Colorado State University-Global Campus Leaps into the Future with Launch of New Online Learning Management System
Greenwood Village, Colo. (PRWEB) January 15, 2015 -- Colorado State University-Global Campus (CSUGlobal.edu) is pleased to announce its transition to a new Learning Management System, Schoology. CSU-Global is always looking for new ways to enhance the student learning experience, and this configurable platform offers a more intuitive, easy-to-use interface with a modern design and advanced technological capabilities.
“We are excited about what working with Schoology represents for our university, our students, and the future of online learning,” says Colorado State University-Global Campus Provost and Senior Vice President, Dr. Jon Bellum. “Schoology provides us with the features our students and faculty have requested to improve the learning experience. It also gives us the ability to quickly adapt to changing educational trends and technologies going forward.”
“Schoology and CSU-Global both share a commitment to student success,” says Jeremy Friedman, Schoology Co-founder and CEO. “We are excited to work with an institution dedicated to providing innovative opportunities for many students around the world.”
The university’s curriculum development team worked closely with Schoology to create a learning environment with easy-to-use course navigation and rich multimedia features that provide students with more tools to assist in their learning. Some major enhancements include easier to use discussion boards, simplified assignment submission and viewing, enhanced peer-to-peer and instructor interaction, and additional capability with tablets and mobile devices.
“We selected Schoology in part because of the organization’s close alignment with our institutional mission and values of effective student learning and accessibility,” adds Dr. Becky Takeda-Tinker, Colorado State University-Global Campus President. “Their platform will allow us to maintain our continued focus on innovation and affordability towards the best interests of students in Colorado and beyond.”
Visit CSUGlobal.edu for more information about the university’s online bachelor’s degrees, online master’s degrees, and other academic offerings. Prospective students should contact an Enrollment Counselor at 1-800-920-6723 or Admissions(at)CSUGlobal(dot)edu with questions about enrolling in the next monthly term start and other CSU-Global benefits including its tuition guarantee and alternative credit options.
About Colorado State University-Global Campus
Colorado State University-Global Campus (CSU-Global) was created by the Colorado State University System Board of Governors in 2007 as the first 100 percent online state university in the United States. CSU-Global is focused on facilitating adult success in a global marketplace through career-relevant education including bachelor’s degree completion and master’s degree programs. Embracing the land grant heritage as part of the Colorado State University System, CSU-Global sets the standard for quality and innovation in higher education through its expert faculty trained in working with adults in an online learning environment, and through its dedication to student retention, graduation and workplace success. Visit CSUGlobal.edu or call 1-800-920-6723 for more information.
###
Andrew Dixon, Colorado State University-Global Campus, http://CSUGlobal.edu, +1 720-897-8368, [email protected]
Share this article