At [GECDSB to insert school name], we use Brightspace by D2L (Desire2Learn) as our virtual learning system. This is the main learning platform for all eLearning and hybrid learning courses offered by the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB).
Student login
Students can login to Brightspace online.
Student orientation video
View this student orientation video to get an overview of the essential things you need to do to be successful in an online course. For example, it will teach you how to log into your course, access the lessons, email your teacher, and submit assignments.
Student tutorial videos
The videos below offer tutorials on different options and features within Brightspace.
- Episode 1: Login to Brightspace
- Episode 2: Update your profile and notifications
- Episode 3: Link your Office 365 account
- Episode 4: Accessing your courses
- Episode 5: Navigating the course homepage
- Episode 6: Emailing in Brightspace
- Episode 7: Modify your email settings
- Episode 8: Instant messaging in Brightspace
- Episode 9: Accessing lessons in Brightspace
- Episode 10: Joining the discussion
- Episode 11: Discussion dos and don'ts
Teacher login and tutorials
Teachers can discover how to login to Brightspace, take tutorials and learn the basics of the platform.
Troubleshooting and technical issues
View troubleshooting videos if you have any trouble accessing Brightspace or its features on a PC or iPad on our Edsby, Brightspace, and Teams help page.
If you can't find a solution and still have a technical issue, please contact us at [email protected] and explain the issue. In your email, please include your name, student User ID, school name, grade and phone number so we can contact you.