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Anyone who has taught an asynchronous course knows the feeling: you record the lectures, post the assignments, set up the discussion board, and still it can feel like your best work is disappearing into a void. Students sit isolated from one another, and the standard LMS discussion board, stiff and formal, does little to help. NC State DELTA Faculty Fellow Julianne Treme found that changed once she brought Yellowdig into her courses.

Treme describes Yellowdig as a space that feels alive, where students engage with each other naturally rather than posting into silence. The familiar, social-style interface puts students at ease, and they begin sharing questions, resources, and ideas with real enthusiasm. In her course, Yellowdig counts for five percent of the grade, though she is quick to note that points are not what keeps students coming back.

The most striking result was one she did not expect. Students started sharing their notes, posting photos of handwritten pages, links to shared documents, and tips on methods like the Cornell note-taking system and color coding. One student described learning to convert handwritten notes into searchable digital files; another shared a two-pass approach of watching each lecture once to absorb it and again to take notes. It became less about sharing knowledge and more about learning how to learn, in a space that felt like a real classroom. As Treme puts it, the platform works because students are actively engaged with the material and accountable to their peers, not just to her.

Yellowdig Founder & CEO Shaunak Roy has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious EdTech Founder’s Award — one of the highest honors in education technology.

Hosted by EdTech Digest, this recognition celebrates visionaries transforming learning in an era of rapid change. As one of few leaders chosen, Shaunak joins innovators redefining education through technology.

We’re excited to announce that Yellowdig has been recognized as a High Performer (Enterprise), High Performer, Best Support, and Momentum Leader in G2’s Spring 2025 rankings. These awards reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional community engagement solutions and top-tier customer support.

The 2025 North America EdTech 200 is here, and Yellowdig has been recognized in the Post-Secondary Education category! 🎉 The list highlights top innovators using AI to transform education and career pathways—from teacher tools (Magic School AI) to career accelerators (Skillup).

Dr. Dean Goon, Dean of Academic Innovation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, is revolutionizing education by championing the integration of generative AI and digital learning. With a focus on overcoming resistance to change and fostering innovation, he is shaping the future of higher education to prepare students for evolving workforce demands through personalized, technology-driven learning experiences.

Yellowdig is proud to be at the forefront of EdTech innovation and is dedicated to enhancing student engagement and fostering a sense of belonging through our digital community-building platform. By prioritizing meaningful interactions and relationship-building among students, we create a supportive learning environment that drives success. Our latest addition, the AI-powered Community Recap feature, empowers educators to efficiently monitor and engage in student conversations, ultimately improving academic performance and retention rates.

For Summer of 2024, based on 30+ reviews of Yellowdig by verified customers, G2 has named Yellowdig among the top EdTech companies – listing Yellowdig as a “Leader” and “Easiest Admin” for the first time in the “Digital Learning” category.  Yellowdig maintained the “Best Support” and “High Performer” badges.

We are thrilled to share that Yellowdig was named the winner of the 2024 EdTechX Innovator Award during London EdTech Week.

Shaunak Roy, founder and CEO of Yellowdig, discusses the critical importance of fostering human connections in learning environments to combat student isolation, the impact of online learning on mental health, and the role of AI in enhancing educational experiences while maintaining essential human interactions.

Yellowdig recently earned global recognition as one of the World’s Top EdTech Companies in the Rising Stars Category by TIME in partnership with Statista. This prestigious acknowledgment celebrates companies dedicated to advancing educational technologies worldwide.

Yellowdig was included in the HolonIQ 2024 EdTech 200 list, which recognizes companies at the forefront of learning, teaching, and upskilling across the U.S. and Canada.

Based on 30+ reviews of Yellowdig by verified customers, G2 has named Yellowdig among the top EdTech companies – listing Yellowdig as the “Easiest to Do Business With” and “Best Support” in the “Digital Learning” category.

Yellowdig was included in the HolonIQ annual EdTech 200 list, which recognizes companies at the forefront of learning, teaching, and upskilling across the U.S. and Canada.