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10/13/2026

What should institutions really consider when selecting an LMS today? The answer goes far beyond features!

Join D2L for Beyond Features: A Modern Framework for LMS Selection on October 20 at 2:00 p.m. ET for an important conversation about making informed, future-ready decisions in a rapidly changing learning technology landscape.

This session will bring together higher education leaders and learning technology experts to explore how institutions can evaluate an LMS based on the factors that truly shape long-term success, including:

• Evaluating AI readiness, innovation and meaningful value
• Assessing data privacy, security and institutional trust
• Planning for successful migration, implementation and adoption
• Choosing the right long-term LMS partner beyond the features language

Featuring an experienced panel of leaders from across higher education and learning design:

Robyn Hammontree, D2L | Dr. Luke Hobson, MIT xPRO and University of Miami | Dr. Floyd L. Wormley Jr., Texas Christian University | Dr. Melissa Clayton, Texas Christian University | Dr. Fran Huckaby, Koehler Center

Don’t miss this opportunity to rethink how your institution approaches LMS selection and gain a practical framework to support a more confident decision.

Register now or sign up to receive the recording on demand: https://ow.ly/TO2i50ZXiMy

10/13/2026

We're excited to launch Season 5 of Teach & Learn with an important conversation featuring Peter Felten.

For years, Peter has studied what helps students succeed and flourish. One conclusion stands out: relationships matter more than we often realize.

In this episode, he joins Dr. Cristi Ford to discuss:

- Why relationship-rich education matters
- How institutions can move from transactional to transformational experiences
- The importance of belonging and "relentless welcome"
- Building constellations of support through mentors, peers and educators
- Creating cultures where students feel seen, challenged and supported

If you work in higher education, this episode is full of research-backed insights and practical takeaways.

🎧 Listen now: https://ow.ly/qqoh50ZVRYX

10/12/2026

What counts as credible evidence of learning, and who is qualified to judge it?

At D2L’s Teach Forward Manila, university, industry and student voices from the Philippines and Singapore took up this question across three areas: the place of AI in learning and assessment, state of micro-credentials and the conditions under which employers will trust it, and the widening gap between how work changes and how credentials should reflect it.

Read the recap for the arguments and the evidence behind them, from the Institute for Adult Learning’s workplace skills badges to a Singapore Institute of Technology degree built entirely from stackable micro-credentials.

Read More: https://ow.ly/aoAw50ZWhjF

We are transforming the future of education and work, driven by the belief that everyone deserves access to high-quality learning.

10/12/2026

D2L Launch Week Q3 is just around the corner! 🚀

Three days. Three sessions. One big look at what’s next for learning with D2L Lumi AI and CreateSpace at D2L Launch Week Q3: Intelligent by Design, October 20–22.

👉 Swipe through to see what’s in store:

- Day 1: The future of teaching and learning.
- Day 2: Scaling learning across the organization.
- Day 3: A candid roundtable on AI in learning, featuring D2L experts and customers, including Pima Community College and Blue Door Support Services.

Register Now: https://ow.ly/2jnj50ZWGHR

10/09/2026

For Canadian associations navigating changing member expectations, financial pressures and digital disruption, meaningful change requires clear communication, shared commitment and a practical path forward.

CSAE is hosting a free webinar with D2L exploring how association leaders can:

- Create shared direction among staff, boards, volunteers and members
- Navigate resistance and competing priorities
- Communicate the purpose and impact of change
- Strengthen their association’s ability to adapt and grow

📅 October 14 | 1-2 p.m ET

🎙️Led by D2L’s Bill Sheehan, Global Head of Association Strategy, and Erin Robson, Change Management Consultant.

🔗 Register here: https://ow.ly/wkn350ZW61M

10/08/2026

Build better learning experiences all in one lunch break!

Join our upcoming D2L Lunch & Learn on Thursday, October 15 to see how D2L Creator+ and D2L Learning Services can work together to help your team:

- Build engaging, interactive content in D2L Brightspace
- Create and update courses more efficiently
- Extend your team’s instructional design capacity

You’ll see Creator+ in action and hear practical ways to take your learning experiences from content creation to impact.

📅 October 15, 2026 | 12–1 p.m. ET

🎥 Can’t make it live? Register anyway and we’ll send you the recording.

Save your spot: https://ow.ly/6HQU50ZW0jS

10/08/2026

What a great day at .orgSource Solutions Day recently! ✨

We were proud to join association leaders for meaningful conversations about the future of association learning and how organizations can create greater value for their members.

Our session, Building the Future of Association Learning: A Conversation with the American Supply Association, the American Supply Association and D2L’s Bill Sheehan.

Together, they explored:

- Modernizing learning programs to support workforce and talent development
- Increasing engagement and completion in association education
- Creating more relevant and meaningful learning experiences for members
- Practical lessons associations can apply to strengthen their education strategies

Thank you to .orgSource team and everyone who joined us for an insightful day of conversations, shared ideas and practical takeaways! 💚

10/07/2026

Brightspace is being recognized across the globe, and it’s all thanks to the people who use it every day.

D2L has earned 11 badges in G2’s Fall 2026 Reports, including Leader recognition across corporate, regional and LMS categories.

The recognition includes:

• Best Relationship, Best Results and Best Usability in the Mid-Market category
• Regional Leader in Canada across Small-Business, Mid-Market and Overall categories
• Leader in the Mid-Market, Enterprise and Small-Business categories
• Leader in both the Grid Report and Momentum Grid Report

Thank you for sharing your experiences on G2 and making your voice heard.

See what learners and leaders are saying: https://ow.ly/cLhW50ZU9jQ

10/07/2026

What does it take to build trust in AI across higher education?

In her reflections from EDUCAUSE 2026, Dr. Cristi Ford explores how institutions are navigating AI with purpose, care and a clear focus on their communities.

Key themes include:

• Creating room to experiment with the right safeguards in place
• Designing assessments that make student thinking visible
• Supporting faculty and staff through clear guidance and open conversations
• Addressing questions around security, pricing and sustainable adoption

Read more: https://ow.ly/8YlI50ZVrhV

10/06/2026

How are universities rethinking the learning experience?

A recent article by The Loyola Phoenix highlights Loyola University Chicago's transition from Sakai to D2L Brightspace, which began with the School of Communication and is expected to be completed university-wide by the end of Spring 2027.

The article explores how D2L Brightspace will help support:

- More accessible course experiences through tools that help instructors improve content for screen readers
- Earlier support for students through predictive analytics and at-risk alerts
- More informed teaching decisions through clearer insights into engagement, assessment and learning outcomes

While the transition is still underway, D2L is helping Loyola build a stronger foundation for accessible, data-informed and student-centred learning.

Read the full story: https://ow.ly/xWql50ZUYig

The university is transitioning its digital classroom interface from Sakai to Brightspace. The switch began with the SOC.