ConnectYard specializes in helping institutions effectively leverage the power of social and mobile media to improve the educational experience by extending the learning environment outside of the classroom into where students live and socialize - online. The Company's Web 2.0 solutions are built upon a foundation of proven success and customer-driven innovation with a high focus on enhancing learning and building community amongst students.
ConnectYard Partners with Pearson to Better Engage and Retain At Risk Students
WAYNE, N.J., March 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — ConnectYard, Inc., the leading provider of social engagement and analytic solutions, announced today the launch of enhanced analytic and reporting features at Pearson's upcoming premier Cite conference taking place in Fort Worth, Texas, April 1st-April 3rd, 2014. Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140327/PH91863LOGO-a Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140327/PH91863LOGO-b ConnectYard has been working closely with Pearson since […]
ConnectYard Launches Microsoft Office 365 Education App to Enhance Communication and Collaboration
WAYNE, N.J., April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — ConnectYard, Inc., the leading provider of social engagement solutions, today announced that it is releasing a new application for Microsoft Office 365 Education that will allow for anytime, anywhere communication and collaboration across a variety of modalities. The Company's new offering is a radically engaging technology that extends the reach […]
ConnectYard Facilitates Development of Social and Mobile Applications with Launch of RESTful Web API
WAYNE, N.J., Feb. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — ConnectYard, Inc., the leading provider of social engagement solutions, today launched its RESTful Web API for customers and third-party developers. The ConnectYard API empowers developers to use one interface to send direct messages to users via social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, in addition to SMS and […]
ConnectYard Announces New Upgrade Program for Blackboard Learn Customers
K12 and Higher Ed institutions using Blackboard Learn™ can now send emergency notifications via Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, text messaging and email for free WAYNE, N.J., Oct. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — ConnectYard, Inc., the leading provider of social engagement solutions for education, today announced a new upgrade program that will allow existing Blackboard Learn customers to leverage […]
ConnectYard adds Facebook, Twitter, and text messaging notifications to Desire2Learn platform throughout state system WAYNE, N.J., July 7, 2011 — ConnectYard, Inc. – the leading provider of social media-based communication solutions for higher education – is delighted to welcome the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) to a growing list of partners. ConnectYard provides […]
ConnectYard Announces Seamless Integration with the Blackboard Learn Platform
ConnectYard's Building Block adds Facebook, Twitter and text messaging notifications to the Blackboard Learn(TM) platform's Announcements and Discussions sections WAYNE, N.J., April 14, 2011 — ConnectYard, Inc., the leading provider of social media-based communication solutions for higher education, today announced the integration of the ConnectYard Building Block with the Announcements and Discussions sections of the […]
ConnectYard and Anne Arundel Community College Partner to Ensure Student Success and Retention
Anne Arundel uses the latest social media and mobile technologies to increase student engagement and awareness WAYNE, N.J., Jan. 6, 2011 — Today ConnectYard, Inc., leading provider of social media-based communication solutions for higher education, announced the successful adoption of their platform at Anne Arundel Community College. Anne Arundel Community College is one of many […]
ConnectYard Secures Funding for Social Media Learning Platform from Jumpstart NJ Angel Network
WAYNE, N.J., July 27, 2010 — Today, ConnectYard, Inc. announced the completion of its Series-A financing of $500,000 from Jumpstart NJ Angel Network. The company provides educational institutions with a centralized social media communications platform. The proprietary ConnectYard solution opens dynamic two-way messaging channels for engaging today's students in learning. The platform allows faculty, staff […]
New Blackboard Building Block enriches communications among students and faculty through popular social and mobile communication technologies like Facebook, Twitter and Text Messaging WAYNE, N.J., June 2, 2010 — This morning ConnectYard, Inc. announced the general availability of its first Blackboard Building Block(TM), which provides seamless connectivity from the Blackboard(R) system to the ConnectYard communications […]
Institution-supported learning community transforms the way students learn WAYNE, N.J., Nov. 24, 2009 — ConnectYard, Inc. today announced that Howard Community College has selected its social learning service to leverage Facebook, Twitter and text messaging for providing enhanced academic support and building a greater sense of community among students – both of which positively affect […]
ConnectYard Launches New QuickConnect Widget to Make Learning Management Systems More Social
Instructors can now instantly incorporate Facebook, Twitter and text messaging into and beyond the classroom WAYNE, N.J., Oct. 27, 2009 — ConnectYard, Inc., a leading provider of social and mobile technologies for educational institutions, today announced the formal launch of its new QuickConnect Widget which integrates Facebook, Twitter, text messaging and email into a single […]
