Blackboard vs. Brightspace
Introduction:
Michigan Virtual offers courses within a few different Learning Management Systems (LMS). The most common is Blackboard and the newest is Brightspace. Students may utilize this article to determine which LMS platform they are using for their course.
Details:
Use the table below to quickly determine which LMS you are using for your course and then select linked support articles that will best support you.
| Method | Blackboard | Brightspace |
|---|---|---|
| URL | The LMS address will begin with “https://bb.mivu.org/…” | The LMS address will begin with “https://lss.michiganvirtual.org/…” |
| Display |  |  |
| Attributes | Contains “My Bb @ Michigan Virtual” link in top mini bar. | Contains courses (waffle) icon in minibar. |
| Support Articles | Blackboard | Brightspace |
Last updated on April 17, 2020