DrupalCon Denver 2012: DRUPAL AND THE ACADEMY: EMERGING TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE

This talk explores the growing role of Drupal within higher education, highlighting its transition from a fringe technology to a critical part of institutional infrastructure. The speaker discusses the intersection of Drupal with emerging technologies relevant to academic and instructional technologists, including libraries, e-learning, big data, and digital humanities. The session delves into strategies for fostering a Drupal community of practice in academia, as well as the potential for institutions to enhance their collaboration with third-party vendors.