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From the Network for the AV Industry comes a monthly look at AV technology in higher education.
Episodes
- Do We Need E-Paper On Campus? | EDTech 141
Samsung has new color E-Paper. Does it have a purpose on campus that regular screens can't do? Legrand is having a training day ahead of InfoComm 2026. Ignoring that it's overlapping some HETMA events and instead discussing the value of ed…
- Losing Jobs To Bad Tech | EDTech 140
Technology Managers are losing jobs. Not to hostile environments or outside forces but the tech they use. That's kind of our wheelhouse. What can be done to fix this issue in the higher education space? Audinate's got a new Director Profes…
- HETMA Takes Over ISE 2026! | EDTech 139
Integrated Systems Europe is one of the biggest shows for the AV industry. But it's not just for manufacturers to show off their shiny boxes. It's for everyone else to look at those shiny boxes, including those in higher education! Thanks…
- Getting Exactly What's In The Specs | EDTech 138
Dave Labuskes announces his retirement as CEO of AVIXA. We look at how his time at the helm was one that really embraced the higher education side of the space. Apple Creator Studio is launched, looking to usurp Adobe's position in the mar…
- What Were The Higher Ed AV Trends? (Hint: It's Robots) | EDTech 137
SCN releases their annual Top 50 list. Now, remembering that every company on said list volunteers to be included, does it provide a benefit to technology managers across campuses? Discussing UC platforms in higher education like Microsoft…
- Hot Takes on Higher Ed | EDTech 136
restron has a new experience center in Belgium. They're handy for integrators and consumers, but could technology managers benefit from seeing products in action before they implement them? A look at the evolution of live production effect…
- How To Ensure A Smooth AV Project (Battle Royales Not Included) | EDTech 135
Jumping right into the finale of a five-part series from Joe Way about what makes a successful Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Spoilers abound. Looking at the best practices to ensure your next project goes smoothly from start to finis…
- Classroom AV On A Budget | EDTech 134
AV over IP has made strives in the industry, including the IPMX standard. Does it have a place in the higher education space? AVIXA's numbers are showing some growth for AV. How classroom budgets are feeling as we start a new semester. And…
- Open AV Standards in Higher Ed | EDTech 133
26North's acquisition of AVI-SPL is a major turning point in the AV industry. What this move means for the higher education space and technology managers within. When cloud storage and similar solutions were introduced they were a little s…
- 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 industr…
- 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 ato…
- 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 f…
- 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…
- 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-…
- A HETMA Revolution at ISE 2025 | EDTech 127
Trade shows are a brilliant way to see the innovations within the AV industry. What an organization like HETMA has realized is the potential for the higher education space to see and utilize this technology within their campus spaces. They…
- From CES 2025 To The Classroom | EDTech 126
The Consumer Electronic Show is all about tech innovation, but what amount of those solutions will actually make it into the classroom? Looking at CES 2025 and what if any impact these product will have in higher education. Microsoft Ignit…
- Tech We Could Stand To Remove In Classrooms | EDTech 125
We're at the end of the year, which means the end of semesters. Join us as we talk about the news that made the cut for the end of 2024. Mergers and acquisitions, Esports within higher education, cutting technology in the classroom and mor…
- When It's Time To Make A Change | EDTech 124
As the semester wraps up, change management becomes an important topic for campuses. When is it time to implement new systems in classrooms or other learning spaces, and how do we do it smoothly? Speaking of implementing systems, we look a…
- Enough About AI Already! | EDTech 123
Looking back at the CrowdStrike outage and the lessons learned. Preparing and preventing potential catastrophic problems. Barco's calling on Europe's patent court to stop Yealink from selling and distributing their conferencing solutions.…
- Who Needs Teachers? Just Use AI! | EDTech 122
Could AI run a classroom? The potential of 'teacherless' classes for higher education. We also look at the state of remote learning, and looking at the latest from CEDIA Expo 2024 for campus AV. On EDTech, we look at the news surrounding t…
- Technology Managers Are Back To School | EDTech 121
A new school semester has started, and that means a lot of work for those technology managers in higher education. What standardizing means for classroom solutions. Making a seamless, user-friendly space for teachers and students alike. On…
- Expanding AI Capabilities In The Classroom | EDTech 120
Microsoft is expanding their AI Copilot's capabilities in Team Rooms, from transcripts to voice recognition. Where does AI become more of a hinderance rather than a helper? Discussing the innovations made with pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras a…
- EDTech 119: InfoComm Insanity
In the past few years, the Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance (HETMA) has taken an active role in shows like InfoComm. This year in Las Vegas is no different, as we sit within their booth space to join HETMA Chair and EDTech hos…
- EDTech 118: Reactive Vs. Proactive
While the spring semester may be close to winding down, the work never stops for technology managers. We're here to bring you all the latest news surrounding higher education and how it connects to AV. To join us for just that we have …
- EDTech 117: Security Breach
There's no April Fool's to be found here. If anything, higher education is all about getting further from fool status. Unless you're Plato talking about Socrates. Joining us in the latest news surrounding higher ed AV is Scott Tiner from B…
