LoudCloud

LoudCloud, developed by BNED LoudCloud, LLC., is a software solution aimed at enhancing personalized learning and support for colleges and universities. According to the vendor, this platform improves communication channels, extracts valuable data, and aims to drive positive student outcomes. It is designed to cater to higher education institutions, academic administrators, faculty members, student support services, and education technology professionals.

Key Features

FIRST DAY® COMPLETE: According to the vendor, this feature aims to revolutionize the course material delivery model by ensuring that all students receive the required course materials before the first day of class. By bundling course material costs as part of tuition or course charges, it is claimed to potentially save students an average of 35-50% on their course materials.

ECOMMERCE & MOBILE COMMERCE SOLUTIONS: LoudCloud offers mobile-first platforms that aim to deliver personalized shopping experiences. The vendor claims that these platforms provide a dynamic, on-the-go experience for students, faculty, fans, and alumni. With a focus on personalization, they aim to offer a personalized customer experience, easy access to promotions, convenient delivery options, and extensive security measures.

FACULTY & ADMINISTRATIVE TOOLS: The Adoption & Insights Portal, according to the vendor, streamlines the course material adoption process for faculty and administrators. It is said to provide transparency by offering information on adoption completion college-wide, by department, and by class. Additionally, it aims to provide actionable insights and high-impact reporting to support decision-making.

QUICK CONNECT: This feature includes a Student Information System (SIS) that, according to the vendor, enables personalization and actionable insights. It integrates with Learning Management System (LMS) LTI for easy access to course materials. The Single Sign-On integration is claimed to ensure seamless access to BNC platforms, empowering students, faculty, and administration with personalization, actionable insights, and convenience.

DIGITAL COURSEWARE: LoudCloud's proprietary digital courseware platform aims to offer a complete, turnkey solution for personalized e-learning. According to the vendor, faculty members can personalize and customize course content according to their teaching style and students' needs. The platform is said to provide real-time analytics and access to millions of content items, enhancing the learning experience.

OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES: LoudCloud integrates open educational resources with its digital courseware platform, potentially reducing costs for students by leveraging freely available resources. The vendor claims that the platform offers seamless integration and customization options for faculty, allowing them to access a wide range of content items from respected publishers.