Cathy (2004-04-23) "Benchmarking Blackboard– From Champions To Transformers". BbMatters. (An independent article on the Educational Technology Framework.) Gilfus, Stephen et al.(2009-04-10) "Social Learning" Buzz Masks Deeper Dimensions". (One issue with today's offerings for social software in education is that they are being presented as “social learning” solutions, but they are not being designed, packaged or integrated with the greater concepts of social learning theory in mind.) Gilfus, Stephen et al. (2009-10-25) "Intelligence Emerges from Enterprise Education Platform". (One of the most acute information technology gaps at colleges today is the huge discontinuity between the LMS and the ERP.) Gilfus, Stephen (2009-10-27) Education Think Tank, Predicts Top Five Education Innovation Trends Gilfus, Stephen (2010-12-20) "Educational Technology Framework 2010". Blackboard Inc. - Stephen Gilfus (Updated Educational Technology Adoption for 2010, for educational technology adoption.) Gilfus, Stephen et al. (2010-12-10) "Promise of Community Changes Technology Paradigms". (The changing paradigm of Learning Management Systems and web 2.0 social networking technology.) Investments Gilfus is an active angel investor. He has provided market and technology due diligence services to dozens of industry investors, including New Enterprise Associates for LBO's, strategic investments, and strategic acquisitions. Mr. Gilfus is an Advisor and Investor in several Angel Networks and market-specific funds including: Baltimore based New Markets Venture Partners since its inception. Cornell alumni investment group Red Bear Angels Presentations Gilfus, Stephen Cornell eClips Presentation Matthew Pittinsky Provides Introduction to Dan Cane, Steve Gilfus and Lecture on Company, Blackboard Gilfus, Stephen Cornell Class Presentation describing the founding of Blackboard View the Cornell University Presentation transcript Stephen Gilfus, Blackboard Founder, Discusses Academic and Professional Background at Entrepreneurship at Cornell Celebration 2009 Industry references FORBES and Gilfus on Archipelago, Why Is Archipelago Outpacing All Other Education Stocks? Campus Technology, 5 Higher Ed Tech Trends for 2012 from the Gilfus Education and Karen Cator of the Department of Education. The Journal, 5 K-12 Ed Tech Trends for 2012 See also History of virtual learning environments History of virtual learning environments 1990s References American computer businesspeople 1970 births Living people People from Pittsford, New York Pittsford Mendon High School alumni Cornell University alumni