LEARN | Educational Technology Hub

About this tool

LEARN is web-based learning management system that enables instructors to manage course materials, activities and assessments, and to interact easily and efficiently with their students outside the physical classroom. It can function both as a component of on-campus blended courses and as a platform for fully online learning.

Features and functionality

Tools for communicating with students

Announcements
Chat
Discussions
Email
Video notes

Creating and sharing content

Content
Video notes

Student collaboration

Chat
Discussions
Groups

Polling tools

Surveys

Assessing student work

Discussions
Dropboxes
Gradebook
Quizzes
Rubrics

Tool guide

Cost	No cost
Recommended class size	Unlimited
LEARN integrations	Akindi, Bongo, Crowdmark, iClickers/REEF, LinkedIn Learning, Microsoft Teams, Mobius, PebblePad, Perusall, Piazza, ProctorU, Turnitin, WebEx, Zoom Publishers MacMillian, McGraw-Hill, Pearson, and Wiley-Plus
Known limitations	N/A
Level of support	Centrally licensed and managed
Privacy & Security	LEARN is the software Brightspace from D2L. See D2L's privacy policy Security Policies & Protection General questions about LEARN privacy should be directed to learnhelp@uwaterloo.ca Questions about the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information by the University should be directed to the Privacy Officer at fippa@uwaterloo.ca
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About Waterloo LEARN

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Contact LEARN Help

learnhelp@uwaterloo.ca
519-888-4567 ext. 41744

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