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Designing for Accessibility and Inclusivity: A Conversation with Dr. Amy Lomellini
A must-listen for those passionate about content accessibility.
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Reimagining online learning: How emerging technologies can better serve learners
See the three areas where innovation is advancing online learning and learn how your institution can build on this progress.
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Teaching the future: How AI can empower every student
Students must develop the skills to evaluate AI’s outputs, recognize bias, and make ethical decisions.
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Digital Accessibility with Dr. Amy Lomellini
Anthology's director of accessibility, Amy Lomellini, joins the Intentional Teaching podcast to talk about the importance of digital accessibility to students.
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Anthology Named a Leader in the 2025 IDC MarketScape for Learning Management Systems
Anthology has been named a Leader in the 2025 IDC MarketScape for its innovation, AI-driven tools, and customer collaboration.
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Designing Accessible Learning Experiences for Every Student
Dr. Amy Lomellini talks about how accessibility is a journey of continual improvement. Each small step brings institutions closer to a culture where every student can learn without barriers.
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Preparing Higher Ed for New Digital Accessibility Rules
While automated tools can help support staff working to meet the deadline, new technologies alone will not create sustained accessibility in digital environments.
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Faculty are ready for workforce alignment. Institutional leaders must be, too
Outcome transparency is the new standard, and the urgency to embed it across all programs has never been greater.
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Beyond Bloom: Why transformation, not creation, represents the peak of learning in the AI era
Transformation requires critical thinking, emotional intelligence, ethical judgment, and a deep awareness of audience and environment.
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How to meet the new Title II accessibility requirements
The Title II ADA requirements are a serious responsibility, but they are also an opportunity. Institutions that take thoughtful, structured action now will be far better prepared to meet the rules.
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How AI Could Transform, or Replace, the LMS
Super interesting take on the future of the LMS from the man who was there at the very beginning—Matthew Pittinsky—on the Future U Podcast. 🎧
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Leading Academic Transformation with Purpose and Vision
Lisa A. Clark, Ed.D., one of the Top 50 Voices to Follow in Higher Education for 2026, shares her passion for transforming education in this interview with Higher Education Digest.
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Blackboard Reborn: Is this EdTech’s “Steve Jobs Moment”?
Blackboard Reborn: Is this EdTech’s “Steve Jobs Moment”? We’ll let others debate that—but we are excited about this new chapter as Blackboard returns with a sharpened focus on teaching and learning.
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Guardians of AI: Stephan Geering Of Blackboard On How AI Leaders Are Keeping AI Safe, Ethical
How are today’s AI leaders addressing safety, fairness, and accountability in AI systems? What practices are they implementing to maintain transparency and align AI with human values?
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Using AI to Make Learning Accessible to All
Dr. Amy Lomellini, shares a refreshingly honest take on accessible digital content. She challenges misconceptions, calls out quick fixes, and more. Article on page 60.
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Turning Title II Into Meaningful Change: A Framework for LMS Accessibility
Dr. Amy Lomellini, Director of Accessibility at Blackboard talks about how ADA Title II compliance is an opportunity for higher education to improve learning access across the board.
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Blackboard wins Best Digital Learning Platform for Higher Education
Blackboard was recognized for combining AI innovation, accessibility, analytics, and measurable institutional impact in a cloud-based learning platform for higher education.
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A.I. Agents Are Taking Entire Online Courses for Cheating Students
“Our customers are making it clear that there has never been more pressure on academic integrity,” said Jason Weaver, Blackboard’s chief of staff. Blackboard talks to The New York Times about agentic AI and assessment.
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