Recent Desire2Learn News Releases

Desire2Learn Expands Capacity to Meet Increasing Demand - Desire2Learn continues to build internal capacity to meet increasing demand for its world-class enterprise eLearning solutions (April 28 2008) 11:00:34
Desire2Learn Rolls Out Desire2Learn Web Services Product to Extend Application Offerings - Desire2Learn releases Desire2Learn Web Services product to facilitate the integration and creation of additional applications with the Desire2Learn eLearning platform (April 2 2008) 17:20:14
Suffolk County Community College Leaps Forward with Intuitive and Scalable Desire2Learn eLearning Solution - Desire2Learn solution provides the robust and rich learning environment and scalability required by Suffolk County Community College as it grows and prepares to meet the complex needs of its users (March 24 2008) 15:05:21
Desire2Learn Showcases New Versions of Desire2Learn Learning Environment and Desire2Learn Learning Repository - Desire2Learn releases feature enhancements to its Learning Environment and Learning Repository based on extensive client input for greater collaboration, ease of use, customization, and full-enterprise scalability and reliability (March 13, 2008) 11:26:47
Desire2Learn's Innovative ePortfolio Harnesses Life Long Learning Beyond the Classroom - Desire2Learn unveils a new feature-rich ePortfolio that tracks and provides insight into a users' comprehensive progress from primary and secondary schools, to post secondary education, and beyond (March 13, 2008) 10:12:37
Desire2Learn Named as Finalist for Two CODiE Awards - Desire2Learn's Learning Management System receives recognition as the company is named as a finalist for two CODiE Awards (February 14, 2008) 15:36:11
Washington School for the Deaf Adopts Desire2Learn to Offer Accessible High Quality Learning for All Students - Desire2Learn Solution addresses ease-of-use, robust functionality and accessibility requirements of Washington School for the Deaf (February 5, 2008) 14:12:11
Desire2Learn Convenes Roundtable on Student Learning Outcomes at ELI 2008 - Prominent education leaders discuss Assessing Student Learning Outcomes: Institutional Considerations at Desire2Learn hosted roundtable held during EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative Annual Meeting (January 31, 2008) 11:29:28
Newfoundland and Labrador Public Education Partners with Desire2Learn to Provide Province-Wide Learning Management System - A North American first: Newfoundland and Labrador's public education institutions partner with Desire2Learn to provide K-20 province-wide Learning Management System (January 24, 2008) 10:40:11
University of Illinois Selects Desire2Learn to Enable Affordable, Accessible, High Quality Online Education - Desire2Learn addresses needs of University of Illinois enabling high quality online learning for new Global Campus (December 19, 2007) 14:12:53
Desire2Learn Fifth Annual User Conference to be held in Memphis, Tennessee - FUSION 2008, the Fifth Annual Desire2Learn User Conference, will be held in the birth place of Rock 'n' Roll, Memphis, Tennessee, July 20 - 23, 2008 (December 17, 2007) 12:08:26
DND and Desire2Learn Win 2007 Training Excellence Award - DND Learn and Desire2Learn receive Gold in Canadian Award for Training Excellence (December 5, 2007) 14:06:25
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Adopts Desire2Learn for Oklahoma Consortium - Oklahoma Higher Education Consortium to increase collaboration across the state utilizing the Desire2Learn solution (November 29, 2007) 10:02:25
Desire2Learn Empowers Hundreds of K-12 Education Providers Across More Than 20 States and Provinces to Engage Learners - Diverse cross-section of K-12 schools, districts, departments/ministries of education, and state- and provincial-wide Virtual Schools use Desire2Learn to engage learners (November 8, 2007) 10:46:47
The University of Akron Adopts Desire2Learn to Enhance Student Success - The University of Akron adopts the Desire2Learn solution replacing its previous Learning Management System (October 30, 2007) 11:39:53
