Most schools use Brightspace as means for the professors to communicate information to their students. Professors will post announcements on Brightspace and it's your responsibility to constantly check the site. They will also post homework assignments there as well. Most of the thing you will need for a class will be on Brightspace. Some classes will use additional sites to supplement their workload, so be aware of that. You might also use Brightspace to take tests. Most professors use Brightspace as a means for students to submit their work and view their grades. Become familiar with it!!