E-Learning & LMS


Plagiarism Checker, Speed Radar Features Added to Imagine Learning Edgenuity Platform

Imagine Learning, a provider of digital curriculum solutions serving more than half the nation’s K–12 school districts, recently unveiled new features within its Imagine Edgenuity platform to help maintain academic integrity among students, according to a news release.

NEO LMS Parent Cypher Learning Launches E-Learning Certification Program

Cypher Learning, a provider of learning platforms for schools, universities, and organizations around the world, today launched a new certification program with courses for administrators and teachers on e-learning strategies to help educators maximize effective use of its NEO learning management system and support online teaching, the company said in a news release.

Clearlake Capital to Acquire Discovery Education

Digital learning provider Discovery Education today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Clearlake Capital Group, which will become the majority shareholder upon completion of the deal, with Francisco Partners retaining a minority equity stake. The deal is expected to help Discovery Education accelerated growth and deliver more educational content to more classrooms.

D2L Updates Brightspace LMS with Expanded Video Tools, Collaboration Features

D2L has introduced a number of tools and enhancements for its Brightspace learning management system designed to boost collaboration and learning.

Age of Learning Expands School Solutions with New My Reading Academy

Age of Learning, creator of the popular ABCmouse online learning program, has launched My Reading Academy, a game-based platform offering “an individualized, adaptive learning solution blending interactivity, adaptive challenges, and ongoing feedback to sustain engagement and motivation in young learners," the company said.

Texthelp's New OrbitNote Adds Accessibility Functions to PDF Files

Texthelp, a provider of literacy and accessibility technology, has launched a new web app called OrbitNote that adds accessibility features to PDFs, including the ability to type, highlight, and leave voice memos on documents, the company said in a news release.

Instructure to Acquire Kimono

The maker of learning management system Canvas, Instructure, has entered into a deal to acquire Kimono, which produces software for cloud-based data integration and interoperability.

Canvas Discussions tool

Latest Canvas LMS Includes Updates to Discussions, Studio, Catalog and Elementary

Instructure introduced new functionality and features to Canvas, its learning management platform, during its latest user conference. The company also reminded the Canvas community that the year has brought many updates to its other products as well.

Vermont Virtual Learning Cooperative Adopts Assessment Management System

Vermont Virtual Learning Cooperative (VTVLC), which works with public schools in Vermont to provide distance learning, has adopted Instructure's MasteryConnect to aid with student assessment.

InSpace

New Virtual Ed Platform Integrates with Canvas

Virtual education platform InSpace, a new tool that allows students and instructors to interact online much like they would in physical spaces, has announced integration with Instructure's Canvas learning management system.