Desire2Learn Opens Discussion on Student Learning Outcomes at EDUCAUSE 2007 - Prominent leaders across North America discuss Assessing Student Learning Outcomes: Institutional Considerations in roundtable hosted by Desire2Learn at EDUCAUSE 2007 (October 24, 2007) 20:06:26
Desire2Learn Announces Advanced New ePortfolio Product at EDUCAUSE 2007 - Desire2Learn introduces new ePortfolio at EDUCAUSE 2007 conference enabling users to collect, organize and share information (October 23, 2007) 20:06:26
South Dakota Board of Regents Teams up with Desire2Learn to Elevate eLearning Statewide - South Dakota Board of Regents selects Desire2Learn to replace its Learning Management System Provider with a statewide implementation (October 23, 2007) 20:06:26
Desire2Learn Ranked 12th Fastest Growing Technology Company in Deloitte Technology Fast 50 - Desire2Learn recognized for innovation, growth and entrepreneurial spirit for second consecutive year in Canada's prestigious Deloitte Technology Fast 50 award (September 20, 2007) 11:46:01
One of UK's Largest Universities Selects Desire2Learn to Enhance Student Learning - Desire2Learn partnership to support Nottingham Trent University reach strategic goals (September 4, 2007) 10:06:37
Desire2Learn Announces 2007 Desire2EXCEL Award Winners - Desire2Learn Users exemplifying outstanding leadership and innovation recognized at FUSION 2007, 'Realize the Potential,' Duluth, Minnesota (July 10, 2007) 14:41:30
Desire2Learn User Conference Surpasses Record with More Than 500 Attendees - Clients confirm enthusiasm for Desire2Learn with record breaking attendance at fourth annual user conference, FUSION 2007, in Duluth, Minnesota, July 8-12th (July 9, 2007) 16:30:15
Desire2Learn Celebrates Opening of New Moncton Office - Desire2Learn opens new facility in Moncton, New Brunswick to promote innovation and technology sector opportunities in Atlantic Canada (June 28, 2007) 16:45:20
Desire2Learn Hosts Roundtable on Personalized Learning at NECC Conference - K-12 thought leaders to address Personalized Learning in roundtable hosted by Desire2Learn at 2007 NECC Conference in Atlanta, Georgia (June 26, 2007) 17:35:09
Desire2Learn Teams with HunterStone Enabling Rapid Creation of SCORM Learning Modules - Desire2Learn Learning Environment and THESIS to simplify creation of SCORM compliant eLearning modules (June 6, 2007) 11:15:52
Desire2Learn Packs Increased Flexibility and User-Centric Approach in New Version of Learning Environment - Desire2Learn introduces Learning Environment 8.2 enabling boundless learning through added functionality, new enhancements and optimized user-experience (May 30, 2007) 06:00:00
Desire2Learn to Host 2nd Annual Technology and Careers Showcase - Desire2Learn to host Technology and Careers Showcase for experienced professionals and individuals interested in high-tech industry. (May 14, 2007) 11:59:14
BCcampus Adopts Desire2Learn Solution As One of Its Shared Services - Desire2Learn solution functionality, scalability and security meet B.C. post-secondary institutions' needs. (May 8, 2007) 16:57:56
Desire2Learn and Respondus Collaborate to Increase Security in Online Assessment - Integration of Desire2Learn Learning Environment and Respondus LockDown Browser technologies to increase security in online testing environment. (Mar. 26, 2007) 09:53:04
Maryville University Selects Desire2Learn - Maryville University, a private, co-educational university in St. Louis, has selected Desire2Learn to be their eLearning provider after a thorough evaluation of a number of Learning Management Systems based on specific criteria determined by their faculty and staff. (Mar. 8, 2007) 11:14:35
Desire2Learn Unveils Desire2Learn Essentials - An exciting new product that offers smaller eLearning programs and institutions the ability to implement a rich and flexible enterprise-scale Learning Management System without a large technical support staff and with the best total cost of ownership. Desire2Learn Essentials is specifically designed for educational clients with fewer than 5000 users. (Feb. 27, 2007) 08:10:47
Three Engaging and Thought-Provoking Keynote Speakers Featured at FUSION 2007 - Desire2Learn Inc. announces that the Fourth Annual Users Conference, FUSION 2007, July 8 - 11th in Duluth, MN, will feature three engaging keynote addresses from eLearning's most notable figures; Dr. Ruth Clark, Will Richardson and Nancy White. (Feb. 21, 2007) 14:39:57
