Smowltech has entered into a partnership with D2L, which was announced during the D2L Fusion event in Phoenix, Arizona.
This collaboration signifies a major advancement in our mission to provide reliable, secure, and user-friendly proctoring solutions that integrate seamlessly with the users’ learning management system (LMS).
As a certified partner, Smowltech allows institutions to conduct digital assessments directly within Brightspace while ensuring compliance with the platform’s rigorous standards.
About Smowltech
Founded in 2012 with the mission of making digital assessments more secure, Smowltech has grown from a startup into a global provider of digital proctoring.
In 2018, the company received funding through the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 programme, recognizing its innovation and compliance with the European Union’s standards.
Since then, SMOWL by Smowltech has expanded its global reach, earning the trust of more than 350 clients, including academic institutions, certification bodies, and organizations worldwide.
Designed with privacy at its core, SMOWL not only complies with European data protection regulations like the GDPR, but also other global privacy frameworks such as FERPA and the CCPA in the United States.
About D2L
D2L (or Desire2Learn) is a major force in educational technology, known for developing Brightspace, a leading Learning Management System (LMS) utilized by schools, higher education institutions, and businesses in more than 40 countries.
Founded in 1999, D2L is a Canada-based software company that raised $80 million to expand its product portfolio and accelerate its international growth before going public in 2021. The company is recognized for its commitment to accessibility.
Earning certified partner status with such a prominent EdTech provider is a proud moment for Smowltech, further cementing our dedication to trust, quality, and continuous innovation.
Building a connected educational ecosystem
Our goal as a proctoring provider is to ensure a secure and intuitive experience across diverse e-learning platforms, regardless of the specific LMS an institution chooses.
By expanding our presence across leading learning platforms, we can better support educational institutions, organizations, and certifying bodies worldwide while staying close to our clients through direct collaboration and our partner network.
Throughout this journey, trust remains at the heart of everything we do.
Built on quality, backed by certification
This partnership reflects the value of collaboration between both providers of technology for education, resulting in meaningful enhancements to the integration and the experience of the user.
Certification confirms that our SMOWL solution works securely and efficiently within the Brightspace environment, leading to improved system stability and performance.
To achieve it, we have engineered a more robust integration that streamlines workflows for administrators, evaluators, and students alike, meeting D2L’s rigorous technical and security standards.
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Enhanced efficiency and security
We have significantly streamlined the integration process, reducing the technical configuration previously required by IT teams.
A key highlight is our adoption of LTI 1.3, the latest standard in EdTech, which improves interoperability, authentication, and management.
By reducing administrative friction and providing more reliable reporting, this update helps IT departments manage proctoring more effectively.
A seamless student experience
This certification also improves the end-user journey. We have simplified the process for students by making the installation of the browser extension optional for activities that don’t strictly require it.
Combined with new access control mechanisms, the assessment process is now faster, more transparent, and more user-friendly.
Transitioning to the new integration
This certified partnership reflects the dedication of Smowltech to meet the high standards set by D2L, as well as the expectations of the institutions and businesses that use Brightspace as their learning management system.
For existing clients already using SMOWL with D2L, the transition to this certified version involves only minor adjustments.
Students, for their part, can look forward to a smoother and more transparent exam workflow.
Continuous support every step of the way
Administrators will find a comprehensive guide in our Help Center to assist with this process, and our support team will be ready to guide them through every step of the implementation.
During the rollout, clients can reach our technical support team via email, or through the chat features available on the mySmowltech platform and within their LMS.
Students can also find resources through our Help Center or our website.
A trusted global solution
Partnering with D2L reinforces Smowltech’s position as a global provider of digital proctoring, capable of native integration with the world’s leading educational platforms.
Our focus remains steadfast: simplifying digital assessment for teachers and administrators while ensuring a secure, reliable, and intuitive experience for students everywhere.
Through partnerships like this, we continue to empower educational institutions and certifying bodies worldwide.
Get a no-obligation demo
Organizations using Brightspace as their learning management system can request a free demo to discover how SMOWL supports secure digital assessments.
You will receive 25 complimentary licenses to explore its capabilities and discover how our plans can support your online proctoring needs.
