Indiana University Online’s Student-Centered Support Approach: Fostering a Sense of Belonging, Engagement, and Peer Connection Using InScribe

Indiana University offers over 220 online programs, serving a diverse student body of more than 8,000 online students from 164 countries. With a deep history in online education since its first distance course in 1995, the university has experienced impressive growth in its online programs. In response to the escalating demand for fully online education, Whitnie Powell, Director of Enrollment Management and Student Services, Stephanie Tinkel, Associate Director of Enrollment Management, and Kayla Scroggins, Associate Director of Online Student Services at Indiana University Online (IU Online) embarked on a thorough analysis and transformation of its student support model, prioritizing a student-centered approach that nurtures a sense of belonging, peer connection, and an overall enriched educational experience.

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I Belong Here: Using Digital Communities to Connect Learners Anytime, Anywhere

Students who feel connected to, supported by, and respected by their peers have a greater sense of belonging resulting in higher success rates. Digital communities provide a virtual space for learners to connect with peers to share ideas, ask questions and seek advice. Join us Wednesday, April 12th at 11 am MDT to learn how institutions use digital communities to replicate the in-person interactions that organically build a sense of belonging.

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WebinarDanielle Bonner
InScribe + MindEdge Sponsor 2023 Discovery Sessions

InScribe Education and MindEdge Learning have teamed up to enable the 2023 OLC Innovate Discovery Sessions through sponsorship of the essential equipment and accessories required for these presentations. Following the conference, the equipment will be donated to the Community Resource Center for distribution to schools and organizations in the Nashville area. This collaborative effort further supports the commitment of each of these organizations to enabling access and opportunity, reducing our environmental impact, and giving back to our communities. InScribe and MindEdge are proud to support The Online Learning Consortium, Nashville schools, and the Community Resource Center while promoting sustainability through this program.

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Creating a Sense of Belonging Crucial When Learning Online

Creating a learning environment that fosters a sense of belonging for students is a top priority among higher education institutions. While on-campus learners may have innate opportunities to become involved with campus community and a clearer path to a sense of belonging, online learners may experience additional barriers that prevent them from making meaningful connections.

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InScribe and MindEdge Create Innovative New Paths for Student Engagement and Support Within Digital Courseware Experience

March 2, 2023 - Denver, CO and Boston, MA - InScribe, which delivers game-changing digital community solutions, has partnered with MindEdge Learning, the cutting-edge online learning firm, to boost student engagement and support in MindEdge’s courseware. Digital communities open new doors for learners to connect, ask questions, and explore the curriculum in new ways.

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WGU's College of Information Technology Adopts InScribe's Digital Community Platform, Empowering Online Students to Connect, Share, and Problem Solve

January 18, 2023 - Denver, CO - InScribe, which delivers game-changing digital community solutions, is expanding student support and engagement in the College of Information Technology at Western Governors University (WGU). InScribe's platform integrates directly into WGU's digital curriculum, seamlessly connecting their online students with an active support network of peers and faculty so they can ask questions, find information, share ideas, and problem-solve anytime, anywhere.

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Lumen Learning and InScribe Partner to Advance Student Support and Engagement Opportunities

November 1, 2022 - Denver, CO and Portland, OR - InScribe, which delivers game-changing digital community solutions, today announced a partnership with Lumen Learning, a leading provider of higher education teaching and learning materials focused on improving student outcomes and removing race and income as predictors of student success. The companies will seamlessly integrate InScribe's digital community platform into Lumen Learning's new Statistics course and platform. This partnership aims to create new spaces for students to ask questions, find solutions, collaborate to better understand the content, and support and motivate each other.

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InScribe's Mobile App Gives Students On-the-Go Access to Digital Communities

October 25, 2022 - Denver, CO - InScribe, which delivers game-changing digital community solutions, has launched its mobile app, giving students convenient, seamless access to peers, faculty, and resources anytime, anywhere. The mobile app facilitates deeper connectivity between schools and students, improving on-the-go student support, engagement, and communication, as well as reinforcing a sense of belonging among learners.

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Virginia State University Adopts InScribe's Digital Community Platform to Connect and Support Next Generation of Educators

October 13, 2022 - Denver, CO and Petersburg, VA - InScribe, which delivers game-changing digital community solutions, today announced a partnership with Virginia State University (VSU) to provide students in its College of Education with more opportunities to connect with faculty and staff, seek help, and build relationships with peers. This virtual community will provide VSU students access to the people and tools they need.

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InScribe Awarded In The North America EdTech 200

The return to in-person learning, particularly in K12, marks a shift back to direct-to-consumer models for EdTech, however the use of technology in educational settings continues its long term integration. Workforce EdTech solutions dominate as demand for upskilling and reskilling, particularly in technology disciplines, accelerates, while in higher education, there is greater acceptance of hybrid and online learning with institutions seeking to digitize along the student lifecycle and build or partner for new educational products that service existing and new markets. 

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Awards, MediaDanielle Bonner
InScribe Introduces Synchronous Support for Real-Time Collaboration

DENVER - March 10, 2022 - InScribe, which delivers game-changing digital community solutions, is launching new synchronous communication functionality that allows for real-time conversations and engagement within its virtual community platform. Adding to its robust, AI-powered support ecosystem, InScribe's new synchronous tools make it easy for students, faculty, and staff to connect and collaborate in new and powerful ways.

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InScribe Selected to Power Virtual Communities for the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education's 40+ Member Institutions

Denver, CO and Frankfort, KY - February 15, 2022 - InScribe, which delivers game-changing digital community solutions, has partnered with the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) to support the new Impact exChange online platform that brings together higher education faculty, administrators, and practitioners from over 40 institutions to promote innovative student success solutions statewide.

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Press ReleaseDanielle Bonner
InScribe Selected to the GSV Cup Elite 200

Denver, CO (January 19, 2022) — InScribe Education (InScribe), which delivers game-changing digital community solutions, has been selected to The Elite 200, the acclaimed list of semifinalists in The GSV Cup, the world’s largest pitch competition for EdTech startups run by female-led, multi-stage venture capital firm GSV Ventures. Companies selected to The Elite 200 represent the top pre-seed and seed-stage startups in digital learning across the “Pre-K to Gray” space. InScribe will have the opportunity to compete for up to $1M in cash and prizes in San Diego this April at the ASU+GSV Summit, the annual education technology event hosted by Arizona State University and GSV Ventures.

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