The Higher EdTech Podcast

We brought IVC's Director of Technology Services back on the show to talk about the types of campus-wide tech updates we've been implementing at IVC and how understanding them can help make a more secure work environment. 

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AI Bots are popping up into our Zoom meetings, our online classes, and more. This is more than just a classroom issue - many meetings across campuses are starting to feel the slow creep of bots coming in to replace attendees for people who will "check the highlights" later - but can we trust the accuracy of these bots to summarize or give voice to important issues that come up? We're discussing the ins and outs!

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Want to simplify your Google workflow but don't know where to start? We're exploring some Google add-ons that can make your workspace work for you.

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There are a lot of teachers out there who like AI for their personal lives, but don't want to bring it into their classroom or to have it touch their pedagogy. No problem! There are certainly ways to use AI as a teacher without having it touch your curriculum. In this episode, Tim & Brent discuss some of the ways to incorporate AI into your workflow in ways you might be more comfortable with.

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You deserve your winter break, so we're keeping it short and sweet with some quick and actionable tips that you might not have known about to help save you time and improve your workflow.

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Are people asking you what gift you want for the holidays, or maybe you're struggling to find the right thing for the nerdy someone in your life? Tim & Brent share some ideas for things that a techie teacher might enjoy at the end of 2024.

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2025 is upon us, and it's time to start thinking about the new semester. In this episode, Tim and Brent talk about some considerations that you might start planning for now in order to make a smooth (and possibly experimental) transition into 2025. 

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Open Educational Resources are commonly discussed on college campuses, but what are they and why are they so important? Our OER librarian, Rachel Fleming, joins us to explain the big picture behind OER and how they can positively impact the lives and learning experiences of our students. 

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Custom bots programmed with a specific goal in mind are a great way to focus studies for students. There are a number of ways to do this, but with Playlab AI, we're offered a FERPA Compliant option that we can share with all of our students. Tim & Brent recently got access to building in Playlab - listen in for their impressions!

Show notes at thehigheredtechpodcast.com