Purdue Adopts D2L Brightspace to Augment Digital Learning, Accessibility

Purdue University has implemented D2L Brightspace as a "one-stop centralized learning environment" for its on-campus, hybrid, and digital courses. The platform has enabled the institution to expand its course offerings, augment accessibility, and reduce administrative burdens on faculty, according to a news announcement.

Previously, students often needed to access multiple platforms (including e-mail) to find digital resources and course materials, and paperwork such as requests for accommodations might be lost across classes or assignments. "D2L Brightspace has helped centralize and simplify processes and has enabled students, regardless of ability, to learn at their best without feeling singled out," according to the release.

"Every instructor absolutely loves that they can go to our class roster and set up the accessibility settings for the whole semester for each student," commented Lindsay Hamm, assistant teaching professor of sociology, in a statement. "If someone needs extra time, the setting just automatically applies to all their assignments. Such a subtle way to incorporate accommodations also means their privacy and dignity is protected; no one apart from faculty can see who is entitled to additional support."

Purdue has also rolled out D2L Lumi, an AI-powered tool that can help educators create course content, assignments, quizzes, and more, as well as e-learning course authoring tool Creator+.

"Every course that we offer is on Brightspace and we even put additional resources on the platform for faculty to support their work," said Dimitrios Peroulis, senior vice president for partnerships and online at Purdue. "With Brightspace, we've been able to help students on campus and online seamlessly navigate through material, connect with their peers and reach out to instructors to ask questions."

"D2L is proud to help Purdue University build on its strong history as an innovation leader, as it continues to transform even more lives through learning," said John Baker, founder and CEO of D2L. "We're thrilled and inspired to work with Purdue to create more impactful, engaging, and rich learning experiences that expand access for all learners, improve outcomes, and transform lives."

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