The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), has designed a comprehensive education technology ecosystem with Brightspace from D2L.
Brightspace is a learning management system (LMS) that integrates advanced digital tools, artificial intelligence (AI) and interactive features to create engaging, data-informed educational experiences.
“This strategic investment underscores The IIE’s commitment to redefining higher education in South Africa through innovation, scalability, and student-centric design,” says Louise Wiseman, MD of The IIE’s Varsity College, Vega & IIE MSA.
Brightspace serves over 20-million students globally across schools, higher education institutions, enterprises, and membership organisations.
“Unlike traditional learning management systems used in South Africa, Brightspace offers a seamless, intuitive user experience with unparalleled customisation and interactivity. Its implementation across The IIE’s portfolio of over 130 programmes, from Higher Certificate to Doctorate level, positions it as a pioneering solution tailored to meet the unique demands of South African students and educators,” says Wiseman.
Dr Mario Landman, head of education technology and innovation at The IIE, says the institution selected Brightspace after an extensive evaluation of the world’s leading LMS platforms. The selection process prioritised feature richness, user experience, scalability and alignment with the organisation’s commitment to delivering an enhanced and future-focused academic product.
“Brightspace emerged as the optimal choice as its advanced tools, customisation capabilities and collaborative features perfectly align with our vision of fostering an enriched learning experience for our students and faculty.”