CEO of CanopyLAB elected as new Vice-Chair of DI Digital
Sahra-Josephine Hjorth, Co-founder of CanopyLAB, has been elected Vice-Chairman of the Board of The Confederation of Danish Industry’s (DI’s) membership community DI Digital.
- Published in About, English, Uncategorized
Matchmaking Unicorns: Tinder for educational opportunities – EdTech Unicorns Blog series part 5
Learning is fantastic, however, before you actually learn there is a decision process that takes place. This is based on what you want to learn and the specific place/institution you want to attend for these classes/courses. How many times have you heard: “opportunities are there you just have to look for them”? And how many times have you wished that there was a place where you could simply filter all these opportunities and select one? Well… your wishes have come true, at least for educational opportunities. In part 5 of the EdTech unicorn series, we will be talking about companies that offer platforms that connect you with educational opportunities.
- Published in EdTech Unicorns Blog series, English
Making sure that you can practice your Cantonese at 2 am from your bedside – EdTech Unicorns Blog series part 4
Have you ever seen those 1950’s french movies and experienced a unique desire to learn french in order to recite those lines? Well, it’s happened to me too, but I’ve found that it is 2 am, I’m in the countryside and there’s no sight of a french academy or anyone that speaks french for miles. This is no longer a problem!
- Published in EdTech Unicorns Blog series, English
MOOCs: Learn Anything Anywhere – EdTech Unicorns Blog series part 3
This blog will focus on edTech unicorns that are renowned or mainly have focused on MOOCs. MOOCs are Massive Open Online Courses, in other words, courses that are available for anyone to take regardless of where they are. As long as you have access to the Internet, of course. Blog number 3 in our EdTech Unicorns Blog series will focus on those companies that offer MOOCs if it was not explicit enough yet.
- Published in EdTech Unicorns Blog series, English
Ever felt like you need a tutor? – EdTech Unicorns Blog series part 2
Do you feel like the classes you are taking don’t prepare you for your dream career? Or perhaps you are doing alright but wanted that extra bit that would help you excel? We got your back. Call 1-800-TutoringEdTechUnicorns and we will be right with you.
- Published in EdTech Unicorns Blog series, English
Unicorns are real and we’ve mapped their DNA for you – EdTech Unicorns Blog series part 1
They say unicorns are not real, but I’ve seen them. Wait… it gets better, I’ve tracked them down and mapped their DNA. No, I’m not talking about a horse-looking creature with a horn, but about startup companies with a valuation of over $1 billion. Now I’ve got particular tates and one breed has been the subject of my study: the EdTech unicorn.
- Published in EdTech Unicorns Blog series, English
Celebrating 100th NGO partner in the LAB
Before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we had 38 NGO partners in the LAB. What is that LAB you may ask?
- Published in English, News, Partnerships
Learning, made in Denmark
Once Denmark was famous for design and fashion, but a new movement is gaining momentum: Learning technology built in Denmark. Yes, you heard that right, using tech built in Denmark is an instant stamp of approval, because you know the technology is built on trust, collaboration, and respect for the individual and the data we generate.
What is a Nordic approach to learning, and how can it be digitized?
What is it about the Nordic approach to learning that earns global praise? How are Nordic learning methods and strategies adaptable to a digital context during COVID-19, and what features are available in a learning platform that is built on a Nordic approach to learning?
Five simple tips for implementing your new learning experience platform.
You have just acquired your new learning experience platform! Congratulations! You are now embarking on a journey that will save you valuable time, and that will ensure learning among your students or employees.
Why opt for an LMS with adaptive learning features
Have you been entertaining the idea of acquiring a learning management system (LMS) for your organization in order to stimulate dynamism among your employees? Or perhaps you’re considering an LMS for your school but you are worried that it won’t be as easy to track your students’ progress as when you monitor them in person. If this resonates with you, you probably do need an LMS, but you most definitely need one with adaptive learning features.
What is the difference between a CRM, an ERP, and an LMS?
