Brightspace: your new learning management system

Charles Sturt University has adopted Brightspace to replace Interact2 (Blackboard) in 2024.

Over 1000 students and staff have already embraced Brightspace. Starting Session 2, most students will be working in Brightspace too.

Get ready for a modern, mobile-friendly learning experience that over 1,300 higher education institutions worldwide are raving about! Join us on Brightspace for seamless interaction and endless possibilities!

Why we're excited about Brightspace

This is the first major overhaul of our learning management system space for over a decade, and there are huge improvements for students.

  • Super easy and sleek design for all your study needs.
  • It's mobile-friendly, so study on the go!
  • Over 1,300 other colleges use it too, so it's pretty popular.
  • Awesome tools for feedback and assessments.
  • Great for all types of learning environments.
  • Fully accessible for everyone.
  • Discussion boards, group workspaces, and sharing multimedia.
  • Works with Turnitin, Zoom, Panopto, and more.

Interact2 will be phased out on 18 December. Download any important information such as lecturer feedback before this time. This article explains how.

If there's anything important in Interact2 that you’d like to keep, like assessment feedback from your lecturers - we recommend downloading from your browser before then. Need a hand? This handy article walks you through it.

Have you got outstanding assessments or exams?

If you have a subject grade of Additional Assessment (AA), Additional Exam (AE) or Deferred Exam (DX) excluding Session 2 2024, you should have been notified of your next steps. If you're unsure, reach out to your Subject Coordinator.

Waiting for final grades?

If you have a subject grade To be Assessed (TA) or Grade Pending (GP) excluding Session 2 2024, and you're unsure of next steps, reach out to your Subject Coordinator for advice.

Getting started with Brightspace

From the subject outline release date, all your course materials will be available on Brightspace.

Simply, login via the Charles Sturt University single sign-on portal.

You'll be able to access all your learning and support materials once you have logged in.

Tip: When you access your subject/course, click ‘Content’ on the top menu for an alternate view

Video tutorials

Watch our video series introducing you to Brightspace