This week, Desire2Learn—a web-based platform for the delivery of online teaching and learning—announced a new mobile application of its Desire2Learn Learning Environment. Desire2Learn 2GO uses Learning Environment 8.3 to provide access via Blackberry.

Campus Technology reports that Desire2Learn’s recent Fusion 2008 user conference in Memphis, TN, showcased mobile access to what Desire2Learn describes as “core Desire2Learn Learning Environment data and functionality.” The application includes features for collaboration, interaction, communication, access to course details and class lists, the ability to view and edit user data, support for connecting to multiple organizations, and viewing and editing grades.

The company has schedule several Webinars on mobile e-learning in the coming months.