Brightspace Pulse: D2L Mobile App

Issue/Question

  • Does D2L have a mobile app?

Overview

D2L has developed a mobile app named “Brightspace Plus” free to download from the Apple and Google Play Stores.  This is available for both iOS and Android.

The app connects to the student’s courses in D2L and uses a calendar to display course work availability as registered in the course calendars, including Dropbox assignments, quizzes, discussion topics, content topics, and other calendar events.

Brightspace Pulse is now enabled for users for the SD D2L system.  Both students and faculty can download to connect to D2L.

Environment

  • D2L / Brightspace

  • Mobile devices

Resolution

  1. Download and install the Brightspace Pulse app for your device.

    • AppStore for iOS

    • Playstore for Android

  2. Tap the Brightspace Pulse icon on your device to launch.  You will be asked to pick your school.  Choose Dakota State University (if it is shown) or enter d2l.sdbor.edu in the Search box.

  3. After you have chosen school, you will see a login screen

    • Enter your D2L login and password.  Note:  This is your DSU username/password.

 

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