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The Impact of the Move to Remote Learning on K-12 Ecosystems

 Technology implementations related to teaching and learning in US K-12 school districts increased during the pandemic, with a combined annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21% between 2019 and 2021. Every technology category increased over this period, with Conferencing Systems (105%), Assessment and Evaluation Solutions (22%), E-Learning Solutions (18%), and Learning Management Systems (19%) showing the ... The Impact of the Move to Remote Learning on K-12 Ecosystems  Read More
Higher Ed Online Learning

Was Christensen Right?

 Known for his disruptive innovation theory, Clayton Christensen said in February 2013, “15 years from now, maybe half of the universities will be in bankruptcy… including state schools.” Four years later, in 2017, he even claimed it would take less than a decade, “probably nine years,” for this to happen. At the time, to support his idea, he mentioned ... Was Christensen Right?  Read More
Conferencing Learning Management Systems Mergers and Acquisitions

Class Acquires Collaborate: Two Visions Emerge

 On May 19, 2022, Class and Anthology announced they have signed a definitive agreement for Class to acquire Anthology’s Blackboard Collaborate virtual classroom tool. While Class doubles down on a future with Zoom and Blackboard Collaborate as a virtual classroom tool, Anthology goes all-in on its Blackboard Ultra LMS. Collaborate and Class: The Numbers Before ... Class Acquires Collaborate: Two Visions Emerge  Read More

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K-12 Learning Management Systems Market Data

Google, Instructure, and PowerSchool in the Classroom: Usage Insights and Legal Concerns

 As K–12 schools increasingly rely on digital platforms like Google Classroom, Canvas, and Schoology, usage data reveals a clear trend: strategic dual-LMS adoption is on the rise. However, alongside this growing reliance on EdTech tools, a parallel story is unfolding—one marked by legal scrutiny. In the second part of this post, we shift focus to ... Google, Instructure, and PowerSchool in the Classroom: Usage Insights and Legal Concerns  Read More
Learning Management Systems Market Data Oceania

Learning Management Systems in Oceania

 With nearly 350 higher education institutions across Australia and New Zealand, Oceania represents a distinct and evolving learning management system market. This marks our first official deep dive into the region—and it arrives at a critical moment. In this post, we trace the historical dominance of Moodle, analyze the rise of newer platforms like Canvas ... Learning Management Systems in Oceania  Read More
Cloud Platforms

End-of-Life Announcements and the Inevitable Move to the Cloud

 In the higher education and enterprise software world, there’s a quiet shift happening—unless you’re paying attention. End-of-life (EOL) announcements for on-premises software are accelerating, and while some vendors are subtle, others are quite blunt: the cloud is no longer a “maybe.” It’s a “when.” What Does End-of-Life Really Mean? When a product is labeled as ... End-of-Life Announcements and the Inevitable Move to the Cloud  Read More