Looking at the different facets of AV and IT and how they interact within the higher education space.

Taking the lessons learned from "semester one" and applying them today, and what to do about the resurgence in Zoombombing.

Looking at the zoomification of the higher education space and where it could be headed once we are past the pandemic.

How to talk to your faculty when troubleshooting problems, and the future of hybrid learning after the pandemic.

Finding the balance in user experience and user interfaces in the higher education space.

What it takes to update & upgrade existing systems, and Crestron has a new warranty program with no questions asked.

We check back in with Joe Way as schools are starting their fall sememster amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Getting a look at a slack group for higher education technicians to converse, and what campuses are doing to prepare for the hybrid of online and in-person classes amidst COVID-19.

What schools are doing to prepare for the fall semester, and looking at the slew of virtual conferences.

Working around the COVID-19 pandemic and annual graduation ceremonies, and the technology that is coming out for campuses following the crisis.

Sitting down with Joe Way to discuss how COVID-19 has affected multiple facets of both private and state schools.

School’s Out (In Person) While the recent quarantine procedures involving Covid-19 have impacted many industries, the one affected the most has been the education sector. On this episode of EDTech, we discuss where everyone is at in regards to their respective campuses, what’s in store for the next semester, and what IT teams can do to make the most of their situation. Host: Bill O’Donnell Guests: Ernie Bailey – Ernie on...

The Last People In The Room The spring semester is starting up again, which means it’s time discuss the latest news in AV and how it affects the higher education space. Hot off the presses of Integrated Systems Europe 2020, Crestron and Logitech have announced a partnership to create solutions for the unified communication space. What does this partnership mean for our side of the industry? Next, we discuss Scott’s own article...

Virtual Space, Real Knowledge Before the eventual cold weather related apocalypse reaches us, we talk about what’s going on in the intersection of higher education and the AV industry. The eSports scene has been growing for decades from an unofficial tournament to a legitimate business frontier. Is there a chance for colleges to provide the same kind of training space for prospective players? The Higher Education Technology...

No Place Like School For The Holidays Things may be winding down for students, but for AV technicians in higher education, the work is just beginning. On this episode, we discuss the possibility of digital signage as a service, and what will be going on our respective campuses over the course of winter break. Host: Bill O’Donnell Guests: Ernie Bailey – Ernie on LinkedIn Scott Tiner – Scott on Twitter Rob Rasberry – Drexel Links...

Plead The Fifth On this episode of EdTech, we discuss the use of IoT devices in classrooms, the upcoming winter projects, and some OSHA compliance tales that could make your head spin. Host: Bill O’Donnell Guests: Ernie Bailey – Ernie on LinkedIn Scott Tiner – Scott on Twitter Rob Rasberry – Drexel Links to sources: Commercial Integrator – Commercial IoT Devices rAVe Pubs- Privacy and data in higher ed Notes: AVNation...

Cloudy Education The weather cools down but the semester heats up as we head into the crunch season of education. But we still find time to talk about the latest news coming out of the higher education field. Boston University starts the Learning & Event Technology Services (or LETS) group for support through student training. Looking at the future of support services, developing student workers, and innovating the help desk. EDUCAUSE 2019 was held in Chicago, with an emphasis on...

Time For A Cool Change Tim takes the helm for this episode as we take a look at what’s happening in the higher education space and how happenings in IT and AV affect schools and teachers. The Wi-Fi Alliance has announced the launch of Wi-Fi 6 certification program. Looking at where this extra bandwidth can be utilized around a campus.Speaking of wireless systems, we discuss the biggest trends in wireless technology for 2019. What should IT managers be on the lookout for? The show’s...

I Plead The Fifth The main trio returns to the show to discuss the latest news and stories affecting the higher education side of AV. The AV User Group and The Association for Quality in Audiovisual have announced a partnership to assist AVUG members with training and certification. How standards and certification affects what goes into designing and putting solutions into a classroom. We discuss the process of building synergy between the AV and IT departments of campuses. What it...

Playing Nice With Others Summer is unfortunately winding down, which means a big shift for educators and integrators and manufacturers in the higher edcuation space. We discuss what’s going on around our campuses and get into some stories about the AV industry and how they relate to higher education. We discuss the globalization of AV and how it pertains to the education sector. Is there a place for smaller AV companies in the midst of these global powers? Audinate announces a...

Can’t Stop The Signal Tim takes the helm for this episode of EdTech, and of course we can’t escape talking about the biggest trade show for the AV industry in the US, InfoComm. Ernie and Rob discuss their most interesting finds on the show floor and the state of the show as a whole. As we move towards a networked world, expanding signal range for AV distribution becomes a challenge for tech managers across campuses and higher education. How integrators and educators can boost the...

Don’t Let’s Start For most campuses, now is the time for graduation and the start of summer classes. We discuss the maintenance and upkeep that comes with the changing of the seasons. We also look at how the AV industry is dealing with the recent tech tariffs, how it could impact the classroom, and security procedures for campuses.   Host: Bill O’Donnell Guests: Scott Tiner – Scott on Twitter Ernie Bailey – Ernie on LinkedIn Rob Rasberry – Drexel Links to sources: Commercial...

The Budget That We’re Given Sony announces plans for a 16K display screen to be installed in the Shiseido Innovation Centre. Where video walls can be utilized within higher education. Discussing the shift into HDMI 2.1 cables. What it takes to future-proof a classroom. Looking at Vistacom’s Experience Centers and demonstrating their solutions. How effective are experience centers for teachers and faculty?   Host: Bill O’Donnell Guests:   Mike Tomei – Tomei AV Consulting Rob Rasberry...