{"id":27765,"date":"2026-11-02T19:20:45","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T19:20:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ltsa.sheridancollege.ca\/digital-learning-support-hub\/?p=27765"},"modified":"2026-11-02T21:04:33","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T21:04:33","slug":"coming-in-may-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ltsa.sheridancollege.ca\/digital-learning-support-hub\/coming-in-may-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"Coming Soon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- Paste into a WordPress \"Custom HTML\" block (or the Text tab of the classic editor). All styling is inline, so no theme CSS is needed. -->\n<div style=\"color:#414A51;font-size:18px;line-height:1.8\">\n\n<h2 style=\"border-left:6px solid #008EA5;padding-left:17px;color:#003767;font-size:32px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;margin:0 0 16px\">Content Experience, Creator+ and Lumi Pro<\/h2>\n\n<hr style=\"border:0;border-top:1px solid #D4D4D4;margin:0 0 24px\">\n\n<h3 style=\"border-left:5px solid #008EA5;padding-left:14px;color:#008EA5;font-size:26px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;margin:0 0 16px\">Overview<\/h3>\n<p>Sheridan is preparing to introduce several new SLATE enhancements designed to improve course development, content creation, and learner engagement.<\/p>\n<p>Beginning in May 2027, instructors will have access to new tools and experiences that support more efficient course design while maintaining flexibility during the transition period.<\/p>\n\n<h3 style=\"border-left:5px solid #008EA5;padding-left:14px;color:#008EA5;font-size:26px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;margin:40px 0 16px\">Content Experience<\/h3>\n<p>The New Content Experience is SLATE&#8217;s updated approach to creating and managing course content.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n  <li>Improved content authoring workflows<\/li>\n  <li>Updated interface and navigation<\/li>\n  <li>Better support for modern content creation tools<\/li>\n  <li>Streamlined editing and organization of course materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4 style=\"border-left:4px solid #008EA5;padding-left:12px;color:#003767;font-size:20.4px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;margin:32px 0 16px\">Do I have to switch immediately?<\/h4>\n<p><strong>No.<\/strong> When the feature is introduced, instructors will be able to choose between:<\/p>\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>New Content Experience<\/strong><\/li>\n  <li><strong>Classic Content Experience<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This setting can be enabled or disabled based on course development needs.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:24px;margin:24px 0\">\n  <figure style=\"flex:1 1 320px;min-width:0;margin:0\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ltsa.sheridancollege.ca\/digital-learning-support-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/11\/Classic_Content_View_1_2000x1046.png\" alt=\"Course content page in the Classic Content Experience in SLATE\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;display:block;border:1px solid #D4D4D4\">\n    <figcaption style=\"margin-top:8px;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:#003767\">Classic Content Experience<\/figcaption>\n  <\/figure>\n  <figure style=\"flex:1 1 320px;min-width:0;margin:0\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ltsa.sheridancollege.ca\/digital-learning-support-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/11\/New_Content_View_1_2000x1046.png\" alt=\"Course content page in the New Content Experience in SLATE\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;display:block;border:1px solid #D4D4D4\">\n    <figcaption style=\"margin-top:8px;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:#003767\">New Content Experience<\/figcaption>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"background:#F7F7F7;border-left:6px solid #008EA5;padding:20px 24px 20px 23px;margin:24px 0\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0\">The Classic Content Experience is expected to remain available until approximately <strong>2029<\/strong>, at which time Brightspace plans to fully transition customers to the newer experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>This phased approach allows instructors time to explore the updated tools while maintaining access to familiar workflows.<\/p>\n\n<h3 style=\"border-left:5px solid #008EA5;padding-left:14px;color:#008EA5;font-size:26px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;margin:40px 0 16px\">Creator+<\/h3>\n<p>Creator+ provides additional tools for creating engaging and interactive course materials.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Features include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n  <li>Interactive content elements<\/li>\n  <li>Enhanced media presentation options<\/li>\n  <li>Content styling tools<\/li>\n  <li>Improved learner engagement opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Creator+ can help transform traditional text-based content into more visually engaging and interactive learning experiences.<\/p>\n<p>Want to see Creator+ in action? You can preview it in the <a href=\"https:\/\/community.desire2learn.com\/d2l\/home\/18262\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#003767;text-decoration:underline\">Creator+ course in the Brightspace Community<\/a>. If you don&#8217;t already have a Brightspace Community login, you can create one for free.<\/p>\n\n<h3 style=\"border-left:5px solid #008EA5;padding-left:14px;color:#008EA5;font-size:26px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;margin:40px 0 16px\">Lumi Pro<\/h3>\n<p>Lumi Pro introduces AI-assisted course development tools within SLATE.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Potential uses include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n  <li>Generating content drafts<\/li>\n  <li>Creating quiz questions<\/li>\n  <li>Brainstorming learning activities<\/li>\n  <li>Assisting with course design workflows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"background:#F7F7F7;border-left:6px solid #008EA5;padding:20px 24px 20px 23px;margin:24px 0\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0\">As with any AI-supported tool, instructor review and subject-matter expertise remain essential to ensure quality, accuracy, and alignment with course outcomes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Additional guidance on using AI responsibly within course development will be provided as part of Sheridan&#8217;s implementation and training resources.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"background:#003767;background:linear-gradient(102deg,#002648 11.67%,#003767 44.64%,#06467A 77.6%);color:#FFFFFF;padding:32px;margin:40px 0 0\">\n  <h3 style=\"border-left:5px solid #33C1D8;padding-left:14px;color:#33C1D8;font-size:26px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;margin:0 0 16px\">Training and Support<\/h3>\n  <p style=\"color:#FFFFFF\">Before these tools become broadly available, the SLATE team will provide:<\/p>\n  <ul style=\"color:#FFFFFF\">\n    <li>Information sessions<\/li>\n    <li>Demonstrations<\/li>\n    <li>Documentation<\/li>\n    <li>Self-paced resources<\/li>\n    <li>Consultation and support opportunities<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <p style=\"color:#FFFFFF\">Our goal is to ensure instructors have the information and support needed to determine which tools best fit their teaching and course development practices.<\/p>\n  <p style=\"color:#C6D931;margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Stay tuned for additional announcements and training opportunities throughout 2027.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Content Experience, Creator+ and Lumi Pro Overview Sheridan is preparing to introduce several new SLATE enhancements designed to improve course development, content creation, and learner engagement. 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