Desire2EXCEL Award Program Expanded to Recognize Customer Leadership & Innovation - The call for award nominations is now open to thousands of users throughout the Desire2Learn Community. The program, now in its third year, features three separate award categories highlighting client successes and the sharing of best practices with the entire User Community. (Feb. 8, 2007) 14:58:10
John Baker to Present at the Economic Developers Council Conference - Desire2Learn Inc. today announced that John Baker, Desire2Learn President & CEO, will present at the Economic Developers Council of Ontario Conference on Entrepreneurship in Toronto, Ontario on February 7th, 2007. (Feb. 2, 2007) 14:58:10
Sevenstar Academy Launches Classes Online with Desire2Learn - Sevenstar Academy, a new Christian Academy that offers courses to K-12 schools and families around the world, has selected Desire2Learn as their eLearning provider. (Jan. 26, 2007) 10:45:14
Desire2Learn Launches New Client Centred Training Initiative - Desire2Learn announces the launch of its new training program which has been developed to reflect the needs of Desire2Learn clients. The new flexible program can be customized to reflect an organization's unique needs and requirements. (Jan. 16, 2007) 10:11:58
Tennessee Board of Regents Chooses Desire2Learn as the Leader in Online Learning - The Tennessee Board of Regents has awarded Desire2Learn a major 5-year contract to provide enterprise eLearning solutions to the six universities, thirteen two-year colleges and twenty-six technology centers that make up Tennessee's state university system. (Jan. 9, 2007) 09:37:26
Desire2Learn and Turning Technologies Announce Integration Partnership - Desire2Learn and Turning Technologies announce plans to integrate the TurningPoint audience response system with the Desire2Learn Learning Environment. (Nov. 29, 2006) 14:25:31
Desire2Learn and Elluminate, Inc. Announce Integration Partnership - Desire2Learn and Elluminate announce plans to integrate Elluminate Live! online conferencing software with the Desire2Learn Learning Environment. (Nov. 3, 2006) 10:38:06
Desire2Learn and 123ID Announce Integration Partnership - Desire2Learn and 123ID announce partnership to integrate biometric technology with the Desire2Learn Learning Environment. (Oct. 27, 2006) 09:33:02
Desire2Learn Announces FUSION 2007 - Fourth Annual Users Conference to be held in Duluth, Minnesota - The Fourth Annual Desire2Learn Users Conference, FUSION 2007, will be held in the scenic resort destination of Duluth, Minnesota from July 8-11th, 2007. (Oct. 24, 2006) 09:44:38
Desire2Learn Unveils Business Continuity Services - Desire2Learn unveiled a new Business Continuity Service to provide clients with a proactive management approach for addressing challenges to mission critical IT applications. (Oct. 18, 2006) 10:34:47
William Carey University Recovering from Katrina and Preparing for Future Growth with Desire2Learn's Assistance - William Carey University selected Desire2Learn's Learning Environment and Hosting Services as part of a business continuity plan to ensure operations are uninterrupted should a natural disaster occur again in the future. (Oct. 11, 2006) 12:13:08
Desire2Learn Selected to Provide Standards Based Theoretical Training for the City of Edmonton Firefighters - The City of Edmonton Fire Rescue has selected Desire2Learn as their eLearning provider to train over 900 firefighters at 25 different stations across Edmonton (Sep. 28, 2006) 15:19:38
Desire2Learn Receives Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Award - Desire2Learn is named one of Canada's fastest growing technology companies in the 2006 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 program (Sep. 21, 2006) 15:49:10
WHRO Selects the Desire2Learn Learning Platform - Hampton Roads' Own Public Broadcasting (WHRO) has selected Desire2Learn as their eLearning provider for Virginia's fifteen regional school systems encompassing 286,000 K-12 students and 25,000 educators (Sep. 14, 2006) 22:10:37
