by Lauren Dibble and Terah Crews

The term “innovation” conjures up all sorts of high tech-centered dreams worthy of an Elon Musk keynote. “Higher education innovation” is no different, though instead of flying cars and Mars colonies, what likely comes to mind first are online and competency-based learning platforms, learning management systems, or electronic whiteboards.

Few places is this more true than EDUCAUSE’s Annual Conference, one of the largest gatherings of higher education and technology leaders.