Educational software

D2L JOINS GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT OPEN STANDARDS IN EDTECH

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Educational software, Educational technology, Education, Learning management systems, D2L, XC2

b'Kitchener, Waterloo, May 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global learning technology leader D2L announced today it has signed the IMS Global Learning Consortium\xe2\x80\x99s Standards First Pledge .

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  • b'Kitchener, Waterloo, May 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global learning technology leader D2L announced today it has signed the IMS Global Learning Consortium\xe2\x80\x99s Standards First Pledge .
  • The pledge is a commitment to make open standards the primary choice for education technology and empower customers to determine the right mix of solutions to support their business and learners.\nBy signing this pledge, D2L is building on its ongoing commitment to open standards.
  • Rob Abel,\xc2\xa0CEO,\xc2\xa0IMS Global Learning Consortium.\n\xe2\x80\x9cSupporting open standards is entrenched in D2L\xe2\x80\x99s DNA.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cI want to commend IMS Global for its leadership and partnership on open standards.

D2L Receives Sweeping Recognition as 2021 CODiE Award Finalist in 8 Categories

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Friday, May 7, 2021
Educational software, Educational technology, Education, Learning management systems, D2L, Software and Information Industry Association, Learnosity

b'Kitchener, Waterloo, May 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global learning technology leader D2L announced today that its Brightspace platform was named a 2021 SIIA CODiE Award finalist in eight categories, including Best Learning Management (LMS) Solution.

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  • b'Kitchener, Waterloo, May 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global learning technology leader D2L announced today that its Brightspace platform was named a 2021 SIIA CODiE Award finalist in eight categories, including Best Learning Management (LMS) Solution.
  • D2L was honored as one of 152 finalists across the 42 education technology categories.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThe CODiE Awards recognize the most exciting and transformative products in EdTech,\xe2\x80\x9d said Jeff Joseph, SIIA president.
  • Their scores determine the SIIA CODiE Award finalists, accounting for 80% of the overall score.
  • SIIA members then vote on the finalist products, and the scores from both rounds are tabulated to select the winners.

Exsurco Announces New Mobile Training App & Learning Management System

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
Learning, Cross-platform software, Educational software, Learning management system, Google Allo, Software, Human activities

In that light, implementing the training app and Learning Management System (LMS) was a clear choice to provide quality and valuable training and support to our healthcare customers," said McAfee.

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  • In that light, implementing the training app and Learning Management System (LMS) was a clear choice to provide quality and valuable training and support to our healthcare customers," said McAfee.
  • She added, "this innovative training app is the result of partnership with app developer, Allogy, and Avery Media and Promotions, with whom we share the same vision to elevate our customers through superior learning development.
  • Allogy is the team behind Capillary a training app platform that lets subject matter experts equip distributed teams with standards-based training.
  • Each video gives the viewer "straight-to-the-point" information resulting in time-efficient learning and promotes a faster/easier knowledge retention rate.\n'

Nextech AR Virtual Experience Platform (VXP) Selected to Host the Canadian Higher Education Information Technology Conference

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
Data management, Technology, Audio, Video, Software, Networks, Internet, Educational software, Articles, Educational technology, Communication, Forward-looking statement, Virtual event, Concordia, D2L, CANHEIT, Nextech AR, CANHEIT, NEXTECH AR

This year\xe2\x80\x99s virtual conference will be hosted in partnership with Concordia University and CUCCIO and includes major sponsors such as Amazon, Dell and D2L.\nThrough their VXP, Nextech will work with CANHEIT to invite attendees back to Concordia University\xe2\x80\x99s Montreal campus for an immersive and memorable virtual conference.

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  • This year\xe2\x80\x99s virtual conference will be hosted in partnership with Concordia University and CUCCIO and includes major sponsors such as Amazon, Dell and D2L.\nThrough their VXP, Nextech will work with CANHEIT to invite attendees back to Concordia University\xe2\x80\x99s Montreal campus for an immersive and memorable virtual conference.
  • Through the platform, Nextech will offer attendees access to a virtual exhibitor hall with 30 to 40 chat-enabled exhibitor booths, breakout rooms and interactive virtual networking spaces.
  • Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information.
  • Nextech will not update any forward-looking statements or forward-looking information that are incorporated by reference herein, except as required by applicable securities laws.\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210506005352/en/\n'

Academic E-Learning Market value to increase by $ 184.52 Bn between 2021-2025| Technavio

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
Educational software, Education, Learning management systems, D2L, NIIT, Instructure, Marketplace, Market

b'Technavio has been monitoring the academic e-learning market and it is poised to grow by USD 184.52 billion during 2021-2025,progressingat a CAGR of almost18% during the forecast period.

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  • b'Technavio has been monitoring the academic e-learning market and it is poised to grow by USD 184.52 billion during 2021-2025,progressingat a CAGR of almost18% during the forecast period.
  • The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment.\nBased on segmentation by end-user, which is the leading segment in the market?\nBased on the end-user, the market witnessed maximum growth in the higher education segment in 2020.\nWhat are the major trends in the market?\nIncreasing adoption of paid open-source LMS is the major trend in the market.\nAt what rate is the market projected to grow?\nThe market is projected to grow at a CAGR ofalmost 18% during the forecast period.\nWho are the top players in the market?\nAmbow Education Holding Ltd., D2L Corp., Instructure Inc., MPS Ltd., New Oriental Education and Technology Group Inc., NIIT Ltd., Pearson Plc, Providence Equity Partners LLC, TAL Education Group, and Think & Learn Pvt.
  • Ltd. are the top players in the market.\nWhat are the key market drivers and challenges?\nThe market is driven by the launch of new online degrees.
  • However, the high development cost associated with e-learning courses might challenge growth.\nHow big is theNorth Americanmarket?\nNorth America dominated the market with a 42% share in 2020.\nGlobalK-12 Blended E-Learning Market- Global K-12 blended e-learning market is segmented byproduct (hardware, content, system, solutions, and others) and geography (APAC, Europe, MEA, North America, and South America).\n'

