Brightspace Platform Requirements
Brightspace Platform Requirements
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BRIGHTSPACE PLATFORM REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................... 2
Course Import and Course Conversion Support .................................................................................................. 2
Course Import Compatibility ................................................................................................................................ 3
LTI and LIS Support ............................................................................................................................................... 4
Browser Support .................................................................................................................................................. 4
BRIGHTSPACE APPS .......................................................................................................................................... 5
Brightspace Pulse ................................................................................................................................................. 6
D2L Assignment Grader ....................................................................................................................................... 6
D2L Binder ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
D2L ePortfolio ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
ABOUT D2L....................................................................................................................................................... 9
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Document Change History
Document Change History
This version of the document replaces all previous versions. The following table describes the most recent changes to this
document.
Revision Date
Summary of Changes
October 1, 2015
Added a Brightspace Apps section
August 6, 2015
Initial Release
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Brightspace Platform Requirements
Brightspace Platform Requirements
Brightspace Platform Requirements
The listed platform requirements apply to the following:
 D2L Learning Environment 10.5
 D2L ePortfolio 10.5
 D2L Learning Repository 10.5
The content in this guide is applicable to the most recent version of the Brightspace Platform unless otherwise noted.
Course Import and Course Conversion Support
You can import course content from supported learning management systems (LMS) and content providers into Brightspace.
D2L recommends working with your site administration or D2L Account Manager when importing content from another LMS.
You can also convert packages into importable D2L-formatted packages using separate conversion tools. D2L recommends
working with your D2L Account Manager to discuss converting and importing from supported systems.
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Brightspace Platform Requirements
Course Import Compatibility
The following table provides a list of learning management systems (LMS) and content providers that you can import course
content from. It is recommended that you work with your site administration or D2L Account Manager when importing
content from another LMS.
Component
IMSCP
QTI
Blackboard 6.0
1.1.2
1.2.1
Blackboard 6.1.5/6.2/6.3
1.1.3
1.2.1
Blackboard 7
1.1.3
1.2.1
Blackboard 8
1.1.2
1.2.1
Blackboard 9
1.1.2
1.2.1
Common Cartridge® 1.0
1.1.3
1.2.1
Common Cartridge 1.1
1.2
1.2.1
Common Cartridge 1.2
1.2
1.2.1
Common Cartridge 1.3 (and ThinCC1.3)
1.2
1.2.1
Desire2Learn 8.x
1.1.3
1.2.1
Respondus 2.0
N/A
1.2.1
Respondus 3.x
N/A
1.2.1
SCORM 1.2
1.1.2
N/A
SCORM® 1.3 (2004)
1.1.3
N/A
WebCT® CMU 1.x
1.1.2
1.2.1
WebCT CMU 2.0
1.1.3
1.2.1
You can convert packages into importable D2L-formatted packages using separate conversion tools. Work with your D2L
Account Manager to discuss converting and importing from the following systems:
 ANGEL 7.3/7.4
 Blackboard CE 6 (WebCT CE 6)
 Blackboard CE 8 (WebCT CE 8)
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 Blackboard Vista 4 (Blackboard Vista 4)
 Blackboard Vista 8 (Blackboard Vista 8)
 eCollege
 Moodle™ 1.9
 Moodle 2.x
 Ucompass
LTI and LIS Support
 Learning Information Systems v2 Beta1
 Learning Tools Interoperability 1.0, 1.1 and 1.1.1
Browser Support
D2L is committed to performing key application testing when new browser versions are released. However, due to the
frequency of some browser releases, D2L cannot guarantee that each browser version will perform as expected. If you
encounter any issues with any of the browser versions listed in the tables below, contact D2L Support, who will determine
the best course of action for resolution. Reported issues are prioritized by supported browsers and then maintenance
browsers.
Supported browsers are the latest or most recent browser versions that are tested against new versions of D2L products.
Customers can report problems and receive support for issues. For an optimal experience, D2L recommends using supported
browsers with D2L products.
Maintenance browsers are older browser versions that are not tested extensively against new versions of D2L products.
Customers can still report problems and receive support for critical issues; however, D2L does not guarantee all issues will be
addressed. A maintenance browser becomes officially unsupported after one year.
Note the following:
 Ensure that your browser has JavaScript and Cookies enabled.
 For desktop systems, you must have Adobe Flash Player 10.1 or greater.
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Brightspace Apps
Desktop Support
Browser
Supported Browser Version(s)
Maintenance Browser Version(s)
Microsoft® Internet Explorer®
10, 11
9
Mozilla® Firefox®
Latest, ESR
n/a
Google® Chrome™
Latest
n/a
Apple® Safari®
6.0
5.1
Tablet and Mobile Support
Device
Operating System
Browser
Supported Browser Version(s)
Android™
Android 4
Android
Latest
Apple
iOS 6, 7, 8
Safari
Latest
Microsoft Surface™
Windows® 8
Internet Explorer
11
BlackBerry® (mobile only)
BlackBerry 7, 10
BlackBerry
Latest
®
Brightspace Apps
D2L offers the following Brightspace apps for mobile devices and/or tablets on the Android and iOS operating systems:
 Brightspace Pulse
 D2L Assignment Grader
 D2L Binder
 D2L ePortfolio
Compatibility with specific versions of the Brightspace Platform may vary.
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Brightspace Apps
Brightspace Pulse
Brightspace Pulse is a mobile app that can help learners stay connected and on track with their courses in D2L Learning
Environment. It provides one easy view of course calendars, readings, assignments, evaluations, grades, and news. The app
can help learners make better decisions about how to handle workload, when to submit assignments, and when to prepare
for tests. Real-time alerts can let learners know when classes are canceled, rooms are moved, or new grades are available.
