Campus Technology Insider Podcast
The Campus Technology Insider podcast explores current trends and issues impacting technology leaders in higher education. Listen in as Editor in Chief Rhea Kelly chats with ed tech experts and practitioners about their work, ideas and experiences.
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In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly highlights key advancements in education technology and the tech industry. Learn about Study Fetch's new AI-powered tool, Imagine Explainers, for generating educational videos. Discover Google's significant acquisition of cloud security startup Wiz for $32 billion and its integration plans for Google Cloud. Explore NVIDIA's new Accelerated Quantum Research Center, aimed at advancing quantum computing with AI in partnership with top universities.
00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
00:17 New AI Tool: Imagine Explainers by Study Fetch
00:44 Google's $32 Billion Acquisition of Wiz
01:15 NVIDIA's Quantum Computing Research Center
02:07 Conclusion and Further Information
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In this episode of the Campus Technology Insider Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Rhea Kelly speaks with Jay James, senior cybersecurity operations lead at Auburn University, and Corey Lee, CTO for Security at Microsoft. They discuss the critical shortage of cybersecurity talent in higher education and explore how Auburn University's Security Operations Center (SOC) is utilizing student workers to bridge this gap. The conversation dives into the unique setup of their SOC, the impact of AI tools like Security Copilot, and the benefits of recruiting students from diverse academic backgrounds. Highlights include the operational and educational advantages of involving students in cybersecurity, and strategies for other institutions looking to implement similar programs.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:40 The Cybersecurity Talent Shortage in Higher Education
02:54 Auburn's Security Operations Center and Student Involvement
07:22 The Role of AI in Cybersecurity Training
19:53 Student Recruitment and Success Stories
30:28 Advice for Institutions Starting a Student SOC
34:14 Conclusion and Podcast Sign-off
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Music: Mixkit
Duration: 35 minutes
Transcript (Coming Soon)
In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, host Rhea Kelly brings updates on Western Governors University joining the Open edX project as a mission-aligned organization, contributing to its development. The podcast also highlights 1EdTech Consortium's six key steps for successful microcredential programs. Plus, learn about Google's AI Overviews and AI Mode, as well as Microsoft's enhancements to Azure AI Search.
00:00 Introduction to Campus Technology Insider Podcast
00:18 Western Governors University Joins Open edX Project
01:00 1EdTech Consortium's Microcredential Program Report
01:34 Google and Microsoft's AI-Driven Search Enhancements
02:07 Conclusion and Further Information
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In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly highlights noteworthy advancements in education technology. Learn about Mistral AI's new optical character recognition API with high accuracy and advanced features, the merger of Gravyty with Ivy.ai and Ocelot to enhance student and alumni engagement, and Cal Poly Pomona's partnership with Avanade to launch an AI & Innovation Center. Stay tuned for the latest in higher education technology.
00:00 Introduction and Top Stories Overview
00:16 Mistral AI's Breakthrough in OCR Technology
00:51 Gravyty's Strategic Merger with Ivy.ai and Ocelot
01:27 Cal Poly Pomona's New AI & Innovation Center
02:05 Conclusion and Further Resources
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In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly discusses the unveiling of Turnitin Clarity, a new AI-assisted writing tool for students, the launch of OpenAI's advanced AI model GPT-4.5, and IBM's strategic acquisition of DataStax to enhance its AI-driven data management capabilities. Stay tuned for more updates on educational technology and AI advancements.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:17 Turnitin Clarity: Enhancing Student Writing
00:55 OpenAI's GPT-4.5: Advancements and Costs
01:35 IBM's Strategic Acquisition of DataStax
02:08 Conclusion and Further Resources
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In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, host Rhea Kelly presents the latest stories in education technology. Highlights include Penn State's collaboration with IBM to launch MyResource, an AI virtual assistant for student services, and Microsoft's unveiling of its first quantum chip, the Majorana 1. Additionally, a Carnegie Mellon University and Microsoft Research study explores the impact of generative AI on critical thinking. Tune in for more details on how these advancements are shaping the future of education and technology.
00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
00:17 Penn State's AI Virtual Assistant Initiative
01:00 Microsoft's Breakthrough Quantum Chip
01:28 Impact of Generative AI on Critical Thinking
02:04 Conclusion and Further Resources
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In this episode of the Campus Technology Insider podcast, host Rhea Kelly, editor in chief of Campus Technology, discusses the Educause 2025 AI Landscape Study with Senior Researcher Jenay Robert. They delve into the study's history, methodology, and key findings, including shifts in attitudes towards AI, policy impacts, and the emerging digital divide between larger and smaller institutions. Robert also highlights the importance of effective communication, AI literacy, and community engagement in higher education. Listen as they explore how institutions are adapting to AI's growing presence and the ethical responsibilities involved.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:29 Overview of the Educause AI Landscape Study
02:07 Key Findings and Comparisons
04:07 New Questions and Methodology
08:41 AI Costs and Budgeting
13:46 Perceptions of AI Risks and Benefits
23:00 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
28:48 Conclusion and Farewell
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Music: Mixkit
Duration: 29 minutes
Transcript
In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly highlights key developments in higher education technology. Key stories include Education Design Lab's initiative to revamp programs at five community colleges, the National Science Foundation seeking public input for a national AI action plan, and Purdue University's implementation of D2L Brightspace to enhance learning environments. Stay updated with the latest news and advancements in education technology.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:17 Reimagining Community Colleges
00:58 National AI Action Plan
01:34 Purdue University's New Learning Environment
02:03 Conclusion and Further Resources
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In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly covers the latest advancements in education technology and AI. Highlights include OpenAI's new research feature for ChatGPT, which offers autonomous web browsing and report generation for professionals, and the release of HECVAT 4 by Educause, an upgraded toolkit for assessing vendor privacy practices and AI-specific criteria. Registration is also open for the Tech Tactics in Education Virtual Conference on May 7th, focusing on AI integration, cybersecurity, and data-driven student success strategies.
00:00 Introduction to Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts
00:16 OpenAI's New Research Feature
00:51 Education IT News: HECVAT 4 Release
01:27 Upcoming Tech Tactics in Education Virtual Conference
02:02 Conclusion and Further Resources
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