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D2L Brightspace

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D2L Brightspace is a flexible and powerful learning innovation platform built for every stage of life, from the earliest days of school to higher education and beyond.

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Jasdeep Singh S.
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Jasdeep Singh S.
Software DeveloperSmall-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
11/07/2026
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Powerful APIs Simplify Training, but Bulk Integrations Take Work

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I like having one central place for onboarding and training. Automated enrollment through the API removes manual user provisioning, and SSO means I don’t need extra passwords. Completion and assessment data flows into our reporting, so managers can track progress without one-off scripts. The developer platform stands out: the Valence REST APIs are well documented and cover most of what we need, and OAuth 2.0 and LTI 1.3 make it straightforward to integrate our tools. Brightspace Data Sets give us clean analytics exports. The UI is responsive and easy for non-technical colleagues to use. Release conditions and intelligent agents let us automate course flow and reminders without custom code. The Pulse mobile app works well for quick updates, and the platform’s uptime has been reliable. D2L’s onboarding help, developer docs, and community forums also helped us get set up.
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5/5

The software effectively consolidates academic information, making it easier to access grades, attendance, and assignments. Despite its usefulness, the user interface is perceived as slow and outdated.

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11/04/2026
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Easy Course Organization, Engaging Activities, and Helpful Training

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I use D2L Brightspace in my classes, and I love how neatly my assignments and other materials are organized. Students can see where everything is, so I don’t get as many questions at the beginning of the semester. It makes it easier to get information to students in online classes. I love using H5P to create interactive assignments that get students thinking and reflecting instead of having AI do the thinking for them. It’s fun and easy to use, and I appreciate the training, webinars, and new things they keep bringing out because I like learning and changing my classes to suit my students. The H5P videos are helpful, and having them right in the assignment helps me a lot. I also love the easy drop-down menu for uploading videos; it hardly takes any time. I’ve grown to love Brightspace more as I’ve realized how easy it is to use.

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What is Desire2Learn?

D2L is transforming the way the world learns – helping learners of all ages achieve more than they dreamed possible. D2L’s products, partners and vast ecosystem supports millions of people learning online and in person. Our growing global workforce is driven to make learning products that will transform our world by making technology more human. To learn more, visit www.D2L.com. 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.

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1999
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TSX: DTOL
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www.d2l.com