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How Covid-19 impacted Implementations of New Systems in HigherEd - LisTedTECH

How COVID-19 Has Impacted Implementations of New Systems in HigherEd?

Back in January, I created our first historical implementation graph showing, amongst other information, the peak year for each of the systems we track. One takeaway was that institutions’ core systems (like HR, SIS, Financial Aid, Financial to name a few) are well spread across the twenty-year span since they need to be planned well in ... How COVID-19 Has Impacted Implementations of New Systems in HigherEd?  Read More
Most Common Pairings of Systems Used in School Districts - LisTedTECH

Most Common Pairings of Systems Used in School Districts

As mentioned two weeks ago, I thought it might be interesting to have a look at the most common pairings of systems used by K12 School Districts. To do so, I examined tech stacks defined as the set of technologies an institution has implemented and is using simultaneously. The graph below shows the most common ... Most Common Pairings of Systems Used in School Districts  Read More
The Use of Virtual Reality in Higher Education - LisTedTECH

The Use of Virtual Reality in Higher Education

Virtual reality is seeing a renewal. Revealed as a productive tool in the sphere of education, it is hypothesized that the reason it has not been used more widely up to now is mostly financial. For instance, one oculus module (full retail pricing) is sold for a minimum of USD 549. Virtual reality, which works ... The Use of Virtual Reality in Higher Education  Read More
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Facial Recognition Software – Future EdTech

This technology not only helps in admitting only registered students on campus, it also provides surveillance of the students’ learning in the classroom.

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Is open-source software in decline in HigherEd?

As Phil Hill mentioned in his post, there are a lot of discussions about the possible decline of open-source systems in HigherEd. Q: @Czernie Why are open source solutions on the decline and what can we do about this? #altc — ALT – alt.ac.uk (@A_L_T) September 4, 2019 Even if the discussion arose from a learning ... Is open-source software in decline in HigherEd?  Read More
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Hackers Target Banner ERP Vulnerability

Ellucian's Banner has a market share that is just under 25% in North America. For this reason, the news that came out this week about hackers who have been targeting a vulnerability in one of its modules is alarming.

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System Implementation Trends in Canadian Institution

With CANHEIT-ARC 2019 just around the corner, we thought of looking at trends in system implementations within Canadian institutions.

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When Institutions Merge, Systems Collide

Institutional mergers are often presented as opportunities for growth — stronger financial stability, expanded academic offerings, and a broader institutional footprint. However, beyond the public announcements, one of the most significant challenges lies in the integration of technology systems. Decisions about which platforms to retain have long-term implications for efficiency, user experience, and operational costs. ... When Institutions Merge, Systems Collide  Read More

D2L Fusion 2025: Key Takeaways from the Solutions Spotlight

At the D2L Fusion 2025 conference in Savannah, Georgia, the company shared a wide range of updates—new features, AI-powered tools, and continued efforts to support both education and workforce learning. Here’s a quick roundup of what stood out from the Solutions Spotlight. 1. New Features and Platform Enhancements D2L rolled out several updates to Brightspace ... D2L Fusion 2025: Key Takeaways from the Solutions Spotlight  Read More

Key Announcements at Anthology Together 2025

After a few challenging flights, I finally made it to Anthology Together 2025 (AT25). During this conference, the company shared major updates on its core products—Reach, Blackboard, and Student—as part of the broader Anthology roadmap. It outlined a strategic focus on AI, cloud migration, and automation. Here’s a quick look at the key announcements and ... Key Announcements at Anthology Together 2025  Read More