Key dates

Countdown to Learning and Teaching in Brightspace

Countdown to teaching in Brightspace

A small group of students will commence using Brightspace from 12 February 2024 (Phase 1 of project) in line with Session 1. The remainder of students will adopt Brightspace from July 2024 (Phase 2 of project) in line with Session 2.

Students identified in Phase 1 include:

  • All students in the undergraduate policing program (PPP subject codes)
  • All students on the Sydney Metro Campus
  • The Access Charles Sturt Entry Course (ACE) - the ‘enabling program’ i.e., the following subjects that will lead to enrolment in standard CSU degrees ACE001, ACE002, ACE003, and ACE004.
  • Students in the following speech pathology subjects when run in the 30 session SPH510, SPH514, SPH512, SPH513, SPH515, SPH516, SPH532, SPH534.
  • Students in the following medicine subjects Med111, Med311, Med411.

N.B. For students studying the above subjects in Brightspace during Phase 1 the other mandatory course, organisation and subject sites that they will need access to will also be in Brightspace., e.g. Academic Integrity and Child Safety.

Most remaining students who are currently using Interact2/Blackboard.

Key datesChangeImpacted What it means for academics
12 February, 2024 Students can view subject content in Brightspace, including access to the Student Learning Hub for key information and tutorials. Academics teaching Phase 1 subjects
  • Session sites must be available and ready for teaching
  • Familiarise yourself with Brightspace training before commencement
26 February, 2024 Commencement of learning and teaching for phase 1 subjects in Brightspace Academics who have Phase 1 students
  • Phase 1 academics and students will be taught through Brightspace
24 June, 2024 Students can view subject content, including access Brightspace Learning Hub for key information and tutorials. All academics (with Phase 2 students the remainder of those yet to move from Interact2/Blackboard)
  • Session sites must be available and ready for teaching
  • Familiarise yourself with Brightspace training before commencement
08 July, 2024 Commencement of learning and teaching all subjects on Brightspace Academics with Phase 1 and Phase 2
  • Phase 1 and Phase 2 academics and students will be taught through Brightspace.

Support and further information

Feel free to get in touch for further information about this strategic project and the process. If you have any questions, please email polaris@csu.edu.au.