Kitchener, Canada, June 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
D2L today announced that — for the second year in a row — it has been ranked as a Leader in the 2018 Aragon Research Globe for Corporate Learning™ 1 . D2L’s Brightspace was recognized in this year’s market analysis for its learner experience, content creation and curation, video capabilities, analytics, content and technology integrations.
Aragon evaluates markets and the major technology providers that participate in those markets. The Aragon Research Globe is a tool that graphically depicts its evaluation of a specific market and its component vendors.
In its evaluation, Aragon noted that D2L’s Brightspace is a full-feature, modern learning solution that provides an engaging experience for the learner, as well as easy tools for Learning administrators, instructional designers, and subject matter experts. They also mentioned that Brightspace supports social learning and assessment, content creation and curation, adaptive learning pathways, and integrated video across the platform. D2L’s unique approach to video and developing SMEs was also noted, as it allows any user to create short videos and share with a community of their peers, enables video collaboration, and provides video-based assessments including online quizzing, assignments and feedback for coaching.
"In growing numbers, Enterprises are augmenting their legacy LMS' with new providers that make it easier to deliver a learning experience that's a continuous part of work, rather than a sporadic engagement," said Jim Lundy, CEO and lead analyst at Aragon Research. "D2L is helping enterprises shift to modern learning with its strengths in social learning and assessment, content creation and curation, and integrated video."
“We’re pleased to be recognized by Aragon for a second year in a row in their corporate learning Globe — which we believe is a testament to the hard work of our team at D2L who continue to update and improve Brightspace,” said Jeremy Auger,Chief Strategy Officer at D2L. “Our goal is to continue to improve our product and — by doing that — better help our customers develop their workforces, inspire their people and close key skills gaps.”
To learn more about the 2018 Aragon Research Globe™ for Corporate Learning report, please visit: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2018/06/prweb15578222.htm
ABOUT BRIGHTSPACE
D2L’s Brightspace is a cloud-based learning platform that makes learning easy, flexible and smart. Brightspace is not like a traditional Learning Management System (LMS) – it is easy to create engaging courses and content, integrate video , personalize learning, capture and share expertise across the organization and supports all mobile devices. Plus, Brightspace enables the future of learning with adaptive learning , intelligent agents, course interactives, full support for competency-based learning , and world-leading learning analytics . Our clients report improved productivity, performance growth, lower turnover of employees, greater engagement, and ultimately better business outcomes.
ABOUT D2L
D2L believes learning is the foundation upon which all progress and achievement rests. Working closely with organizations globally, D2L has transformed the way millions of people learn online and in the classroom. Learn more about D2L for schools, higher education and businesses at www.D2L.com .
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1 Aragon Research “The Aragon Research Globe for Corporate Learning, 2018” by Jim Lundy, 6/21/18.
