Xavier University of Louisiana Joins Growing Wave of Brightspace Adoptions in North America

WATERLOO, ON--(Marketwired - December 05, 2017) - D2L, the global learning technology leader, today announces that Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) has chosen its Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) to modernize learning for their diverse teaching and learning environment. XULA leadership selected Brightspace over Instructure's Canvas and Blackboard Learn, because it's highly secure, easy to use, flexible and smart.

"We are in the midst of a digital transformation and our students expect we can provide them with the most modern tools available," said Tony Moore, Vice President, Office of Technology Administration, Xavier University of Louisiana. "D2L's leadership team understands that we require more than just a piece of software, but a partner who will work closely with us to realize our vision."

XULA is a Catholic and historically black university. Its ultimate purpose is to contribute to the promotion of a more just and humane society by preparing its students to assume roles of leadership and service in a global society.

D2L was selected after a rigorous six-month competitive review process that sought input from faculty and students. After a careful evaluation, Brightspace stood out as a robust platform that could deliver the essential tools to transform their learning environment.

"The leadership team at XULA understands that the landscape of teaching and learning is rapidly changing, and to reach every learner, you must create an environment that engages students," said John Baker, President and CEO of D2L. "We look forward to working closely with the XULA team to achieve their vision of a modern learning environment."

ABOUT BRIGHTSPACE

D2L's Brightspace is a cloud-based learning platform that makes online and blended learning easy, flexible, and smart. Brightspace is not like a traditional Learning Management System (LMS) – it is easy to drag-and-drop content to create engaging courses, better uptime, supports all mobile devices, and is accessible for all learners. Plus, Brightspace enables the future of learning with a gaming engine, adaptive learning, video management, intelligent agents, course interactives, full support for outcomes or competency-based learning, and world-leading learning analytics.

Brightspace was recently named the #1 LMS in Higher Ed by Ovum Research and #1 in Adaptive Learning by eLearning Magazine. In addition, Aragon Research included Brightspace in its highly coveted Hot Vendors In Learning list.

ABOUT D2L

D2L believes learning is the foundation upon which all progress and achievement rests. Working closely with clients, D2L has transformed the way millions of people learn online or in the classroom. Learn more about D2L for schools, higher education, and businesses at www.D2L.com.

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