The Ultimate Guide to eLearning
A curated Canadian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for eLearning (e-Learning).
What to know about eLearning
eLearning encompasses a broad spectrum of digital education methods and technologies that facilitate learning outside traditional classrooms. It includes online courses, gamified learning, virtual classrooms, interactive content, and innovative platforms designed to make education more accessible, engaging, and adaptable to individual needs.
Recent developments highlight the growing impact of eLearning on various educational sectors—from primary schools to universities and professional training. There is a strong focus on inclusivity, digital literacy, and leveraging artificial intelligence to personalize learning experiences. Readers will find insights into how schools and organizations are integrating technology for enhanced learning, exploring new digital tools, and addressing challenges such as skills gaps and cybersecurity in virtual environments.
Engaging with stories under the eLearning tag will provide valuable perspectives on current trends like microlearning, mobile learning, virtual reality, and collaborative online learning communities. The content also illustrates how eLearning innovations are reshaping education policies, infrastructure, and global skill development to prepare learners for a digital future.
Canadian eLearning News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Meet the B.C. startup using AI to preserve fading languages
Language Foundry combines artificial intelligence and local knowledge to help learners revive and sustain shrinking Indigenous languages.
Kramer AV over IP transforms teaching flexibility at John Abbott
John Abbott College in Quebec boosts teaching flexibility and capacity with Kramer's AV over IP, enabling adaptable, networked classrooms without major construction.
Edwin Academy launches to support Canadian teachers & parents
Nelson Education launches Edwin Academy, a platform offering Canadian teachers and parents curriculum-aligned resources and training to enhance learning.
Edwin named Digital Learning Platform of the Year for 2025
Nelson's Edwin has been named Digital Learning Platform of the Year 2025 by EdTech Breakthrough for its innovative curriculum tools and classroom support.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to eLearningExpert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent eLearning News
KnowBe4 partners Secure Code Warrior on AI training
KnowBe4 expands developer training with Secure Code Warrior deal as AI-assisted coding drives demand for secure software governance.
Karbon launches AI community platform for accountants
Karbon opens The Loft, an AI-focused forum with workshops, benchmarking and a readiness scorecard as accountants seek practical training.
Sumsub launches Adaptive Deepfake Detector for fraud
Sumsub launches adaptive deepfake detector that updates within hours, as online learning aims to outpace AI-driven fraud and multi-step attacks.
Cyber attacks on universities rise 63% around the world
Universities face a more varied cyber onslaught, with data breaches, hacktivism and ransomware surging as researchers draw nation-state attention.
KnowBe4 & Synthesia launch AI training video partnership
KnowBe4 and Synthesia launch AI avatar videos for security training, letting firms create, revise and localise content faster across 130 languages.
Skillsoft data shows surge in AI skills validation
Skillsoft data shows a sharp rise in AI learning and validation activity, with benchmark completions up 994% as employers seek proof of practical capability.
Gizmo raises USD $22 million to expand AI study platform
Gizmo secures USD $22 million to deepen AI-powered study tools as it targets US college students and broader global growth.
Khan TED Institute targets low-cost AI-focused degree
ETS, Khan Academy and TED plan AI-focused higher education model with skills-based progression and corporate backing, aimed at costing under $10,000.
VIPRE launches cybersecurity training for students
VIPRE expands into student cyber safety with age-based lessons on phishing, AI impersonation and online abuse for schools and partners.
G2A partners with epay on gaming gift cards marketplace
G2A teams up with epay to broaden its marketplace with hundreds of gaming and entertainment gift cards as demand for prepaid digital spending grows.
Adobe launches Acrobat Student Spaces for study support
Adobe adds free AI study hub in Acrobat with quizzes, audio revision and group tools as it targets students for exam and career prep.
Seattle tops Karat's 2026 engineering talent rankings
Seattle tops Karat's 2026 engineering talent rankings as Toronto, Chicago and London surge in a shift away from traditional tech hubs.
LSI wins degree-awarding powers for AI-led teaching
London School of Innovation becomes first AI-native UK university to gain Degree Awarding Powers, after regulator backs its tutor-led model.
NIIT MTS wins Training Industry top content honour again
NIIT MTS secures a sixteenth straight spot on Training Industry's Top 20 custom content developers list for 2026, citing AI-led design.
Spacelift unveils AI layer to speed cloud infrastructure
Spacelift debuts an AI-powered natural-language layer to accelerate cloud infrastructure work while preserving existing IaC and GitOps flows.
Alteryx unveils revamped Academy to boost AI skills
Alteryx relaunches its Academy with personalised AI learning paths and new credentials as demand for analytics upskilling accelerates.
PixVerse hits unicorn status with record AI video round
AI video platform PixVerse becomes a unicorn after a record Asia Series C funding round valuing the company at over USD $1 billion.
Coach Logic unveils SAM AI tool to analyse coaches
Coach Logic launches SAM, an AI video tool that categorises coaching behaviours to scale structured feedback beyond in-person observation.
Turnitin flags AI surge as students seek feedback, not fakes
Turnitin reports a spike in AI-heavy essays but finds most students use its assistant for real-time feedback, not ready-made assignments.
Snap launches digital safety course for teenagers, parents
Snap unveils a 45-minute interactive digital safety course for teens and parents, plus expanded Snapchat arrival alerts to boost protection.