5 July 2024
Nord Anglia Education, a global international education group with 88 schools worldwide, has released its latest EdTech analysis, revealing unprecedented levels of engagement on its online learning platforms during the first half of 2024.
Data shows a significant rise in activity, with Global Campus, Nord Anglia’s online learning platform, recording 913,379 views and 22,752 posts. This represents a 79% increase in views and a 33% increase in posts compared to the same period in 2023.
Global Campus serves as a hub for students to participate in extracurricular programs and collaborate with peers globally. Activities available on the platform range from art competitions to challenges hosted by MIT and Juilliard, as well as language exchanges and social impact initiatives.
Anita Citeroni, Nord Anglia’s Programme Manager for Global Campus, highlighted the importance of engaging educational content. “The growth we’ve recorded in 2024 underscores the extent to which online learning is now second nature for students. The critical part to building strong engagement is in creating educational content that encourages curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.”
The platform is not just for students; Nord Anglia’s 16,000+ staff and teachers also benefit from online resources through Nord Anglia University (NAU). The platform supports professional development and peer engagement across the organisation. In the first half of 2024, NAU usage increased by 17% compared to the same period last year.
Simon Kear, Assistant Director of Online Learning at Nord Anglia, attributed the growth to the quality of user-generated content and the practical nature of the learning materials. “The significant engagement we saw at the start of the academic year has continued, and we’re now at record levels. A major driver is our focus on our world-class teachers—who are subject-matter-experts—sharing user-generated content and bitesize learning. Nord Anglia teachers love this because the learning is fit for purpose, highly relevant to their roles, and presented in a way that suits their busy teaching schedules.”
The surge in online engagement underscores the evolving landscape of education, where digital platforms play a crucial role in enhancing learning experiences for students and educators alike.
