Instructors can now use sandbox sites in Brightspace to experiment with teaching remotely
We have received a number of requests from instructors about planning for a possible move to remote teaching. In response, we have setup “sandbox” sites within Brightspace for all instructors.
A sandbox site is an area that allows you to experiment in a safe environment, without impacting your live course site; there are no students in sandbox sites. In the sandbox site you can try out any tool within Brightspace, or experiment with Online Rooms. Most work completed in the sandbox site can be copied to your live course site and made available to your students, when you determine it is appropriate.
If you are working on plans to convert your face-to-face teaching to remote delivery in the event of a teaching interruption, our instructional continuity resources provide information and suggested approaches to help with completing the semester.
If you have problems accessing your sandbox site(s) in Brightspace, or have any questions about the tools provided, please reach out to our Support Centre, available 7 days a week.