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Breaking the Mold: A Fresh Perspective on Forecasting Technology Implementation Trends
We all love making predictions. They help us deal with uncertainty, which has undoubtedly come into sharp focus over the past year. The issue with forecasting, however, is that they are often wrong—some spectacularly so. And those involving higher education technology are no exception: just remember those projections about the supposed disruptive power of massive…
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Top IT Projects Shaping HigherEd in 2024
Since the publication of this post, we have received questions about how we conducted our research. To create our Top 10, we scanned the content of 81 IT Project websites from North America and Europe. We did not look at institution websites for separate projects like: We only looked at current projects listed in the…
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Uncovering the Key Patterns in Technology Adoption in Two-Year Colleges
A recent article in Inside Higher Ed shed light on the challenges institutional leaders at two-year institutions face in adopting technology, specifically technology that supports online learning. The authors discuss how these leaders try to overcome financial constraints, staffing issues, and procurement issues to meet the increased demand for quality online learning at their institutions. …
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The E-Portfolio Value for Students and Educators
E-portfolios can be indispensable tools in a higher education setting. Both for students and faculty alike, digital portfolios offer a variety of benefits for all involved.
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The Year 2023 in Review
As we raise our glasses to welcome the new year, it’s time to reflect on the milestones, achievements, and strides that have defined ListEdTech’s journey through the past twelve months. Join us for this overview of ListEdTech’s projects of 2023, a testament to the pursuit of excellence and innovation that has fueled our success. Milestones…
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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…
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RFPs Trends and Updates – December 2023
The ListEdTech team has been tracking RFP data for just over three years now (you can read previous posts on our website). During this time, we learned how much value RFPs bring to institutions looking to replace one of their edtech solutions. In addition to giving insights on upcoming popular product categories, past RFPs can…
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From Databases to Cloud: The Evolution of Oracle Corporation
Oracle Corporation, a cornerstone of the IT industry since the 1970s, is a multifaceted company that offers a spectrum of solutions in almost 20 different product categories. With a legacy of innovation and leadership, Oracle has remained a trusted name in the ever-evolving information technology landscape. Let’s explore the diverse world of Oracle. From One…
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Different Ways to Support Student Management Through Technology Selection
For many institutions, student management in higher education institutions means the administration and management of student-related business functions, such as course registration, program enrollment, and student progress tracking. Central to this approach is usually a student information system, which serves as the centralized hub that helps institutional leaders perform these functions and help students along…
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What 25,000 Implementations Tell Us About the North American LMS Market
Note: This post combines all K-12 school districts and HigherEd institutions in North America. The North American LMS market has evolved a lot over the past decade. The change is not in the proposed solutions but in the leading systems. In 2014, the two leading products were Moodle (31%) followed by Blackboard (26%). Today, Canvas…
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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.…
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An Update on the K-12 SIS Implementations
We think it’s time for another update on the student information systems used in the K-12 submarket. We published our initial post on K-12 student information system historical implementations in April 2020 and did an update in July 2021, then in October 2022. Let’s dig once again into the SIS used in K-12 to ensure…