LMS, TMS, CRM, ERP, SaaS… If you’re not a tech geek, the chances are that all those acronyms must seem like a foreign language to you. You have most likely used at least one of them at some point in your educational or professional career. In this article, we want to introduce you to three of the most popular programs that companies use in today’s business landscape: LMS, CRM, and ERP. So what are they and what do they do?
Keeping your sales team motivated and effective despite the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused social and economic disruption of historic proportions. We know from the financial crisis in 2007-2008 that a recession always results in a shift in consumer behavior. Currently, loss of income due to illness, lockdown, and layoffs have put most households under a financial strain, forcing consumers to shop differently, prioritize essential goods, and online shopping.
What are the benefits of the Nordic approach to learning
Nowadays there is a big focus on the PISA tests done around the globe which compare educational systems. Do you know who ranks on top, every single time? Nordic educational institutions.
The benefits of picking a Nordic LMS
Nowadays there is a big focus on the PISA tests done around the globe in order to compare educational systems, and year by year countries see how they ranked so that they can analyze their whole educational system.
What does an LMS do?
You may have heard the term “Learning Management System” floating around these past few months as organizations and educational institutions are adapting the way they work and learn from home.
Top 5 benefits of using an LMS for corporate training
Long before COVID-19 companies were well on their way to digitize corporate training programs. There are many reasons why you should jump on the bandwagon and go digital with your corporate training using a learning management system (LMS). We have listed the top 5 benefits of using an LMS for corporate training in order for you to be ready and take the next step.
- Published in English, LMS, Onboarding
The benefits of picking a cloud-based Learning Management System
Have you been entertaining the idea of acquiring a learning management system or learning platform for your organization, but can’t decide between a cloud-based or a self-hosted system? Or perhaps you’re confused about what to pick after reading about the difference between the two. We can help you out.
- Published in English, Functionality, LMS, Onboarding, Pre-boarding, Resources, Spanish, Uncategorized
Implementing your cloud-based LMS has never been easier
Picking a learning management system or learning platform can be super stressful. Especially if you are doing it in a bit of a hurry with a set deadline. But you never have to compromise on quality, because it has never been easier to compare solutions. In addition, generally the price point is a lot lower than it was a few years ago. That always happens with technology; as demand increases and the technologies are democratized, price inevitably goes down.
Don’t shut down extracurricular activities – move them online
When Covid-19 first hit and schools and universities had to face lockdowns, focus was on transitioning to an online format in order to continue the basic training and classes to ensure students’ basic education.
You don’t have to cancel extracurricular activities due to COVID-19.
Before COVID-19, El Caballito de Palermo, a multidisciplinary civil society organization in Buenos Aires, Argentina dedicated to supporting the development of children’s cognitive and emotional competencies based on the game of chess successfully held classes where ten teachers and 50+ partners taught 1,000 students chess over one year.
- Published in English, Partnerships
How can your institution encourage extracurricular activities to continue online during the pandemic?
The importance of extracurricular activities or after-school activities is obvious; They help students improve their knowledge and skills, form friendships, help develop life skills, and help form the student as an individual.
Don’t cancel debate club: The importance of digitizing extracurricular activities during COVID-19.
Extracurricular activities or after-school activities have been sacrificed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, making it a risk to meet in person in many places.
- Published in Casos de Éxito, COVID-19, English, LMS, Resources, Transición digital educativa
2 Million Euro Grant Awarded To Revolutionize Online Collaboration
Learning platform receives a 2 million euro grant from Innovation Fund Denmark to revolutionize how we collaborate and co-create digitally.
- Published in English, Partnerships, Press Release
TeacherLAB: Mastering with new tools
TeacherLAB is a free interactive learning platform exclusively for teachers by teachers. Through TeacherLAB you will have access to 40 + courses designed to empower you to master new digital tools, online pedagogy, and relationships with students and parents, with the support of a global network of teachers. The courses on TeacherLAB are divided into 10 series: Introduction to remote teaching, Mastering new tools, Inspiring student engagement, Analytics, assessment, and grading, Digital literacy & the future of skills, New and emerging technologies, Methodology, pedagogy, and skills, The future of school and learning, Data, security, and basic legal insights and Advocacy & Agency. In this blog post, we focus on the awesomeness of the “Mastering new tools” series.
