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Getting Started in Brightspace for Students

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Before you start, create a free Padlet account if you haven't already.

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Please see this page on information about how to reserve a private study room in the Hunter College Library. This can be ideal for attending a synchronous online class or just to have a space where you can work quietly.

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Reserve a Library Space for Group Study! | Hunter College Libraries

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Working on a group project? Need to work with your study group? Reserve a private space in the Cooperman Library for your group.

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Please see this page for information on technology equipment you can check out of the Hunter College Library.

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Technology Loan Policies for all branches are stated below.

Phone: 212-396-6803, Email: lib_av @ hunter.cuny.edu

Lenovo Chromebooks: *3 hour loan; *daylong; **semester-long loans available first come first served
Lenovo and Dell Laptops - **semester-long loans are available first come first served
iPads: *3 day loan; **semester-long loans available first come first served

* Short term laptop and iPad loans are due 1 hour prior to the library closing.
** Semester-long laptop and iPad loans are due the last day of the semester in which the laptop or iPad was borrowed.
Summer 2025 semester-long loans are due back by 12 P.M. on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025.

Semester loan users must sign a l oan contract agreeing to the terms of the semester loan at the time device is borrowed.

Outstanding loans on laptops borrowed while campus was closed due to Covid-19 pandemic can be returned to the A/V desk during open hours.

Calculators (Scientific and TI-84 Graphing)
3 Hours (can be taken outside the Library)

Headphones
3 hours

Remote Control
3 hours

Portable DVD/CD players
3 hours

Apple Macbooks: 3 hour loan
Dell, Lenovo Laptops: 3 hour loan

Dell Laptops: 3 hour loan

Technology Loan Policies

To borrow a laptop from any of the Hunter College Libraries, you must :

be a current matriculated Hunter College Student with no blocks on your record.

have a current, validated Hunter Student ID and email address.

have another photo ID such as a driver's license, passport or State ID.

read, understand and abide by all A/V policies as found on the Liability Agreement Form for or all day loan*. Your signature is acknowledgement.

Additional information

Only one laptop may be borrowed at a time.

Laptops are currently available for 3 hour loans and *all day loans (*Leon and Toby Cooperman Library only)

3 hour loans must stay inside the library.

Upon return, allow 15 minutes for laptops to be checked in with a library staff member who will verify that the computer is in working order before the borrower leaves the desk.

Each laptop is loaded with the Hunter's standard suite of programs.

No programs, documents, etc., may be left on the computer. Everything, except for the preloaded programs, will be deleted when the machine is returned.

Borrowers are responsible for the computer. If a machine is lost, stolen, or damaged, the student is responsible for the cost of replacement or repair.

Overdue and lost / damaged fines:

Macbooks: $40 per hour and $10 per 15 minutes or any portion of the 15 minute period (If you are 33 minutes late in returning a laptop, your fine will be $30); $2000 if lost or damaged.

Dell, Lenovo, and Chromebook Laptops: $40 per hour, $10 per 15 minutes, $1000 if lost or damaged.

iPads: $50 overdue fine per day, $500 for loss/damage, $40 for loss/damage to iPad charger

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Technology Loan Policies for all branches are stated below. Phone: 212-396-6803, Email: lib_av @ hunter.cuny.edu Lenovo Chromebooks: *3 hour loan; *daylong; **semester-long loans available first come first served Lenovo and Dell Laptops - **semester-long loans are available first come first served iPads: *3 day loan; **semester-long loans available first come first served * Short term laptop and iPad loans are due 1 hour prior to the library closing.** Semester-long laptop and iPad loans are due the last day of the semester in which the laptop or iPad was borrowed.

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Updated 3 weeks ago by Rana Wilds

Padlet = Collaboration made simple!

With a pinch of ideas + a cup of creativity... (and maybe add in a sprinkle of genius)... you get the world at your fingertips to create a beautiful masterpiece! And it's easy!

So, how do you start this beautiful creation?

Create a padlet

1. From your dashboard, click on the pink + Make button in the upper-left corner of the screen.

2. Next, you have four options:

Click on Blank board at the top of the page.

After clicking Blank board your padlet will begin creation! A new padlet will populate with a panel on the right where you can change your Title and pick your Format (with or without Sections).

'Visitor permissions' - Select the dropdown menu to decide whether users can be a Reader, Writer [default], Commenter, Moderator, or have No access to your padlet.

'Link privacy' - We provide many options so you can make your content as public or as private as you want.
Choose from 4 standard options: Secret [default], Secret - Password, Secret - Log in, and Public. Learn more about those here.

Create a padlet from scratch (using a Blank board)

Create using AI Generation

Use a Template recipe from the Gallery

Use your own Template (if you've made any)

For the simplicity of this article, we're going to go with creating a padlet using a Blank board. To learn more about how to use a Gallery Template -> Go here.

If you're not sure which format to choose - don't stress! You can always change your format at any time without losing your content.

Customize your padlet

Click on the Share arrow in the top right corner of the padlet to choose your 'Visitor permissions' and 'Link privacy' settings.

