Facilitating Communication using Technology

6.5 Using technology to access, select, collect, organize and display information

Learning Management System

A Learning Management System (LMS) is a software application to organize and distribute course content, materials, assignments and assessments, track and calculate grades and facilitate communication among students and teachers.

Algonquin College uses Brightspace as the Learning Management System for course delivery and student communication. The documents below identify tips for teachers to implement in their face-to face and online course delivery.

If you have any additional inquiries about the Learning Management System please contact Brightspace Support

Preparing for a Hybrid Course

A hybrid course combines in-class and out-of-class learning activities to reinforce student learning and development. The out-of-class component usually involves a wide range of learning activities, but often includes an on-line learning component.