D2L Brightspace tops Tambellini ranking for teaching, learning

D2L Brightspace has been ranked first for teaching and learning by the Tambellini Group, a leading higher education analyst firm.

The recognition was announced as part of the inaugural Tambellini StarChart 2024 for Learning Management Systems (LMS).

The Tambellini Group provides insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by educational institutions. The StarChart serves as a guide for higher education institutions to navigate the technology landscape, with a focus on usability and innovation—key factors that influence technology investment decisions.

D2L Brightspace was placed highest in the StarChart 'Commander' category, which includes market-leading learning solutions characterised by high innovation and user-centric designs. The 'Commander' category is noted for setting technological benchmarks and driving industry standards forward.

"We are excited to see our dedication to building world-leading client experiences and innovation acknowledged by the Tambellini Group," said John Baker, Founder and CEO of D2L.

"Our mission is to transform the way the world learns by helping to make it easier for clients to create more engaging, inspiring, and personalised learning. This ranking reflects our ongoing commitment to build the best learning platform in the world and one that can make the learning experience better for both learners and educators."

Matt Winn, Senior Analyst at Tambellini Group, remarked, "It is clear that D2L is committed to the ongoing expansion and enhancement of Brightspace. Their approach to both AI and tools that strengthen teaching and learning makes them a leader in the current market. As expectations continue to rise in higher education, D2L offers technology to help institutions prioritise student experience and outcomes."

Earlier this year, D2L was also ranked as the "Easiest to Use" Learning Management System (LMS) by G2, a prominent peer-to-peer review site. G2 recognised D2L Brightspace as the leader in the usability category based on real user satisfaction ratings, assessing how easy the product is to administer and how well it meets key business requirements.

Adrian Peterson, Instructional Designer at Delaware Technical and Community College, highlighted the platform's versatility: "Brightspace has been an amazing platform that has allowed us to transform the way we approach teaching and learning both synchronously and asynchronously."

"It seems that no matter what we want to do, no matter what problem we want to solve, Brightspace can be used to meet our goals."

Dan Stephenson, New Media Production and Design Instructor at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, also shared his positive experience: "The time I spend managing my classes, marking assignments and prepping my lessons has decreased by at least 30 percent since I started to use Brightspace."

The recent accolades highlight D2L's continued efforts to enhance its platform capabilities and address the evolving needs of the educational sector. With a focus on innovation and user satisfaction, D2L aims to support institutions in delivering improved learning outcomes.