Press Release
D2L, a global learning technology company, is helping to empower educators with free online courses designed to address critical skills gaps in key areas, including cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI). These courses aim to equip all educators and learning leaders with knowledge and practical tools for the upcoming school year.
Cybersecurity for K-12
Cybersecurity for K-12 Educators is a free course designed to help K-12 educators and institutions address critical cybersecurity challenges. Recognizing that cybersecurity can be overwhelming, this course can help simplify essential concepts and practices, providing a selection of third-party resources and offers an overview to help school leaders better understand, mitigate, and respond to cybersecurity threats.
“At D2L, we know how important it is for schools to have robust privacy and security measures to tackle today’s cybersecurity challenges,” said Kassia Gandhi, Vice President of K-12 at D2L. “That’s why we’re committed to offering courses like this one, which are open to educators, and to collaborating with customers, to help K-12 educators and institutions better address cybersecurity needs so that they can spend more time on their primary mission of teaching and learning.”
For more information about how D2L continues to make progress, visit the K-12 Cybersecurity Pledge Commitments page.
AI Empowerment for Educators
AI Empowerment for Educators: Transforming Teaching & Learning is a free D2L master class for educators that explores the impact of AI in education. Participants can learn practical ways to integrate AI into their teaching practices, explore ethical considerations and engage in peer discussions to reflect on their experience teaching with AI.
In addition, D2L has introduced D2L Lumi, a new AI-powered package designed to help create engaging, effective, and efficient learning experiences. Built with a focus on privacy and data governance, D2L Lumi enables educators to develop high-quality, human-centered learning experiences with ease, allowing them to save time and focus on building stronger connections with students.
“At D2L, educators and learners are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to helping enhance learning through the power of AI while prioritizing privacy, data governance, and the human experience,” said Kassia. “Over the past decade, D2L has been at the forefront of helping educators navigate the evolving digital learning landscape. We are proud to offer free learning opportunities to all educators, ensuring they stay ahead with the latest skills and advancements so they can focus on what matters most – their students.”
About D2L
D2L is transforming the way the world learns—helping learners of all ages achieve more than they dreamed possible. Working closely with customers all over the world, D2L is supporting millions of people learning online and in person. Our global workforce is dedicated to making the best learning products to leave the world better than they found it. Learn more about D2L for K-12, higher education and businesses at www.D2L.com.
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