Office of Online Learning

Your D2L Brightspace shells for Fall 2025 have been created. For helpful tips on preparing for the new term, please review the start of semester tasks document. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Online Learning by emailing support@mnstate.edu or by phone at 218.477.2603 (option 2).

The process you use to sign in to D2L Brightspace, Zoom, and Kaltura is changing on Saturday, August 9 starting at 5 p.m.  Rather than entering your StarID (ab1234cd) to sign in, you will now be prompted to enter your Microsoft 365 account: StarID@go.minnstate.edu for students (example – ab1234cd@go.minnstate.edu) StarID@minnstate.edu for employees (example – ab1234cd@minnstate.edu)You may have limited access to […]

This session will focus on how faculty can effectively conduct course evaluations with supported core tools at MSUM using the revised evaluation questions. The supported tools covered include the D2L Survey tool and Microsoft 365 Forms. Participants who attend will be able to 1) Identify supported tools and processes for implementing course evaluations 2) Choose a method of conducting course […]

On 5/19/25 a simplified navigation bar was implemented on all course homepages in D2L Brightspace. The revised navigation bar will display the most frequently used tools by students and faculty members across the colleges and universities of Minnesota State. All other, less frequently used, tools will be available under the heading, Other Tools. Links to campus specific course-level support resources […]

Monday, April 14 | 8 a.m.-Coffee/Refreshments | 8:30 a.m.- José Bowen | Gaede Stage, Center for the Arts Reserve your free ticket; tickets open to the public March 24. José Bowen, a pioneer in active learning and the use of technology in the classroom, will share his insights from over 40 years of leading innovation and change in his MSUM talk […]

Monday, April 14 | 8 a.m.-Coffee/Refreshments | 8:30 a.m.-Keynote | Gaede Stage, Center for the Arts Reserve your free ticket; tickets open to the public March 24 José Bowen is generally one of the most interesting people in a room. He’s an entrepreneur, academician, author, TED talker, podcaster, and most interestingly of all, a jazz pianist and conductor who has […]

By MacGregor SharpeMarch 27, 2024 MOORHEAD — É«ÀÇÎÑ is getting ready to offer courses that have no costs connected to textbooks, resources or materials. They’re called Z-degrees. The state is giving MSUM $100,000, to develop the courses. The average student spends between roughly $700 to $1,200 for books and supplies. Z-degrees will be unveiled in the spring of […]

Your D2L Brightspace shells for Spring 2024 have been created. For helpful tips on preparing for the new term, please review the start of semester tasks document. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Online Learning by emailing support@mnstate.edu or by phone at 218.477.2603 (option 2).

Join our ‘Microsoft 365 Drop-In’ series this week to gain valuable insights and hands-on experience in sharing and collaboration in OneDrive. Friday, October 27, 11 a.m. – Noon Library 124 Register on Dragoncentral: Registration Link If you don’t want to register, just click the Zoom link: Zoom Link

This week Instructional Designers Catherine Artac and Stephen Beckermann will present at the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) Accelerate 2023 conference in Washington D.C. Their presentation: Facilitated Exploration, Implementation, and Sharing of Student-Centered Teaching Practices ​Among a Community of Faculty will share the model used and lessons learned from the past three years of facilitating the Student-Centered Cohort (SCC) with MSUM […]

Course Design Intensive is a collaborative offering from the Faculty and Professional Learning Center and the Office of Online Learning. The one-day intensive will be offered several times throughout the year. Much of the time will be spent in hands-on work so faculty are encouraged to bring a syllabus, course shell, or course outline on which they will build. Course […]

Organizing your content in a student-centered way that is easy for them to navigate and understand can be difficult. This session will focus on best practices for creating/organizing content and communicating with students. The last half of the session will be set aside to answer any questions/concerns you have about content organization and communication in your courses. 10/6/23  In Person or […]

Organizing your content in a student-centered way that is easy for them to navigate and understand can be difficult. This session will focus on best practices for creating/organizing content and communicating with students. The last half of the session will be set aside to answer any questions/concerns you have about content organization and communication in your courses.    Meeting location in […]

Advising can be a stressful time with extra administrative work trying to manage the scheduling (and rescheduling) of all your advising appointments. Bookings allows students to go to a webpage where they can see specific times you are available and select a time that works for both of you. If desired, you could even have face-to-face or virtual options available […]

The Network for Educational Development have a number of webinars and short courses that are available for you to attend. Please view the ASA calendar of events, click here.

The Office of Online Learning is hosting an informative workshop, How can faculty use ChatGPT to save time. Location: on Zoom https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/93097018269 Friday, September 8, at 10 – 11 a.m. Experience the power of beginner friendly ChatGPT presentation, exploring its capabilities, applications, and addressing common concerns. Stay tuned for the next part of this series, focusing on mastering ChatGPT prompts, […]

Come and be a part of our inaugural AI in Education workshop series! Our first workshop, “How can Faculty use ChatGPT to Save Time,” is now open for registration. Discover how ChatGPT can streamline your tasks and enhance your teaching experience. Click the link to secure your spot: https://mnstate.campuslabs.com/engage/event/9150532 Date and Time Friday, September 8, 2023, at 10:00 AM – […]

Interested in joining our brand new  AI in Higher Education CoP? We will discuss AI in higher education, share insights on how instructors, staff, students, and admins use AI, and address concerns. Your participation is highly valued! We’re excited to launch our new Community of Practice (CoP) focused on AI in Education. Stay at the forefront of AI’s impact on […]

Instructors: The gradebook in your D2L Brightspace course can either help students understand your expectations or confuse them. This session will explain some best practices and tips for making your gradebook easier for you and your students to understand. The main tip is to release a cumulative grade to date for students so they can see how they are doing […]

To help you prepare, we have curated a list of common items instructors do each term to ensure their D2L Brightspace courses are setup for success. If you have questions about any of these items, or need help getting your courses setup as desired please contact the Office of Online Learning by emailing support@mnstate.edu or call 218-477-2603 (option 2).