- Published in English, Resources, TeacherLAB
Further recognition from Elearning Industry: CanopyLAB featured on Top 20 LMS based on Customer Experience
CanopyLAB’s social and adaptive learning software is highlighted among Elearning Industry’s Top 20 LMS list based on Customer Experience. Coming in at a 19th place, a great rating for our first year on the list. Just last week CanopyLAB was listed as number 9 on Elearning Industry’s Top 20 LMS based on User Experience.
CanopyLAB comes in as #9 on Elearning Industry’s Top 20 LMS based on User Experience
Every year, ELearning Industry published the Top 20 LMS list based on User Experience. This year is the first year CanopyLAB appears on the list, coming in at an impressive 9th place.
CanopyLAB releases a free virtual mental health course series for youth
What is mental health? How do I find the right therapist? Can mindfulness help end climate change? How do I fight mental health stigma? How do I take care of my mental wellbeing? These are just a few of the questions we answer in our brand new mental health course series on the free learning platform the LAB!
- Published in English, Feature series
Democratizing education through partnerships with CanopyLAB
This is an open invitation to join our global partner network of 80+ organizations. Our existing partners have already created 250+ free courses for youth on our free learning platform the LAB. The topics range from climate action and social justice to sexual health and reproductive rights.
- Published in English, Partnerships
Competency development through virtual chess education
How Argentinian civil society organization Caballito de Palermo is teaching chess online
- Published in English, Partnerships
The ABC’s of adaptive learning?
When discussing adaptive learning, there are some basic concepts that you should get your head around. The fundamentals are: Algorithms and AI, Quizzes and Assessments, Linear and non-linear learning, and finally personalized learning.
- Published in Edtech insights, English
5 important discussions on adaptive learning
The wonders of adaptive learning is of course only half of the story. Here, we outline some of the most important discussions that we need to address when it comes to adaptive learning.
- Published in Edtech insights, English, Feature series, LMS, News, Spanish
CanopyLAB’s auto-tagging feature is now available in all languages
If you have ever been on the CanopyLAB platform, you’ve surely come across a knowledge tag. Tags are showcased on your personal profile, and they are a record of what you have accomplished. The courses you have taken, the knowledge that you have gained, and the exercises you have completed to train 21st-century skills.
- Published in English, Feature series, Features, Functionality, News, Spanish
The virtual campus: Defining a social (digital) learning space
Has COVID-19 changed the immersive college experience forever? How do we redefine the online university as a beacon of networking, collaboration, and innovation? And is a virtual campus the new normal?
The future of conferences is digital: The hosting of the 2020 Networked Learning Conference (NLC) using the CanopyLAB platform
First started in 1998 by Aalborg University in Denmark, The Networked Learning Conference (NLC) is a biennial and one of its kind gathering of university experts from all over Europe to discuss networked learning, lifelong learning and professional development for a 3-day-period.
- Published in English, Partnerships
Harnessing the power of role models: How DigiPippi is closing the gender gap for women in technology through youth mentorships
Did you know that there are still IT university programs with 0% female enrolment? This is just one fact that drives the DigiPippi volunteer mentorship program that aims to connect girls ages 7-13 with female role models to foster curiosity and passion for the world of technology. With the support of CanopyLAB, DigiPippi has created a virtual academy where volunteers learn about the Digippipi method, which includes how to become a role model for girls in tech, host IT workshops and use social media for outreach courses, all while connecting with their mentees in a social online setting.
- Published in English, Interview, LMS, Partnerships, Spanish, Transición digital educativa
Do you need help implementing remote teaching?
Many educational institutions worldwide have decided – or have been forced – to continue the lockdown for the rest of the year. How do you successfully transition to remote teaching?
CanopyLAB acquires Peruvian publisher YoPublico in efforts to further scale on the Latin American market
We are excited to announce the acquisition of Peruvian published YoPublico, who began operating as CanopyLAB LATAM on April 1st, 2020.
