Real-World Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with D2L Corporation.

York Technical College used D2L Brightspace to train faculty in digital course creation. Faculty learned to use tools like Creator+... and HTML templates. This made it easier to build interactive online courses. The training reduced workload for the learning excellence team. Faculty now create more engaging resources for students. The college plans to use dashboards to track student success.
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York Technical College used D2L to improve online learning for students. They integrated Kaltura and other tools to boost engagement,... with over 4,000 users and 56,000 videos watched. The college redesigned courses for accessibility, reaching at least 98% accessibility in most classes. Faculty used new tools for interactive lessons and better student tracking. Registration lag dropped from up to 12 hours to just one hour with Brightspace integration.
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Xavier University of Louisiana used D2L Brightspace to train over 200 faculty during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Center for the... Advancement of Teaching and Faculty Development created LEX and LEX Advanced, self-paced courses that modeled Brightspace tools and best practices. 96% of faculty who completed the training gained practical skills for remote and in-person teaching. 93% of courses developed for remote learning met quality standards. Faculty earned digital badges and certificates, with 205 badges awarded. The scalable program improved teaching quality without increasing staff or budget.
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D2L’s Brightspace platform helped Xavier University of Louisiana move to online teaching during COVID-19. The university created a quick-start course,... LEX, to train faculty in digital teaching. 96% of 217 full-time faculty completed the training and now build online courses with little support. Faculty use Brightspace for videos, assignments, and student engagement. 99% of faculty now use the platform to connect with students and improve learning.
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Virtual High School uses the Brightspace K12 LMS to offer flexible online learning for secondary students. The platform helps students... manage their own schedules and develop independence. International students can access Ontario's curriculum without relocating. Teachers use the same LMS for onboarding and professional development. The LMS automates onboarding, saving time for both students and administrators.
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VHS Learning used D2L’s Brightspace platform to launch an online American Sign Language course. The platform’s video tools let students... and teachers record and share signing exercises easily. Teachers used the Rubrics tool to grade assignments quickly and consistently. The course enrolled five full classes in its first month. Students and teachers praised the platform for its user-friendly and accessible design.
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Valdosta State University used the Brightspace platform to launch a competency-based education (CBE) pilot for K-5 teachers in Georgia. The program focused... on flexible, personalized learning and tracked student progress with analytics and automated communications. Only 10 teachers joined the first phase, allowing for close feedback and iterative improvement. Teachers gained hands-on experience with technology and new grading schemes. The pilot helped teachers balance work and study while mastering new skills.
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D2L Brightspace helped Upper Grand District School Board launch the Let’s GO! UGDSB Learn platform. The board needed flexible, targeted... professional development for teachers facing shortages and changing learning needs. The platform delivered tailored learning paths and adaptive resources. Math interventions moved 67% of students out of risk categories. Early reading programs improved achievement by 26% in 10 weeks. High engagement rates show strong adoption and impact on teaching and student outcomes.
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D2L Brightspace helped the University of Waterloo blend digital and in-person learning. During the pandemic, the platform enabled a fast... shift to remote classes. Instructors used video assignments and flexible course content to support students. The solution saved time for teachers and allowed more one-on-one support. Students benefited from new ways to learn, including video presentations and self-paced feedback.
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D2L Brightspace helped the University of Surrey transform veterinary education. The school used weekly quizzes, gamified learning, and video feedback... to boost student engagement. These digital strategies raised student satisfaction and reduced administrative work. The university climbed from 102nd to 4th in the UK for overall student satisfaction by 2023. In the 'Learning Resources' category, it rose from 60th to 3rd place. Over 90% of students found the new tools useful for motivation and learning.
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Brightspace helped University of Ottawa migrate from Blackboard in just 109 days. The university needed a fully bilingual LMS to... meet its charter. D2L’s team supported a rapid, hard cutover and trained 379 professors by May 2017. By fall, 6,000 courses and 695 more professors were on Brightspace. Adoption rates matched or exceeded previous levels, supporting hybrid and online learning.
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D2L Brightspace helped the University of Huddersfield boost pass rates from 75% to 100% in two years. The Department of... Automotive Engineering switched from traditional lectures to a blended, flipped classroom model. Students accessed course content anytime and shared feedback through online surveys. Teachers used this feedback to focus on problem areas. The new approach increased engagement and improved learning outcomes for all students.
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University of Guelph used D2L Brightspace to move all courses online during the COVID-19 pandemic. The university created a scalable... solution to help faculty teach remotely. They saw a 125% increase in fully online non-degree programs over the summer and fall. Faculty used new tools and resources to engage students in both small and large classes. The Brightspace platform supported flexible, high-quality online learning for all students.
