In this episode of the Campus Technology Insider Podcast, Editor in Chief Rhea Kelly sits down with John Baker, CEO of D2L, to discuss the current state of the ed tech industry and the impact of AI on education. The conversation delves into how AI is being integrated into educational platforms to enhance both teaching and student experiences, the importance of responsible AI usage, and D2L's approach to AI innovation. Key topics also include faculty training, risk mitigation, and the future goals of AI in edtech.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:27 Personal Anecdotes and Learning Joy
01:10 AI's Role in Education
02:48 Innovations in Learning Platforms
06:48 Responsible AI Integration
11:55 Future Goals and Industry Trends
18:47 Advice for Higher Education Institutions
23:08 Conclusion and Farewell
Music: Mixkit
Duration: 24 minutes
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In this episode of the Campus Technology Insider Podcast, host Rhea Kelly presents a keynote talk by Julia Freeland Fisher, the Director of Education Research at the Clayton Christensen Institute. Julia discusses the impacts of AI on social ties and the concept of social capital in education. She explores how AI can both challenge and enhance personal connections among students and educators. The presentation covers trends in AI companions, the rise of chatbots for college and career guidance, and offers recommendations for ensuring technology fosters rather than replaces human interactions in education.
00:00 Introduction to the Campus Technology Insider Podcast
00:20 Keynote Speaker Introduction: Julia Freeland Fisher
01:02 The Importance of Human Connection in the Age of AI
01:46 Defining Social Capital and Its Impact
07:31 The Role of AI in Education and Career Guidance
09:29 AI Companions: Disruption or Opportunity?
17:27 Research Findings on AI and Student Support
28:09 Balancing AI and Human Connection in Education
37:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Music: Mixkit
Duration: 41 minutes
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In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, hosted by Rhea Kelly, we explore the latest in higher education technology. Highlights include Tripti Sinha taking over as president and CEO of Internet2, a report from Anthropic on how faculty utilize generative AI, and an MIT Media Lab report revealing the shortcomings of enterprise AI investments. For more in-depth stories and analysis on higher ed tech, visit campustechnology.com.
00:00 Introduction to Campus Technology Insider
00:15 New Leadership at Internet2
00:55 Generative AI in Academia
01:34 Enterprise AI Reality Check
02:05 Conclusion and Further Resources
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In this episode of the Campus Technology Insider Podcast, host Rhea Kelly speaks with Dr. Anthony Lee, president and CEO of Westcliff University, about the transformative role of AI in higher education. Dr. Lee shares insights on integrating AI into the curriculum, the development of in-house tools like Socratic Metric to enhance student engagement and combat plagiarism, and more. Discover the strategies Westcliff University employs to remain at the cutting edge of technology and prepare students for a future influenced by AI innovations.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:35 Dr. Anthony Lee's Background and University Priorities
02:02 Westcliff University's Approach to AI
03:27 AI in Education and Faculty Adoption
04:17 Linking AI to Workforce Readiness
06:05 Socratic Metric: In-House AI Tool
12:52 Challenges and Training for AI Tools
17:10 Broader AI Applications at Westcliff
20:03 Future of AI in Higher Education
22:10 Conclusion and Podcast Outro
Music: Mixkit
Duration: 23 minutes
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In this edition of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, host Rhea Kelly covers the latest news in education technology. Highlights include the National Institute of Standards and Technology's new guidelines for securing AI systems, Wiley's introduction of innovative AI tools for the zyBooks platform to enhance STEM education, and Columbia Engineering's HyperQ, which virtualizes quantum computing for simultaneous user access. Tune in for more on these exciting developments.
00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
00:15 NIST's New AI Security Guidelines
00:50 Wiley's AI Tools for STEM Education
01:18 Columbia Engineering's HyperQ Innovation
01:54 Conclusion and Further Resources
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In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly discusses the rising adoption of AI among students and educators, according to a Quizlet survey. Additionally, the 1EdTech Consortium has published a report on effectively implementing learning analytics, and D2L has unveiled new AI features for D2L Lumi to enhance personalized learning. Stay tuned for more tech news in higher education.
00:00 Introduction to Campus Technology Insider
00:15 AI Adoption in Education: Survey Insights
00:47 Implementing Learning Analytics: A Step-by-Step Guide
01:28 D2L Lumi: New AI Features for Personalized Learning
02:02 Conclusion and Further Resources
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Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.