In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly highlights the latest in higher education technology. Touro University launches a Faculty Innovation Grant Program to develop AI-enhanced curricula, aiming for a fully AI-enabled institution by 2025. The National Science Foundation announces a $100 million investment in AI research, focusing on mental health, materials discovery, and human-AI collaboration. Additionally, the Tech Tactics in Education conference will address innovation challenges in K-12 and higher education. Register now for the free virtual event on September 25th.
00:00 Introduction to Campus Technology Insider
00:15 Touro University's AI-Enhanced Curricula Initiative
00:47 National Science Foundation's $100 Million AI Investment
01:27 Tech Tactics in Education Conference 2025
01:55 Conclusion and Further Resources
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Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.
In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly brings you the latest in education technology. Discover OpenAI's new study mode for ChatGPT, designed for step-by-step concept mastery, and Google's enhanced AI Mode in Search, offering new learning features and real-time interactions. Additionally, learn about the expanded partnership between OpenAI and Oracle to boost AI infrastructure with 4.5 gigawatts of new data center capacity. Visit campustechnology.com for more in-depth coverage.
00:00 Introduction to Campus Technology Insider Podcast
00:14 OpenAI's New Study Mode for ChatGPT
00:57 Google Enhances AI Mode in Search
01:35 OpenAI and Oracle Expand AI Infrastructure
02:09 Conclusion and Further Resources
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In this episode of the Campus Technology Insider Podcast, Rhea Kelly is joined by Stephanie Reeves from WGU Labs to discuss a comprehensive survey on Western Governors University students' views on AI. They explore students' engagement with AI tools, equity gaps, comfort with AI applications, and the importance of transparency. Key findings include a gender gap in AI confidence, differing comfort levels with AI uses, and the rapid adoption of AI technologies. The episode concludes with practical recommendations for institutions to better integrate AI in support of student learning experiences.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:33 Survey Overview and Goals
02:48 Key Findings: Gender Gap in AI Confidence
05:21 Student Comfort Levels with AI Applications
09:39 AI Chatbots and Student Support
12:33 Importance of Transparency in AI
14:14 Surprising Findings and Rapid AI Adoption
16:34 Future Surveys and Recommendations
20:48 Conclusion and Podcast Outro
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Music: Mixkit
Duration: 21 minutes
Transcript
In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly discusses the U.S. Department of Education's new guidance on using federal grant funds for AI-based learning tools, BforeAI's findings on a phishing campaign targeting ED's G5 portal, and a new AI literacy program for underserved youth by Operation HOPE and Georgia State University.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:16 AI in Education: New Federal Guidance
01:01 Cybersecurity Alert: Phishing Campaign Targeting Education Sector
01:30 AI Literacy Initiative for Underserved Youth
02:06 Conclusion and Further Resources
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In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly discusses key updates in higher education technology, including OpenStax's partnership with Microsoft to integrate open educational resources into Microsoft Learning Zone, InsideTrack joining the Salesforce Accelerator program to enhance AI tools for nonprofits, and Thesis Elements' new student life module designed to streamline housing, meal plans, and other services. Tune in for detailed insights on these advancements aimed at improving educational experiences globally.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:16 OpenStax and Microsoft Partnership
00:53 InsideTrack Joins Salesforce Accelerator
01:25 Thesis Elements Launches New Student Life Module
01:57 Conclusion and Further Resources
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Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.
In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly highlights recent developments in higher education technology, including Backslash Security's discovery of vulnerabilities in the Model Context Protocol, a U.S. District Court's ruling on Anthropic's use of copyrighted books, and Google DeepMind's launch of the lightweight AI model, Gemma 3n. Learn about the Neighbor Jack flaw, the OS injection vulnerability, and how these situations impact AI and security. Additionally, stay updated on Anthropic's legal challenges and the features of Google’s latest AI innovation designed for mobile and edge devices.
00:00 Introduction to Campus Technology Insider Podcast
00:16 Security Vulnerabilities in Model Context Protocol
00:54 Anthropic's Copyright Ruling and Legal Challenges
01:26 Google DeepMind's Gemma 3n AI Model Launch
02:05 Conclusion and Further Resources
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Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.