Navigating OWL Brightspace
This page is intended to provide instructors with an introductory overview of OWL Brightspace's homepage, which they see when they first sign in.
If you want to learn more about how to use course tools, including creating course content, you can visit Western's Self-Guided Instructor Training within Brightspace.
Clicking on each accordion will reveal detailed information for the respective tools displayed below.
Home Page
My Home
The My Home page provides seamless access to tools for a successful teaching experience. Here, you'll find an overview of your courses, OWL Brightspace-related announcements, your calendar populated with events from your OWL Brightspace courses, helpful resources, and settings.
Return to My Home using the OWL Brightspace icon or the My Home button.
My Courses & Course Selector
Upon logging in, locate your OWL courses using either the My Courses panel or the Course selector (Waffle-icon menu).
Update Alert Bell
The bell icon alerts you to significant activities occurring on both the home page and within your courses.
Personal Settings Icon
Utilize Personal Settings Icon to maintain current and personalized settings. Update your Profile, Notifications, Account Settings, and preferred language within OWL Brightspace.
Announcements Area
Access all relevant Western announcements within this section on OWL. Pay close attention to these updates, as information shared in them may impact your teaching experience.
Calendar Tool
The calendar displays due dates, past and upcoming events, and other important dates from your courses. As an instructor, you have the ability to actively manage the calendar, offering greater control over your schedule and course-related events.
Help
The Help tool offers several options for accessing OWL Brightspace support. As an instructor, you can access self-guided Training, WTS Helpdesk Support, and the Brightspace Community.
Course Page
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