Release conditions allow you to hide course items (content, assignments, quizzes, discussions, awards, etc.) from student view until certain criteria have been met.  This tool can be helpful in creating pathways through the content, which may be determined by conditions.  When this feature is used with a grade item, faculty can release differentiated content for students based on set grade or score thresholds.  

For example, a release condition can be used to release supplemental resources and content for students who score below a specific score while another release condition may be set to release the next content item for students who have obtained the required score to move forward in the course.  

Visit the Brightspace Community to learn more about using Release Conditions (log-in required).

Brightspace includes the option for creating different kinds of groups.  Groups allow faculty to differentiate content and increase student engagement.  The grouping tool can be used to offer students spaces for learning based on interest, role, or need.  

Visit the Brightspace Community to learn more about creating categories and groups (log-in required).

Brightspace includes information in the form of "replace strings", which allows faculty to personalize communications with students.  One example of this is including the replace string {first name} when creating an announcement.  When student's view the announcement, they will see their own name replaced where the {first name} string was included.  This makes adding a personal touch for all students quick and easy with one step! 

Visit the Brightspace Community to learn to:  Automatically customize course content using replace strings.  (log-in required).