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Building a Connected, Inclusive Learning Ecosystem

At D2L, we believe this moment calls for more than reflection; it calls for action. This resource is our response. Drawing on the report’s findings, we offer practical strategies to help institutions:

Building a Connected, Inclusive Learning Ecosystem

The future of higher education will be shaped by those who can balance innovation with empathy, flexibility with rigor and technology with trust. We invite you to explore these insights and join us in building a more connected, inclusive and resilient learning ecosystem. 

The Big Picture

To help sift through the Time for Class findings, we’ve tapped experts from D2L and Tyton Partners to provide context and analysis of key findings. Here are your guides to the insights contained in this resource:
The Time for Class report presents a beautifully complex situation because we’re reminded that it’s not enough to digitize education; we have to humanize it and really think about instructional design, data and inclusive policies.
Dr. Cristi Ford Chief Learning Officer, D2L
Dr. Cristi Ford
What’s interesting to me about the Time for Class data this year as compared to previous years, is that the conversations we’ve been having around data, agency, access, digital tools and humanizing the online environment are at a very different place.
Dr. Emma Zone Senior Director of Academic Affairs, D2L
Emma Zone
What was striking to me was how much of a renorming process was happening. It wasn’t just one headwind or tailwind, it felt like this year’s study was more nuanced.
Catherine Shaw Managing Director, Tyton Partners
Catherine Shaw
We’ve also leaned on the expertise and experience of D2L customers and partners to provide actionable insights from their own institutions. In this resource, you’ll also hear from:
  • Justin Rose
    Justin Rose

    Associate Vice President for Information Management and Digital Learning
    Southeastern University

  • Jordan O’Connell
    Jordan O’Connell

    Instructor and Instructional Designer
    Northeast Iowa Community College

  • Robert MacAuslan
    Robert MacAuslan

    Vice President of Artificial Intelligence
    Southern New Hampshire University

  • Lacey McCann
    Lacey McCann

    Senior Director of CBE Products and Experience
    Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN)

  • Andy Shean
    Andy Shean

    Former Chief Learning Officer
    Penn Foster Group

About the Tyton Time for Class Report

The research draws on responses from more than 3,300 students, instructors and administrators across 900+ colleges and universities in the United States. It focuses on introductory and developmental courses, where timely support and high-impact teaching are critical to student success.

 

About Tyton Partners

Tyton Partners is a management consultancy and advisory firm focused on the education sector. They work with institutions, solution providers, funders and investors to support growth and strategic decision-making. Their work often centers on helping clients navigate pivotal moments in their development and address complex challenges across the learning ecosystem.

 

D2L’s Partnership with Tyton

D2L collaborates with Tyton Partners to stay closely aligned with the evolving landscape of higher education. Through this relationship, D2L sponsors original research and leverages insights to inform its strategy, product development and commitment to supporting teaching and learning in a digital age.

3,300

Students, instructors
and administrators

Students in a group setting

900+

colleges and universities in the United States