Learning on a budget: Getting started with one of our three SaaS plans.
Learning no longer has to be bound to four walls and physical preference. Now you can make the most of the inherent benefits of technology to create effective learning experiences at a low price. Things like AI intelligence, adaptive learning, and social learning strategies are no longer things you dream of. We know that it can be tricky to implement fun and personalized upskilling and onboarding programs within your budget. However, what would you say if I tell you that for the same price, you can buy a Cuisinart air fryer or a cozy luxurious bathrobe (99$) you can have access to adaptive, intelligent, and social learning experiences? That’s right. We are offering you the Tesla of education for the price of a Fiat Siena, so do not let prices be a limit to exploit all benefits of employee training and development. Keep reading to learn all about our three SaaS plans and the benefits of virtual training and onboarding programs.
- Published in Corporate Training, English, Learning Experience Platform, LMS, Onboarding, Pre-boarding
CanopyLAB release the first-ever AI-powered course-builder
With their most recent software update, we can automatically build and curate courses based on the content you put in the cloud in your CanopyLAB Learning Experience Platform (LXP). Isn’t that wild?.
- Published in English, Features, Functionality, Learning Experience Platform, LMS
How to launch an influential Group in your LXP in 3 minutes or less
Extra extra read all about our new groups feature here and how you can increase learner outcomes using groups in 3 minutes or less.
- Published in English, Features, Functionality, Learning Experience Platform, LMS
Feature series: Show me the exercises baby
We have conceptualised 53+ exercises that encompass three types of user engagement! First, the classic independent exercise where learners work individually (answering a question, analysing a text or reflecting on conflicting viewpoints). Secondly, social exercises where learners interact with others and report back on their experience. It can be interviewing, discussing or engaging in social activism. Thirdly, we have the collaborative exercise- learners work together towards the same goal in real time. This can take the form of a debate or co-creation; some examples include creating a video, podcast, or social campaign.
As a host, how do I begin creating great exercises?
There are many ways to go about choosing the right exercises for your course, but here are 3 rules of thumb we go by:
- Vary exercises based on levels of difficulty
- Make sure your courses have exercises that range from easy-difficult
- Interaction is key- mix things up!
- Encourage independent, social and collaborative exercises in each unit
- Ask yourself this question when choosing a type of exercise: what are learners going to get out of this exercise?
- Reflect on how your exercise connects to the knowledge and material you present in your courses
- Reflect on how your exercise connects to the knowledge and material you present in your courses
On CanopyLAB, you can use exercises to facilitate active learning at all levels. Examples of exercises range from watching video lectures and reading online articles to engaging in a debate and sharing real life experiences with others on the CanopyLAB platform.
As a learner, how should I tackle exercises?
All learners are different, but here are some tips that will help you make the most out of the exercise feature.
- Get out of your comfort zone
- You may prefer reading an article to watching a video lecture, but we encourage you to diversify your skill set through our variety of exercises. Who knows, maybe you discover that you gain deeper understanding of a complex concept through mind mapping or creating a digital story!
- You may prefer reading an article to watching a video lecture, but we encourage you to diversify your skill set through our variety of exercises. Who knows, maybe you discover that you gain deeper understanding of a complex concept through mind mapping or creating a digital story!
- Reach out
- You are not alone- an individualized learning path does not mean that exercises are a solo act. Confused about a concept? Send the course instructor a private message or ask a question on the CanopyLAB platform
- Connect with others
- Take initiative and connect with other learners on CanopyLAB to engage in online discussions or debates. This way, you will not only learn to express your own opinions, but also understand different perspectives.
- Take initiative and connect with other learners on CanopyLAB to engage in online discussions or debates. This way, you will not only learn to express your own opinions, but also understand different perspectives.
At CanopyLAB we designed a simple and social platform for digital learning experiences.
- Published in English, Feature series, LMS
Could a lack of training be behind your sales team’s underperformance? Here’s what you can do about it
Sales teams are navigating undeniably difficult circumstances in 2021. Consumer behavior changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in a shift to online shopping and a homebody economy, putting the most stellar of sales teams under pressure. With the exception of tech services and pharmaceuticals, the pandemic has narrowed most businesses’ consumer base, affecting sales teams’ ability to meet their quotas. Having said that, underperformance should not be attributed solely to external factors. Rather, observing how your sales team adapts in times of crisis can be an opportunity to retrain your reps, adapt your strategy, and practice resilience.
Meet our two new AI bots modeled on CEO Sahra-Josephine Hjorth and Chief Learning officer Lise Andersen-Alstrup
CanopyLAB, the EdTech company whose vision is to change the way we learn by combining artificial intelligence, virtual learning, social media, and empowerment through learning, announced it has attracted a $3 million funding round. $1.5 million consists of venture financing and $1.5 in venture debt from the Danish Growth Fund combined with soft money from the Innovation Fund Denmark, amongst others. The funding will support CanopyLAB’s international expansion in K-12 and corporate learning focusing on LATAM and Africa.
- Published in About, Edtech insights, LMS
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to launch the self-building course – a course that is auto-created after placing materials in the cloud
CanopyLAB, the EdTech company whose vision is to change the way we learn by combining artificial intelligence, virtual learning, social media, and empowerment through learning, announced it has attracted a $3 million funding round. $1.5 million consists of venture financing and $1.5 in venture debt from the Danish Growth Fund combined with soft money from the Innovation Fund Denmark, amongst others. The funding will support CanopyLAB’s international expansion in K-12 and corporate learning focusing on LATAM and Africa.
- Published in About, Edtech insights, LMS
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.
- Published in English, LMS, Resources, Transición digital educativa
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?
- Published in English, LMS, Resources, Spanish, Transición digital educativa, Your brilliant questions answered
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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. And that number is related to physical training. How are we ever going to ensure Return on Investment (ROI) for digital training? What are the tips we can activate right now to help our organisation learn new skills online?
- Published in English, Functionality, LMS, News, Onboarding, Pre-boarding, Spanish, Transición digital educativa
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? We’ve got you covered- this checklist includes the most important questions you should ask your adaptive learning software provider.
- Published in English, Learning Experience Platform, LMS, News
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.
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.
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.
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