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D2L's Brightspace platform helped the University of Dallas move all classes online during COVID-19. The university quickly trained faculty and... set up virtual tutoring using Brightspace. Educators and students accessed course content, lectures, and discussions remotely. Faculty feedback was positive, even from those hesitant about online learning. The platform ensured students could continue their studies and stay on track for graduation. D2L's support team played a key role in the successful transition.
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D2L Brightspace helped the University of Central Oklahoma improve online faculty development. Over 85% of online faculty completed the new... eLearning Facilitation Certification Workshop. Faculty gained confidence in online teaching and used interactive tools to boost student engagement. Student retention and academic performance increased. Drop, fail, and withdrawal rates for online courses declined by up to 6%. UCO earned national recognition for its digital learning excellence.
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Brightspace helped the University of Central Oklahoma track student learning outside the classroom. UCO used Brightspace to deliver, assess, and... track transformative learning with the STLR program. Over 134 courses and 100 projects now include these objectives, reaching about 3,000 students. Faculty adoption was strong, with 177 trained for the new system. UCO saw over a 10% increase in completion rates for STLR courses and a rise in student retention.
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Ultimate Medical Academy used Brightspace to redesign its course creation process. The team cut course development time by 59%, from... 1,100 to 453 hours. They also reduced course creation costs by over 50%. Engagement survey scores for the curriculum team rose from the lowest to the fourth highest in the organization. UMA won the Excellence in Online Programs and Programming award for these improvements.
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D2L Brightspace helped Ultimate Medical Academy modernize its learning management system. UMA needed a flexible, user-friendly platform for adult learners... and faculty. The team replaced a legacy LMS with D2L Brightspace, enabling phased rollouts and better data access. Faculty and students now enjoy improved communication tools and real-time analytics. UMA automated reporting and received positive feedback on the new system's ease of use.
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Tshwane University of Technology adopted D2L Brightspace to unify online and classroom learning. Over 5,000 modules went live in the... first year, with 80% of courses available on the platform by September. More than 71% of students found logging in easy, and 79% of staff reported simple module access. Mobile access and real-time communication improved student engagement. Analytics now help TUT identify and support at-risk students, enhancing retention and learning outcomes.
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TRECA Digital Academy uses D2L’s Brightspace platform to support at-risk K-12 students across Ohio. The school delivers personalized online learning... to help students who struggled in traditional settings. Brightspace enables targeted content, group discussions, and analytics for tracking student progress and compliance. Teachers use the platform for onboarding and professional development. TRECA reports improved student engagement and the ability to address individual needs, helping students achieve graduation and personal goals.
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The University of Akron used Brightspace to launch a pilot program making classes more affordable and accessible. Faculty created a... master course template for Introduction to Sociology, saving students money on publisher materials. The platform let instructors lock content until students completed quizzes, helping them stay on track. Grading was streamlined, saving faculty time. In the first class, 96% of 151 students completed the course, with average grades matching offline classes. The model was expanded to other courses, reducing costs for students and instructors.
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Texas A&M University-Commerce used Brightspace to launch a competency-based education (CBE) program supporting the 60x30TX initiative. The program grew from... 7 to 441 students, with 92% aged 25 or older. Students save about $9,000 and finish degrees in 1.4 years on average. The CBE model helps adult learners use prior credits, manage debt, and gain marketable skills. Brightspace analytics and tools support high retention and completion rates.
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D2L Brightspace helped The American College of Financial Services boost student engagement and degree conferral rates. The college used data-driven... insights and AI-powered tools to redesign courses and support learners. With D2L, ACFS saw an 18% year-over-year increase in undergraduate certifications and a 13% rise in graduate degree conferrals. Faculty and students benefited from 24/7 support and intelligent agents that identified and assisted struggling students. The partnership enabled ACFS to transform its online learning experience for finance professionals.
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Temple College used D2L’s Brightspace platform to make learning more accessible for non-traditional students. The college nearly doubled its enrollment,... growing online and blended course participation from 3,000 to 5,800 students. Brightspace enabled secure communication, easy access to course materials, and strong integration with publishers. The platform’s mobile-friendly design and discussion features boosted student engagement and retention. Temple College now offers 750 online course sections, with 95% of courses enhanced by online content.
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D2L Brightspace helped Surrey School District onboard new teachers faster. The district created online training and professional development courses for... staff. This made it easier to standardize training and let staff review materials anytime. Staff can now complete training at their own pace and get support when needed. The district is planning to expand online training to cover more topics and help other districts use their courses.
