Welcome to BigSky Benilde, a centralized platform for managing coursework and academic resources. For mobile users in portrait mode, the layout is optimized, and some features are rearranged. In landscape mode, the interface is consistent with computers and tablets.
Minibar
Located at the top of the page, it provides quick access to key features and information.
- My Home (BigSky Benilde logo) - goes back to the homepage.
- Select a course (Waffle icon) - opens a drop-down menu displaying all your courses, with pinned courses listed at the top.
- Message alerts - shows new messages and shortcuts to send a Pager message or Email.
- Subscription alerts - displays your subscription alerts.
- Update alerts - shows notifications on activities and updates within BigSky.
- Your name - opens a drop-down menu with options for Profile, Notifications, Account Settings, and Log Out.
- Admin Tools - provides access to general settings for the course (shows when you’re inside a course).
If you’re in portrait mode via mobile view, the Minibar will not display the Benilde logo, and a Hamburger icon in the upper left corner opens the Navigation Bar.
Navigation Bar
Located below the Minibar, the navbar houses various features.
From the homepage
- Edit Course - opens the Course Administration page for course management tasks.
- ePortfolio - for storing, organizing, reflecting on, and sharing items that showcase your learning journey.
- LOR (Learning Object Repository) - access Benilde’s repository via Stockpile for diverse resources and materials.
- Surveys - displays available surveys for data collection.
- Quick Eval - summarizes activities needing grading and evaluation (for faculty and associates) or submissions (for students).
- Help - opens a drop-down menu offering additional support for navigating Brightspace.
The options that appear on your Navigation Bar depends on your role.
From a course page
- Content - shows the course modules and content.
- Assessment - shows a drop-down menu for different assessment tools.
- User - visible only to faculty, this feature displays a list of students in the class, organized by groups, and includes their progress and attendance.
- Communication - provides access to announcements, events, and activities via the calendar, discussion forums, surveys, and communication tools.
- Edit Course - accessible only to faculty who manage courses, this option opens the Course Administration page, allowing for detailed management of course settings.
- Help - opens a drop-down menu for additional support.
My Courses
Displays current courses for students, courses taught or will teach for faculty, and enrolled courses for associates. Click View All Courses for the complete list.
Announcements
Shows news, reminders, and updates from course instructors, CET, and other Benilde offices.
Work To Do
Lists quizzes, assignments, checklists, and activities with due or end dates, with overdue work on top and upcoming items below.
Calendar
Summarizes your schedule and upcoming events.
Online Learning Support for Students
Quick link to the BSOLSC Facebook Group for student support.
Chat with Beni
Click to request immediate on-campus assistance, ask questions, or submit a ticket.
If you want to learn more about BigSky features, read the faculty and student tutorials or request training for BigSky.