Partnership Supports Improved Student Outcomes by Delivering Deep
Analytics Insights to Higher Education
BASKING RIDGE, N.J. & SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Barnes
& Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE:BNED), one of the
largest contract operators of bookstores on college and university
campuses across the United States and a leading provider of digital
education services, and Instructure,
Inc. (NYSE:INST), a leading software-as-a-service (SaaS)
technology company and creator of the Canvas learning management system
(LMS), today announced a partnership to align and share course and usage
data across systems, which will empower higher education institutions to
more efficiently and effectively improve student outcomes and retention.
This partnership enables BNED LoudCloud's LoudSight, an innovative
learning analytics solution, to be fully integrated with the Canvas LMS,
providing higher education institutions with the deep analytical
insights that will allow them to use Canvas' platform in a more
meaningful way. Together, LoudCloud and Canvas will provide their
college and university partners with a more comprehensive view of the
student journey, which will enable these institutions to improve student
engagement and better support educational needs.
"Canvas has gained tremendous traction in the market over the past few
years and we have seen first-hand, on numerous campuses across the
country, the positive impact its system has had for both students and
advisors," said Kanuj Malhotra, Chief Operating Officer, Digital
Education, Barnes & Noble Education. "Canvas' open-source model enables
a seamless integration with LoudSight, our learning analytics solution,
and our ability to provide real-time insights throughout a student's
journey will be invaluable to our mission of driving student success."
"BNED LoudCloud is uniquely positioned to improve student retention and
outcomes by providing information and insight into student engagement
and performance," said Melissa Loble, Vice President, Platform and
Partnerships at Instructure. "We are excited to partner with a company
that shares our commitment to delivering innovative technology that
makes the educational experience both more successful and affordable,
and we are confident that, together, we will provide more efficient and
effective solutions for the crucial challenges that higher education
institutions face."
About Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE:BNED), one of the
largest contract operators of bookstores on college and university
campuses across the United States and a leading provider of digital
education services, enhances the academic and social purpose of
educational institutions. Through its Barnes & Noble
College subsidiary, Barnes & Noble Education serves more than 5 million
college students and their faculty through its 751 stores on campuses
nationwide, delivering essential educational content and tools within a
dynamic retail environment. Through its digital platforms LoudCloud and
Yuzu®, Barnes & Noble Education offers an excellent digital
reading experience and access to a broad catalog of digital academic
relevant titles. Barnes & Noble Education acts as a strategic partner to
drive student success; provide value and support to students and
faculty; and create loyalty and retention, all while supporting the
financial goals of college and university partners.
General information on Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. can be obtained by
visiting the Company's corporate website: www.bned.com.
About Instructure
Instructure, Inc. is a leading software-as-a-service (SaaS) technology
company that makes software that makes people smarter. With a vision to
help maximize the potential of people through technology, Instructure
created Canvas and Bridge to enable organizations everywhere to easily
develop, deliver and manage engaging face-to-face and online learning
experiences. To date, Instructure has connected millions of instructors
and learners at more than 2,000 educational institutions and
corporations throughout the world. Learn more about Canvas for higher ed
and K-12, and Bridge for the corporate market at www.Instructure.com.
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Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.
Carolyn J. Brown, 908-991-2967
Vice
President
Corporate Communications
cbrown@bned.com
or
Instructure
Shannon
Michael, 801-205-6714
Director, Public Relations
smichael@instructure.com
Source: Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.
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