Click on the Settings cog icon (⚙️) to bring up the Settings menu. Here you can change your wallpaper, update your profile icon, and customize how your posts are added and displayed on the padlet. Click here to see all of the many options you have to make your padlet unique to you.

The Settings menu is also where you can change the Format if you have changed your mind since creating the padlet.

Make a post

At this point, you have a blank padlet that you can create posts on. So start posting!

Learn the many different ways to add content to your Padlet here!

Send your work to the world (or just a few friends).

Within the Share menu there are numerous options for sharing your work with others. Pick between copying a link and sharing it out, presenting a Slideshow (no extra work required), using a QR code, and many more.

You can also choose to Add a collaborator. Simply search users by username or email address > click Invite > and assign individual permissions for each.

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Padlet is the easiest way to create and collaborate in the world. Learn how to get started with your first Padlet!

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Learn how to manage your accounts, borrow laptops and tablets, get tech support and access popular software programs.

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Learn how to manage your accounts, borrow laptops and tablets, get tech support and access software programs for students.

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Hunter students and faculty can borrow equipment such as laptops, printers and tablets free of charge and get technical support through Hunter's Audio Visual Department and Help Desk.

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Hunter students and faculty can borrow equipment such as laptops, printers and tablets free of charge and get technical support through Hunter’s A/V Department and Help Desk.

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Public Computing Services (PCS), a division of ICIT, supports over 275 computers in eight labs at Hunter’s 68th Street and Brookdale campuses. Windows and Macintosh labs are available for classes, workshops and orientations. Open hours for walk-in use by students are available in designated labs.

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Public Computing Services (PCS), a division of ICIT, provides hundreds of computers for public use in labs at Hunter’s 68th Street and Brookdale campuses.

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This course can help you better understand how to navigate Brightspace.

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PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION AND PRIVACY
ONLY enter your CUNY Login password on CUNY Login websites (ssologin.cuny.edu and login.cuny.edu). NEVER share it with others or enter your CUNY Login password elsewhere without the approval of your campus IT department.
More information on CUNY’s policies regarding user accounts and credentials can be found in the Acceptable Use of Computer Resources Policy.

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This link will give you an overview on how to post on a Padlet board that your instructor has created.

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Updated 3 weeks ago by Rana Wilds

Now that your padlet is set up, it's time to begin adding content! ✨

Add a post

Double-tap or click the(+) button on the padlet. If you're using a desktop, you can also type C to open a new post.

Add a title, text, and/or an attachment. Click Publish to post. If you're using a desktop, you can also type Cmd/Ctrl + Enter.

Not seeing a textbox or the (+) icon? It's probably not open yet for posts. Click here for more info.

Attachments

For a more striking entry, you can also add media files to your post. Some of the attachment options include images, documents, links, videos, and drawings. You can even use your webcam or device microphone to record a video or sound file. 📸

You can drag and drop files into the padlet to post multiple items at once!

Post Drafts

Posts will autosave as drafts. A draft will remain on its padlet across all devices and sessions. Post drafts appear on the bottom of the padlet screen.

To schedule a post, select the clock icon (🕐) in the post composer.

Set your desired posting time. This can be any time in the next year. Select Set time.

1. Click the vertical three dot ellipsis button (...) in the top right corner of the post you want to pin.

2. Select Pin post!

Select Schedule

What files can I upload to a padlet?

We accept almost all file formats like .png., .jpg, mp4, .gif and .ppt!

Do I need an account to post on a padlet?

Nope! However, if you post on a padlet without an account, your post will be listed as anonymous.

How many people can post on a padlet?

There's no limit to the number of users you can share a padlet with regardless of the plan you are on. They can even post at the same time! Try the Grid or Wall format if you have multiple people working in a padlet at the same time.

What is the character limit for posts?

The post subject has a character limit of 500. The post body has a character limit of 10,000.

Why can't I post on my own padlet?

Ensure that you are logged in to the account that owns the padlet.

Why can't my students post on my padlet?

Click the Share arrow button on the action bar > Visitor permissions > Writer. Learn more about Privacy and Permissions.

Do I need to refresh to see new posts?

No. New posts should appear in real time. If you need to refresh the page to see new posts, please contact us.

How far in advance can I schedule a post?

One year in advance.

Post drafts will save across sessions and devices, so if you want to attach a file on a different device, you can leave a draft, return to the padlet on a different device, and attach it there.

Schedule a post

You are also able to schedule a post.

Pin a post

You can also pin a post to your padlet!

This will automatically pin your post to the top of the page.

FAQs

How did we do?

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Generally, you will use your student email address, i.e. firstname.lastname##@myhunter.cuny.edu, to log into Office 365.

In certain circumstances, for example, if you need to access a file that your instructor has shared with you, you may need to log in using firstname.lastname##@login.cuny.edu. Both logins will work, but you will only be able to access your student email using the @myhunter.cuny.edu login.

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The City University of New York provides Microsoft Office 365 for Education to students at participating colleges via the Microsoft Office in Education program. The license remains active until you leave the University, at which point it will be in read-only mode and you will be prompted to pay a license fee to Microsoft or stop using Microsoft Office 365 for Education.

