D2L Acquires H5P Group, Launches New AI Offering to Extend Its Learning Platform

D2L, a global learning technology company, recently announced the acquisition of H5P Group, the leading EdTech interactive content creation software provider. The company has also announced the launch of Lumi, a new AI learning product, reinforcing D2L’s commitment to learner-focused innovation for its customers, expanding its flagship learning platform, Brightspace, focusing on tech that improves student learning outcomes.

H5P Group was founded in 2014 and is the creator of H5P, the cutting-edge software platform for creating rich learning content interactives. The company’s innovative suite of over 60 interactive content tools in areas such as live-engagement activities, formative assessment, and interactive learning, along with its AI-powered Smart Import Tool, help educators access enriched course materials to boost learning outcomes, driving innovation and engagement for millions of individuals in more than 50 countries. H5P Group has approximately 30 employees, primarily based in Norway.

Speaking on the acquisition, Founder & CEO of D2L, John Baker, said:

We are thrilled that H5P is now a part of D2L. At D2L, creating engaging and powerful learning content should be easy to help users achieve better learning outcomes, and H5P’s suite of user-friendly learning content types is world-class. Our mission has always been to bring everyone outstanding, highly personalized learning experiences, which is another big step toward that goal. We look forward to supporting millions of users and partners to foster better learning outcomes and help people worldwide achieve more than they ever dreamed possible.

Stephen Laster, President of D2L, added:

At D2L, we’re dedicated to transforming learning in partnership with educators and learners and are committed to harnessing the power of AI to increase access to world-class educational experiences. D2L Lumi is the result of this commitment. We thank our team, educational partners, and researchers for their ongoing collaboration to help ensure we make a positive impact. The best part of today’s announcement is that we’re just getting started. In the coming months, D2L Lumi will be included throughout our core products to enhance everyday workflows, helping save time and supporting the best learning experiences possible.

H5P Group CEO and Founder Svein-Tore Griff With stated:

It was of great importance to find someone who would embrace the future direction of H5P and help accelerate our progress towards the vision of H5P. D2L has been adamant about keeping the things that make H5P great and using their resources and experience to boost and improve areas like facilitating more community contributions. I am incredibly excited to be working with D2L to speed up our progress towards the vision of H5P. Together, we will accelerate our work to help creatives worldwide create better interactive content faster.

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