Software Features and Description
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2. Help instructors and learners stay connected anytime, anywhere, with the Brightspace Pulse App.
3. The app allows you to visualize upcoming activities, manage your time, and stay on top of coursework.
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Download and install Brightspace Pulse on your computer
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Or follow the guide below to use on PC:
Select Windows version:
- Windows 7-10
- Windows 11
Download and install the Brightspace Pulse app on your Windows 10,8,7 or Mac in 4 simple steps below:
- Download an Android emulator for PC and Mac:
Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks Pc or Mac software Here >> .
- Install the emulator on your PC or Mac:
On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.
- Using Brightspace Pulse on PC [Windows 7/ 8/8.1/ 10/ 11]:
- Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "Brightspace Pulse"
- The search will reveal the Brightspace Pulse app icon. Open, then click "Install".
- Once Brightspace Pulse is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including Brightspace Pulse.
- Now enjoy Brightspace Pulse on PC.
- Using Brightspace Pulse on Mac OS:
Install Brightspace Pulse on your Mac using the same steps for Windows OS above.
How to download and use Brightspace Pulse App on Windows 11
To get Brightspace Pulse on Windows 11, check if there's a native Brightspace Pulse Windows app here » ». If none, follow the steps below:
- Download the Amazon-Appstore » (U.S only)
- Click on "Get" to begin installation. It also automatically installs Windows Subsystem for Android.
- After installation, Goto Windows Start Menu or Apps list » Open the Amazon Appstore » Login (with Amazon account)
- For non-U.S users, Download the OpenPC software »
- Upon installation, open OpenPC app » goto Playstore on PC » click Configure_Download. This will auto-download Google Play Store on your Windows 11.
- Installing Brightspace Pulse:
- Login to your computer's PlayStore or Amazon AppStore.
- Search for "Brightspace Pulse" » Click "Install" to install Brightspace Pulse
- Brightspace Pulse will now be available on your windows start-menu.
| Minimum requirements |
Recommended |
- 8GB RAM
- SSD Storage
- Processor: Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 3000
- Architecture: x64 or ARM64
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Brightspace Pulse On iTunes
| Download |
Developer |
Rating |
Score |
Current version |
Adult Ranking |
| Free On iTunes |
D2L Corporation |
203131 |
4.7586 |
2.2403.646 |
4+ |
Download on Android: Download Android
✔ Pros:
- The app has a checklist feature on the calendar.
- The iPhone version of the app is great.
- The app consolidates classwork and schedule in one location.
☹ Cons:
- Notifications of when things are due should be sent straight to the phone.
- There is no iPad version of the app, which is the preferred device for accessing classes and assignments.
- The app is bare-boned and not user-friendly.
- The app has poor load times for certain resources.
- The app consistently has internet connectivity issues.
Top Pcmac Reviews
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Good but needs work
By Tennis Maya 987363 (Pcmac user)
This is a great app and it has a lot of features like the checklist on the calendar. I believe to get the best rating, notifications of when things are due should be sent straight to your phone. The main thing is you should be able to check your grades. I can easily go to the link on my phone and I don’t want the app to just guide me there. When I found out there was an app I put all my peers on it and I was kinda disappointed because they didn’t have these things. But I believe this can be fixed and it will be a phenomenal app.
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Terrible iPad viewing
By jmwp10 (Pcmac user)
I think the iPhone version of this app is great, but the point of the app is to access classes and assignments on a mobile device, however the best device I have found to go paperless, use my ebooks, access class information is the iPad. With the amazing updates to the the iPad and the duel screen functionality, the only aspect of my class that has not coughs up to this tech is the pulse app. There is no iPad version . This is how I will be accessing classes and this view is bad to say the least. Screen is not screen sized and buttons and font are extremely large and pixilated, and the keyboard functionality doesn’t work in the assignments/ discussions. The phone app works great but need iPad version to reasonable take class and use split screen mode to see txt book and class work or class and take notes. The whole reason I got iPad to use for college. This app is not suited to use on iPad and we can not use phones in class!
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Good in theory...
By Hitori_Samishiku (Pcmac user)
It would be good if it worked. I got it to work once or twice and it was great. However, in total, I haven’t just used it once or twice; I’ve used it many more times and I’ve consistently had the “A Little Hiccup... The Internet is being fussy right now. Let’s try again?” error message pop up and despite refreshing and reconnecting to my network (even going to cellular data instead of Wi-Fi) I keep getting that message. Maybe it’s just my school’s security or something... but then this app should verify be able to bypass that security via a sign-in or other means.
In conclusion, if the app worked, it would be great since I wouldn’t have to go to my school’s website page every time and sign in. But it doesn’t work. Don’t get me wrong I was hoping it would work—work like everyone else’s reviews, it seems—but alas. No such luck. My experience: 1/5. Because that’s about how many times it seems to work.
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App badly needs modernized
By E-Baus (Pcmac user)
This application is extremely bare-boned and not user friendly. I cannot fathom how universities so focused on Technology degrees, such as SNHU, even consider this platform a viable option for conducting class work. A prime example of this, is that you cannot use the Pulse the app app in landscape mode when on iPad. This should have been implemented for such a widely used student hardware component. Not to mention the poor load times for certain resources. The only good thing about this app is that I can see my classwork and schedule in a consolidated location- I can do that online too (and without craning my neck sideways to see everything). Think I’ll just use a web shortcut until this app is brought “up to snuff”.
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