Educause Session | October 21-24, 2024
According to EDUCAUSE’s 2024 Higher Education Trend Watch, as institutions face new challenges in the teaching and learning environment, they are asking IT leaders for “…more data to enhance institutional effectiveness, improve decision-making processes, and make informed strategic choices that positively impact student success, operational efficiency, and overall institutional outcomes.”
Among the top trends noted in EDUCAUSE’s report, efforts toward digital transformation and institutional resilience ranked high. To meet the shift in technological needs, IT leaders will need to leverage data to answer the following questions:
- How do we evaluate and leverage existing technology investments?
- What technology tools are educators using today to bolster student learning?
- How can we partner with vendors to access data?
Join Joe Tobares, Executive Director for Academic Technologies & Strategic Enterprise at the University of Texas at San Antonio, as he delves into the evolving dynamic of student demand post-pandemic and how they evaluate technology investments to carry the university forward. Discover strategies for assessing and leveraging existing technology investments that positively impact the learning environment. Joe will share his perspectives on the importance of evaluating technology investments, such as proctoring, with a focus on student success and faculty effectiveness.
As the session begins, Joe Tobares will discuss the trends in technology utilization today at the University of Texas at San Antonio compared to what was seen during the height of the pandemic. He will then discuss how institutions can interpret and leverage data and analytics to maximize current technology investments. The audience will be able to participate and engage throughout the session.
Speakers:
Joe Tobares
Executive Director of Academic Technologies and Strategic Enterprise for Academic Innovation
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Joe Tobares is the Executive Director of Academic Technologies and Strategic Enterprise for Academic Innovation at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). He is responsible for leading the operation, support, and advancement of technology in learning and collaboration spaces on campus. Joe has presented at numerous conferences and events, served on project and conference committees, and been appointed to numerous product development boards because of his expertise in the technology field. He is also the cofounder of the Texas Academic Technology Unconference, which brings together people in instructional technology and strives to improve their campus technology and pedagogy.