A while ago, I completed an intensive technical certification program. The quality instructor guided a wide range of participants from recent college grads to seasoned folks like me through the … Continue reading Value, return and the liberal arts
Back in 2008, I authored a set of cloud/SaaS-focused articles for the higher education online magazine, The Greentree Gazette. In the four-part series, I explored the potential shift of a broad range … Continue reading All that matters is getting things done.
Discussions around improving the student experience are becoming more common across higher education, which has been an area of focus of my work over the years. Some efforts have been … Continue reading Shifting a university’s student experience
It is hard to believe that I’ve been at Blackboard for six years. I feel like I just walked across the Midway at the University of Chicago for the first … Continue reading Six Years at Blackboard
Throughout my career as a consultant and technology leader, I’ve found that learner success is heavily influenced by the environment that surrounds the student. From the centuries-old colleges and halls … Continue reading Campus Culture
In the UK, the teachers’ union is pushing back on the “‘useless’ bureaucracy” of over-collecting and reporting education data to the government. http://bbc.in/1Yb1fbI This item was shared via LinkedIn on … Continue reading When Metrics & Accountability Overshadow Learning
“Study explores faculty views on scholarly communication and information use,” and what I find interesting is the growth in libraries as an active participant in the learning lifecycle of a … Continue reading Libraries, Learning & Scholarship
Purdue has announced its new competency-based bachelor’s degree, and joins the list of institutions adopting the model. CBE’s growing acceptance in higher education is important beyond the educational approach as … Continue reading CBE is Taking Hold
As the saga of Microsoft’s Tay Twitter Bot rolls on, I’ve been thinking about near-term predictions around AI use in student services to automate some front line interactions. Good idea … Continue reading AI-driven Student Support? Not Yet
In the world of higher education textbooks, the industry has predicted that digital sales will exceed print sales roughly now and surprise, publishers are reporting just that. Although what counts … Continue reading Depends on How You Count
In a non-merger move, two Maryland research universities wish to forge a partnership to strengthen programs and compete. Sounds very similar to the concept of the “Universities of Chicago” floated … Continue reading Unconventional University Expansion
Whether active in startups, working for established companies, or busy on the inside supporting students and educators, the education industry is unlike others as, quite literally, you affect the future. … Continue reading Mission-Driven Career Path
We’ve come to believe that “digital natives” are more adept at using technology to solve problems. Well, research shows that isn’t the case as more research supports “just because you’re … Continue reading The Digital Native Myth
As I watch the 2016 collapse of journalism, I am thankful that I didn’t pursue my college career path and found success elsewhere on an uncharted route. However, by some … Continue reading Student Success, Societal Risk
Having spent nearly two decades on the inside of a major university, I recall the endless debates when it came to curricular change at a fundamental level; this stuff is … Continue reading Change is Good, Change is Hard
In the inevitable collision of the roots of scholarly publishing with the 21st century, “Librarians Find Themselves Caught Between Journal Pirates and Publishers.” http://bit.ly/1VpJdS5 This item was shared via LinkedIn on February 22, … Continue reading Tidbit: Open Access Conundrum
As a consultant/strategist in higher education, I have the opportunity to work with many different kinds of colleges and universities, and observe different technology leadership models. Each institution has its … Continue reading Today’s CIO has an “I” for Innovation
Over the years, I’ve spoken a lot about educational technology and ways it can best contribute toward institutional value on investment. As budgets grow tighter and social pressures expand, institutional leaders are … Continue reading Flawed Model of Academic Computing
The EDUCAUSE 2006 pre-conference seminar, “This is Not a Lab: Seminar on Developing Learning Environments,” used fictional profiles of four different types of higher education institutions to support a workshop group exercise. … Continue reading Fictional Colleges for Scenarios & Role-Playing
I wrote this when I was employed at the University of Chicago. It was was associated with the EDUCAUSE 2006 half-day pre-conference workshop entitled “This is Not a Lab: Workshop on Developing Learning … Continue reading Learning Space Inspiration