Learning management systems

Instructure Launches Canvas for Elementary User Experience for Back to School

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Monday, June 28, 2021
Educational software, Learning management systems, Instructure, Educational technology, Education, YouView, Canvas, Trenton, New Jersey

SALT LAKE CITY, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at ISTE Live 2021, Instructur e launched the Canvas for Elementary user experience, a combination of features that make Canvas more user-friendly for elementary students.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, June 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at ISTE Live 2021, Instructur e launched the Canvas for Elementary user experience, a combination of features that make Canvas more user-friendly for elementary students.
  • Visit the Canvas booth at #ISTELive, and check out the " Canvas for the Littles " presentation today, June 28, at 11:00 am PDT / 2:00 pm EDT.
  • "The most important factor in any educational setting is high-quality teaching," said Trenton Goble, VP of K-12 Strategy at Instructure.
  • As a result of the success of Canvas for Elementary, our future goal is to push Canvas district-wide."

Rethink Ed Recognized by SIIA as Best Student Learning Capacity-Building Solution

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Articles, Education, Educational technology, Learning management systems, Edsby, Otus

The Rethink Ed Social and Emotional Learning Mental Health platform was named the best Student Learning Capacity-Building Solution of 2021 as part of the annual SIIA CODiE Awards.

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  • The Rethink Ed Social and Emotional Learning Mental Health platform was named the best Student Learning Capacity-Building Solution of 2021 as part of the annual SIIA CODiE Awards.
  • "We cannot address learning loss without first addressing the wellness of our educators and students," says Diana Frezza, Senior Vice President for Rethink Ed, "We're honored that Rethink Social and Emotional Learning and Mental Health has been named as the 2021 EdTech CODiE winner for the "Best Student Learning Capacity-Building Solution category" and look forward to continuing on this important journey as schools prepare for a new school year."
  • Being awarded the Best Social Learning Platform for Students in 2020, this is the 2nd CODiE Award for the Rethink Ed team.
  • Forty-five awards were given for products and services deployed specifically for education and learning professionals, including the top honor of the Best Overall Education Technology Solution.

D2L IS A MULTIPLE AWARD WINNER — AGAIN

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Educational software, Educational technology, Education, Learning management systems, D2L, Software and Information Industry Association

Its incredibly gratifying to be recognized, once again, by SIIA with the CODiE awards, said John Baker, President and CEO of D2L.

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  • Its incredibly gratifying to be recognized, once again, by SIIA with the CODiE awards, said John Baker, President and CEO of D2L.
  • A SIIA CODiE Award win is a prestigious honor, following rigorous reviews by expert judges including educators and administrators whose evaluations determined the finalists.
  • D2L is transforming the way the world learns helping learners of all ages achieve more than they dreamed possible.
  • Working closely with clients all over the world, D2L is supporting millions of people learning online and in person.

NoRedInk Integrates with Canvas to Bring Writing Curriculum to More Students

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Monday, June 21, 2021
Software, Other Education, Children, Technology, Primary, Secondary, Consumer, Education, Other Consumer, Articles, Education, Learning management systems, Educational software, Educational technology, Canvas, YouView, Exercise, NoRedInk, Canvas/Instructure, NOREDINK, CANVAS/INSTRUCTURE

NoRedInk , an adaptive writing curriculum used in more than 60 percent of U.S. school districts, now offers seamless integration with the Canvas learning management system (LMS).

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  • NoRedInk , an adaptive writing curriculum used in more than 60 percent of U.S. school districts, now offers seamless integration with the Canvas learning management system (LMS).
  • This integration makes it easy to access personalized, high-interest writing exercises within Canvas, a popular platform used by millions of educators and students.
  • For the first time, teachers and students can experience NoRedInk within the familiar Canvas user interface.
  • The new integration allows teachers to sign into Canvas to access NoRedInk, easily assign NoRedInk activities and exercises using native Canvas rosters, and view up-to-date progress within the Canvas gradebook.

Unicon Becomes Inaugural Member of InCommon® Catalyst Program

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Programming languages, Learning management systems, Unicycling, Unicon, Jasig, Internet2, Instructure, Cision

GILBERT, Ariz., June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Unicon, Inc., a leading technology firm focused solely on the education ecosystem, announces its involvement as an inaugural member of the InCommon Catalyst program.

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  • GILBERT, Ariz., June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Unicon, Inc., a leading technology firm focused solely on the education ecosystem, announces its involvement as an inaugural member of the InCommon Catalyst program.
  • As a Catalyst member, Unicon provides consulting and support services for all of InCommon's Trusted Access Platform (ITAP) applications.
  • After 28 years of dedication to this cause, Unicon is excited and proud to be a member of the InCommon Catalyst program.
  • Unicon is a Contributing Member of IMS Global Learning Consortium, a Commercial Affiliate of the Apereo Foundation, a Trust and Identity Solution Provider in the Internet2 Industry Program, an Industry Member of Internet2, an InCommon Participant, an InCommon Catalyst, an Instructure Certified Partner, an Okta Premier Solution Provider, and a community member of the Ed-Fi Alliance.