Harmonize Delivers Collaborative Q&A Capabilities to Drive Online Student Engagement

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Education, Articles, Learning, Pedagogy, Educational software, Educational technology, Learning Management, Learning management system, Educational psychology

b'CHICAGO, May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 42 Lines, a leader in custom edtech development and creator of Harmonize, a collaborative online communication platform, today announced that it is expanding its growing suite of student engagement tools with Harmonize Q&A.

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  • b'CHICAGO, May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 42 Lines, a leader in custom edtech development and creator of Harmonize, a collaborative online communication platform, today announced that it is expanding its growing suite of student engagement tools with Harmonize Q&A.
  • The platform supports state-of-the-art online discussion forums, Q&A, live chat, and more--all from a single platform conveniently integrated with your LMS.\nWith Harmonize Q&A, students (who may remain anonymous) can post questions online, react to each other\'s responses, and endorse those they find most helpful.
  • New features like Q&A, Chat, and Student Facilitation options expand what instructors and students can do from a single platform, and make every interaction more engaging to improve learning.
  • Created in response to educator and student feedback, the Harmonize platform seamlessly integrates with learning management systems to create an engaging, collaborative community for dynamic academic discussion, creative and analytical thinking, and in-depth feedback that drives improved learning outcomes.

D2L AGAIN SELECTED AS ONE OF CANADA’S BEST MANAGED COMPANIES

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Educational software, Educational technology, Education, D2L, Deloitte, XE-class submarine

This is D2L\xe2\x80\x99s ninth year being named to the list.\nCanada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Managed Companies is one the country\xe2\x80\x99s most prestigious and high-profile business awards programs.

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  • This is D2L\xe2\x80\x99s ninth year being named to the list.\nCanada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Managed Companies is one the country\xe2\x80\x99s most prestigious and high-profile business awards programs.
  • Hundreds of companies undergo a rigorous application process, but only a select few succeed.
  • The award was created by leading Canadian business consultants Deloitte.\nIn renaming D2L to the Platinum Club, Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Managed Companies cited the company\xe2\x80\x99s innovative and effective response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Working closely with clients all over the world, D2L is supporting millions of people learning online and in person.

Tray.io Recognized as a Leader in iPaaS by Nucleus Research for Second Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Consulting, Data management, Professional services, Technology, Software, Cloud computing, Cloud-based integration, Udemy, Educational software, Educational technology, Education

This is the second consecutive year Tray.io has been recognized in the Leader category of the iPaaS Technology Value Matrix.

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  • This is the second consecutive year Tray.io has been recognized in the Leader category of the iPaaS Technology Value Matrix.
  • Nucleus Research highlighted how \xe2\x80\x9cTray.io provides a modern, low-code API-first integration and automation platform (the Tray Platform) that is easy to use for non-technical users yet advanced enough to build complex integrations to scale with organizations.
  • Moving forward into 2021, the Tray Platform and Tray Embedded will see further adoption within fast-growing companies, large enterprises, and software and services organizations.
  • Teams at leading companies including FICO, New Relic, Segment, and Udemy bring the future of work to life using Tray.io\xe2\x80\x99s solutions.

Harris Poll finds 82% of parents have a greater appreciation for teachers since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic

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Monday, May 3, 2021
Internet, Other Education, Technology, Primary, Secondary, Education, Education, Articles, Human activities, Teaching, Pedagogy, Educational technology, Educational software, Home, Homework, Lesson, Virtual learning environment

b'The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically disrupted the education system for all involved: teachers, students and their parents.

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  • b'The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically disrupted the education system for all involved: teachers, students and their parents.
  • Americans polled also agree (81%) that teachers have done the best they can to teach children under the unprecedented circumstances.
  • However, the overwhelming majority of parents believe more support is needed from school systems for virtual learning to be successful.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cThey now recognize that there is so much more that goes into teaching than just a lesson plan and grading homework.

Udemy Appoints Sarah Blanchard as Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Software, Mobile, Wireless, Professional services, Internet, Training, Consumer electronics, Consumer, Technology, Other Education, Continuing, Education, Other Consumer, Human resources, Udemy, Educational software, Educational technology, Education, Prosus, Naspers, Blanchard, Norwest, Chief financial officer

b'Udemy , a leading destination for learning and teaching online, today announced the appointment of Sarah Blanchard as the company\xe2\x80\x99s Chief Financial Officer.

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  • b'Udemy , a leading destination for learning and teaching online, today announced the appointment of Sarah Blanchard as the company\xe2\x80\x99s Chief Financial Officer.
  • Blanchard brings over 20 years of operational and financial experience and will be an invaluable asset to Udemy.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWe are excited to welcome Sarah to Udemy as our Chief Financial Officer,\xe2\x80\x9d said Gregg Coccari, CEO of Udemy.
  • Previously, Blanchard served as CFO at CoreOS, an innovator in container-native solutions, which was acquired by Red Hat in 2018.
  • Udemy investors include Insight Partners, Prosus (Naspers Ventures), Norwest Venture Partners, Stripes, and Benesse Holdings.\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210428005254/en/\n'