We all want to predict the future. When it comes to the future of higher education technology, many of us look to market activity for clues. For example, some see Anthology's acquisition of Blackboard and the $2 billion purchase of Instructure by the private equity...
Many commentators have suggested that higher education’s response to the pandemic will result in permanent changes in teaching and learning. For example, our upcoming report, The Changing Landscape of Online Education (CHLOE), suggests that online leaders expect...
Most discussions about digital content concentrate on pricing and cost. Proponents of open educational resources, for example, point to how these resources help students avoid the high cost of textbooks. Likewise, many textbook publishers have shifted to an inclusive access model where all students receive textbooks and the cost is included in tuition.
When it comes to supporting the student journey, higher education leaders are like conductors of an orchestra. They have to consider which tools to use, arrange them harmoniously, and direct their use to address different needs.
According to Eduventures Higher Education Technology Landscape (Landscape), 22% of edtech vendors offer edtech solutions and products in more than one technology segment, with some appearing in over 12 segments. This statistic represents an increasingly common growth...
While it may be challenging to determine the downstream effects of COVID-19 on technology, one clear result is that institutions have accelerated efforts to marshal existing technologies to support teaching and learning. This includes maximizing the interoperability...
