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Tag Archives: Blackboard-Inc.
Blackboard’s New Early Warning Analytics Product
A couple of weeks ago in my post about the different types of learning analytics, I described retention early warning systems thusly: Most people don’t think about early warning systems as being in the same category as adaptive analytics, but … Continue reading
Everybody Wants to MOOC the World
You may have seen this week’s announcement from Instructure of their new Canvas Network to support MOOCs and other open courses. Blackboard has already been dipping its toe in this water, having had Curtiss Bonk run a MOOC on CourseSites. I … Continue reading
Michael Chasen Leaving Blackboard
In case you haven’t heard the news yet, Blackboard has hired a new CEO—Jay Bhatt, previously the CEO of Progress Software. According to Mr. Chasen’s “open letter to the education community,” he will be participating in the transition for the … Continue reading
Posted in Higher Education
Tagged Blackboard-Inc., Jay Bhatt, Michael-Chasen, Ray Henderson
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Blackboard’s New Platform Strategy
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend the BbWorld conference and conduct a private interview with Chief Technology Officer and President of Academic Platforms Ray Henderson. What I learned is that the company is embarking on a … Continue reading
Posted in Tools, Toys, and Technology (Oh my!)
Tagged Blackboard-Inc., edunomics, Ray Henderson, xpLOR
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Blackboard Inc.: The Rise of the New “Online Learning” and the Race for Profits
In organizing the resignation of University of Virginia President Theresa Sullivan, Rector Helen E. Dragas may have expressed the concerns of many higher education boards of directors about the impact and effective use of education technology. Other Presidents and Chancellors … Continue reading
Posted in Tools, Toys, and Technology (Oh my!)
Tagged Blackboard-Inc., Coursera, MOOC, PrepMe, Providence Equity Partners
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