Facilitating Communication using Technology

6.2 Using technology to facilitate communication with and among learners

Learning Management System

A Learning Management System (LMS) is a software application used 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, hybrid and online course delivery.

Please feel free to drop by Brightspace Support for assistance and continued support in the Employee Learning Exchange in C123. You can also book an appointment with a member of the Brightspace Support Team.

If you have any additional inquiries about the Learning Management System at Algonquin College 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