Title Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBKKo43lJ-E

This week, we dive into the non-regulatory issues surrounding EdTech ecosystem usage where multiple apps are used within a course. Controlling which apps can be used can trigger academic freedom concerns, but how can educators gain a more complete view of student learning? We discuss the complexities of tracking and data analytics across various platforms. Plus, we explore how centralized data approaches can benefit institutions trying to solve this problem. This discussion gives insights on leadership changes in edtech and debates on data ownership and contract management. Tune in to discover how these dynamics are shaping the future of online education!

00:00 Welcome back to final podcast episode, everyone!

05:52 LMS can't track third-party academic tools usage.

09:22 Limited edtech implementation, mainly administrative and monitoring.

13:35 Interviews revealed schools' attendance solutions, maintaining confidentiality.

15:25 Programs are credit-hour based, not clock-hour tracked.

17:46 Universities struggle with unified edtech tool integration.

23:03 Overseeing student activities on platforms is lacking.

27:01 Holistic learning tools adopted piecemeal across institutions.

28:54 Institutional policy drives centralized data integration efforts.

33:40 Holistic student learning focus benefits larger institutions.

35:07 Decentralized universities struggle with modern technology implementation.

39:50 Community college systems balance variety and centralization.

41:31 LMS VLE issues led to LTI ecosystem shift.