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
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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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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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In this episode of the Campus Technology Insider Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Rhea Kelly speaks with Scott Taylor, associate VP for Student Experience at Georgia Southern University. They discuss the use of AI and technology in improving student engagement and success. Scott shares insights on rethinking student support through mobile-based academic improvement plans, which drastically improved engagement rates. He also delves into the evolution of their AI-powered virtual assistant, GUS Bot, which has now become integral in providing 24/7 assistance to students. They highlight the importance of data integration and security in AI implementation, and Scott offers a glimpse into future AI capabilities that could revolutionize student support and success.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:31 Scott Taylor's Role and Initial Challenges
02:01 Adopting Technology for Student Engagement
02:59 AI and Proactive Student Support
04:22 Student Comfort with AI and Gus Bot
05:44 Implementing and Integrating AI Tools
07:34 Data Cleanup and Accuracy
12:09 Encouraging Student Engagement with AI
13:45 Mental Health Support and Workflow Planning
18:52 Ongoing AI Development and Future Prospects
27:30 Conclusion and Podcast Sign-off
Music: Mixkit
Duration: 28 minutes
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In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly discusses a Microsoft report showing increased student AI usage, with 93% of American students using AI for school tasks. Cisco introduces AgenticOps, an AI-first approach to IT operations, featuring the Cisco AI Assistant, AI Canvas, and Deep Network Model. The Linux Foundation will host the Agent2Agent protocol project to promote secure AI agent communication. Stay tuned for more updates in higher education technology.
00:00 Introduction to Campus Technology Insider Podcast
00:15 Microsoft Report: Surge in Student AI Usage
00:50 Cisco's AgenticOps: Revolutionizing IT Operations
01:28 Linux Foundation Hosts Agent2Agent Protocol
02:02 Conclusion and Upcoming Break Announcement
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Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.