What happens when faculty experience online learning from the student’s perspective? In this video, Tracy Fairless, director of learning design services at the University of Central Oklahoma, shares how her team used D2L Brightspace to deliver an immersive eLearning facilitation course that transformed how instructors approach online education.
From the start, Fairless describes the partnership with D2L as refreshing, highlighting the company’s responsiveness, open communication and willingness to collaborate on new ideas. Whether solving challenges or exploring innovations, the relationship has fostered growth and continuous improvement.
“Working with Brightspace is just refreshing. The company itself is so responsive to our needs.” — Tracy Fairless
Brightspace helps educators build confidence in their students, emphasizing the importance of communication and the instructor’s role in creating a connected, supportive online learning environment.
Key Takeaways:
- Brightspace is a true partner, driving problem-solving and innovation.
- Faculty training immerses instructors in the student experience, enhancing empathy and instructional design.
- Educators leave facilitation training with stronger skills in course design and student engagement.
Whether you're a higher education faculty member, instructional designer, or LMS administrator, this video offers valuable insights into how Brightspace supports teaching and learning success.