The Microsoft Office 365 for Education cloud applications and services vary by college but always include Outlook, online Microsoft Office and the downloadable Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus suite of Microsoft Office applications.

Students should visit their college website's technology pages or contact their college Help Desk to confirm participation and login credentials for the Microsoft Office 365 for Education program.

Please review the Acceptable Use of University Data in the Cloud Policy before storing, synching, and/or sharing data in any of cloud service, including Microsoft Office 365 for Education. The following table summarizes what data can be stored so data is protected from unauthorized access.

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Microsoft Office 365 for Education - The City University of New York

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This link will take you to the Annotation Basics tutorial for Hypothes.is.

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If you don't have a free Hypothesis account yet or need to equip your browser with our extension or bookmarklet, visit our Get Started page or find more detailed help in our Quick Start Guide.

Once you're equipped with Hypothesis, you can explore and interact with public annotations. You'll need to log in to create annotations and to see private or group annotations.

Viewing annotations

Visit any webpage and activate Hypothesis in Chrome or any Chromium-based browser by clicking the Hypothesis extension button in your toolbar.

In other browsers like Firefox or Safari, click the bookmarklet in your toolbar to activate Hypothesis.

If Hypothesis is already activated, the website you are visiting probably has embedded Hypothesis so any visitor can use annotation without needing a browser extension or bookmarklet.

Open the Hypothesis sidebar or click on highlights to view existing public annotations.

Use the Hypothesis sidebar to explore annotations and page notes.

Log in to Hypothesis in the upper right of the sidebar to see your own private annotations and annotations in your private groups.

Interacting with annotations

Every annotation has various components, including a unique link (aka URL) you can use to share it on social media, via email, or by copying the link to paste elsewhere.

Log in to Hypothesis to reply to any annotation or page note, starting an attached, threaded conversation.

Creating annotations

Log in to Hypothesis and use your cursor to select any text. The annotation adder will pop up, enabling you to choose whether to create a highlight (highlights are like private annotations with no related note) or to annotate the selected text.

When creating an annotation, use the toolbar above your note to format text, and add links, pictures, or equations (in LaTeX format). You can also paste links to YouTube videos to embed videos in your note. You can also mention other users to call their attention to your annotation. There's a help button to learn more about the simple "Markdown" formatting.

Use Preview to see how your note will look before you post.

You can search annotations by tags, allowing you to organize and connect related annotations easily. To add multiple tags, press Tab or Comma after each tag.

Use the groups menu in the sidebar to choose whether to post your finished note in the public layer or in one of your groups.

In whichever group you choose, you can make your note private by choosing "Only Me". For more information on how this works, see our help article: Who can see my annotations?

You can also create public or private page notes to make more general annotations not related to specific highlights on the page.

You can come back at any time to edit or delete your own highlights, annotations, replies, or page notes.

Exploring annotations

If you return to any webpage or document with annotations and activate Hypothesis, you'll see all your own annotations, along with any annotations shared by other people. But you can also click on your username in the Hypothesis sidebar to visit your profile to find all your annotations collected together.

Your profile is a dashboard, also called activity page. where you can find a list of all your annotated documents with the latest at the top, and search them by keywords, tag, group, or URL (ie, the web address of an annotated document).

Click on any document in the list to see details, including all annotations, highlighted text, tags, annotators, and links to visit the original source and annotations in context, or to share annotations via social media, email, or elsewhere.

The same dashboard in your profile enables you to explore not only your own annotations, but also public and shared annotations by others. Click in the search field to expand beyond your own annotations and search by keywords, user, tag, group, or URL (ie, the web address of an annotated document). More details about how to search in the activity page can be viewed here.

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If you don't have a free Hypothesis account yet or need to equip your browser with our extension or bookmarklet, visit our Get Started page or find more detailed help in our Quick Start Guide. Once you're equipped with Hypothesis, you can explore and interact with public annotations.

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This link will take you to Turnitin's troubleshooting page if you are having trouble submitting your assignments.

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The link above will take you to the VoiceThread site for help with creating and submitting VoiceThread assignments.

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A super-fast look at creating your first VoiceThread

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A quick 2 minute overview of sharing VoiceThreads

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You can always update your Identity image and name. Any time you make a change, that Identity will instantly be updated anywhere you've already used it in the past.
From the VT Home page:

1. Click on your email address in the top-right corner of the page.

2. Select "My Identities" from the menu.

3. Click the pencil icon next to the Identity you want to edit.

4. Enter an updated name and/or upload a new image.

5. Save.

From an open VoiceThread:

1. Click on your current Identity in the top-right corner of the VoiceThread.

2. Click the pencil icon next to the Identity you want to edit.

3. Enter an updated name next to the image.

4. Click the arrow to upload a new image or click the camera icon to use your webcam to take a photo.

5. Save.

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You can always update your Identity image and name. Any time you make a change, that Identity will instantly be updated anywhere you've already used it in the past. From the VT Home page: Click on your email address in the top-right corner of the page. Select "My Identities" from the menu.