Desire2Learn Announces the Partner Network, and Continues to Expand its Base of Active Partnerships - Desire2Learn launches the Partner Network with a who's who of eLearning companies (Sep. 5, 2006) 16:14:51
Oklahoma State University Teams with Desire2Learn - Oklahoma State University has selected a solution from Desire2Learn to replace WebCT & Blackboard, and provide 10,000 online courses to 30,000 students campus wide (Aug. 28, 2006) 11:12:25
Desire2Learn to feature extensive new eLearning suite at EDUCAUSE 2006 in Dallas, TX - Desire2Learn will feature their recently launched Enterprise eLearning Suite at EDUCAUSE 2006 which includes: Learning Environment 8.1, Learning Repository 3.5, and LiveRoom 4.0. (Aug. 8, 2006) 12:05:40
'Get a Life in Waterloo Region!' June 22nd Tech Recruiting Event - Aggressively thirsty for top talent, tech firms from Waterloo Region, Ontario Canada will be recruiting on-site June 22nd at Brookstreet, Ottawa's premier destination. (Jun. 13, 2006) 15:56:05
Desire2Learn announces the release of an extensive new product suite delivering client-driven innovation for eLearning - Desire2Learn launches three exciting new releases as part of its eLearning Suite including: Learning Environment 8.1, Learning Repository 3.5, and LiveRoom 4.0 enabling clients to elevate the potential of eLearning by measuring learning outcomes, tools that support greater student success, increasing collaboration, and significantly reducing the time required to create content and manage eLearning. (Jun. 5, 2006) 18:25:33
Desire2Learn to Host Technology and Careers Showcase - Desire2Learn hosts Technology and Careers Showcase to attract experienced professionals interested in the high-tech industry who want to learn more about Desire2Learn technologies and exciting career opportunities. (May 26, 2006) 16:04:13
Desire2Learn Making Key Investment in eLearning R and D Project - Desire2Learn partners with l'Universit� de Moncton and the National Research Council to develop a new software suite called SynergiC3 - a project that will receive up to $2.9 million from the Atlantic Innovation Fund (Apr. 28, 2006) 17:26:04
Desire2Learn Brings Qualified Teachers to Alabama Rural Areas through a State-wide Distance Learning Initiative - The Alabama Department of Education has selected the Desire2Learn Learning Environment and Learning Object Repository to provide a state-wide distance learning initiative to 469 public high schools (Apr. 7, 2006) 16:33:21
MiCTA and the ATAlliance organizations unanimously endorsed Desire2Learn's Learning Management System and Learning Object Repository - MiCTA and the ATAlliance organizations unanimously endorsed Desire2Learn's Learning Management System and Learning Object Repository to all MiCTA/ATAlliance members. (Mar. 10, 2006) 16:27:32
North Island Distance Education School Selects the Desire2Learn Learning Platform - North Island Distance Education School seeks academic enterprise system to improve teaching and learning. (Feb. 14, 2006) 15:20:28
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Launches E-Learning Support System - "The Point" learning platform provides online content, services and support to educators and students worldwide. (Feb. 8, 2006) 16:44:42
CLOE Partners with Desire2Learn - CLOE partners with Desire2Learn and will use the Desire2Learn Learning Object Repository to provide rich learning resources across Canada. (Feb. 2, 2006) 12:40:21
PBS TeacherLine Selects the Desire2Learn Learning Platform - PBS TeacherLine chooses Desire2Learn to provide eLearning courses to over 10,000 teachers across the United States. (Jan. 30, 2006) 11:22:41
Desire2Learn Announces Wolters Kluwer Health as a Partner in eLearning - Wolters Kluwer Health selects Desire2Learn Inc. as its eLearning Platform. (Jan. 11, 2006) 11:42:53
2006 Desire2Learn Users Conference Announced - The 3rd annual Desire2Learn Users Conference - Expanding Horizons - to be held at the University of Guelph from July 30t h to August 2nd, 2006. (Nov. 14, 2005) 14:03:48
Desire2Learn is Hosting "A Learning Experience" for 44 Students from Bluevale Collegiate Institute - Desire2Learn is hosting a morning of educational seminars on November 15th focusing on career related topics for 44 students from Bluevale Collegiate Institute. (Nov. 7, 2005) 16:33:14
