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SUNY and D2L Launch Educator-in-Residence Program to Advance Digital Learning Practices
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\nSUNY and D2L Launch Educator-in-Residence Program to Advance Digital Learning Practices\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanada NewsWire\n\n\nNew research initiative will explore how educators use D2L Brightspace to support today's learnersTORONTO, May 20, 2026 /CNW/ - As higher education navigates the rapid shift toward technology-enhanced learning, D2L and The State University of New York (SUNY) have launched a special edition of D2L's Educator-in-Residence program to support research projects that explore the ways technology can support educators and improve outcomes.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe initiative can help empower educators to use D2L Brightspace, an award-winning learning platform, to explore how digital learning tools can help increase accessibility and foster student success. Through collaborative research, the program aims to generate practical strategies and insights that educators can apply in their own classrooms—helping to build inclusive learning environments, advance pedagogical and curriculum innovation, and create a community of scholars committed to improving learning outcomes.\"Many educators feel that technology is no longer optional, but its integration must be intentional,\" said Dr. Cristi Ford, Chief Learning Officer at D2L. \"We're working alongside SUNY to identify practical strategies that can help solve everyday challenges and elevate teaching and learning without losing the human connection that defines education.\"Led by the Academic Affairs Division at D2L, the Educators-in-Residence program helps support innovative scholarship through seed funding, project management support, and opportunities for broad dissemination across SUNY institutions.Five SUNY institutions will lead projects focused on the intersection of technology-enhanced teaching and learning:The State University of New York at Buffalo: Aimed at exploring ways to reduce cognitive load and enhancing engagement through standardized Brightspace course templates.SUNY Cortland: Implementing specifications grading in Bri...