{"id":19026,"date":"2023-01-12T15:17:39","date_gmt":"2023-01-12T21:17:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/?p=19026"},"modified":"2023-01-12T15:17:39","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T21:17:39","slug":"brightspace-tip-370-you-can-personalize-brightspace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/brightspace-tip-370-you-can-personalize-brightspace\/","title":{"rendered":"Brightspace Tip #370: You Can Personalize Brightspace"},"content":{"rendered":"

Instructors can use Replace Strings to personalize Brightspace. Replace strings allow instructors to customize course content and communications in Brightspace by incorporating the intended learner's personalized information, such as their first name, automatically. <\/p>\n

\"Example<\/a>
Example of a personalized Course Homepage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Use Replace Strings to create a more personalized learning environment. For example, you can personalize a welcome message, announcement, and\/or honor pledge by including the learner\u2019s name.<\/p>\n

Follow these steps to do it.<\/h2>\n

Enter the {FirstName}<\/strong> replace string variable (must be enclosed in curly bracket) in the Brightspace Editor<\/a> when you want to substitute the learners\u2019s first name. Enter the {LastName}<\/strong> replace string variable when you want to substitute the learner's last name.<\/p>\n

Example #1<\/h3>\n

In an announcement, enter:<\/p>\n

Hi {FirstName}! Welcome to this...<\/p>\n

\"Replace<\/a>
Replace String in an Announcement example<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Example #2<\/h3>\n

In module description, enter:<\/p>\n

Welcome {FirstName}! Welcome to the study of...<\/p>\n

\"Replace<\/a>
Replace String in a module description example<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Example #3<\/h3>\n

For an acknowledgement in an honor pledge, enter:<\/p>\n

I, {FirstName} {LastName}, acknowledge that...<\/p>\n

\"Replace<\/a>
Replace Strings in an honor pledge example<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

NOTE:<\/strong> Not all Replace Strings are available in all areas of Brightspace and Replace Strings do not work when sending email inside of Brightspace.<\/p>\n

Want more information?<\/h2>\n

Using Replace Strings (pdf)<\/a>
\nAbout Replace Strings<\/a>
\nTeaching Tip - Use Replacement Strings for Personalization (video)<\/a>
\nBrightspace Tip #237: Release Conditions<\/a>
\nCustomize Learning Paths Using Release Conditions (video)<\/a>
\nContent - Attach a Release Condition (video)<\/a>
\nQuizzes - Attach a Release Condition to a Quiz (video)<\/a>
\nBest Practices for Setting Release Conditions<\/a>
\nCustomize Your Course Homepage<\/a><\/p>\n

View all the Brightspace training recaps<\/a>
\nInstructors Quick Start Tutorial<\/a>
\nContinuous Delivery release notes<\/a>
\nBrightspace Known Issues<\/a>
\nRequest a sandbox course<\/a>
\nSign-up for Brightspace training sessions<\/a>
\nYou can find Brightspace help<\/a> at D2L's website.
\nJoin the Brightspace Community<\/a>.
\nTry these Brightspace How-To documents<\/a>.
\nVisit our Brightspace FAQs<\/a> for additional Brightspace information
\nor schedule a one-on-one session<\/a>, email<\/a>, or
call Janice Florent: (504) 520-7418.<\/p>\n

Note: Are you doing something innovative in Brightspace or perhaps you've discovered a handy tip? Share how you are using Brightspace in your teaching and learning in The Orange Room<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Instructors can use Replace Strings to personalize Brightspace. Replace strings allow instructors to customize course content and communications in Brightspace by incorporating the intended learner's personalized information, such as their first name, automatically. Use Replace Strings to create a more personalized learning environment. 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