- EDTech 116: Bandwidth Overload
It may be Spring Break for some campuses (ignoring that it still feels like winter) but the news stops for nothing. That's why we've got some experts in AV to discuss the latest stories for the higher education space. Joining us this month…
- EDTech 115: HETMA Comes To Barcelona
Integrated Systems Europe is one of the biggest international shows for the AV industry. Recently, the Higher Education Technology Managers Alliances, or HETMA, has taken a more active role in attending shows like these. So what does a sho…
- EDTech 114: Counterfeit Relationships
New year, new semester! We're here to look at the higher education space and what technology managers need to know. Joining us this month is Scott Tiner from Bates College, Ernie Bailey from the University of Arkansas and Kevin Hartman fro…
- EDTech 113: Showroom Showdown
Rejoice, higher ed technology managers! Not for any holiday-related reasons, but that the fall semester is almost over! Even though school might take a break, the news never rests. We're here to bring you the latest stories connected to th…
- EDTech 112: Buy It For A Dollar
It's time to look at the latest news and stories surrounding both the AV industry and the higher education space. Joining us this month is Director of Client Services for Bates College Scott Tiner, Director of AV Services for the Universit…
- EDTech 111: Old Tech, New Tricks
Don't be spooked! Even if it's October, it's too early for that. Instead, consider looking at the latest news pertaining to the intersection between the AV industry and the higher education space. Joining us is Director of AV Services for…
- EDTech 110: The Shape of Things to Come
It's time to take a look at what's happening in the higher education space as it relates to the AV industry. Joining us this week is Director of AV Services for the University of Arkansas Ernie Bailey, Director of Client Services for Bates…
- EDTech 109: Infinity & Beyond
After the whirlwind that was InfoComm 2023, it's nice to just sit down with the main crew and do our normal business of discussing the latest stories for the higher education AV space. But how can it be 'humdrum' when we're also joined by…
- EDTech 108: HETMA Takeover
If it sounds a bit different, it is because this episode was recorded right on the show floor of InfoComm 2023. This year, higher education had a huge presence the show floor thanks to the work of the Higher Education Technology Manager's…
- EDTech 107: A Smarter, Better, Faster Future
The summer is finally here, but those in the higher education space know that it just means things are only going to heat up from here. Joining us this month to look at the latest stories around education and AV is Assistant Director of Mu…
- EDTech 106: Getting Schooled In AV
Even if we're about to be between semesters, the news on the higher education side of AV doesn't stop. If anything, it only ramps up. But that's why we have a panel of experts to look at what's going on in the industry. Joining us this mon…
- EdTech 105: Let's Get Physical!
You don't have to break out the neon lycra, but if you want the news surrounding the intersection of AV and higher education, you've come to the right place. We are joined by Assistant Director of Multimedia Services for Drexel University…
- EDTech 104: The Milk Club
It's time to look at the higher education space and how it intersects with AV. Joining us this month is Assistant Director of Multimedia Services for Drexel University Rob Rasberry, Director of AV Services for the University of Arkansas Er…
- EDTech 103: Budgets & Big Screens
It's a new year, but the format still stays the same! We are here to look at the news surrounding the higher education space and how it intersects with AV. Joining us this month is our tried and tested crew of Assistant Director of Multime…
- EDTech 102: Failures & Foibles
The year and semester may be coming to a close, but we've got enough time to get in one more higher education show! Joining us to discuss the latest news in AV and Higher Ed is Ernie Baily, Rob Rasberry and Scott Tiner. Interactive display…
- EDTech 101: The Ideal Classroom
We are thankful that you could join us for an episode of EDTech, the show that looks at the latest news surrounding the higher education and AV space. We are joined by Assistant Director of Multimedia Services for Drexel University Rob Ras…
- EDTech 100: The New Semester
Our EdTech show returns in spectacular fashion! We cover all the latest news surrounding the higher education space and where AV intersects with it. We introduce our new host Erin Maher-Moran, alongside some familiar faces like Ernie Baile…
- EDTech 99: A Return To Normalcy… Or Is It?
Looking at what's going on for schools coming back into the fall season, and a discussion about layoffs in the higher education space. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva…
- EDTech 98: AV & Global Supply Chain Issues
A look at the semiconductor shortage plaguing the AV industry and how it might affect the higher education space. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf…
- EDTech 97: Ask A Faculty Member
Discussing the changes made for faculty during the pandemic, and what classes might look like moving forward. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- EDTech 96: COVID Audio
Looking at the importance of good audio quality in the remote and hybrid learning space. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- EDTech 95: Is AV IT?
Looking at the different facets of AV and IT and how they interact within the higher education space. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- EDTech 94: Zoombombing & Best Practices
Taking the lessons learned from "semester one" and applying them today, and what to do about the resurgence in Zoombombing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s…
- EDTech 93: Zooming Along
Looking at the zoomification of the higher education space and where it could be headed once we are past the pandemic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m…
- EDTech 92: Troubleshooting Tech Talk
How to talk to your faculty when troubleshooting problems, and the future of hybrid learning after the pandemic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.