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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

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

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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Reimagining the SIS: Reflections from Ellucian Live 2025

🎙 You can listen to an AI-generated version of this blog post (created with Google NotebookLM). Last week, I had the opportunity to attend Ellucian Live in Orlando, where I was invited by the company to join the event. The extra sunshine was a welcome treat—especially after a long winter—and as always, it was fun ... Reimagining the SIS: Reflections from Ellucian Live 2025  Read More

New Gartner SIS Quadrant: Who’s In and Who’s Not?

Gartner’s latest Higher Ed SIS Magic Quadrant just dropped last week. It’s been a while since they’ve done one—maybe a decade? If you haven’t seen it yet, some vendors have purchased distribution rights, so you might be able to download it for free. I always enjoy looking at magic quadrants. They’re iconic—instantly recognizable and always a great ... New Gartner SIS Quadrant: Who’s In and Who’s Not?  Read More

Discover Weak Links in Your Tech Stack Using the Network Tool

Selecting the right technology for your institution can be challenging, especially when there is no straightforward way to compare your decisions with peer institutions—until now. Our new Network Tool offers unparalleled insights into your tech stack, enabling you to benchmark your systems against similar institutions and identify potential weaknesses. Table of Content 🔍 What Does It Do? By ... Discover Weak Links in Your Tech Stack Using the Network Tool  Read More