MAASTRICHT, Netherlands and TELFORD, England, May 20, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- PebblePad, the Learning Journey Platform, is
delighted to announce that Maastricht
University (UM), has chosen its comprehensive learning suite
to support UM's vision on assessment, following a thorough
evaluation process. The decision highlights a growing demand for
technology to support self-directed learning, programmatic
assessment and competency development, and marks a widening of the
PebblePad's customer base in mainland Europe.
Maastricht University's choice of
PebblePad reflects a shared vision for educational innovation and
excellence. The platform's comprehensive toolset including
ePortfolio, digital workbooks and extensive assessment capabilities
will be adopted across many disciplines, offering robust support
for programmatic assessment and enabling students to take charge of
their learning paths.
Reflecting on the decision, Rina Vaatstra, Manager
Education, Content & Support at Maastricht
University, said: "The implementation of PebblePad aligns
with our vision on assessment and UM learning principles
(constructive, contextual, collaborative and self-directed)."
Key highlights of the partnership include:
- A phased university-wide adoption: starting with 15 programmes
at 5 faculties, (other programs will follow in the coming
years).
- September 2024 go-live date:
Marking the beginning of a new era in learning and assessment at
Maastricht University.
- Programmatic Assessment: Elevating the educational experience
to new heights of engagement and personalisation.
- A strategic and long-term investment of up to 8 Years.
"PebblePad is honoured and delighted to be selected by
Maastricht University," added
Kenny Nicholl, COO of PebblePad.
"This partnership epitomises our mission to empower educators and
learners and to transform how teaching and learning is provided and
assessed, and we are excited to see the positive impact our
platform will have on the university's community."
This collaboration sets a new benchmark for higher education,
showcasing the potential of innovative technologies to enrich
learning and teaching outcomes.
About PebblePad
PebblePad stands at the forefront as a leading online Learning
Journey Platform dedicated to empowering educators to deliver
student-centred learning experiences and nurture future-ready
graduates. Beyond its role as a robust ePortfolio platform,
PebblePad offers sophisticated tools to support a diverse range of
teaching and learning processes. Addressing gaps in integrative and
experiential learning & assessment that traditional Learning
Management Systems and ePortfolios cannot bridge, PebblePad's
unique set of feedback and assessment capabilities further enriches
its feature set. The platform is successfully transforming the
learning landscape at universities worldwide, including more than
30 of the top-ranked global universities.
Visit the website https://pebblepad.com/ for more details.
Contact:
Alison McHugh
***@pebblepad.com
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