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New Leaders used D2L Brightspace to improve its online leadership training for K-12 education leaders. The switch to Brightspace was... completed in under three months, much faster than planned. The new platform made courses more flexible and interactive, boosting engagement and participation. Feedback from users was 99% positive. Since adopting Brightspace, New Leaders has trained over 8,000 leaders and impacted more than 2 million students, most of whom are students of color.
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D2L Brightspace helped SIIT move its JobSeries programs online during the COVID-19 pandemic. SIIT faced challenges with remote learners lacking... internet and devices. The platform's mobile-friendly design and guided-study features made learning accessible. With D2L, SIIT increased program completion rates from 70% to 88%. Students and facilitators reported higher engagement and satisfaction with virtual learning.
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SUNY unified 58 campuses under one Brightspace LMS. Before, each campus used a different system, causing confusion and inefficiency. Now,... students and faculty have a single, easy-to-use platform. The change cut LMS license and implementation costs. Cross-campus collaboration and data insights improved. SUNY transitioned 370,000 students smoothly to the new system.
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Stephen F. Austin State University wanted to improve online accessibility for students with disabilities. Their old platform made it hard... for screen readers to work, causing frustration for students and staff. They switched to Brightspace by D2L after testing it with users who rely on accessibility tools. The new platform made all course materials accessible and saved staff and faculty many hours. SFASU kept its strong reputation for supporting all students and made help available in many ways.
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Southern New Hampshire University used the D2L Brightspace platform to deliver the HEaRT experiential learning model for online students. The platform enabled... team-based, real-world problem solving and collaboration with employers. As of June 2021, 852 students completed HEaRT experiences, earning 251 certificates and over 465 badges. The model helped healthcare students progress during the pandemic when in-person learning was not possible. Nearly 90% of participants would recommend HEaRT to classmates, showing strong student satisfaction.
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Brightspace LMS helps Southern New Hampshire University support faculty and students. Advisors and faculty use data from the LMS to... monitor student progress and adjust courses. The platform enables quick changes to curriculum and better student engagement. Faculty can identify students who need help and reach out faster. Mobile access lets instructors and advisors work from anywhere. Students report feeling more supported and engaged at SNHU.
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Southern New Hampshire University uses Brightspace LMS to track student data and boost student success. Advisors use analytics to spot... at-risk students early and act fast. The system helps with quick interventions, like emails or calls, to support students before problems grow. Data from multiple systems gives a full view of each student’s progress and needs. SNHU chose Brightspace for its mobile access, strong permissions, and support for competency-based education. This approach helps students stay on track and manage financial aid requirements.
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SAIT used D2L’s Brightspace analytics to boost LMS adoption. Faculty adoption of Brightspace rose from 58% to 73% in 18... months. 88% of instructors now upload grades to Brightspace, up from 38% in 2015. Faculty saved 30% of their time on course admin and grading. Students now access all course content and grades in one place, improving engagement and retention.
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Brightspace helped Southern New Hampshire University move to a cloud-hosted LMS in under four months. SNHU needed a scalable, flexible... platform to support nearly 90,000 students, including working adults and military learners. The LMS enabled mobile access, personalized learning, and integrated data analytics for student and faculty success. Advisors use real-time data to support at-risk students and ensure financial aid compliance. SNHU saw improved student success metrics after implementation.
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South University used Creator+ from D2L to improve online course design. The team found that text-heavy content made it hard... for students to succeed. With Creator+, they created more engaging and interactive courses. Student grades improved, with more learners earning A and B grades. Instructional designers now build content 30% faster than before. Learners spend less time on material but achieve better results.
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D2L Brightspace and Bongo helped Southern Illinois University Carbondale transform its international teaching assistant onboarding. The new process cut evaluation... time by 55% and reduced personnel hours by 80%. ITA stress dropped from 86% to 22%, while satisfaction jumped 41%. Course evaluations showed a 34% improvement in learning quality and a 43% rise in communication effectiveness. The changes also contributed to a 4% increase in spring enrollment.
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SIDES used D2L's Brightspace platform to quickly create 50 new and revised online courses in two and a half years. The platform helped... SIDES move from paper-based to digital learning, supporting flexible, year-round enrollment. Teachers spent less time on admin and more time giving feedback to students. Students enjoyed interactive features like discussion boards and personalized learning paths. SIDES saw improved student engagement and satisfaction with the new system.
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Saint Stephen’s College used Brightspace to support a blended learning environment. The school needed a flexible LMS to help students... learn at their own pace. After switching to Brightspace, 65% of Year 12 students logged in on a Sunday. Teachers used the platform to personalize learning and support students who needed extra help. The LMS made learning available anytime, not just during school hours.