Recognizing CanopyLAB’s Volunteer Ambassadors
On March 15th, CanopyLAB launched a global ambassador program to spearhead free access to online learning in their communities as a result of COVID-19. We are thrilled to say that we have received 125+ applications from 25 different countries from all over the world by featuring 13 CanopyLAB ambassadors, so you can get to know more about them and what fuels their passion to take action during COVID-19. They have helped us get in touch with local educational institutions, spread awareness about the importance of online learning, and have also become role models for other students on our free and open learning platform the LAB.
On behalf of the entire CanopyLAB Team, Thank you.
Working with adaptive quizzes: A beginners guide
Is there anything more demotivating than working with content that is either too difficult or too easy?
Successful onboarding and upskilling of teachers during social distancing
With most educational institutions switching to remote teaching, teachers and professors have had to transition to digital teaching in a very short period of time.
- Published in English, LMS, Onboarding, Resources, Spanish, Transición digital educativa
Teacher Natalia Bernal on transitioning to remote teaching at an all-girls school in Colombia
This post is a reflection written by Natalia Bernal who is a teacher at an all-girls school in Bogota, Colombia. While the transition to remote learning has received massive media attention, we aim to highlight the voice of the teacher and their experiences, challenges, and resilience during COVID-19.
- Published in COVID-19, English, Spanish, TeacherLAB, Uncategorized
Teaching from home: No one was remotely ready for this 1/3
The teaching from home blog series consists of experiences and narratives we have gathered from teachers, parents, and students during calls with more than 2500 schools across LATAM during COVID-19. The series is conceptualized and disseminated by Juan Carlos Soriano, COO of CanopyLAB LATAM.
Teaching from home: A traumatic experience with little time to prepare and become similar with new tools 2/3
The teaching from home blog series consists of experiences and narratives we have gathered from teachers, parents, and students during calls with more than 2500 schools across LATAM during COVID-19. The series is conceptualized and disseminated by Juan Carlos Soriano, COO of CanopyLAB LATAM.
Teaching from Home: Towards a new era for education 3/3
The teaching from home blog series consists of experiences and narrative we have gathered from teachers, parents, and students during calls with more than 2500 schools across LATAM during COVID-19. The series is conceptualized and disseminated by Juan Carlos Soriano, COO of CanopyLAB LATAM.
Launching TeacherLAB: A learning space for teachers
On Monday, June 1st, 2020 we are launching TeacherLAB an interactive learning platform exclusively for teachers powered by CanopyLAB.
Introducing Zoom integration to bring extra spunk to your online teaching and facilitation
You asked and we listened. The new Zoom integration is simple, seamless, and beautiful.
A Partnership between Diversity Factor and CanopyLAB
Diversity is a fact. Inclusion is a strategy. The key to harnessing the powers of diversity is to build inclusive environments, where everybody feels safe and can be their true self. When we get to that inclusive sweet spot, we will start to see the powerful effects of diversity; happier employees, more innovation and increased financial performance.
- Published in English, Partnerships
A Partnership between The Valkyrie Endeavour and CanopyLAB
The Valkyrie is an NGO non-profit that was born on the dream of sharing knowledge and skills to empower women worldwide. The focus is feminine empowerment through a 3 C approach: courses, coaching, and content. Currently, the Valkyrie is a one woman show, but there are more people interested in joining the team in Brazil and in Uganda as instructors and members of the board.
- Published in English, Partnerships
Digitize your courses through 8 simple steps
At CanopyLAB, we work hard to make it as easy and intuitive as possible to develop engaging digital courses, allowing the end-user to learn and develop just as they would have if they took a course at a physical location.
- Published in About, COVID-19, Edtech insights, English, LMS, News, Transición digital educativa
5 tips for meaningful digital learning
Never before has it been as evident that we need to create and sustain meaningful communities using digital tools as it is now. These digital communities will allow us to inspire each other, communicate with each other and learn together. During COVID-19 and a forced and rapid move towards digital learning, learning platforms will prove to be a fundamental and entirely necessary tool for achieving continued learning and community engagement.
