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Maplesoft and Desire2Learn Partner to Offer Joint Integration, Connecting Maple T.A to the Desire2Learn Integrated Learning Platform
D2L’s Maple T.A. Connector provides unified experience for teachers and students
D2L’s Maple T.A. Connector enables users to access Maple T.A from the Desire2Learn ILP. Designed especially for courses involving mathematics, Maple T.A. is an easy-to-use web-based system for creating tests and assignments, and automatically assessing student responses and performance. By enabling integration with the D2L ILP, the connector gives users easier ways to access both products through a single environment.
The connector offers single sign-on authentication, so users do not need to manage two sets of credentials to access the products. Results from Maple T.A. assignments are automatically added to D2L’s grade book, so all the results are kept in a single location without the need for instructors to manually transfer marks. Furthermore, students have easy, single-click access to all their assignments from a single location, no matter which environment the assignment was created in.
The University of Waterloo has successfully adopted D2L’s Maple T.A. Connector, after being a key partner in the initiation of the project and in the design and development of the tool. “Both Maple T.A. and D2L’s integrated learning platform are strong solutions that we use heavily in course management and student assessment,” said Sean Scott, Instructional Support Coordinator, Faculty of Mathematics, University of Waterloo. “A connector product that integrates the two increases our productivity. The unified interface will make it easier for our instructors and students to use both systems, so they can focus more on learning instead of infrastructure.”
“We are delighted that Maplesoft has joined the D2L Partner Ecosystem,” said Ken Chapman, Vice President of Market Strategy at D2L. “Maplesoft has a strong presence in the academic market and this partnership will unite our strengths and help us reach out to more teachers and students, bringing outstanding value, a richer ecosystem and an even better experience for our users.”
“We understand the importance of open architectures and customer choice,” said Laurent Bernardin, Executive Vice President and Chief Scientist, Maplesoft. “This is why early on in Maple T.A., we built in the ability to seamlessly connect with other systems. We are pleased with this opportunity to collaborate with Desire2Learn, providing customers with additional ease of use and increased productivity. University of Waterloo’s implementation is a prime example of combining two great products to enhance the eLearning experience of our customers.”
In addition to integration with Desire2Learn’s platform, Maple T.A. offers several other "connectivity options. For pricing and other information on D2L’s Maple T.A. Connector, please contact Maplesoft or D2L.
