Bisk's e-learning platform is among the first to be designated as Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI)® v2.0 compliant.
TAMPA, Fla., May 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Bisk Education Inc., a leader in facilitating the online delivery of higher education, today announced that its Learning Management System has been designated Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI)® v2.0 compliant, making it one of the first organizations to attain this prestigious designation.
Bisk Education's exclusive Learning Management System (LMS) 4.0 is an e-learning platform that supports associate's, bachelor's and master's degree programs, and professional certificate courses from the nation's top-ranked and regionally accredited universities.
The LTI v2.0 specification was developed by the IMS Global Learning Consortium to standardize the integration of rich learning systems with LMS platforms and other educational portals in order to create a seamless learning environment for students.
"Becoming one of the first online education facilitators to acquire the LTI v2.0 specification demonstrates our commitment to supporting the lifelong learner and reinforces our position as an industry leader," said Daniel Rehn, Associate Vice President of Information Technology at Bisk Education.
Bisk's LMS 4.0 is a collaborative and interactive platform with enhanced usability and design features, including 24/7 access to professor-led video lectures, chat rooms and discussion boards via mobile device, laptop or desktop computer.
The LTI v2.0 compliant designation allows not only for the embedding of interactive tools within the Bisk LMS but also for the creation of adaptive tools and web applications.
"Educational technology is rapidly evolving, with dramatic growth in investment and opportunity driving innovation," said George Straschnov, Chief Strategy Officer and Vice President of Development at Bisk Education. "We believe it is critical that Bisk's value chain effectively interface with this growing ecosystem to ensure seamless, effective and cutting-edge services."
Visit www.bisk.com/higher-education to learn more about Bisk's world-class e-learning solutions.
About Bisk Education, Inc.
Founded in 1971 by Nathan M. Bisk, Bisk Education is one of the world's leading providers of higher education online. Bisk is a leader in facilitating the online delivery of associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees as well as professional certificate programs from the nation's leading traditional universities and institutions. Individual enrollments in universities' online programs that are powered by Bisk's technology and support services have surpassed 757,000, representing more than 185,000 students – making Bisk one of the largest facilitators of e-learning in the country. Bisk works with the following universities to help them extend their academic mission to adult learners online: Villanova University, the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business, Florida Institute of Technology, Michigan State University, University of Florida, University of South Florida, Valparaiso University, New England College, University of St. Thomas, University of San Francisco, Jacksonville University, University of Vermont, The University of Scranton, and Dominican University. U.S. News University Directory, part of the Bisk network, provides comprehensive and unbiased information on more than 2,000 academic institutions directly from U.S. News & World Report, the most trusted source for college and university rankings since 1983.
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