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Brightspace helped Rochester Institute of Technology make biology classes more accessible. The platform enabled short, focused lecture videos with ASL... interpreters and closed captions. Students could re-watch material and access resources anytime. Class engagement rose, with students spending 60% more time on content. Average grades increased by 10% and class sizes nearly doubled. Brightspace provided reliable, always-available access for diverse learning needs.
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Brightspace helped Riverland Community College launch FlexPace, a fast-paced online program for working adults. The platform enabled personalized, mastery-based learning... and flexible course delivery. Students can now complete a business associate degree in two years and nine months, instead of ten years. FlexPace led to an 85% retention rate and a 115% increase in business program enrollment. The college now reaches more adult learners and supports their career goals.
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Smith School of Business at Queen’s University used Brightspace to automate administrative tasks. The school reduced assignment processing from hours... to minutes with auto cover page creation. Bulk photo uploads saved two days of admin work. Faculty engagement increased as IT built new tools for online student interaction. All academic programs adopted Brightspace within two years.
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Purdue University used D2L Brightspace to expand online and on-campus learning. The platform helped deliver engaging courses and streamlined administration... for faculty. Purdue saw a 75% faculty satisfaction rate with Brightspace, its highest-rated instructional technology. The university scaled its programs and maintained high quality, ranking among the top 50 undergraduate colleges in America. D2L enabled Purdue to reach more nontraditional learners and support lifelong learning.
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Purdue University used D2L Brightspace to create a single platform for learning and extracurricular activities. The university wanted to reduce... administrative work for faculty and make resources easy for students to access. Brightspace helped centralize communication, support, and course management. Students now find it easier to get help and manage their time. Faculty can give feedback and set up accessibility accommodations more easily. The platform also protects student privacy and supports hybrid learning.
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Purdue University used Brightspace to launch Learning Online 101 during the pandemic. The course helped over 57,000 students and staff... adapt to virtual learning. 95.5% of surveyed students found the content helpful. More than 70% said the course met its objectives. Instructors saved class time by not having to teach Brightspace basics. The program won multiple awards for teaching and instructional support.
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Purdue Global needed a new LMS for its 30,000 online students. The university evaluated top vendors and chose D2L Brightspace... after two rounds of reviews. Brightspace impressed with its mobile interface and support for competency-based learning. The rollout started with 60 students and scaled to all 30,000, finishing five months ahead of schedule. Support calls were minimal, and the transition was smooth, with almost no downtime reported.
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Canada’s National Ballet School used D2L’s Brightspace platform to expand its Sharing Dance program. The school wanted to reach more... Canadians with dance education and health benefits. D2L enabled NBS to deliver online resources, live-streamed classes, and track engagement. The program grew from 10 to 200 communities and now has 600 instructors and 20,000 participants. NBS increased its support network from 6 to over 100 partners using D2L’s tools.
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Georgia Gwinnett College used D2L Brightspace to train preservice teachers for online teaching. The Technology Integration Project (TIP) gave future... educators hands-on experience with course design, grading, and feedback in Brightspace. Over four years, 95% of surveyed graduates felt confident selecting classroom technologies, and 92% felt ready to lead technology use in their schools. Graduates entered the workforce with strong skills in online teaching and technology leadership. The TIP helped GGC transform teacher preparation for digital classrooms.
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Brightspace by D2L helped Portland Community College improve accessibility in online learning. The college needed a platform that supported accessible... content creation and met strict legal standards. D2L’s Brightspace offered built-in accessibility features, like alt text prompts and color contrast checks. Instructors found it easier to create accessible courses and personalize assessments. Enrollment in distance learning grew after implementation. The platform reduced LMS-related support requests and set the stage for meeting higher accessibility benchmarks.
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Brightspace helped Pima Community College save students $409,000 in textbook costs by using open education resources. The college improved online... learning with a reliable LMS, making education more accessible for students in rural and urban areas. Enrollment increased after years of decline, with students reporting high satisfaction with the platform's reliability. Pima also used Brightspace data to connect students with local job opportunities. Monthly updates from D2L supported smooth change management and reduced risk for faculty and students.
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Penn Foster Group used D2L Brightspace with ReadSpeaker to help students fit learning into their busy lives. The integration of... text-to-speech tools led to a 54% increase in 30-day course completion rates and reduced the average time to first exam from 13 to 9 days. Learners can now listen to course content, making education more accessible for those with reading challenges or busy schedules. The solution also supports students whose first language is not English and those with limited access to computers. This approach helps Penn Foster Group offer affordable, flexible, and inclusive education.