The schedule view and weekly visualization enables learners to quickly at a glance view what is due today, this week, and
upcoming across all their courses.
Brightspace Pulse is compatible with Brightspace Platform 10.5.1 and higher.
Note: Brightspace Pulse is optimized for mobile devices.
Operating System Support
Language Support
Android 4.4 or later
U.S. English from any global Google Play™ store
Compatible with tablet or phone
iOS 8.0 or later
U.S. English from any global Apple App Store℠
Compatible with iPhone® 4s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c,
iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s,
iPhone 6s Plus, iPad® 2, iPod® touch (5th and 6th
generation)
D2L Assignment Grader
D2L Assignment Grader is a mobile application that you can use to download assignments from your D2L Learning
Environment course offering Dropbox folders for offline grading on your iPad. You can also grade assignments while
connected to the internet for automatic synchronization of feedback and grades back to your D2L Learning Environment
Dropbox folders. You can submit feedback in a variety of formats including text, audio, or video. You can also access rubrics,
make inline comments and make annotations directly to submissions to provide contextualized feedback to learners.
Brightspace Pulse is compatible with Brightspace Platform 10.2 and higher.
Operating System Support
Language Support
iOS 8.1 or later
U.S. English from any global Apple App Store
Compatible with iPad
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D2L Binder
D2L Binder enhances the learning experience by using electronic documents to be more:
 Organized - Once electronic documents are imported into the application, they can be efficiently organized in a
structure that is accessible and flexible for the learner. For example, users can tag content using their own taxonomy to
facilitate continued easy navigation as the learner accumulates documents.
 Amplified - Learners can have an interactive and engaging experience when viewing documents. For example, the
application has swipe and tap functionalities, allowing learners to navigate between documents and interact with the
content such as hyperlinks and images.
 Personalized - Using the Document Viewer, users can tailor their experience based on their preferences. For example,
the application allows learners to select from essential annotation tools and customize the colors and styles that they
want to use.
 Productive - The flexibility of e-text seamlessly adapts to the study habits of learners, to help them efficiently and
effectively grasp concepts. For example, learners can prioritize, bookmark or flag important documents to facilitate their
study process.
D2L Binder is compatible with D2L Learning Environment 10.1 or later.
Operating System Support
Language Support
Android 4.0.3 or later
U.S. English from any global Google Play Store
Compatible with tablet or phone
Requires iOS 8.0 or later
U.S. English from any global Apple App Store
Compatible with iPad
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D2L ePortfolio
D2L ePortfolio is a personal portfolio tool for storing, organizing, reflecting on, and sharing items that represent your
learning. You can include items such as documents, graphics, audio files, videos, presentations, and course work to
demonstrate your improvement or mastery in certain areas.
You can control what items you want to include in your portfolio, how they are organized, and who you want to share them
with. When you share items with your peers, mentors, or potential employers, you can give them permission to view items,
edit items, see or add comments, and see or add assessments to receive feedback.
D2L ePortfolio is compatible with D2L Learning Environment 10.3 or later.
Compatibility
Language Support
Android 4.0 or later
U.S. English from any global Google Play Store
Compatible with tablet or phone
Requires iOS 7.0 or later
U.S. English from any global Apple App Store
Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
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About D2L
About D2L
A global leader in EdTech, D2L is the creator of Brightspace, the world’s first integrated learning platform.
The company partners with thought-leading organizations to improve learning through data-driven technology that
helps deliver a personalized experience to every learner, regardless of geography or ability. D2L’s open and extensible
platform is used by more than 1,100 clients and almost 15 million individual learners in higher education, K–12,
healthcare, government, and the enterprise sector—including Fortune 1000 companies.
The company has operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, Brazil, and Singapore.
www.brightspace.com (http://www.brightspace.com) | www.D2L.com (http://www.d2l.com)
Contact Us
Phone:
1.519.772.0325 (Worldwide)
Toll Free:
1.888.772.0325 (North America)
0.808.234.4235 (United Kingdom and Europe)
0.800.452.069 (New Zealand)
1.800.656.210 (Australia)
0.800.891.4507 (Brazil)
Fax:
1.519.772.0324
Email:
info@brightspace.com
Twitter:
@Brightspace
Web:
www.brightspace.com
(http://www.brightspace.com) | www.D2L.com
(http://www.d2l.com)
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The D2L family of companies includes D2L Corporation, D2L Ltd, D2L Australia Pty Ltd, D2L Europe Ltd, D2L Asia Pte Ltd, and D2L Brasil Soluções de
Tecnologia para Educação Ltda.
Brightspace, D2L, and other marks ("D2L marks") are trademarks of D2L Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries. Please visit
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About D2L
Android, Google, Google Play, and Chrome browser are registered trademarks or trademarks of Google Inc.
ANGEL, Blackboard, and Blackboard Mobile are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blackboard Inc, or its
subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries.
Apple, App Store, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iTunes, and Safari are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
BlackBerry and BlackBerry PlayBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of BlackBerry Limited.
Canvas is a registered trademark or trademark of Instructure, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
Common Cartridge is either a registered trademark or trademark of IMS Global Learning Consortium, Inc. in the United
States and/or other countries.
Microsoft, Internet Explorer, Surface, and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Moodle is a trademark or registered trademark in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Mozilla and Firefox are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Mozilla Foundation.
Respondus, StudyMate, Respondus LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor are registered trademarks of
Respondus, Inc.
SCORM is either a registered trademark or trademark of Rustici Software Inc. in the United States and/or other
countries.
Ucompass.com is either a registered trademark or trademark of Ucompass.com Inc. in the United States and/or other
countries.
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