Press Release
Desire2Learn Expands Mobile Web Offerings
Desire2Learn 2GO product family adds a brand new interface optimized for mobile browsing without downloading or installing an application
Kitchener-Waterloo, ON - Oct 7, 2010 - Desire2Learn Incorporated (Desire2Learn), a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise eLearning solutions, is expanding the Desire2Learn® 2GO suite of applications.
Desire2Learn 2GO Mobile Web is a new set of mobile browser-optimized pages that enables students and faculty to take teaching and learning on the road. They stay connected - Anytime. Anywhere. Access will soon be available from mobile web browsers on iPhone™, Android™, in addition to BlackBerry® devices, without needing to download or install an application on smartphone or mobile devices.
Desire2Learn 2GO Mobile Web provides access to courses wherever the individual is located. Individuals can stay connected with their classes and on-top of their work. Getting caught-up on lessons whenever and wherever they like is quick and easy. Desire2Learn 2GO Mobile Web provides the freedom to work the way the Smartphone user wants to work.
"Mobile learning is a dynamic and rapidly growing component of eLearning," states John Baker, President & CEO, Desire2Learn. "Mobile learning applications like Desire2Learn 2GO enable learners to receive a well-rounded and rich learning experience around the clock and around the globe. We are committed to enhancing mobile offerings for our clients." Desire2Learn 2GO Mobile Web will be available with Desire2Learn Learning Suite 9.1 being launched Tuesday, October 12.
Features of Desire2Learn 2GO Mobile Web will include:
Example of Desire2Learn 2GO Course Content
Mobile Content
- Instant access to all course content on-the-go
- Review what has been read in a history of recently viewed topics
- Ability to mark content for reading later with bookmarks and automatically sync them with other bookmarks online
- Easily identify unread topics and stay in-sync with what you've read on your laptop or desktop
Gradebook
- Keep on-top of academic progress
- See the latest graded assignments, quizzes, projects, and exams
Campus and Course News
- Keep up-to-date with the latest campus news
- Stay in-touch with announcements made in courses the minute they are posted
Example of Desire2Learn 2GO Schedule
Schedule
- Track important events and deadlines
- View upcoming campus events
- Add reminders and goals to keep organized
To learn more, or to request a demo, visit www.Desire2Learn.com/Desire2Learn2GO, email Info@Desire2Learn.com or call 1-888-772-0325.
About Desire2Learn
Desire2Learn comprises Desire2Learn Incorporated and its subsidiaries. Desire2Learn Incorporated is a world-leading provider of enterprise eLearning solutions that enable institutions and other organizations to create teaching and learning environments that reflect their vision, values, goals, pedagogical approaches and branding. Desire2Learn and its subsidiaries support more than five million learners worldwide and clients include higher education, K-12, as well as associations, government and other leading organizations. Founded in 1999, Desire2Learn is headquartered in Kitchener, ON, Canada with personnel located in North America, the U.K. and Australia. For more information, visit: www.Desire2Learn.com, call 1.519.772.0325 or toll-free 1.888.772.0325 (within North America), +44 808.234.4235 (U.K. and Europe), 0.800.452.069 (New Zealand) and 1.800.656.210 (Australia).
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John McLeod
Director of Marketing
Desire2Learn Incorporated
519.772.0325 ext. 378
PR@Desire2Learn.com