what is a d2l open course at longwood gardens

Helping learners grow Using D2L Brightspace, Longwood Gardens provides a range of open online courses that are available to any learner, anywhere in the world. During the global pandemic, the organization extended and adapted its online learning offerings to broaden its appeal.

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What is D2L open courses?

D2L Open Courses is a service that helps organizations create and deliver Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs) to help more learners around the world reach their potential.

Why choose Longwood Gardens?

At Longwood Gardens, we work with experts in the fields of horticulture, floral and landscape design, botanical arts, garden photography, and professional courses to ensure a dynamic online learning experience no matter where you are. Online learning allows us to bring our expertise into classrooms and living rooms throughout the world.

Why choose D2L?

Working with top educational and corporate content providers, D2L has created a truly engaging learning experience. Our goal is to provide you, the learner, with the flexibility you need to create and achieve your own learning journey by giving you the opportunity to make your own choices.

What is Longwood at the creamery?

Longwood at the Creamery. Explore the trials and tribulations of growing a variety of houseplants. Four online sessions. Learn how we might consider programming a garden for beauty and success.

What is Longwood Gardens?

Longwood Gardens set out to attract new audiences and inspire people of all ages to engage with its unique botanical knowledge and history by building online learning resources that empower learners worldwide.

Who founded Longwood Gardens?

Founded by Pierre S. du Pont in 1906, Longwood Gardens is one of the premier botanical gardens in the United States, attracting more than 1.5 million visitors each year. Longwood also has a strong education focus, and aims to help people around the world learn more about plants and horticulture.

What platform does The Gardens use?

The Gardens is now using the D2L learning platform across all its educational programs. In particular, the team has used the solution to formulate a set of new open online courses that are available to any learner, anywhere in the world.

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Online Learning

One of the world’s great gardens combines expert instructors with the flexibility of online education.

Everything About Orchids

Free Online Course. Learn about our collection and enjoy orchids in your own home.

Sketching for Designers

5 online sessions. Develop a foundation in field sketching techniques, including line, tone, and color.

Diversify your Harvest: Exceptional Herbs and Unconventional Veggies

Fully online. Explore edible plants that can add interest to your garden and plate.

Understanding Plants

Fully online. Gain an understanding of the botanical system of plant names and how the plant kingdom is organized.

Botanical Art Master Class

2 online sessions. Enjoy a live, virtual watercolor demo with RBGE’s Botanical Illustration Deparment.

Make a Big Impact with Minimalistic Design

Fully online. Utilize fewer materials and create negative space for impactful arrangements.

Trees Living Apart from Humans

Fully online. Join author David Haskell to explore how trees are central to the network of life.

Trees Living in Cities

Fully online. Join author David Haskell to learn how trees in cities contribute to human lives.

Everything About Orchids

Free Online Course. Learn about our collection and enjoy orchids in your own home.

The World of Plants: Exploring Horticulture

Free Online Course. Join our experts as they share their passion and insight into the World of Plants.

K–12 Programs

Expand learning beyond the classroom walls with our curriculum-based virtual and hands-on programs.

Online Learning

Work at your own pace while learning from Longwood’s experts in our interactive online courses.

Internships for U.S. Students

Our College Internship Program offers hands-on experience to prepare individuals for careers in horticulture and related arts and sciences.

Professional Horticulture Program

Students engage in practical experience, coursework, and study abroad opportunities to prepare for a bright future in horticulture.

Continuing Education

From hands-on in-person classses to dynamic online experiences, learn with us here, there, and everywhere.

Longwood Fellows Program

A 13-month, residential learning experience designed for those who have a passion to lead in a public horticulture environment.

International Internship & Training Program

Our educational mission is a global one. Every year, up to ten aspiring gardeners, educators, and horticultural experts travel from other countries to study at Longwood as interns or trainees.

Classes & Workshops

We offer a range of online learning opportunities from in-depth courses to casual tours.

Diversify your Harvest: Exceptional Herbs and Unconventional Veggies

Fully online. Explore edible plants that can add interest to your garden and plate.

Understanding Plants

Fully online. Gain an understanding of the botanical system of plant names and how the plant kingdom is organized.

Botanical Art Master Class

2 online sessions. Enjoy a live, virtual watercolor demo with RBGE’s Botanical Illustration Deparment.

Make a Big Impact with Minimalistic Design

Fully online. Utilize fewer materials and create negative space for impactful arrangements.

Advanced Floral Design I Virtual Workshop: Certificate Course

Fully online. Learn the skills you need to spark your floral design creativity.

Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, and Nuts

Fully online. Learn how to identify popular (and tasty) vegetables, herbs, fruits, and easy-to-grow nut trees.

Sketching for Designers

5 online sessions. Develop a foundation in field sketching techniques, including line, tone, and color.

Diversify your Harvest: Exceptional Herbs and Unconventional Veggies

Fully online. Explore edible plants that can add interest to your garden and plate.

Understanding Plants

Fully online. Gain an understanding of the botanical system of plant names and how the plant kingdom is organized.

Botanical Art Master Class

2 online sessions. Enjoy a live, virtual watercolor demo with RBGE’s Botanical Illustration Deparment.

Make a Big Impact with Minimalistic Design

Fully online. Utilize fewer materials and create negative space for impactful arrangements.

Advanced Floral Design I Virtual Workshop: Certificate Course

Fully online. Learn the skills you need to spark your floral design creativity.

Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, and Nuts

Fully online. Learn how to identify popular (and tasty) vegetables, herbs, fruits, and easy-to-grow nut trees.

More Than a "Massive" Course

Our philosophy is simple: Open Courses can kick-start or enhance your learning journey by supplementing or driving a wide range of learning materials and topics. D2L and its content providers are breaking down barriers to offer quality education to every individual inside and outside of the formal classroom.

Stay Connected Anytime, Anywhere

Can't be in front of a computer? No problem! The responsive design allows learners access to MOOCs from any mobile device. Content adapts to whatever screen size you are using so the information is presented in the best way possible. And through site notifications, it is easy to keep up to date with news, events and services.

Contributing to Open Courses

Does your organization want to develop an Open Course? We would love to add your expertise to our open education initiative. Contact us today at [email protected]