepare for the transition at least a semester before starting teaching in Brightspace. A comprehensive training series and on-demand resources will be offered throughout the transition. To assist in this transition, SLU has hired an Academic Technology Specialist, Mowmita Jabir.
All courses at all colleges will be offered in Brightspace by Fall 2025. A detailed transition timeline is available on cuny.edu/lmstransition.
Contact
AcademicTech@slu.cuny.edu
We appreciate any feedback you may have to offer. Your input will help us streamline communication, enhance collaboration, and ensure a smooth transition for all. Thank you for being a part of this exciting journey!
Important Links
- Fall 2023 – CUNY Central LMS Transition Update – an update on CUNY system-wide transition to Brightspace D2L LMS.
- CUNY LMS Transition site – latest updates on university wide transition progress
- D2L Brightspace – new LMS official website
- D2L Brightspace Resources – official D2L Brightspace LMS resource library