Detailed overview of our free offerings to all educational institutions
CanopyLAB offers a free social learning platform to every educational institution worldwide. To begin with, this offering is limited to a 6-months-period, however this may be prolonged depending on the development of COVID-19.
CanopyLAB announces free access to its learning platform for all educational institutions
Effective immediately, all educational institutions will be provided with free access to CanopyLAB’s learning platform as a response to COVID-19 and the global shutting down of schools and universities.
Increasing employee retention among distributed teams through skills-based training and strong company influencers
Arguably, the top 2020 HR trend is hiring distributed teams. Wework defines distributed teams as teams that “are composed of employees who work remotely from all around the world rather than being centralized at a single physical headquarters.
- Published in Edtech insights, English
Supporting productive distributed teams with a learning experience platform
On February 11, 2020, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey shared plans to hire less staff in the Bay Area working towards a more distributed workforce. Jack Dorsey has long been an advocate for a distributed workforce¹, but how do organizations best support remote or distributed teams, ensure that they are productive, happy and identify with the company culture and values?
- Published in Edtech insights, English
A Partnership between Learn Achieve Become and CanopyLAB
Learn Achieve Become is a UK registered charity working in close collaboration with local non-profit organisations in Madagascar, Kenya & Central America.
- Published in English, Partnerships
A Partnership between 100% for the Children and CanopyLAB
Out of the lack of a solution that brings aesthetics and ethics together without compromising one of the P’s of the Triple Bottom Line, Æst-Ethics was born! Currently, Æst-Ethics is a one-woman team, driven by founder Marije de Roos, A.K.A. the Circular Fashion Detective™.
- Published in English, Partnerships
A Partnership between Æst-Ethics and CanopyLAB
Out of the lack of a solution that brings aesthetics and ethics together without compromising one of the P’s of the Triple Bottom Line, Æst-Ethics was born! Currently, Æst-Ethics is a one-woman team, driven by founder Marije de Roos, A.K.A. the Circular Fashion Detective™.
- Published in English, Partnerships
Celebrating POWER:Period’s SDG Tech Award Nomination
NGO Partnership Feature: Celebrating POWER:Period’s SDG Tech Award Nomination
- Published in English, Partnerships
A Partnership between Crossing Borders and CanopyLAB
Crossing Borders is a non-profit, civil society organization educating and empowering young people to become active global citizens.
- Published in English, Partnerships
The top 5 features you need to learn new skills online
Shockingly, the Wall Street Journal revealed that 90 % of knowledge learned in corporate training doesn’t stick simply days after the training has been completed.
- Published in English, Functionality, LMS, News, Onboarding, Pre-boarding, Spanish, Transición digital educativa
Checklist: A guide to picking a Learning Experience Platform that supports the development of new skills
Checklist: A guide to picking a Learning Experience Platform that supports the development of new skills
Skills vs. knowledge, and how to evaluate if your Learning Management System (LMS) or Learning Experience Platform (LXP) allows your organization to learn both
When I was in high school and later in college, I had a distinct advantage over many of my peers; my ability to memorize an enormous amount of information and recite it verbatim.
Digital Disruption: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Learning
Looking to learn more about the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Pressed for time need a simple overview of the major digital learning AI features? We’ve compiled a list of topics that you can browse through in a matter of minutes.
If We Can Build a Self-Driving Car, How Close Are We to the Self-Building Course? (Part 2/2)
A continuation of the interview with CanopyLAB’s CEO and co-founder Sahra-Josephine Hjorth, this portion focuses on whether the market is actually ready for self-building course technology.
If We Can Build a Self-Driving Car, How Close Are We to the Self-Building Course? (Part 1/2)
Course creation has never been easier than with “HR’s Best Friend” (yes, it’s an AI). CanopyLAB’s co-founder & CEO Sahra-Josephine Hjorth gives you exclusive insight to the mind-blowing concept of a self-building course.
EdTech Insights: Pros & Cons of Adaptive Learning
Moving beyond the hype- we are taking on a critical view of the biggest trend in Edtech today: Adaptive learning solutions. We are weighing in the pros and cons so that you can evaluate whether your company or institution should opt for an LMS that enables adaptive learning.
