We hope that using Brightspace will help improve the user experience for our teachers and learners. A few benefits (compared to the old DFM Portal) include the following:
Mobile-friendly: Brightspace offers the Pulse app that puts all teaching and learning resources in the palm of your hand. Download the app from the (iOS) or (Android).
Searchable: Are you looking for a particular field note or objective? Using the web application (unfortunately, this feature is not available in the app at this time), simply type keywords into the 鈥淪earch topics鈥 field in the course you would like to search (in this case, 鈥脡惫补濒耻补迟颈辞苍 | Assessment鈥).
Decentralized content management: Previously, any changes to content on the DFM Portal had to go through a small handful of web developers, which required several steps and led to lags. Now, all unit coordinators and chief residents, as well as several DFM administrators and faculty directors can contribute to content. Is there something you鈥檇 like to see added in Brightspace? Start with your unit coordinator or DFM administrator, who can upload new content on your behalf.
It鈥檚 collaborative: In addition to the point above, Brightspace also allows for discussion forums and has flexible spaces (including the Unit Homepages in the 鈥R1/2 | PGY1/2鈥 course space) where residents and preceptors can start a dialogue on any number of topics.