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Parkland College used D2L Brightspace to unify its digital learning tools. The college wanted a consistent, student-focused LMS experience. D2L... Brightspace replaced a complex mix of platforms and improved faculty adoption. Students now track their progress easily and engage more with their courses. Faculty save time with streamlined course management. The partnership with D2L supports ongoing innovation and better student outcomes.
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Brightspace helped Oral Roberts University connect students in 114 countries. The LMS automated FitBit data collection, saving faculty 900 hours... per semester. Student retention rose from 63% to 95% in measured areas. Work placement rates increased from 84% to 99.4%. Virtual reality and telepresence robots let online students join classes and practice interviews. Brightspace supports student health, engagement, and digital learning.
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Orijin used D2L Brightspace to deliver education to over 20,000 incarcerated learners. They created "Inside Knowledge" courses with formerly incarcerated... teachers, focusing on self-driven success and career skills. Learners accessed interactive digital tools and engaging content. The program led to a 33% increase in time spent on adult education and GED programs. Orijin aims to help 1 million justice-impacted individuals achieve living wage careers by 2025.
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Brightspace helped Oral Roberts University improve student retention. ORU used Brightspace analytics to track student performance and spot at-risk students... early. Faculty received better data to guide students before problems grew. After one semester, retention rates rose from 61% to 75.5%. Online program registration increased by 67%. ORU now relies on data, not guesswork, to support student success.
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D2L Brightspace helped Northeastern Technical College reach underserved students in rural South Carolina. The college used data and analytics to... monitor student engagement and support at-risk learners. NETC implemented stackable credentials and open educational resources to lower costs and boost access. Enrollment rose by 4.4% and student persistence increased by 5.2% in 2020. Students saved 77% on textbook costs, about $1,000 per semester. Nearly half a million logins showed strong adoption of the online learning platform.
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NICC used Brightspace to build an Accessibility Hub for students with disabilities. The Hub streamlined accommodation services and improved communication.... Staff used tools like YuJa Panorama and Brightspace Accessibility checker to ensure accessibility. The Hub provided access to textbook files for nearly 100 courses each semester. Over 12,000 personalized messages were sent to students, keeping them informed. Staff workload dropped, and student support improved across the college.
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Necedah Schools used the Brightspace platform from D2L to help students learn independently. The district wanted to extend learning beyond... the classroom and empower students to study on their own schedule. Teachers used Brightspace to manage assignments, share course materials, and support project-based learning. The platform's video features and integration with Google Docs and Padlet made learning more flexible. Teachers and students both benefited from easier collaboration and more ways to share work.
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D2L Brightspace helped the National Society of High School Scholars launch the Success Beyond Academics program. NSHSS needed a better... LMS to support students in building workplace skills. D2L provided a flexible platform with Zoom integration and improved user experience. Students reported better communication, leadership, and time management skills. Registrations rose 27% after switching to D2L. Parents and students gave strong positive feedback on the new system.
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Minnesota State IT Center of Excellence used D2L Brightspace to expand IT training. They created 168 virtual modules for cybersecurity,... data science, and agile skills. Faculty engagement grew from 68 to nearly 200 in four years. Over 20 campuses now use or review these modules. Student participation in IT events increased. The solution helps prepare students for high-demand tech jobs in Minnesota.
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Brightspace helped MGH Institute of Health Professions grow from 900 to over 1600 students. The platform supports blended, online, and... self-directed learning. Faculty use Brightspace for course materials, discussions, grading, and guest lectures. The school mapped over 270 competencies using Brightspace tools. During severe snowstorms, all courses moved online, keeping students on track. Brightspace enabled new online programs and revenue streams for the institute.
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MGH Institute of Health Professions used D2L Brightspace to move its health equity education program online. The new format reached... over 3,557 participants, with 87% reporting a change in perspective on health equity. The course uses automated enrollment, discussion groups, and digital badges to engage up to 500 learners per semester. Surveys showed a 2.58-point increase in confidence defining key terms. 93% of participants found the course useful for their goals.
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McKendree University replaced its old LMS with D2L Brightspace to improve online learning. The new platform made course management faster... and easier for faculty. Staff can now complete course content administration in less than half a day. The Brightspace Portfolio tool helps students keep and use their work after graduation. Faculty and students gave very positive feedback about the new system. The university plans to use Brightspace analytics to support student success.
