We’re writing to inform you of three important upcoming changes to the Excel program, outlined below
LEARN STAGE FOR STUDENTS
Students’ learning platform, currently Canvas, will be migrating to Learn Stage. A message regarding the launch of Learn Stage has been posted in all student accounts.
LMS downtime for students: November 28 - December 1 (estimated).
Student enrollment adjustments: Any new enrollments during this period will be assigned a start date of December 1, with corresponding deadline adjustments. Any students within the 14-day pre-requisite course or the 30-day probationary period will automatically receive 5 additional days to complete their coursework.
Continued SIS access: The Learn Stage SIS will remain fully operational throughout the transition for administrative and staff use.
Key Features and Enhancements
Excel’s new LMS launch is part of their broader development plan, introducing essential features to streamline both student and administrative experiences:
Seamless application switching: Users can switch between different Learn Stage applications (LMS and SIS) without separate logins, facilitating a smooth workflow for students.
Enhanced activity tracking: Improved reporting will allow administrators to monitor key engagement metrics based on student activity that occurs within the LMS.
Intuitive and interactive interface: New tools like discussion forums, ePortfolios, AI-powered in-course educational games, customizable avatars, and earnable badges for in-platform activities are available to students.
BRYTE AI-POWERED TUTOR: Provides tailored AI-powered tutoring for students with features such as question prompts, knowledge checks, and enhanced learning outcomes (more on BRYTE below).
BRYTE 24/7 AI-POWERED TUTOR
BRYTE is an innovative AI-powered tutoring service designed to help students master the adult high school curriculum. Through 24/7 interactive support, students can ask questions, test their knowledge, earn badges, and more. BRYTE adapts to each student’s unique learning style, providing personalized guidance to address individual academic challenges effectively. Seamlessly integrated within the school’s LMS, Learn Stage, BRYTE leverages asynchronous digital content from each course to enhance the student’s learning experience.
Integrates directly with the Learn Stage LMS and is accessible within each course.
Leverages a dynamic library of asynchronous digital content within a closed system.
Reinforces key skills and concepts with interactive support, enabling students can ask questions, test their knowledge, earn badges, and more.
Adapts to each student’s unique learning style, offering tailored guidance that effectively addresses individual academic challenges.
Generates responses from course content, specifically, not the internet. No student information leaves Excel’s product.
Supplements the student learning experience and will not replace Excel’s Academic Coaches.
NEW DESIGN FOR STUDENT RECRUITMENT SITES
In the coming weeks, Gale will share the newly designed student recruitment sites and new URLs. Please begin using the new student recruitment site URL as soon as possible. Redirect links will last through June 30, 2025.