Learning Experiences in the spotlight: What is Learning Experience Design (LXD)?
If you are a teacher planning and structuring a class for your students or a member of HR designing training and upskilling courses for your employees, you likely have come across the relatively new term Learning Experience Design (“LX design” or LXD). But what exactly does the term entail and how do learning experience platforms play a part?
- Published in Corporate Training, Edtech insights, English, Learning Experience Platform
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
Celebrating CanopyLAB’s 6th birthday – an interview with the founders
On August 28th, CanopyLAB celebrated its 6th birthday; the same week, the CanopyLAB platform for educators called TeacherLAB turned one year old. The TeacherLAB platform surpassed 100,000 users, and TeacherLAB was nominated for an SDG Tech Award. This was the 3rd year in a row a CanopyLAB initiative was nominated. A hell of a month, some might say. We sat down with founders Christian Skræm Juul Jensen and Sahra-Josephine Hjorth to chat about what the past year has meant for them and the company.
- Published in Employee Engagement, English, Interview
TeacherLAB by CanopyLAB has been nominated for an SDG Tech Award
TeacherLAB has been nominated for the 3rd edition of the SDG Tech Awards which will take place in Copenhagen in November 2021. SDG Tech Awards is the largest sustainability award in the Nordics and a tandem event to COP26.
- Published in English, TeacherLAB
CanopyLAB comes in at an impressive 13th place on the eLearning Industry’s Top 20 LMS based on User Experience.
Every year, eLearning Industry publishes the Top 20 LMS list based on User Experience, reviewing hundreds of LMS and LXPs. For the second year in a row, CanopyLAB appears on the list, coming in at 13th place.
- Published in English
Edtech veteran Lise Andersen-Alstrup new COO at CanopyLAB
After 2.5 years as Chief Learning Officer in the edtech company, CanopyLAB, edtech veteran Lise Andersen-Alstrup is the newly appointed COO. In her capacity as COO, she will support founders Christian Skræm Juul Jensen and Sahra-Josephine Hjorth in the global expansion of the company.
- Published in Employees, English, News, Press Release
Matchmaking Unicorns: The New Kids on the Blo(g)ck – EdTech Unicorns Blog series part 6
First and foremost, we would like to congratulate our most recent EdTech Unicorns’ graduates: Coursera and Zhangmen. Coursera left our list of Unicorns after raising nearly $520 million via IPO, at an implied $4.3 billion valuation and closing the day up 36%, giving Coursera a market cap of $5.9 billion at the end of its first day of trading. Zhangmen did the same in June 2021 via IPO, raising nearly $42 million with a $2B market cap.
- Published in EdTech Unicorns Blog series, English
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
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
CanopyLAB Secures $3 Million Investment round led by Sparkmind.vc
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, News, Partnerships, Press Release
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.
- 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.
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.
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
CanopyLAB CEO Sahra-Josephine Hjorth accepts appointment as faculty at SingularityU Nordic in Copenhagen
SingularityU Nordic aims to give inspiration as well as educate and empower leaders worldwide to use exponential technologies to solve national and international challenges. The community around SingularityU Nordic consists of corporations, entrepreneurs, academic institutions, development organizations, governments, and investors.