Instructure Releases Research on the State of K-12 that Explores Pandemic's Impact on U.S. Schools

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Monday, June 21, 2021
Education, Articles, Learning management systems, Instructure, Educational technology, Virtual learning environment, Otus

The research revealed six key trends that parents and educators across the country feel are important to teaching and learning in K-12 education.

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  • The research revealed six key trends that parents and educators across the country feel are important to teaching and learning in K-12 education.
  • To collect the research for "The State of Teaching & Learning in K-12 Education," Instructure partnered with Hanover Research to survey parents and teachers from March to May 2021 through MarketSight.
  • Instructure is an education technology company dedicated to elevating student success, amplifying the power of teaching, and inspiring everyone to learn together.
  • Today the Instructure Learning Platform supports more than 30 million educators and learners around the world.

VitalSource and UC Davis Win 2021 IMS Learning Impact Award

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Software, Internet, Training, Technology, Other Education, Continuing, University, Primary, Secondary, Other Communications, Education, Publishing, Communications, Education, Articles, Human behavior, Educational software, Learning management systems, Education reform, Lifelong learning, Philosophy of education, Educational technology, VitalSource, UC Davis Stores, IMS Global Learning Consortium, VITALSOURCE, UC DAVIS STORES, IMS GLOBAL LEARNING CONSORTIUM

VitalSource and the University of California, Davis, have been awarded the 2021 IMS Learning Impact Award for their groundbreaking Equitable Access program, an initiative designed to support equity and affordability in higher education.

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  • VitalSource and the University of California, Davis, have been awarded the 2021 IMS Learning Impact Award for their groundbreaking Equitable Access program, an initiative designed to support equity and affordability in higher education.
  • The annual award from the IMS Global Learning Consortium recognizes transformative, high-impact solutions in K-12, higher education, and lifelong learning.
  • Equitable Access is a subscription program that delivers digital course materials through UC Davis learning management system (LMS) for a flat, per-term fee.
  • The IMS Learning Impact Awards recognize innovative digital learning technology and strategies implemented in an educational setting to transform the learning experience and elevate learning impact.

K16 Solutions and Blackboard Announce Global Partnership to Streamline LMS Migrations to Learn Ultra

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Learning management systems, Blackboard Learn, K16

The agreement extends beyond existing clients by offering the same streamlined path to Learn Ultra for new clients.

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  • The agreement extends beyond existing clients by offering the same streamlined path to Learn Ultra for new clients.
  • "This partnership with K16 Solutions makes migrating to Learn Ultra easier and more efficient," said Mary Gross, Senior Director of Partnerships at Blackboard.
  • We're excited to tap K16 Solutions' leading migration technology so institutions can make the transition to Ultra as quickly and effectively as possible."
  • Founded by experienced higher education leaders, faculty, and academic entrepreneurs, K16 Solutions solves the biggest LMS challenges facing institutions today.

Blackboard and K16 Solutions Announce Global Partnership to Streamline LMS Migrations to Learn Ultra

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Educational software, Educational technology, Education, Learning management systems, Blackboard Learn, Blackboard system, Blackboard, Ultra Music Festival

The partnership will enable existing Blackboard Learn clients or clients moving from other LMS platforms to Blackboard Learn Ultra to take advantage of Ultra's intuitive, powerful teaching and learning experience.

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  • The partnership will enable existing Blackboard Learn clients or clients moving from other LMS platforms to Blackboard Learn Ultra to take advantage of Ultra's intuitive, powerful teaching and learning experience.
  • The partnership will help Blackboard migrate its clients to Learn Ultra in a more cost-effective way for new and upgrading clients.
  • "This partnership and K16 Solutions' industry-leading migration technology streamlines and simplifies the path to Learn Ultra for new and existing clients," said Mary Gross, Senior Director of Partnerships at Blackboard.
  • With K16 Solutions, we're making it as easy and efficient as possible for institutions to unlock the Ultra experience."

Instructure Hires Peter Nicol as GM and VP Sales EMEA

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Articles, Education, Learning management systems, Instructure, Educational technology, Nicol

LONDON, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today Instructur e, the makers of the Canvas used by 30 million teachers and learners worldwide, announcedthat Peter Nicol has joined the company as its General Manager (GM) and Vice President (VP) of Sales for EMEA.

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  • LONDON, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today Instructur e, the makers of the Canvas used by 30 million teachers and learners worldwide, announcedthat Peter Nicol has joined the company as its General Manager (GM) and Vice President (VP) of Sales for EMEA.
  • In Peter's 25 years of sales leadership, he's held a variety of executive positions in the enterprise software, financial services, learning, and edtech sectors.
  • "Expanding our support and presence in EMEA is a key priority for Instructure, and Peter is uniquely experienced to assist the regional team to achieve that goal," said Frank Maylett, Chief Revenue Officer.
  • I look forward to the challenge of strengthening the strong culture and continuing to make Instructure the best place to work."