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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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Educause 2024: Tracking the Evolution of HigherEd Tech Through Exhibitor Data

 Justin Menard and James Wiley are in San Antonio this week for the Educause conference and hope to see many of you there. Don’t hesitate to reach out to Justin and James. The fall tradition returns with our latest analysis of the Educause exhibitor floorplan. Before we dive into this year’s trends, let’s revisit why ... Educause 2024: Tracking the Evolution of HigherEd Tech Through Exhibitor Data  Read More
Student Success

Understanding the Role of Higher Education Technology in Shaping Better Student Outcomes  

 There has been an increasing focus on measuring the value of higher education by improving outcomes. For example, in 2021, the Education Trust analyzed state-based outcomes-based funding policies to understand whether they equitably address and advance student enrollment, retention, and completion. Likewise, organizations such as the Institute for Higher Education Policy and the Third Way highlight other metrics, such as ... Understanding the Role of Higher Education Technology in Shaping Better Student Outcomes    Read More
Market Data

What Market Saturation Looks Like in HigherEd

 Market saturation occurs when a product or service has become widely distributed within a given market, leaving little room for further expansion. Businesses face increasing difficulty in attracting new customers, leading to intensified competition and reduced profit margins. In saturated markets, the search for whitespace—unexplored areas where unmet needs still exist—becomes crucial. As we prepare a ... What Market Saturation Looks Like in HigherEd  Read More