D2L Brightspace
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A great LMS!
What do you like best about the product?
I think for me, I really enjoy the ease of use in terms of the administrator features of the LMS. I can easily configure the system, set up course templates, create organizational structures that make sense for my institution, support easy implementation of IPSIS and other systems used for enrollment and course scheduling. Plus, the accessibility of D2L is top-notch, and support a lot of third-party add-ons that benefit all students/users in terms of being accessible and universally designed.
I also feel that the UI of D2L is fantastic from a student or faculty perspective. While each tool is separate, they all link together easily and are fun to use.
D2L can easily be integrated with many SSO options, and supports OAuth 2.0 and other industry standards.
I think it is a great product, and should be considered for any institution's LMS needs.
I also feel that the UI of D2L is fantastic from a student or faculty perspective. While each tool is separate, they all link together easily and are fun to use.
D2L can easily be integrated with many SSO options, and supports OAuth 2.0 and other industry standards.
I think it is a great product, and should be considered for any institution's LMS needs.
What do you dislike about the product?
In the past D2L has not been the best at addressing some of the suggested improvements and enhancements that its users have wanted. To the extent that some users joke their Product Idea Exchange (PIE) forum, was a place where ideas went to die. Or they said, "send that idea to the PIE in the sky, where it won't fly".
Lately though, they have been making vast improvements in the LMS in ways that address several issues and suggestions that have been brought up over the years.
Such as the print quiz feature (August 2025 update), that even accounts for creating randomized question sets in the tests, and allowing you to create multiple versions. We only wanted the ability to print quiz questions, and D2L decided to give us that and some amazing features as well.
D2L does try to innovate, which is great, however sometimes their endeavors at innovation tend to be half-baked and can be underwhelming. I am mainly referring to some of their side projects or extra packages, not the base LMS itself.
But, that is something they have been working on as well.
Lately though, they have been making vast improvements in the LMS in ways that address several issues and suggestions that have been brought up over the years.
Such as the print quiz feature (August 2025 update), that even accounts for creating randomized question sets in the tests, and allowing you to create multiple versions. We only wanted the ability to print quiz questions, and D2L decided to give us that and some amazing features as well.
D2L does try to innovate, which is great, however sometimes their endeavors at innovation tend to be half-baked and can be underwhelming. I am mainly referring to some of their side projects or extra packages, not the base LMS itself.
But, that is something they have been working on as well.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Online learning for a higher education institution.
Brightspace Makes Being an Administrator Easy
What do you like best about the product?
Brightspace simplifies being an administrator. It is easy to find what I need, there is plenty of documentation, and a wide support network for assistance. Customer support is quick to respond and offers great help.
What do you dislike about the product?
The downsides are similar to other available LMS. Integrations can be difficult to work with, and the feed from banner can sometimes run into issues.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We needed an LMS to support our Faculty and students. Brightspace does that and more, it provides the tools necessary for their success.
A highly customizable and powerful LMS option
What do you like best about the product?
You can do anything you can imagine in D2L. Faculty can easily deliver high-quality content, create engaging asynchronous learning activities, monitor student progress, automate outreach, personalize learning pathways, provide frequent feedback, facilitate group assignments, administer tests and quizzes, and get the data they need to inform their instruction. D2L is very receptive to customer feedback and requests and is always launching improvements and new features that just keep making it easier to create beautiful, engaging, and effective learning experiences.
What do you dislike about the product?
It has not been possible to copy modules and push course templates, but I think CreateSpace will help with that.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Providing an online learning environment for our faculty and students
Why D2L Brigtspace is a great LMS
What do you like best about the product?
D2L Brightspace is a well-known learning platform that is user-friendly and equipped with valuable features. It provides excellent support while emphasizing accessibility and continuous improvements, making it an ideal option for online education.
What do you dislike about the product?
Navigation can be difficult for new users. There are multiple pathways to the same information, and this can lead to confusion with some students.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
D2L Brightspace optimizes the learning experience for students. It fosters engagement among both students and instructors.
Brightspace works well from both sides
What do you like best about the product?
I use D2L Brightspace daily in three main capacities within higher education: Student Support Specialist: regular engagement to assist students with technical and course-related issues. Adjunct Instructor: Manage course materials, communicate with students, grade assignments, and facilitate online and blended classes. Former Online Graduate Student: Completed coursework and collaborated with peers using the platform.
