Sign In
Please log in to D2L Brightspace using your StarID and password. Google Chrome is the recommended web browser.
NOTE: Google Chrome is the recommended web browser.
Use Non-StarID sign-in.
About D2L Brightspace
D2L Brightspace is a course management software that Northland and all other schools in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System utilizes. D2L Brightspace allows instructors to create course websites to supplement face-to-face courses or to provide instruction for distance learning online courses.
It also allows students to access course materials through a standard web browser. Instructors can set up their courses to include the use of a variety of tools, such as:
- Notifications: Text messages, instant messages, email messages
- Materials: Content, calendar, checklist, links, locker
- Communications: Announcements, classlist, discussion, email, groups, virtual classroom
- Assessments: Assignments, grades, quizzes, attendance, class progress, surveys, video assignment
- Resources: Zoom, Get Help, NCTC help, Tutor.com, Kaltura MediaSpace, Eservices, Academic Succes Center, Library
Tools & Help Resources
ORI 1001 01 D2L Brightspace Orientation Course
Log into D2L Brightspace, click through the ORI 1001 01 D2L Brightspace Orientation Course to become familiar with the tools before beginning an actual course.
Computer Requirements & Reference Guide
What computer requirements are required to use D2L Brightspace?
Troubleshooting
Courses are accessible to students on the official start date of the course, unless the instructor has opened the course earlier. Student access to courses ends approximately ten days beyond the official end date of the course.
Learn how to submit an assignment and view instructor feedback.
Displays information covered in the course. All materials located inside D2L Brightspace courses are copyright protected. Violations of copyright laws are also violation of the NCTC Student Code of Conduct.
Displays important or required assignments, readings, projects, etc.
Identifies the instructor and other classmates.
Contains reports of student progress in all areas of the course.
Learn how to participate in a discussion.
Beat the deadline. Once the deadline has passed, students access to the quiz, assignment, or discussion is automatically blocked by D2L Brightspace.
Displays current grades on assignments, quizzes, discussions, projects, etc.
Learn how to record videos and uploads into assignments, discussions or quizzes.
Learn how to complete a quiz.
Step-by-step directions on how to install and use LockDown Browser to complete a quiz. Chromebooks DO NOT work with LDB & Monitor.
How do I complete the Student Course Evaluation survey?
Learn how to electronically submit video assignments.
Learn how to participate in a virtual meeting.
Listing of activities for students.
Learn how to install the Zoom client, create a meeting, and send meeting link.
Contact D2L Brightspace Support
Having problems with your D2L Brightspace account? Contact a support specialist below.
Statewide Support
- Contact MinnState D2L Brightspace Support Services (Submit a question through the “Ask a Question” tab.)
- Minnesota Proctors List
- NCTC Test Proctoring
Northland D2L Brightspace Support
- Contact Northland D2L Brightspace Support
- Searchable Online Help (The most recent user documentation. Select appropriate tool to view information.)
Northland Information Technology Support
EGF IT Department
218-793-2429, 218-793-2433 or 1-800-451-3441
Room 205
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday
TRF IT Department
218-683-8581 or 1-800-959-6282
Room 613
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday