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Nuventive and D2L Partner to Streamline Data-Informed Learning Outcomes Improvement

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

PITTSBURGH, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuventive, the data-informed improvement company™, today announced a partnership with D2L, a global learning technology company, to simplify student outcomes analysis and advancement. By linking reports from the D2L Brightspace learning management system (LMS) to the Nuventive Improvement Platform, faculty and staff can view aggregated and disaggregated student learning data in context of their plans to help students reach their full potential.

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  • PITTSBURGH, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuventive , the data-informed improvement company™, today announced a partnership with D2L , a global learning technology company, to simplify student outcomes analysis and advancement.
  • By linking reports from the D2L Brightspace learning management system (LMS) to the Nuventive Improvement Platform , faculty and staff can view aggregated and disaggregated student learning data in context of their plans to help students reach their full potential.
  • This enables faculty and staff to take action on the information more easily, using D2L Brightspace as the student assessment entry point and Nuventive for analysis and planning.
  • "This partnership allows institutions to leverage the unique strengths of Nuventive and D2L to foster improved student outcomes while lessening the workload for faculty and staff."

D2L and Sinclair Community College Launch Free K-12 Cybersecurity Course

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

TORONTO, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - D2L, a global learning technology company, has launched a free K-12 Cybersecurity course, in partnership with Sinclair Community College, to help meet commitments outlined during the White House's Cybersecurity Summit for K-12 Schools .

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  • TORONTO, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - D2L, a global learning technology company, has launched a free K-12 Cybersecurity course, in partnership with Sinclair Community College, to help meet commitments outlined during the White House's Cybersecurity Summit for K-12 Schools .
  • The free cybersecurity course is designed to help meet the unique needs of K-12 school system leaders in understanding and responding to the growing cybersecurity threat.
  • "Both D2L and Sinclair Community College attended the White House Cybersecurity Summit for K-12 Schools in August and are thrilled to partner on this free cybersecurity course," said Kyle Jones, Information Technology Chair at Sinclair Community College.
  • Sinclair Community College has been a D2L Brightspace customer since 2012 and is a leader in undergraduate education, offering 20+ degrees, certificates, and programs in information technology and cyber security.

D2L Partners with ASAE and Association Forum

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - D2L, a global learning technology company, today shared two new strategic partnerships with the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and Association Forum .

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - D2L, a global learning technology company, today shared two new strategic partnerships with the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and Association Forum .
  • "As leaders in life-long learning, and strong believers of collaboration, connection, and leadership through education, we are proud to be working with ASAE and Association Forum and support them in their mission to empower association professionals in a fast-paced, ever-evolving industry."
  • Serving communities comprised of thousands of association professionals, ASAE and Association Forum are critical learning hubs for the development of their members.
  • Founded in 1916, Association Forum is the "Association for Associations in Chicago," and serves a vibrant community of 4,000+ members, who represent more than 44,000 association professionals from over 1,700 Chicago organizations.

Resilinc Announces New Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Customer Officer

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

These functions will play an essential role in new customer acquisition, retention, and overall customer experience.

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  • These functions will play an essential role in new customer acquisition, retention, and overall customer experience.
  • Previously, LeAnne served in leadership roles including Chief Marketing and Solutions Officer for TRIMEDX, Chief Commercial Officer for Perahealth, acquired by Spacelabs, and SVP, Strategic Initiatives for Leidos.
  • April Oman comes to Resilinc as an accomplished customer success executive with 20 years of experience.
  • Prior to Resilinc, April served as Chief Customer Officer at Sift.

YuJa, Inc. Announces Systemwide Award with Colorado Community College System to License the YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform

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Monday, January 8, 2024

After a rigorous Request for Proposal (RFP) process, the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) has selected the YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform to provide a more robust, streamlined approach to delivering accessible, engaging learning experiences to students.

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  • After a rigorous Request for Proposal (RFP) process, the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) has selected the YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform to provide a more robust, streamlined approach to delivering accessible, engaging learning experiences to students.
  • The Platform will be used in addition to the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform, which will combine to create an all-in-one accessible media creation and accessibility solution.
  • YuJa Panorama is one product in YuJa’s suite of high-impact media solutions that provides a comprehensive, streamlined approach to delivering accessibility across an institution’s digital footprint.
  • We’ve worked with CCCS over the past several years, and we’re excited for each of its institutions to experience the tools YuJa Panorama offers.”
    Colleges in the Colorado Community College System include: Arapahoe Community College, Community College of Aurora, Community College of Denver, Colorado Northwestern Community College, Front Range Community College, Lamar Community College, Morgan Community College, Northeastern Junior College, Otero College, Pueblo Community College, Pikes Peak State College, Red Rocks Community College, and Trinidad State College.

