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Blackboard, D2L, Instructure: the Future of AI in LMS

Last month, Anthology, D2L, and Instructure used their annual conferences to outline upcoming product roadmaps and long-term strategies. Moodle will do the same at its own event in September. Together, these gatherings highlight where the LMS market is headed. What stands out isn’t just the new features being announced, but the bigger bets each vendor ... Blackboard, D2L, Instructure: the Future of AI in LMS  Read More

InstructureCon 2024: A Partnership Unlocking Possibilities

I spent last week at InstructureCon 2024 in Las Vegas, experiencing the city’s scorching heat, with temperatures soaring daily between 45 and 47°C (113 and 116°F). My wife accompanied me as I celebrated the big 50. On our arrival on Monday, we had tickets to a comedy show. Being avid walkers, we thought a short ... InstructureCon 2024: A Partnership Unlocking Possibilities  Read More

The Second Year of ChatGPT: Two Things to Watch 

Just over one year ago, OpenAI introduced ChatGPT, a tool that harnesses artificial intelligence (AI) to engage in human-like conversations—answering questions, composing emails, and coding. Since its introduction, this tool has generated considerable attention for its impressive achievements, including passing law, business, and medical school exams, and tackling complex programming queries. Likewise, ChatGPT has also ... The Second Year of ChatGPT: Two Things to Watch   Read More
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How Artificial Intelligence Might Accelerate the Convergence of Edtech Systems

The potential transformation of education through technology is a recurring topic among scholars, university staff, and companies. Many predicted that technologies such as learning management systems, massive open online courses (MOOCs), and open educational resources (OER) would significantly impact how institutions delivered student education. Similarly, many commentators have speculated on how artificial intelligence might impact education. ... How Artificial Intelligence Might Accelerate the Convergence of Edtech Systems  Read More

Generative AI – Towards Operational Efficiency in Non-Student Facing Functions

Overheard recently at an edtech conference, “The most positive thing to come out of the advancements in generative AI in higher ed is that we don’t have to hear about the great potential for blockchain as much.” Certainly, generative AI has already made positive contributions to higher ed, but the point is that talk is ... Generative AI – Towards Operational Efficiency in Non-Student Facing Functions  Read More

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Tracking HigherEd Tech Trends Through Educause Exhibitor Data

A Brief History of Our Analysis Since 2021, ListEdTech has analyzed the Educause exhibitor floor to better understand how product categories evolve year after year. This long-term tracking provides a unique lens on the education technology landscape, highlighting not just who’s exhibiting, but what kinds of solutions vendors prioritize. In our previous analyses, we focused ... Tracking HigherEd Tech Trends Through Educause Exhibitor Data  Read More

Who Are HigherEd’s Tech Leaders?

This year, I’ve been revisiting some of the classic business books: Blue Ocean Shift, Free, The Innovator’s Dilemma, Zero to One, and of course, Crossing the Chasm. That last one really got me thinking about early adopters. In tech markets, they’re the people (or in HigherEd, the institutions) who are comfortable taking risks, trying something new, and shaping the market ... Who Are HigherEd’s Tech Leaders?  Read More

Anthology’s Chapter 11 Filing: Breaking Up to Refocus

September 2025 marked a major turning point for Anthology, the owner of Blackboard and several other higher education technology platforms. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. after efforts to sell itself or parts of its business outside of court failed. The filing is not a liquidation. Instead, it is a structured reorganization designed to ... Anthology’s Chapter 11 Filing: Breaking Up to Refocus  Read More