Explore the course:
Your UVic Learning Technologies
These self-paced online modules will help you get started with the basics for Brightspace, Zoom, Microsoft Teams and more. Explore common features you may use in your courses and know where to get help.
Read our technology guides
Brightspace
UVic’s central course hub and primary learning management system.
Echo360
UVic’s video platform with tools to record in-person and online lectures and engage with students using polls and Q&A.
Other technology supports
Assistive Technology
The Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) offers support can help with identifying support needs for reading, writing, visual access, recording sound, verbal note-taking, learning how to use assistive software, and more.
Minimum Tech Requirements
UVic has established minimum technical requirements for students to participate in online learning environments. Your faculty, program, or course may have additional requirements. Please consult your course outline for course-specific information.
Cyber Security Awareness
Take this Brightspace course to learn how to be more secure with technology, and take the necessary steps to protect your online information.
Using learning technology resources
Engaging in discussions in Brightspace
The Brightspace Discussions Tool is a collaborative area to post, read and reply to threads on different topics, share thoughts about course materials, ask questions, share files, or work with your peers on assignments and homework.
How to succeed in an online course
Taking an online course can be challenging as there are many factors than can interfere with your study sessions while you are at home, library or a café. This blog will provide you tips on how to accomplish and achieve the goals for an online course.
Participating in class polls, in person
Instructors may include polling question slides in a class slide deck/presentation for you to answer. Read more for instructions for how students can respond to each type of polling question activity.