Parker University is proud to introduce the latest evolution in its learning journey – its new Learning Management System! With an unwavering commitment to excellence, Parker University recently embarked on a comprehensive Learning Management System evaluation. Insights were collected from students, faculty, and staff. Surveys, focus groups, committees, and hands-on vendor demonstrations helped create a collective vision, paving the way for transformation in Parker University’s learning landscape. Feedback showed that Parker University needed a partnership matching its vision of the future of education, offering top-level training, support, and efficiency to continue high productivity.
Introducing Desire2Learn (D2L) Brightspace
Desire2Learn (D2L) Brightspace, a state-of-the-art, user-friendly platform that empowers students and educators, was chosen as the new partner in online education. It provides a seamless, intuitive interface that revolutionizes teaching and learning, matching Parker University’s progress in innovation. Brightspace stood out based on its innovative features, including advanced analytics, adaptive learning, mobile accessibility, integrated multimedia tools, and third-party tool support.
Dr. Ashley Long, Parker University’s Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning and Quality Enhancement Plan Director, shares, “The switch to Brightspace benefits both students and faculty at Parker University. Brightspace offers a user-friendly interface, enhanced accessibility features, and robust tools for course management and student engagement. This platform supports a variety of learning modalities and ensures that educational resources are available to all students, enhancing the overall learning experience.”
Brightspace will be fully implemented at Parker University by Fall 2024, with select courses beginning the transition in Summer 2024. Parker University is committed to excellence in education, and this transition to Brightspace is a significant step towards enhancing the learning experience for all.
About Parker University
Parker University, the fourth-fastest growing college in Texas and the fastest-growing college in Dallas, was founded in 1982 by Dr. James William Parker (formerly Parker College of Chiropractic). Today, Parker University has more than 2,100 students and more than 35 academic programs, including its famed chiropractic program, as well as master’s degrees in clinical neuroscience, strength and human performance, and functional nutrition. Currently, Parker University’s chiropractic cohort is the second largest of any campus in the world. Parker University has been recognized as an Honor Roll Institution by Great Colleges to Work For®, one of the 25 Fastest-Growing Colleges in the U.S., as a recipient of the FutureEdge 50 Awards, and as a Best Texas Online College by Forbes.
