VitalSource and Navarro College Win EdTech Award for Improving Student Outcomes
June 20 2024 - 10:25AM
VitalSource® and Navarro College were awarded a Learning Impact
Gold Award for their implementation of an impactful course
materials program at the 2024 1EdTech Conference.
The program, Immediate Access, is an Inclusive Access program
designed to improve course material accessibility and student
outcomes. Navarro College’s Immediate Access automatically provides
digital course materials to students in participating classes from
day one and it gives instructors real-time insights into students'
progress, allowing for personalized support and early
interventions. This data-driven approach has improved GPA and
retention rates significantly. Currently, 80% of courses across
four campuses and an online instruction program are part of the
program, with a 95% student opt-in rate.
"VitalSource didn't just help me launch a digital learning
platform; they were the catalyst that transformed my vision into
reality. Their expertise and support were invaluable on every step
of the journey, turning challenges into opportunities and dreams
into achievements." Said Terri Mitchell, Director of College
Stores, Navarro College.Read the award-winning VitalSource-Navarro
College project entry and watch the accompanying video.
VitalSource was also honored with the Power Learner Potential
Award which is given annually to recognize organizations that are
advancing an open, innovative, and trusted edtech ecosystem that
benefits everyone.
“These awards reflect our 30 years of commitment to providing
meaningful educational experiences for students around the globe,"
said Michael Hale, Ph.D., Chief Learning Officer of VitalSource.
"We have led the way in ensuring affordable access to course
materials and we have repeatedly seen the power of these programs.
We are grateful to 1EdTech for their partnership over many years
and their recognition of our efforts to innovate and deliver
transformative learning experiences.”
VitalSource received its second Power Learner Potential Award in
as many years as it was awarded the honor at this year’s conference
in the area of Leadership and Advocacy. VitalSource previously won
a Learning Impact Silver Medal for its innovative research
partnership with Iowa State University in 2023 and a Learning
Impact Gold Medal for its groundbreaking Equitable Access program
created in partnership with University of California, Davis in
2021. VitalSource was also honored by 1EdTech with the Power
Learner Potential Award in the area of Curriculum Innovation and
Teaching Strategies in 2023. VitalSource recently won the 2024
CODiE Award for Most Innovative Ed Tech Company following the 2023
CODiE Award for Best Use of AI in Ed Tech.
# # #About VitalSource
VitalSource Technologies, LLC is the leading education
technology solutions provider committed to helping partners create,
deliver, and distribute affordable, accessible, and impactful
learning experiences worldwide. As a recognized innovator in the
digital course materials market, VitalSource is best known for
partnering with thousands of publishers and resellers to deliver
extraordinary learning experiences to millions of active users
globally—and today we’re also powering new, cutting-edge
technologies designed to optimize teaching and learning for maximum
results. Learn more at https://get.vitalsource.com and follow us on
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Taylor Callis
VitalSource
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