Manage Dates in Brightspace

Introduction:

The Manage Dates tool in Brightspace allows instructors to quickly view, adjust, and organize activity and content dates from one central location. By bulk-editing due dates, start dates, and end dates, this tool streamlines updates and helps maintain a flexible, well-structured course schedule.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. 1. Log into Brightspace and access your course.
   • On the navigation bar, click on the Course Admin.
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3. 2. Navigate to Manage Dates
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5. 3. Once in the Manage Dates tool, you'll see several features for filtering and adjusting dates:
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   • [a] Course Duration: Use this option to view or adjust the overall course start and end date.
   • [b] Filter by Tool
     • All: View all dated content and activities across the course.
     • Specific Tools: Filter content by type (e.g., Assignments, Quizzes, Discussions) by checking the desired tool boxes.
   • [c] Show Advanced Filter Options:
     • Click to expand additional filtering options based on names, dates, and visibility.
   • [d] Apply Filter:
     • Once you've selected your filters, click this button to update the results.
   • [e] Check Bulk Edit Dates or Bulk Offset Dates
     • Bulk Edit Dates: Adjust availability and due dates for multiple items at once.
     • Bulk Offset Dates: Shift multiple dates forward or backward by a set number of days (great for reusing course content).
7. TIP: 
   Use filters before bulk editing to avoid accidental changes to hidden or archived items.
   Use Bulk Offset Dates at the start of a new term to quickly shift all dates from a previous semester.
8. • [f] Table: 
     • The main table displays all items based on your filters. Columns include:
       • Item type and name
       • Start, end, and due dates
       • Days available
       • Calendar display toggle
       • Visibility status
9. 4. Advanced Filter Options:
   • Click Show Advanced Filter Options to narrow your search using more specific criteria:
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    • Filter by Name: Search for content items containing specific words (e.g., "Chapter 1").
    • Filter by Due Date: Select a date range to view content due within that window.
    • Filter by Start/End Dates: View items with availability dates in a specific period.
    • Filter by Duration: Search items available for a specific number of days.
    • Filter by Calendar Status: Choose whether to display only items that are visible or hidden from the course calendar.

Troubleshooting Tips:

• • Not seeing any content in the table?
  • Check your filters.
  • Solution: Clear filters or click "Show All Tools" to ensure no unnecessary filters are hiding content.
• • Bulk edit or offset not applying to some items?
  • Only selected (checked) items are affected.
  • Solution: Make sure you select the checkbox beside each item you want to modify before applying bulk actions.
• • Changes not saving?
  • Save each section before navigating away.
  • Solution: After editing dates, click "Save" or "Done" at the bottom of the table to ensure your changes are applied.
• • Calendar display not updating?
  • Toggle might be disabled or forgotten.
  • Solution: Use the Calendar Display column in the table to toggle content visibility in the course calendar.
• • Advanced Filter isn’t narrowing results?
  • Ensure your filter values are valid.
  • Solution: Double-check your entered keywords and date ranges, and clear filters to try again.

Additional Resources:

• • About Manage Dates | D2L Brightspace Community
• • Bulk edit dates in Manage Dates | D2L Brightspace Community
• • Video: Offset dates in Manage Dates