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BONUS - Live from EDUCAUSE: Exploring the EDUCAUSE 2026 Top 10 Trends Report
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October 30, 2025
BONUS - Live from EDUCAUSE: Exploring the EDUCAUSE 2026 Top 10 Trends Report

BONUS - Live from EDUCAUSE: Exploring the EDUCAUSE 2026 Top 10 Trends Report

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About the Episode: 

In this bonus episode recorded live at EDUCAUSE in Nashville, Dustin sits down with Crista Copp and Mark McCormack from EDUCAUSE to unpack their just-released 2026 Top 10 List. From AI and digital literacy to resilience and community building, the conversation explores the critical shifts happening in higher ed technology. The theme? Intentionality and connection—both between people and across systems. This is the episode for campus leaders navigating change and looking for clarity amid complexity.

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Host

Dustin Ramsdell

Dustin Ramsdell is a leading content creator and influencer in the Higher EdTech space, and the host of Higher Ed Geek.

Interviewee

Mark McCormack

Mark McCormack, Ph.D., serves as the EDUCAUSE Senior Director of Analytics & Research.

Crista Copp

Crista Copp leads research and data initiatives at EDUCAUSE that empower higher education leaders.

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