What A Growing Industry Means for Higher Education | EDTech 132
We had an episode right on the InfoComm show floor, but this time we have enough space between it to look back. Was it a success for HETMA and the higher education space altogether? Mergers and acquisitions are making a wave in the industry. What this growth means for the space and how it affects technology managers across campuses. Speaking of HETMA, they announce the "#RoadTo10K". Just what does that mean? Making higher education the focus and growing as a community.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Every month we bring you the biggest news and stories for the higher education space as it pertains to the AV industry. We bring a panel of experts from campuses to discuss how these topics impact technology managers from universities to community colleges. Joining us this month is Host: Erin Maher-MoranGuests:Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesRob Rasberry – Drexel UniversityScott Tiner – Bates CollegeMatt Kaminski - UC BerkeleyLinks to sources:AV Buyers' Club – Higher Ed at InfoComm 2025AV Magazine – Rising in Mergers & Acquisitions in AVHigher Ed AV – HETMA's #Roadto10KSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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InfoComm Focuses on Higher Ed | EDTech 131
Last week was InfoComm 2025, one of the biggest trade shows for the AV industry. And in the past few years, higher education has had a huge presence at the show thanks in part to organizations like HETMA. On this episode, our crew sits atop the HETMA booth to discuss everything about the show. Joining us this week is Ernie Bailey from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Tim Van Woert from Rutgers, and Drew Middleton from John A. Logan College.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host: Erin Maher-MoranGuests:Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesDrew Middleton – John A. Logan CollegeTim Van Woeart – Rutgers UniversitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Surviving InfoComm As A Tech Manager | EDTech 130
InfoComm 2025 is almost here! It's become an important place for technology managers in the higher education space thanks to groups like HETMA. What can you bring from the show to your classroom? Scott Tiner writes about the line between facility and AV control. Can they integrate like David Danto says, or never will the 'twain meet? Looking at the relationship dealers and campuses for AV equipment. Are ecommerce platforms the next step?The video version of this podcast can be found here.Every month we gather the most important stories pertaining to the higher education space of AV. We discuss these topics with a panel of experts. On this episode we're joined by Ernie Bailey from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Rob Rasberry from Drexel University, and Mark Eggert of Macalester College.Host: Erin Maher-MoranGuests:Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesRob Rasberry – Drexel UniversityMark Eggert - Macalester CollegeLinks to sources:AV Network – Preparing For InfoComm 2025AV Buyers' Club – Facility & AV ControlAV Magazine – Direct ecommerce from AVITSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Best Ways To Use AI In Higher Ed | EDTech 129
NAB 2025 was last week, and AV has had a growing presence an otherwise broadcast-heavy show. The takeaways we can get for the higher education side of things. AI talk will never stop! When will slop turn into top of the pops? Maybe through translation services. Looking at how AI is being used for communication efforts in the classroom. There's another new standard for media interfacing. GPMI has been showing up in China for 8K displays. Will it have the power to dethrone HDMI? The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host: Erin Maher-MoranGuests:Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesRob Rasberry – Drexel UniversityScott Tiner – Bates CollegeLisle Waldron – The University of Trinidad and TobagoLinks to sourcesAV Network – NAB 2025rAVe Pubs – AI's Role in TranslationAV Magazine – New Media Standard, GPMISee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Fighting Back Against Counterfeit AV | EDTech 128
Shure is working to crack down on counterfeit devices. What can we do to stop these things from making it into classrooms and offices? Looking at solutions like Google's adaptive audio and how to solve the technology equity gap between in-person and remote students. Looking back at ISE 2025 and what the higher education space can take from the show. And unfortunately, we can't get away from talking about tariffs. How global situations affect how we maintain our classrooms and what technology managers can do.Every month we find the most important news for the higher education space and discuss what technology managers need to know. We discuss these stories with a panel of experts in the higher ed space. Joining us this week is Ernie Bailey from the University of Arkansas, Scott Tiner from Bates College and Jennifer Unitis at Wake Technical Community College.Host: Erin Maher-MoranGuests:Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesScott Tiner – Bates CollegeJennifer Unitis – Wake Technical Community CollegeLinks to sources:AV Network – Shure Working Against Counterfeit AVrAVe Pubs – Google's Adaptive AudioAVNation – ISE 2025 & Higher EdCommercial Integrator – Tariff Effects on AV IndustrySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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