Privacy

The Learning Environment Team understands the importance of security and privacy. We engage in Waterloo’s Information Risk Assessment process, as well as work together with the University of Waterloo Privacy Officer and the Information Security Officer to review third-party tools prior to integration with LEARN.

This page lists the third-party tools that are integrated with LEARN with a brief description of each, and details about what user data is shared between Waterloo LEARN and the third-party tool.

Akindi
Akindi is used for scanning paper exams.

LEARN user data shared: USERID (e.g. jsmith), Role (e.g. student, instructor), username (e.g. jsmith), email (jsmith@uwaterloo.ca), system username (D2L string not your jsmith), system role (student, staff, or instructor), student number.

LEARN has the ability to receive grades from Akindi.

Bongo
Bongo is now a global leader in soft skill development for higher education and corporate training. LEARN user data shared: USERID (e.g. jsmith), Role (e.g. student, instructor), username (e.g. jsmith), email (jsmith@uwaterloo.ca), system username (D2L string not your jsmith), system role (student, staff, or instructor).

LEARN has the ability to receive grades from Bongo.

Carnegie Mellon Open Learning Initiative
Carnegie Mellon open learning initiative is a publisher tool integrated with LEARN.

LEARN has the ability to recieve grades from Carnegie Mellon Open Learning Initiative.

Crowdmark
Crowdmark is a collaborative online grading and analytics platform.

LEARN user data shared: USERID (e.g. jsmith), Role (e.g. student, instructor), username (e.g. jsmith), email (jsmith@uwaterloo.ca), system username (D2L string not your jsmith), system role (student, staff, or instructor) student number.

LEARN has the ability to receive grades from Crowdmark.

DecisionSim
DecisionSim™ is a simulation-based learning platform that enhances decision-making by allowing organizations to easily create assessment, education, and training programs that deliver insights and improve outcomes through "real world" engagement.

LEARN user data shared: USERID (e.g. jsmith), Role (e.g. student, instructor), username (e.g. jsmith), email (jsmith@uwaterloo.ca), system username (D2L string not your jsmith), system role (student, staff, or instructor).

LEARN has the ability to receive grades from DecisionSim.

iClicker
iClicker is a student and audience response systems for Higher Education, recognized for ease-of-use, reliability, and focus on pedagogy.

LEARN user data shared: USERID (e.g. jsmith), Role (e.g. student, instructor), username (e.g. jsmith), email (jsmith@uwaterloo.ca), system username (D2L string not your jsmith), system role (student, staff, or instructor).

LEARN has the ability to receive grades from iClicker.

Linkedln
LinkedIn is a social network that focuses on professional networking and career development.

LEARN user data shared: USERID (e.g. jsmith), Role (e.g. student, instructor), username (e.g. jsmith), email (jsmith@uwaterloo.ca), system username (D2L string not your jsmith), system role (student, staff, or instructor).

MacMillan
Macmillan Learning publishes books and develops digital tools for the education industry. The company offers curriculum solutions, lab solutions, learning management systems, and e-books.

LEARN has the ability to receive grades from MacMillan.

McGraw-Hill
McGraw-Hill Education (MHE) is a learning science company and one of the "big three" educational publishers that provides customized educational content, software, and services for pre-K through postgraduate education.

LEARN user data shared: USERID (e.g. jsmith), Role (e.g. student, instructor), username (e.g. jsmith), email (jsmith@uwaterloo.ca), system username (D2L string not your jsmith), system role (student, staff, or instructor).

LEARN has the ability to receive grades from McGraw-Hill.

Mobius
Möbius is a comprehensive online courseware environment that focuses on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

LEARN user data shared: USERID (e.g. jsmith), Role (e.g. student, instructor), username (e.g. jsmith), email (jsmith@uwaterloo.ca), system username (D2L string not your jsmith), system role (student, staff, or instructor).

LEARN has the ability to receive grades from Möbius.

Pearson
Pearson Education (see also Pearson PLC) is a British-owned education publishing and assessment service to schools and corporations, as well as directly to students.

LEARN user data shared: USERID (e.g. jsmith), Role (e.g. student, instructor), username (e.g. jsmith), email (jsmith@uwaterloo.ca), system username (D2L string not your jsmith), system role (student, staff, or instructor).

LEARN has the ability to receive grades from Pearson.

PebblePad
PebblePad is a Personal Learning Platform (ePortfolio)

LEARN user data shared: USERID (e.g. jsmith), Role (e.g. student, instructor), username (e.g. jsmith), email (jsmith@uwaterloo.ca), system username (D2L string not your jsmith), system role (student, staff, or instructor).

LEARN has the ability to receive grades from PebblePad.

peerScholar
peerScholar is an innovative on-line pedagogical tool that supports students' collaboration, learning and reflection.

LEARN has the ability to receive grades from peerScholar.

Perusall
Perusall is a social reading platformm available to students as an integration into the LMS. Perusall allows students (and teaching staff) to digitally annotate readings (with text, links, and embedded content).

Piazza
Piazza is a free online gathering place where students can ask, answer, and explore 24/7, under the guidance of their instructors. Used as a discussion tool outside of LEARN.

LEARN has the ability to receive grades from Piazza.

TurnitIn
Turnitin is a commercial, Internet-based plagiarism-detection service launched in 1997.

D2L created integration.

LEARN user data shared: first name, last name, email address (jsmith@uwaterloo.ca)

LEARN has the ability to receive grades from Turnitin.

Vista Higher Learning
Vista Higher Learning is a Language Learning Tool integrated with LEARN.

LEARN user data shared: LEARN user data shared: USERID (e.g. jsmith), Role (e.g. student, instructor), username (e.g. jsmith), email (jsmith@uwaterloo.ca), system username (D2L string not your jsmith), system role (student, staff, or instructor).

LEARN has the ability to receive grades from Vista Higher Learning.

WebEx
WebEx is a video conferencing tool integrated with LEARN.

LEARN has the ability to receive grades from WebEx.

WileyPlus
WileyPLUS is a research-based online environment for effective teaching and learning. WileyPLUS builds students' confidence because it takes the guesswork out of studying by providing a clear roadmap; what to do, how to do it, if they did it right.

LEARN user data shared: USERID (e.g. jsmith), Role (e.g. student, instructor), username (e.g. jsmith), email (jsmith@uwaterloo.ca), system username (D2L string not your jsmith), system role (student, staff, or instructor).

LEARN has the ability to receive grades from WileyPlus.

Zoom
Zoom is a video conferencing tool integrated with LEARN.

LEARN user data shared: USERID (e.g. jsmith), Role (e.g. student, instructor), username (e.g. jsmith), email (jsmith@uwaterloo.ca), system username (D2L string not your jsmith), system role (student, staff, or instructor).

LEARN is D2L software, hosted by D2L. D2L's privacy policy: https://www.d2l.com/security/policies/

For more information on LTI, please see: www.imsglobal.org/activity/learning-tools-interoperability

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. Learn more about Waterloo’s Information and Privacy.

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