Analytics technologies, makerspaces, and redesigning learning spaces are just a few of the numerous technology developments and trends outlined in a preview of the forthcoming annual Horizon Report.  The Horizon Report was on shaky ground after the New Media Consortium unexpectedly shut its doors in early 2018, but EDUCAUSE acquired…

Financial concerns are consistently identified as a top roadblock to higher education, and for good reason--securing scholarships and financial aid, along with carrying burdensome student loans, can overwhelm students before they even earn a degree. Research shows that almost 3 million students drop out of school each year due to…

Reference to artificial intelligence (AI) has become strategic in higher-ed discourse, joining the terms “big data” and “predictive modeling.” When I was introduced to AI in 2013 by a member of our design team, it captivated my imagination. Since then, as our data grew to proportions that were ripe for…