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Longwood Gardens used D2L Brightspace to expand its online education programs during the pandemic. The team shifted popular courses, like... floral design, to a fully online model and shipped materials to learners at home. This approach brought in many new students, including those new to horticulture. Learner feedback was very positive, with 100% of floral design participants reporting more joy and confidence. Enrollment in Longwood Gardens' courses grew significantly, reaching learners across the U.S. and globally.
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Longwood Gardens used D2L to launch an online learning platform. Their goal was to reach a global audience and share... horticulture knowledge. With D2L, they created open online courses and streamed seminars worldwide. One course attracted 5,500 learners in twelve weeks. The platform helps Longwood Gardens engage new learners and collect data for future programs.
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Brightspace helped the London District Catholic School Board train over 3,000 staff in workplace safety. The board replaced disconnected tools... with one LMS platform. Nearly 100% of staff completed required training online. This saved time for board staff and principals. Familiarity with Brightspace led to a 2.5X increase in classroom use. Principals now use the platform for their own professional learning.
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SAIT used D2L Brightspace to launch the LaunchPad onboarding program for business students. The program aimed to help students transition... to post-secondary education and boost engagement. LaunchPad used interactive tools, badges, and data-driven feedback to support students. Since launch, enrollments grew 86% and retention rates increased by 6.5%. In fall 2022, student engagement reached 81% and retention hit a record 94%.
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Lakeland College used the Brightspace platform to address declining enrolment and budget concerns in its School of Human Services. The college needed... an easy-to-use online learning system to support non-traditional students and replicate hands-on practicum experiences virtually. D2L worked with Lakeland to create interactive simulations and parcel-sized learning modules. Student engagement soared, with 150 posts on the first day of the pilot. Online retention reached 94%, and registrations grew from 4 to nearly 450.
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Brightspace by D2L helped La Cité, a French-language college in Ottawa, improve student retention. The college used Brightspace and custom-built... the Savoir system to identify at-risk students as early as week three. Faculty provided real-time feedback using red, yellow, and green indicators. Adoption of the platform rose to 80%. Progress meetings dropped from three hours to thirty minutes. Students and faculty both saw a positive shift in engagement and learning outcomes.
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D2L Brightspace helped Kennesaw State University handle a surge in student enrollment. KSU expanded online course offerings and improved faculty... readiness using Brightspace. Online enrollment and credit hours grew by 53% and 58% from 2018 to 2020. Faculty engagement rose, with over 1,000 microcredentials issued. Brightspace use increased by 145% in modules created and 9.8% in student usage.
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Kaplan Financial used D2L’s Brightspace Learning Platform to gamify accountancy courses. They introduced a badging and leaderboard system to reward... learners for positive study behaviors. Learners earned points for completing mock exams and staying committed to their studies. Early results show a clear link between high gamification scores and strong final assessment marks. 71% of learners said gamification improved their learning experience.
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D2L helped Inver Hills Community College improve accessibility for online learners. The college used Brightspace, Kaltura, and Automatic Sync to... add open captioning to 56 course videos. This made it easier for students with disabilities and different learning styles to follow along. Instructors and students reported higher satisfaction and better understanding. The process was fast, seamless, and efficient, with captioned videos ready in just three days.
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D2L Brightspace helped ISTE deliver professional learning to educators at scale. ISTE used Brightspace to launch certification and online learning... programs, supporting thousands of teachers during the pandemic. The platform enabled community-based learning, seamless integration with tools like Bongo, and automated course progression. ISTE saw strong engagement, with 17,000 educators joining the Summer Learning Academy in 2020. Automation features increased course completion rates and supported ongoing professional growth.
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D2L Brightspace helped iSDC address a skills shortage in Nunavut's Inuit communities. The platform enabled flexible, competency-based online learning tailored... to Inuit culture. Over 100 courses were developed, including unique programs like Arctic food safety. The first cohort of 50 students benefited from mobile access, gamification, and oral-adapted rubrics. Teachers saved time with automated grading and rapid content creation, supporting diverse learner needs.
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Brightspace helps Ontario teachers improve classroom engagement and parent communication. Teachers use the LMS to run online discussions, share student... work, and connect with families. The platform supports student accountability and peer feedback. Teachers report better adoption and easier sharing of learning resources. One school board reached 55% adoption in three years using a mentor-led training model.
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Brightspace helped Harrisburg Area Community College run a unique interdisciplinary zombie-themed course. Eight professors from different campuses collaborated using Brightspace’s... tools for teamwork, content sharing, and grading. The platform let each faculty member contribute to exams and assignments, and students accessed all materials in one place. The course boosted student engagement and inspired new teaching methods. The success led to more innovative course planning at the college.
