Brightspace is the seminary's Learning Management System. There are an incredible number of tools available through Brightspace that can be tailored to meet your teaching needs. Use the guide below to help orient yourself to the basics of Brightspace.Accessing Brightspace and Finding Your Course(s)
- You can access Brightspace at brightspace.ptsem.edu (for all PTS degree courses) or learnonline.ptsem.edu (for all Continuing Education offerings).
- At brightspace.ptsem.edu, those with seminary login credentials will be able to login by clicking on "PTS Student, Staff, and Faculty Login" and entering your PTS email and password. (The Continuing Education site requires a separate login.) If you don't have seminary login credentials, you can enter your username and password under "Guest Login." Email brightspace@ptsem.edu if you aren't sure which one is right for you.
- You can find your course(s) by scrolling to the "My courses" widget on the main landing page, or by selecting the waffle (grid of nine small squares) in the top middle of the page and searching for your course name.
Navigating Brightspace
If you want a more in-depth guide to navigating Brightspace, you can watch the one-hour training with Kelsey that is specific to the PTS site: “Navigating Brightspace” (Password: MpAfkGm6)
Setting Up Modules and Adding Content
If you want a more in-depth guide on adding content in Brightspace, you can watch the one-hour training with Kelsey that is specific to the PTS site: “Setting Up Modules and Adding Course Content” (Password: AfpmPtp2)
Creating Assignments, Quizzes, and Discussions
For additional assistance setting up assignments, check out the step-by-step instructions in this article: Creating an Assignment.
If you want a more in-depth guide on adding assignments, quizzes, or discussions in Brightspace, you can watch the one-hour training with Kelsey that is specific to the PTS site: “Creating Assignments, Quizzes, and Discussions” (Password: 7Ab32KqB)
Setting up the Grade Center and Grading
If you want a more in-depth guide on grading in Brightspace, you can view this article: Setting Up the Grade Book or watch the one-hour training with Kelsey that is specific to the PTS site: “Setting up the Grade Center and Grading” (Password: 43PfBtiz)
More Resources
- Brightspace Tutorials YouTube page (many more short Brightspace tutorial videos)
- Brightspace Help for Instructors (many written Brightspace guides)
- PTS Brightspace Solution Articles (short guides written by PTS staff)
- All of these resources and more can be found via the "Help" tab in Brightspace.
If you need further assistance with Brightspace, please email brightspace@ptsem.edu.