- Published in Edtech insights, English
EdTech Insights: 4 Benefits of moving to a Learning Experience Platform (LXP)
In an LXP, content is automatically created according to employees’ previous knowledge and focusing on gaining skills and competences to fill in their individual knowledge gaps.
- Published in Edtech insights, English
EdTech Insights: What is a Learning Experience Platform (LXP)?
Shifting employee experience to the core of corporate learning, the Learning Experience Platform (LXP) is the new black.
- Published in Edtech insights, English
Is Adaptive Learning the Key to Increasing Employee Engagement?
Should my company opt for an adaptive learning platform? Would investing in LMS systems with adaptive features really increase employees’ engagement and performance?
CanopyLAB’s checklist for picking the right adaptive learning platform
Are you ready to take the leap and invest in an adaptive learning platform? Unsure of what to look for when picking the right solution?
Our predictions for 2020: Trends in Corporate Learning
CanopyLAB shares our top 6 predictions that will dominate the corporate learning world in 2020.
CEO Insights: The Biggest Trends That Have Dominated the Future of Learning in 2019
As we approach the end of the year, we’re taking a look back at the biggest trends that have dominated corporate learning and training. When evaluating what corporate clients ask about when deciding which Learning Management System (LMS) to buy, is whether or not it is future-proof.
Hype Rewind: Top 5 Edtech Buzzwords in 2019
We are rounding up the year with a review of the top trends that geared the Edtech industry in 2019. More importantly, we want to shed light on these topics- what was the hype really about and which trends do we see spearheading 2020?
CanopyLAB’s First Hackathon: An Ode to Our NGO Partners
What does it take to engage and support 40+ partner organizations from various industries to create engaging courses on the LAB? Well, we’ve got an incredible first Hackathon to prove the value and outcome of dedicating an entire day to collaborating with our partners!
OEB Berlin 2019 recap: Prioritizing elearning that is simple and easy to implement.
We’re back at the office digesting the many impression from last week’s OEB Global Conference 2019 in Berlin, Germany. What a great conference and trade fair with lots of inspiring talks and participants from all over the world.
SLUSH joins forces with CanopyLAB to create a personalized volunteer platform
When 2.316 people from over 50 countries were selected to be volunteers for the Slush 2019 event in Helsinki (Finland), SLUSH and CanopyLAB co-created a platform aimed to connect and prepare the diverse team for the world’s largest gathering of investors.
The enormous potential of Natural Language Processing (NLP) in learning.
The Commentary series is a series of reflections on learning shared by the CanopyLAB co-founders Christian Skræm Juul Jensen and Sahra-Josephine Hjorth
- Published in English, Functionality
Your brilliant questions answered: “What is The Canopy”.
“Your brilliant questions answered” is a blog series where Chief Learning Officer Lise Andersen-Alstrup answers your most pressing questions about CanopyLAB, learning, adaptive learning, elearning, onboarding, SDG #4, edtech and much more.
- Published in English, Your brilliant questions answered
Your brilliant questions answered: “I want to be a pioneer and make courses in the LAB. Is that possible?”.
“Your brilliant questions answered” is a blog series where Chief Learning Officer Lise Andersen-Alstrup answers your most pressing questions about CanopyLAB, learning, adaptive learning, elearning, onboarding, SDG #4, edtech and much more.
- Published in English, Your brilliant questions answered
Your brilliant questions answered: “What is the LAB?”.
“Your brilliant questions answered” is a blog series where Chief Learning Officer Lise Andersen-Alstrup answers your most pressing questions about CanopyLAB, learning, adaptive learning, elearning, onboarding, SDG #4, edtech and much more.
Your brilliant questions answered: “What does CanopyLAB really do? We keep hearing about the software and the open learning platform?”.
“Your brilliant questions answered” is a blog series where Chief Learning Officer Lise Andersen-Alstrup answers your most pressing questions about CanopyLAB, learning, adaptive learning, elearning, onboarding, SDG #4, edtech and much more.