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Brightspace helped Hamilton Wentworth District School Board boost student engagement. Before, less than 20% of secondary students used online resources.... Now, 70% use Brightspace to access digital learning tools. Elementary student usage grew from under 100 to 1,000 in half a year. Teachers and parents can track student progress online. The platform makes blended learning easy for everyone.
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HWCDSB uses D2L’s Brightspace Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to connect educators and students with digital tools in one place. The VLE supports... professional learning, a digital book club, EQAO test prep, and Catholic faith development. Teachers use the VLE for assessment, blended learning, and digital portfolios. Feedback from staff and students is positive, with increased engagement and improved assessment practices. The VLE helps HWCDSB meet learning goals and prepare students for future education.
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Brightspace Portfolio in Ontario’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) helps Halton Catholic District School Board teachers manage assignments, assessments, and student feedback digitally. Teachers use the... VLE for history, French, and geography classes, enabling students to submit work, record audio and video, and document learning on field trips. The platform supports blended learning, keeps students accountable, and allows parents to engage with hands-on assignments. Teachers report positive feedback from students and parents, highlighting improved engagement and creativity.
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Brightspace helped Gwinnett Online Campus create an engaging K–12 online learning environment. GOC used creative design and custom graphics to... make lessons interactive for all grade levels. Teachers used Brightspace tools like Grade Book and Calendar to support students. Online enrollment grew 25% year over year. GOC students consistently meet or exceed state test standards.
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D2L Brightspace helped Gwinnett Online Campus deliver personalized learning for over 10,000 students in grades 6–12. The platform enabled individualized... learning paths, supporting mastery-based instruction and flexible pacing. Teachers used release conditions and embedded H5P activities to tailor content and assessments. After three years, the school saw a 90.8% course pass rate and students gained an average of 20 points in mastery. Personalized learning expanded to at-risk, special education, and summer school programs.
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Gwinnett County Public Schools used D2L's Brightspace LMS to launch eCLASS, a digital learning platform. The district aimed to personalize... learning and make resources available 24/7 for 134 schools. D2L provided on-site support and peer coaching to help teachers adopt blended learning. Within a year, teacher weekly usage of eCLASS rose from under 50% to 80%, and student usage increased from 30% to 75%. The initiative now reaches every classroom, supporting digital learning and assessment.
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Brightspace LMS helped Gwinnett County Public Schools keep classes running during weather closures. Over 200,000 users accessed digital learning days... online. 90% of students logged in, keeping instruction on track without extending the school year. Teachers adapted quickly, and students stayed engaged. The LMS made it easy to deliver lessons and assignments remotely.
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D2L Brightspace helped Gwinnett Online Campus handle a 90% surge in student enrollment after the pandemic. GOC created self-paced training... for teachers and students, using Brightspace to simulate real classroom experiences. Nearly 190 educators completed the training, and 19,000 new students benefited from onboarding. GOC achieved a 94% teacher retention rate and a 90.8% pass rate in personalized learning courses. The school now leads in online education with flexible, accessible learning.
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D2L Brightspace helped Year Up United (YUU) consolidate three LMS platforms into one, streamlining operations and saving 41 admin hours per 1,000 enrollments. Learner engagement rose... by 710%, and assignment engagement increased 54x. The new system enabled real-time analytics, faster grading, and a unified, learner-centric curriculum. YUU exceeded job placement goals, with graduates earning 30% more than peers and a 93.6% assignment completion rate. The program now supports 4,000 learners annually and is scaling to reach 40,000.
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D2L helped UFCW Canada launch 15-minute On-the-Go learning modules for union members. These modules fit into busy schedules and require... no tests. Enrollment in webCampus grew by 25% in 10 months, with OTG modules seeing a 55% surge. Completion rates for OTG modules reached 57%, much higher than traditional courses. UFCW Canada now offers flexible, accessible training that meets the needs of a diverse workforce.
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The Robb Nash Project used D2L Brightspace to launch an interactive mental health course for youth. The course helps children... and young adults reflect on their mental wellbeing and access support. After launch, 20% of learners indicated a need for mental health services. Of those, 60% were previously unknown to school professionals. The course is free for schools and demand has increased rapidly. D2L enabled a seamless, engaging, and bilingual learning experience.
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Teaching Training Together used D2L Brightspace to move its teacher and school leader training online. In five months, TTT launched... two professional development courses and expanded from serving educators in 8 countries to 57. The online platform made training more accessible and affordable, removing logistical barriers. Courses are now available in English and French, with Spanish coming soon. Early feedback highlights the engaging, interactive learning experience.
