Harmonize Recognized for Online Learning Innovation in 2021 EdTech Breakthrough Awards Program
Summary
Harmonize is a new kind of online discussion and communication platform that supports every learner by helping them engage more fully in conversations with their peers. “Harmonize is empowering institutions to reach and engage more students, as well as aids in meeting federal rules mandating ‘regular and substantive interaction’ in online courses,” said James Johnson, managing director, EdTech Breakthrough. Congratulations to the Harmonize team for taking home our 2021 EdTech Breakthrough Award for ‘Online Learning Innovation.’” The mission of the EdTech Breakthrough Awards is to honor excellence and recognize innovation, hard work and success in a range of educational technology categories, including Student Engagement, School Administration, Adaptive Learning, STEM Education, e-Learning, Career Preparation and many more. “Harmonize delivers ‘breakthrough’ efficiencies to instructors while also offering seamless integration with leading LMSs (Canvas, Blackboard, Brightspace and Moodle) to greatly reduce administrative burdens,” said Marcus Popetz, Co-founder and CEO of 42 Lines. Harmonize is also WCAG 2.1 A and AA compliant, engaging students who require enhanced accessibility with a broad range of features, including auto-captioning.