Summary
Minnesota State is rolling out a new Top Navigation menu in D2L Brightspace, designed to improve usability and consistency across institutions. This update is informed by student usage analytics and guidance from the ASA Technology Council.
Key Highlights:
• Navigation Tip: To return to the course homepage, click the course title at the top of the page.
• No Major Changes: Core tools and features remain intact, though their locations may shift slightly.
• For Students: Take time early i
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Introduction
Minnesota State is implementing a new Top Navigation menu in D2L Brightspace courses. This change is guided by student user analytics across the system and ASA Technology Council (bargaining unit representatives). The update is intended to improve consistency for learners and faculty working across multiple institutions.
While some tools may appear in slightly different locations, no critical functionality has been removed. To navigate to the "course home" in D2L Brightspace, click the course title at the top of the page.
Student Call to Action
To navigate to the "course home" in D2L Brightspace, click the course title at the top of the page.
Please take time during the first days of the term to become comfortable with the updated navigation organization in your courses.
Faculty and Staff Feedback
This change presents an opportunity for the SCSU Campus Academic Technology Team (CATT) to revise and enhance the supplemental resource links available to students. During the first weeks of the semester, please take note of any resources students report as missing or hard to find, and share these observations with your CATT representative (check with your bargaining unit for representatives or vacant seats in CATT, FA representatives are available on the FA website). Your feedback will help us strengthen the learning experience for our campus community.