Educational technology is advancing rapidly, and two leading companies in the space have announced a strategic product and services partnership. LearningMate, the leading education technology company, and Yellowdig, the data-driven platform that helps institutions create more engaging student experiences, have joined forces to create a more connected learning experience for education institutions.
Through this collaboration, the companies will combine their existing technologies, expertise, and services to build more authentic human-to-human connections in online education at all levels. Yellowdig’s platform turns classrooms, bootcamps, and organizations into active learning communities, while LearningMate focuses on meeting the needs of next-generation learners.
Shaunak Roy, Founder & CEO of Yellowdig, shared: “Yellowdig connects the learning experience from admission to alums. Our communities are where students can form bonds with their peers before stepping on campus, dive deeper into course material, and grow together beyond graduation with alum support communities. This partnership enables institutions to create an even more connected learning experience, called Education 3.0, by forming a cohesive digital environment beyond community development and expanding into content management and assessment.”
The partnership between LearningMate and Yellowdig will help teachers and administrators navigate critical belonging and AI challenges. They will offer existing solutions and services to re-imagine learning content and experiences, focusing more on student reflections and peer-to-peer interaction to build a sense of belonging in every course and program.
Nachiket Paratkar, SVP & Business Unit Head of Higher Education, LearningMate, commented: “At the core of these online programs is student engagement and persistence. We are excited to collaborate with and incorporate YellowDig into our Instructional Design methodology to enhance student experience, assessment, and learning outcomes. This partnership will help us drive improvements in faculty and student interactions and engagement, resulting in valuable data and insights we will leverage through AI for future learning recommendations and support.”
For educators, the alliance between LearningMate and Yellowdig will help create a deeper level of learning with their students. Yellowdig’s platform encourages active engagement, allowing learners to form genuine connections with their peers and instructors, dig into course-related conversations, and explore ideas that make the course relevant to their lives. This sense of belonging and camaraderie also carries over to communities outside of classes, helping to drive student success and retention.
Educators can now leverage the combined power of LearningMate and Yellowdig to create an even more connected learning experience for their students. With the support of both organizations, teachers can increase learner engagement, drive more profound learning, and decrease instructor time spent on routine tasks. It’s an exciting time for education technology, and this partnership is sure to help educators build more meaningful connections with their students.