- Published in English, Your brilliant questions answered
Feature Series: Tips for working with the difficulty format adaptive quiz
The feature series is primarily designed for elearning designers, HR and teachers who work hard on making amazing learning experiences.
- Published in English, Feature series
Feature series: Tips for working with the repeat format adaptive quiz
The feature series is primarily designed for elearning designers, HR and teachers who work hard on making amazing learning experiences.
- Published in English, Feature series
Commentary series: What is adaptive learning?
The Commentary series is a series of reflections on learning shared by the CanopyLAB co-founders Christian Skræm Juul Jensen and Sahra-Josephine Hjorth
- Published in Commentary series, English
Feature series: Exercise templates you will love using
This one goes out to you all you amazing hosts: we have provided you with a series of templates that make creating exercises feel like smooth sailing!
- Published in English, Feature series
Feature series: The personal profile
The personal profile is an integral part of the platform’s functionalities. The information you share about your location, job position or even the profile image allows you to let your personality and competences shine.
- Published in English, Feature series
Open it, Share it and REMODEL!
We at CanopyLAB are very excited about the new course, REMODEL-Innovate your production business by opening up which our friends at Danish Design Centre have created on the LAB.
Feature series: The allure of a tag structure
If you have ever been on the CanopyLAB platform, you’ve surely come across a knowledge tag or an exercise tag. Tags are showcased on your personal profile, and they are a record of what you have accomplished. The courses you have taken, the knowledge that you have gained and the exercises you have completed to train 21st century skills.
- Published in English, Feature series
Feature series: Show me the exercises baby
Ah, exercises! No, we aren’t talking about squats, lunges or any other physical exercise that keeps your body in shape. BUT, we do want to keep our learners’ minds in shape. To do this, CanopyLAB enables various exercises that encourage learners to test, anchor, expand and revisit their knowledge while developing 21st Century skills.
- Published in English, Feature series, Functionality, LMS, Spanish
The heart of the learning experiences: Spaces not courses
We consider ourselves the first to marry the two concepts; a social network- and a learning platform integrated into one architecture resulting in a transformative learning experience.
A social network marries a learning platform
We consider ourselves the first to marry the two concepts; a social network- and a learning platform integrated into one architecture resulting in a transformative learning experience.
CanopyTALKS: What inspired us to build a social learning platform – locking down the concept PART 2
In some of our materials and blog posts, you may have read that CanopyLAB was conceptualized during co-founder Sahra-Josephine Hjorth’s PhD research period, and that some of her research inspired her to build a new kind of learning platform alongside co-founder Christian Skræm Juul Jensen.
CanopyTALKS: What inspired us to build a social learning platform – the early days PART 1
In some of our materials and blog posts, you may have read that CanopyLAB was conceptualized during co-founder Sahra-Josephine Hjorth’s PhD research period, and that some of her research inspired her to build a new kind of learning platform alongside co-founder Christian Skræm Juul Jensen.
CanopyLAB’s Checklist for picking the right digital learning platform
This past week, we have been extending a helping hand to the amazing HR staff and teachers who face the tough choice of picking a digital learning platform or learning management system for the company or institution in a two part series called Picking the right digital learning platform 1 & 2.
Picking the right digital learning platform (part 2/2)
In the first part of this series, we explored some of the easier, but still key things to look for in a digital learning system:the pricing, the payment model and whether it is cloud based.
Picking the right digital learning platform (part 1/2)
When we started conducting the research that eventually lead to us founding CanopyLAB in 2015, the edtech space was pretty much the least sexy space for an investor to be in.
Celebrating the women of CanopyLAB
Happy International Women’s Day. We are super proud to announce that two talented, strong and intelligent women joined the CanopyLAB team starting March 1st. Both have extensive experience from the edtech space and they have joined the company as it finishes it important transition from startup to scaleup.
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Commentary series: What are the different adaptive quizzes?
The Commentary series is a series of reflections on learning shared by the CanopyLAB co-founders Christian Skræm Juul Jensen and Sahra-Josephine Hjorth