Access to the tools and functions within a Brightspace course are controlled by the role assigned to the user. For example, the Instructor role gives a user access to many features that someone in the course as a Student does not have.
This article lists the main roles in Brightspace and gives a short description of the permissions associated with the role within a Brightspace course.
Standard Roles
| Tool Access |
Student |
Instructor |
Sandbox Instructor |
| Announcements |
View only |
Post, edit |
(same as instructor) |
| Assignments |
View, submit, receive feedback |
Create, assess |
(same as instructor) |
| Awards |
View only |
Create, issue |
(same as instructor) |
| Calendar |
View only |
Add, edit |
(same as instructor) |
| Checklist |
View, complete |
Add |
(same as instructor) |
| Class Progress |
View only (self only) |
View (all users) |
(same as instructor) |
| Content |
View |
View, create
(including external learning tools)
|
(same as instructor) |
| Discussions |
View, post, reply, receive feedback |
Create, post, assess |
(same as instructor) |
| Email |
Send, receive |
Send, receive |
(same as instructor) |
| Grades |
View only |
Create, post |
(same as instructor) |
| Groups/Sections |
View only |
Create, manage |
(same as instructor) |
| Quizzes |
View, complete, receive feedback |
Add, edit, access |
(same as instructor) |
| Surveys |
View, complete |
Add, edit, assess |
(same as instructor) |
| Course Settings |
NA |
Create, edit
(nav bars, homepages, widgets, import, export, copy)
|
(same as instructor)
plus; enroll, unenroll users (non-credit courses only)
|
Additional Roles
Reviewer: view only access to major tools and content without user data attached
- available to all Brightspace users with instructor permission
Student - Extended Access: elevates the Student role to give access to a course after the End Date has passed
- available to all students with instructor permission
Student - Elevated 1: elevates the Student role to allow announcement posting, ability to send emails, and to give feedback on assignments
- available to all students with instructor permission
Student - Elevated 2: elevates the Student role to allow announcement posting, ability to send emails, and to give feedback on discussions
- available to all students with instructor permission
Student - Elevated 3: elevates the Student role to allow announcement posting, ability to send emails, and to give feedback on assignments and discussions
- available to all students with instructor permission
To request a student be added to your course in one of the above roles, please use the WarriorSpace form.
Learn More
Need additional information or assistance? Contact WSU TLT by email, phone (507.457.5240, option 3), or Zoom.