Orientation
Welcome to Bruin Learn
Bruin Learn is UCLA's new learning management system (LMS) built on the Canvas platform. Bruin Learn offers course management functions such as distributing materials and collecting assignments to adding external applications like Google Drive and Zoom.
This course site introduces faculty, TAs, and support staff to Bruin Learn features and functionalities that provide consistent, engaging, and equitable online student experiences. Each section, or module, will:
- Introduce essential Bruin Learn topics or features
- Describe or demonstrate how to use it, and
- When relevant, provide pedagogical recommendations for its use
Checklists, self-paced tutorials, videos, or external links provide opportunities to explore each topic based on different interest levels or experiences.
Navigate to the Modules page of this course to find materials relevant to your Bruin Learn readiness, experience, and role. Course modules are subject to change; please visit this course site frequently for the latest information.
Start Here
For those new to Bruin Learn, complete these steps to get comfortable with the Bruin Learn environment, set up profile information, and find course sites available for adding content.
Faculty must log in to Bruin Learn to view available course sites.
- Getting Started by logging in and customizing account settings
- Find Course Sites available for editing
- Navigate a Course to explore how content flows
- Prepare a Course Site by selecting a design approach to begin adding content
Migrating from CCLE/Moodle
One significant difference moving from CCLE to Bruin Learn is content organization. CCLE structures content commonly by weeks, while Bruin Learn organizes content by Modules. Each module can contain files, discussions, assignments, quizzes, and other learning materials.
Faculty must review, copy, and publish the migrated content to the academic course site that syncs with UCLA's Registrar's Office.
Faculty with CCLE/Moodle courses from Spring 2019 - Spring 2021 will find copies of those courses in the Unpublished Courses section of the Bruin Learn Dashboard.
For considerations working with migrated content:
- Find Course Sites to locate migrated content
- Read Migrated Courses Overview for a layout of how migrated content is organized
- Watch the Migrated Moodle Courses in Bruin Learn Links to an external site. video series for short step-by-step tutorials
Extending Bruin Learn with Third-Party Tools
For advanced topics and to extend Bruin Learn functionality, visit these pages:
Bruin Learn Support
Faculty, TAs, students, and staff have access to abundant help options from self-service to hands-on guidance:
- Call Canvas Support: 855-335-9041 (available 24/7/365)
- Email the Bruin Learn Team: bruinlearn-support@it.ucla.edu
- Visit the Bruin Learn Knowledge Base Links to an external site. for known troubleshooting issues and other how-to guides
Global Help Menu
Click on the Help link in the Global Navigation menu to reveal more resources such as General Canvas Guides Links to an external site. and the How to use the Training Services Portal as an instructor Links to an external site. (faculty and staff only).
Add this Course to the Dashboard
This course site is publicly accessible, and logging in to Bruin Learn is not required to access the content. You can add this course to your Dashboard if you have a Bruin Learn account.
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