Michigan Virtual, a Nonprofit That Serves Over 700 K-12 School Districts, Has Selected the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform as its All-in-One Video Solution

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Friday, December 29, 2023

Michigan Virtual, a nonprofit organization that provides K-12 online learning solutions to improve student success statewide, has selected the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform as an all-in-one solution for video and media creation, hosting, storage and distribution.

Key Points: 
  • Michigan Virtual, a nonprofit organization that provides K-12 online learning solutions to improve student success statewide, has selected the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform as an all-in-one solution for video and media creation, hosting, storage and distribution.
  • Michigan Virtual offers online, at-risk, advanced placement, core and other courses, as well as professional development courses for educators.
  • The institution was seeking a Video Platform that would enable them to curate and manage content in a centralized system.
  • The Video Platform will provide the institution with robust learning tools that facilitate the creation of engaging multimedia content.

The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., Selects YuJa Video Platform and Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform to Serve Students Campuswide

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Friday, November 10, 2023

The Catholic University of America has selected two tools in YuJa’s suite of ed-tech solutions, including the Enterprise Video Platform and Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform to serve students across its Washington, D.C. campus.

Key Points: 
  • The Catholic University of America has selected two tools in YuJa’s suite of ed-tech solutions, including the Enterprise Video Platform and Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform to serve students across its Washington, D.C. campus.
  • The institution was seeking a content repository, a video streaming, editing and distribution solution, and the ability to boost the accessibility of digital media and course content.
  • YuJa’s comprehensive solutions will replace former tools and seamlessly integrate with the university’s learning management system, D2L Brightspace.
  • To expand accessibility, YuJa Panorama automatically generates accessible versions of documents and provides users with customized website accessibility options they can apply to any webpage.

D2L Launches Free AI Course to Help Organizations Understand Safe AI Governance

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Monday, December 4, 2023

TORONTO, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - D2L, a global learning technology company, today shared the launch of a new, free Introduction to AI Ethics and Governance course , built in partnership with AI specialists, INQ Consulting.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - D2L, a global learning technology company, today shared the launch of a new, free Introduction to AI Ethics and Governance course , built in partnership with AI specialists, INQ Consulting.
  • To help build a greater understanding of AI technology, this free-to-learner course is aimed at bringing organizations one step closer to responsible AI governance.
  • Over the past year, generative AI technologies and large language models have helped influence rapid, potentially transformational, advancements in AI technology.
  • Through this course, individuals can learn about AI ethics, governance and the emergence of AI regulation.

D2L Advances K-12 'Secure by Design' Pledge Commitments

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Monday, November 20, 2023

In accordance with Principle 3 of the K-12 Education Technology Secure by Design Pledge , Stephen Laster, President at D2L, is serving as D2L's senior cybersecurity business leader to help bring further accountability for cybersecurity to the most senior levels of D2L.

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  • In accordance with Principle 3 of the K-12 Education Technology Secure by Design Pledge , Stephen Laster, President at D2L, is serving as D2L's senior cybersecurity business leader to help bring further accountability for cybersecurity to the most senior levels of D2L.
  • D2L is helping to reduce the burden for school IT departments that are responsible for reviewing numerous third-party tools and applications.
  • While this type of review is already a standard practice for D2L, the new "D2L Security Reviewed" badge on the D2L Partner Integration Hub helps signify which third-party partners have demonstrated their commitment to information security.
  • In the coming months, D2L will strive to make additional updates to meet the cybersecurity goals outlined in the pledge and beyond.

Study Finds, Better Metrics Needed to Measure Employee Training Effectiveness

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

The survey revealed that only about a third (33%) of organizations polled explicitly measure the impact employee training makes on its financial outcomes, and that nearly half (46%) find that demonstrating return on investment (ROI) from employee training is a challenge.

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  • The survey revealed that only about a third (33%) of organizations polled explicitly measure the impact employee training makes on its financial outcomes, and that nearly half (46%) find that demonstrating return on investment (ROI) from employee training is a challenge.
  • Meanwhile, a large majority of respondents (75%) are seeking better metrics as part of their future employee training strategies.
  • Respondents said they struggle most to consistently measure employee training program benefits, and to calculate resulting productivity gains.
  • There was also little agreement across industry representatives on a clear definition of ROI for employee training.