ConnectYard provides a completely private and secure, social engagement platform that allows for anytime, anywhere communication and collaboration across a variety of social and mobile technologies, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and SMS (text, picture and video messaging).

1. Increase Student
Engagement & Retention
Communicate Better with ConnectYard
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Teaching and Learning

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What is ConnectYard?
ConnectYard offers a completely private and
secure social engagement platform that enables
institutions to instantly reach students
wherever they are – any way they would like!

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The Problem

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The Solution
One platform for your campus communications:
Use Cases
Course announcements, discussions, assignments, quizzes (K-16,
Continuing Ed, Online Learning)
Campus notifications: Emergency Alerts, Student Services, etc.
Key Benefits
Students opt-in to receive messages they want, the way they like
Seamlessly integrates into existing learning systems and portals
Replaces antiquated email listservs and allows for robust analytics
Over 50% of messages are read in under a minute!

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Course Announcements
Without ConnectYard
Instructor posts a reminder about an
upcoming quiz
Students don’t check their email or LMS
Some students are unaware of quiz and
are unprepared
With ConnectYard
Instructor posts same announcement that
goes out via social and mobile media
Students instantly receive message and
respond with questions
Students are immediately aware of quiz
and are better prepared

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Platform Overview

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Innovative Partners

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Contact Info.
Connect with us:
Phone: (973) 494-8063
Email: Info@ConnectYard.com
Web: http:///www.ConnectYard.com
Twitter: http:///www.Twitter.com/ConnectYard
Facebook: http://Apps.Facebook.com/ConnectYard