What I like best:
Streamlined Course Management: Centralizes course content, announcements, discussions, and grades, making it easy to organize and access materials. Communication Tools: Discussion boards, group messaging, and announcements provide effective ways to keep students informed and engaged. Intelligent Agents: help automate engagement messaging to give the appearance of being "always on" and let my students know if they're missing any details.
What I like best:
Streamlined Course Management: Centralizes course content, announcements, discussions, and grades, making it easy to organize and access materials. Communication Tools: Discussion boards, group messaging, and announcements provide effective ways to keep students informed and engaged. Intelligent Agents: help automate engagement messaging to give the appearance of being "always on" and let my students know if they're missing any details.
What do you dislike about the product?
Navigation Complexity: Some menus and settings require too many clicks, especially when switching between instructor and student views. Grading features are occasionally less than intuitive. Mobile Experience: The app is functional but less robust than the desktop version, with some features hard to locate or access on the go.
Recommend that you take time to customize your course. Learn the dashboards, calendar notifications, release conditions and intelligent agents for your biggest class issues. Use clear labeling and the description feature to prepare students for what is / isn't in the next module. Make clear, unambiguous decisions about your gradebook before you start setting it up.
Recommend that you take time to customize your course. Learn the dashboards, calendar notifications, release conditions and intelligent agents for your biggest class issues. Use clear labeling and the description feature to prepare students for what is / isn't in the next module. Make clear, unambiguous decisions about your gradebook before you start setting it up.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Brightspace combines announcements, resources, assessments, and communication in one place, helping students find what they need. Manages assignments, feedback, grades, and discussions efficiently even for fully remote learners. Quick visibility widgets help me see student progress at a glance, identifying and reaching out to those who need help.
Reasonably sound product. Company’s contracting team is horrid to work with!
What do you like best about the product?
Easy to use, allows for integrations with external systems. But all decent LMS worth buying can do that too.
What do you dislike about the product?
Expensive forever what it is. Finance team is very difficulty to work with.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
That didn’t resolve any problems. We selected D2L as our LMS provider because our sister departments at the university used it. Looking back on that decision, I question why we did it.
Brightspace review
What do you like best about the product?
Brightspace has an intuitive interface and the design is user-friendly and modern. The analytics and tracking features provide detailed insights into usage and engagement, with multiple ways to provide interventions that improve student success.
What do you dislike about the product?
Faculty seem to struggle with the gradebook specifically. It has all the features we need but the layout is not intuitive, with multiple locations for making setting changes.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Brightspace is the LMS for our 2 year institution.
One of the best options in LMS
What do you like best about the product?
The big capacity and the intuitive system
What do you dislike about the product?
Probably that you can not link some specific videos into the page
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We could improve the quality of contents and we achieve standarize the content for the different branches in the country
Modernizing Higher Education
What do you like best about the product?
Brightspace has a great deal of options through Creative +, and courses can be designed to be engaging. I absolutely love the ability to use HTML embeds in the content area allowing the creation of OER content. We moved from Blackboard to Brightspace, and I cannot say enough good things about Jackie the trainer. She is a former professor and really helped our staff and faculty learn the tools.
What do you dislike about the product?
Be careful of the wording used by D2L during the RFP process. They do not call things the same thing as you might be call them. Also, they are not forthcoming about prices for add-on products or fees. While they think this is a good tactic because it makes the RFP price lower, it shows that they do not really understand higher education funding cycles. We can't go to bat for more money in the middle of a fiscal year. We've told them this; others have told them this and they simply refuse to change their process. So, be sure to ask all the questions and about all hidden products and fees during your RFP process. The tools are all worth it, and it stumps me why they don't just include all those opportunities at the front gate.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Our faculty wanted to move away from blackboard and use a more modern LMS. D2L is very modern and engaging, and most everyone is happy with the transition.
Brightspace D2L: A Powerful, Intuitive Platform for Educators
What do you like best about the product?
The platform is exceptionally well organized, making navigation straightforward for both instructors and learners. Its intuitive layout allows me to quickly access the tools I need to build, manage, and assess learning content. I especially appreciate the integration with tools like H5P, which enhances interactivity and student engagement.
What do you dislike about the product?
OFI: Interface with AI to allow lesson planning within the D2L frame.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
With over 20 years of experience in training across government, manufacturing, and service sectors, Brightspace D2L stands out as a reliable and efficient learning management system. Since adopting it at Conestoga College, I’ve seen how well it supports professional course design, learner engagement, and performance tracking. I often think how much smoother my earlier projects would have been had I discovered this platform sooner.
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