You Can Decide TODAY What Your CMS/VLE of Tomorrow Will Be - Desire2Learn, the second largest eLearning technology company, restates its commitment to providing its clients industry leading products and services. Desire2Learn is designed for institutions looking to take control over their course management system (CMS) / virtual learning environment (VLE) within North America and Internationally. (Oct. 14, 2005) 16:53:20
Desire2Learn Offers Free Use of eLearning platform to Schools and Students Affected by Katrina and Rita - Desire2Learn is offering no cost licensing and hosting to help students affected by recent hurricanes learn online. (Oct. 5, 2005) 13:24:35
Calgary Board of Education Selects Desire2Learn For One of the Largest K12 eLearning Initiatives in North America - CBe-learn moves to Desire2Learn offering in-class and on-line courses to K12 students and professional development to teachers. (Aug. 3, 2005) 16:29:53
North Dakota University System Pilots Desire2Learn Enterprise Learning Platform - Campuses launch common learning management system. (May 26, 2005) 10:50:46
Desire2Learn Announces Call For Desire2EXCEL Showcase - Desire2Learn issued a call to all D2L users for first annual Desire2EXCEL Showcase Contest, which aims to recognize the use of the Desire2Learn technology in an innovative and noteworthy way to benefit all users. (May 3, 2005) 14:05:59
Adventist Distance Education Consortium and Desire2Learn Forge Agreement to Implement Enterprise Learning Solution - ADEC to implement Desire2Learn across multiple North American institutions in effort to increase collaboration and coordination, and expand offering to affiliated international schools. (Apr. 28, 2005) 14:19:28
University of Oklahoma Selects Desire2Learn Platform - Desire2Learn will be implementing the Desire2Learn Learning Platform at the University of Oklahoma for course development, delivery and management. (Apr. 28, 2005) 09:40:33
Desire2Learn Achieves Another Market First: SCORM 2004 Certification - Desire2Learn Learning Platform certified by the ADL Co-Lab for full support of SCORM 2004. (Apr. 27, 2005) 11:26:33
Louisiana State University at Alexandria Adopts Desire2Learn to Improve Student Success - Desire2Learn assists student learning with intuitive learning environment and enables faculty to deliver engaging courses. (Apr. 18, 2005) 12:24:09
Desire2Learn Packs Unprecedented Capabilities, Features and Functionality in Two New Product Versions Reinforcing Innovation Leadership - Desire2Learn introduces the Desire2Learn Learning Platform 7.4 and the Desire2Learn Learning Object Repository 3.1 enabling educators to deliver a high quality education experience to students through added capabilities and enhancements. (Apr. 13, 2005) 12:41:36
Desire2Learn Expands Offering to MiCTA/ATAlliance Members - MiCTA/ATAlliance Members to benefit from contract amendment offering cost savings and new Desire2Learn Learning Object Repository product. (Mar. 9, 2005) 14:32:30
University of Iowa Selects Desire2Learn as Enterprise Learning Solution - University of Iowa consolidates eLearning provider by choosing Desire2Learn's enterprise solution campus-wide. (Mar. 3, 2005) 13:47:22
The Ohio State University Selects the Desire2Learn Learning Platform Institution-Wide - Institution seeks academic enterprise system to improve teaching and learning. (Mar. 1, 2005) 10:25:09
Rochester Institute of Technology Selects Desire2Learn to Power eLearning Institution-wide - Leader in computing, engineering and applied arts adopts Desire2Learn for learning management system. (Jan. 25, 2005) 10:26:54
eLearn Campus Teams with Desire2Learn to Deliver World-class eLearning - Partnership to deliver the foundations for building effective eLearning programs. (Jan. 12, 2005) 09:51:48
Desire2Learn and MERLOT Partner to Improve Exchange and Development of eLearning Content - Strategic Relationship Advances the Sharing of Learning Resources for D2L Users and MERLOT Community. (Oct. 21, 2004) 14:30:35

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