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Deconstructing LMS RFPs: The Most Popular Evaluation Criteria

 Writing a request for proposals to replace your current LMS is one of the most daunting tasks for non-procurement specialists. To help you accomplish this, you may decide to browse listserv archives or again, you may ask your colleagues in other universities what they included in this type of document. As an alternative, you could ... Deconstructing LMS RFPs: The Most Popular Evaluation Criteria  Read More
Higher Ed Market Data Student Information Systems

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 ... Breaking the Mold: A Fresh Perspective on Forecasting Technology Implementation Trends  Read More
Higher Ed Institution Data K-12

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 ... RFPs Trends and Updates – December 2023  Read More
Higher Ed Learning Management Systems Market Data

When Do Leaders Retire Their Existing LMS?

 Those interested in education technology often want to get insight into when institutional leaders are likely to replace their technological solutions to make better predictions about future trends, or inform sales and marketing efforts. The most common approach to gain this understanding is to look at the average time between acquisitions and retirements of products ... When Do Leaders Retire Their Existing LMS?  Read More
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Product Category Reports: Unleashing the Growth Potential

 Like many Americans and Canadians, we celebrated in the past week with family and friends. These celebrations didn’t stop us from continuing to work on our product category reports. Even though we announced that our reports are now available for purchase in May, we never took the time to explain the information in these reports. ... Product Category Reports: Unleashing the Growth Potential  Read More
ListEdTech Market Data

Does First-Mover Advantage Apply to EdTech Markets?

 Timing is crucial if a company wants to set its solution as the leader in one product category. “Being the first in the market means that you can set the standards for the industry [and] establish a dominant market share. This head start could make it much harder for future competitors to catch up.” (source) In ... Does First-Mover Advantage Apply to EdTech Markets?  Read More

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How Institutions Discover What Tech Their Peers Are Using

 In the last few months, I’ve been asking my LinkedIn connections, the following question:“How do you learn what technology your peers at other institutions are using?” Over the last few months, nearly 400 professionals answered this question. Their responses highlight both the creativity and the challenges institutions face when trying to keep up with the ... How Institutions Discover What Tech Their Peers Are Using  Read More
Institution Data ListEdTech

Why Accurate Institution Data Matters

 In the ever-evolving world of education, staying current isn’t just an advantage—it’s a necessity. A yearly validation of institutions plays a vital role in ensuring the integrity of institutional data across the globe. Here’s how it works, why it matters, and what makes it more complex than it might first appear. The Goal Our core aim ... Why Accurate Institution Data Matters  Read More
Artificial Intelligence Learning Management Systems

Blackboard, D2L, Instructure: the Future of AI in LMS

 Last month, Anthology, D2L, and Instructure used their annual conferences to outline upcoming product roadmaps and long-term strategies. Moodle will do the same at its own event in September. Together, these gatherings highlight where the LMS market is headed. What stands out isn’t just the new features being announced, but the bigger bets each vendor ... Blackboard, D2L, Instructure: the Future of AI in LMS  Read More