Digital Transformation in Higher Ed: What It Means and Where to Start

Campus Technology Insider

The digital transformation of higher ed has been going on for years, but the current pandemic has brought that process into laser focus – and accelerated digital efforts perhaps like nothing else could. Institutions are going through deep shifts in culture, workforce and technology, enabling new educational models, transforming operations, and even changing the whole value proposition of a higher education. Yet at the same time, digital transformation is so expansive it can be difficult to define, and even harder to manage. We spoke with Betsy Reinitz, director of enterprise and IT programs at EDUCAUSE, about what digital transformation means, how to start a Dx journey, the biggest obstacles to Dx and more.

Resource links:

• EDUCAUSE survey: Institutional Engagement in Digital Transformation
• Dx Institutional Self-Assessment tool (EDUCAUSE membership required)
• Guide to Design Your Dx Strategy
• Dx Signals Checklist
• EDUCAUSE Dx Journey Roadmap

Music: Mixkit

Duration: 25 minutes

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