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Modern States Education Alliance used D2L Brightspace to scale free online college prep courses for CLEP exams. The platform enabled... seamless migration of 32 courses and supported 10,000 new learners monthly. Since launch, over 80,000 learners joined, driving 35% year-over-year growth. Automation tools reduced voucher approval time from days to minutes. Modern States saved learners nearly $200 million in tuition and fees.
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Life Literacy Education (LLE) used D2L Brightspace to move its financial literacy and life skills curriculum fully online. This helped LLE... reach more underserved youth, especially those in the juvenile court system. After the shift, 95% of students knew how to build credit, up from 34%. All students learned to create a monthly budget, compared to 32% before. The program achieved an 80% completion rate and enabled 95 learners to expunge their criminal records. LLE now serves Kentucky and New York City, with plans to expand further.
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D2L Brightspace helped the Irish Deaf Society move from in-person to digital learning. The platform enabled IDS to reach learners... across Ireland and worldwide, including Spain and Australia. IDS now offers 31 courses to over 245 learners, with 400 vocabulary videos supporting visual learning. Brightspace streamlined data collection and made verification faster. In a recent survey, 90% of learners found the platform easy to use.
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Gafta used D2L’s learning platform to expand access to its professional development programs for members in 95 countries. The switch to... D2L’s Daylight interface automated course registration, assignment submissions, and certificate distribution, saving instructors hours of manual work. Intelligent Agents and Release Conditions improved learner engagement and ensured assignments were submitted on time. The new platform reduced support requests and made the user experience more intuitive. Gafta now offers interactive short courses and can market its programs to a wider audience.
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UNSW Sydney has selected D2L's Brightspace platform for an institution-wide digital learning transformation, impacting over 80,000 learners. This initiative aims... to create a personalized, accessible, and integrated learning environment. UNSW will utilize D2L solutions like Creator+, Lumi, and Performance+ to enhance educational experiences, aligning with its strategic goals for innovation and human-centered design.
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UNSW Sydney selects D2L Brightspace for a comprehensive digital learning transformation, impacting over 80,000 learners. The initiative aims to create... a seamless, adaptable learning environment that supports both on-campus and flexible learning pathways. D2L's solutions, including Brightspace, Creator+, and Performance+, will enhance personalized learning experiences and provide educators with innovative tools and insights.
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D2L Brightspace has been approved under AICTE's NEAT 6. 0 initiative, enabling Indian technical institutions to adopt its AI-enhanced digital...learning platform. This strategic partnership aims to modernize and expand digital learning environments, offering personalized learning experiences and data-driven insights to improve educational outcomes across India.
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Midwestern University has selected D2L to support AI innovation in teaching and learning. This collaboration aims to enhance digital learning... practices by leveraging D2L's technology to integrate AI capabilities into educational processes.
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Midwestern University has selected D2L Brightspace to enhance its teaching and learning experiences with AI-driven, student-centered solutions. The university aims... to implement the platform by Fall 2026 to support its strategic vision for modern, flexible education. D2L Brightspace will provide tools for creating interactive content and personalized learning pathways, aligning with Midwestern's commitment to educational innovation.
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Rasmussen University has chosen D2L Brightspace to replace Blackboard, enhancing its educational offerings with AI-driven, personalized learning experiences. This transition aims... to streamline processes and improve content creation. D2L's suite, including Brightspace, Lumi, Creator+, and Performance+, will support Rasmussen's focus on nursing education and broader academic programs.
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Rasmussen University has adopted D2L's AI-powered platform to modernize its educational offerings. This move aims to enhance learning experiences through... advanced technology integration.
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Rasmussen University has chosen D2L Brightspace to replace Blackboard, aiming to enhance learning through AI and streamline processes. The transition will... support Rasmussen's focus on nursing education and offer tools like D2L Lumi and Creator+ for personalized and engaging learning experiences. The implementation will begin after a pilot in May 2026.
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Okanagan College has chosen D2L Brightspace as its Learning Management System to enhance digital education for over 15,000 students. The implementation will... begin in May, with a full rollout by September 2026. D2L Brightspace, along with D2L Lumi and D2L Creator+, will support personalized and accessible learning experiences across the college's campuses in British Columbia.
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Wiley University has chosen D2L Brightspace to replace Canvas as its learning platform, aiming to enhance teaching and learning experiences. The AI-enhanced platform... will be implemented starting Fall 2026, offering personalized learning pathways and insights to improve student success. Wiley University will also leverage D2L Lumi, Creator+, and Performance+ to support dynamic and engaging educational experiences.
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