Educational Technology

Get training and support in technology used in the delivery of online learning

Brightspace is the supported Learning Management System at the college and can provide students with a consistent experience in terms of accessing content and tools. In addition, all employees and students at the College have free off-campus access to Microsoft Office 365 and AppsAnywhere.

How to log in

All of the platforms listed are accessed using your standard George Brown log in information:

Username: employeeID@georgebrown.ca
Password: Current system password

Digital Tools for Teaching

D2L - BrightSpace

BrightSpace is the college's NEW Learning Management System. It's a web-based learning environment for course delivery to replace Blackboard.

Office365 and Teams

Students, faculty and staff have free & access to Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and more, all accessible from your home computer.

AppsAnywhere

AppsAnywhere is a free service that allows George Brown students, staff and faculty to access software on-demand, anytime, from anywhere.

LinkedIn Learning

George Brown College has a subscription to LinkedIn Learning (formerly known as Lynda.com) whose training resources are in video format.

Zoom

Zoom is a communication tool to meet with students and deliver synchronous online sessions.

Creating and Sharing Content

Recording Videos

Thinking about recording an educational video? Find the right process and tools for you.

Need help?

If you're not familiar with the different technological tools available to incorporate into your teaching, you can contact the TLX at tlx@georgebrown.ca for assistance and one-on-one training.

Minimum Technology Requirements

There are minimum technical requirements needed for students and faculty to facilitate and participate in online learning at the college.

Technical Difficulties

Students, faculty and staff experiencing technical difficulties with Brightspace, Teams or any other technology can get online support 24/7 with Help Desk Live Chat.

For urgent technical issues requiring immediate assistance, call 416-415-5000 ext. 4357 (HELP) to speak with a live agent.