Introduction:
To streamline the Brightspace course development process, you may choose to utilize one of the Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology (COLTT) pre-designed Brightspace course templates. These templates provide a structured framework to quickly create and deliver high-quality Brightspace courses for any modality (Online, Hybrid, or Face-to-Face), saving you time and effort.
Available Templates:
If you are developing a new course, we encourage you to review the templates below and select one that best aligns with your content requirements. Click on the template title to learn more about its structure.
Note: If using one of our templates, please modify any text found in brackets.
Weekly
The Weekly Course Template is structured into weekly modules, each with placeholders for adding overviews, learning objectives, and assigned activities. All 15 weekly modules are preset and ready for instructor customization. The course template units are organized as follows:
Get Started
- Welcome
- Syllabus
- Course Map
Week 1
- Week 1 Overview page (includes areas to provide overview of module, weekly objectives, list and link your learning materials, and list your learning activities)
- Week 1 Conclusion page (includes area to recap the weeks points and take away and what next.
Week 2
- Week 2 Overview page (includes areas to provide overview of module, weekly objectives, list and link your learning materials, and list your learning activities)
- Week 2 Conclusion page (includes area to recap the weeks points and take away and what next.
Continued from Weeks 3 to 16
Unit
The Unit Template is divided into 15 instructional units, each with placeholders for adding overviews, learning objectives, and assigned activities. All 15 units are preset and ready for instructor customization. The course template units are organized as follows:
Get Started
- Welcome
- Syllabus
- Course Map
Unit 1Title
- Unit 1 Overview page (includes areas to provide overview of module, unit objectives, list and link your learning materials, and list your learning activities)
- Unit 1 Conclusion page (includes area to recap the weeks points and take away and what next.
Unit 2 Title
- Unit 2 Overview page (includes areas to provide overview of module, weekly objectives, list and link your learning materials, and list your learning activities)
- Unit 2 Conclusion page (includes area to recap the weeks points and take away and what next.
Continued from Unit 3 to 15
SubUnit
The SubUnit Template is structured into 4 major units, each comprising 4 modules. Every module includes placeholders for overviews, learning objectives, assigned activities, and assessments. All modules are preset and ready for instructor customization. The course template is organized as follows:
Get Started
- Welcome
- Syllabus
- Course Map
Module 1
- Unit 1 Title
- Unit 1 Overview page (includes areas to provide overview of module, unit objectives, list and link your learning materials, and list your learning activities)
- Unit 1 Conclusion page (includes area to recap the weeks points and take away and what next.
- Unit 2 Title
- Unit 2 Overview page (includes areas to provide overview of module, unit objectives, list and link your learning materials, and list your learning activities)
- Unit 2 Conclusion page (includes area to recap the weeks points and take away and what next.
- Unit 3 Title
- Unit 3 Overview page (includes areas to provide overview of module, unit objectives, list and link your learning materials, and list your learning activities)
- Unit 3 Conclusion page (includes area to recap the weeks points and take away and what next.
- Unit 4 Title
- Unit 4 Overview page (includes areas to provide overview of module, unit objectives, list and link your learning materials, and list your learning activities)
- Unit 4 Conclusion page (includes area to recap the weeks points and take away and what next.
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Faculty can drag and drop units by using the Course Builder tool in Brightspace, found under the Course Admin menu.
Advanced
The Advanced Template is organized into weekly modules, each featuring an assignment submission area and a discussion forum. Faculty simply need to update the instructions, settings and for discussions include your prompt. In addition, each module includes placeholders for overviews, learning objectives, assigned activities, and assessments. The course template units are organized as follows:
Get Started
- Welcome
- Syllabus
- Course Map
Week 1
- Week 1 Overview page (includes areas to provide overview of module, weekly objectives, list and link your learning materials, and list your learning activities)
- Week 1 [Discussion Topic] forum
- Week 1 Assignment
- Week 1 Conclusion page (includes area to recap the weeks points and take away and what next.
Week 2
- Week 2 Overview page (includes areas to provide overview of module, weekly objectives, list and link your learning materials, and list your learning activities)
- Week 2 [Discussion Topic] forum
- Week 2 Assignment
- Week 2 Conclusion page (includes area to recap the weeks points and take away and what next.
Continued from Weeks 3 to 15
Accelerated
The Accelerated Course Template is organized into 7 weekly modules. Each weekly module includes placeholders for overviews, learning objectives, assigned activities, and assessments. It also includes a "Start Here" section with a Welcome page, a Syllabus, and a "What Next" page. All modules are preset and ready for instructor customization.
The course template units are organized as follows:
Get Started
- Welcome
- Syllabus
- About Your Instructor
- Course Map
Week 1
- Week 1 Overview page (includes areas to provide overview of module, weekly objectives, list and link your learning materials, and list your learning activities)
- Week 1 Conclusion page (includes area to recap the weeks points and take away and what next.
Week 2
- Week 2 Overview page (includes areas to provide overview of module, weekly objectives, list and link your learning materials, and list your learning activities)
- Week 2 Conclusion page (includes area to recap the weeks points and take away and what next.
Continued from Weeks 3 to 7
Bilingual
This template is structured similarly to the unit template but in Spanish. The template has been translated by the UTRGV Translation and Interpreting Office.
Why would you use a course template?
- •Speed-up course development through the use of sample pages and placeholder text.
- •Help meet QM standards through sample pages and placeholder text.
- •Ensure visual consistency across units and pages.
- •Custom layouts support a variety of media and provide visual interest.
How to get started:
Create a support ticket requesting one of our course templates. Make sure to include the course template name and course to copy to.
How can you get help?
For additional assistance, contact the COLTT Help Desk at 956-665-5327 or 956-882-6792.