The Higher EdTech Podcast

The Higher EdTech Podcast, hosted by Tim VanNorman and Brent Warner.

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S7E05 - Browser Bots are Doing the Homework

S7E05 - Browser Bots are Doing the Homework

Agentic AI is coming hard-baked into browsers, and it's absolutely frictionless to have it complete homework. Brent & Tim discuss Google's (NOT paused) Homework Helper and Perplexity's Comet browser as examples of ways AI companies are proactively dismantling the learning process while claiming to support students. 

This is a bit of a dark one, but we've got to discuss these things.

Show notes: www.TheHigherEdTechPodcast.com 

S7E04 - AI Announcements in the California Community Colleges

S7E04 - AI Announcements in the California Community Colleges

There are a lot of initiatives happening in California and the California Community Colleges have cannonballed into the pool with summits, initiatives, and partnerships all over the place. Tim & Brent discuss the most recent announcements and what they might mean for faculty, staff, and admin up and down the state.

Show notes at www.TheHigherEdTechPodcast.com 

S7E03 - Planning for Transitions

S7E03 - Planning for Transitions

Tim and Brent zoom out a bit to look at some of the things you might consider when making a transition. Tim shares some of his approaches to moving into management and the areas he had to consider as he made the change, and the parallels to teaching new classes or working with new groups of students.

Show notes: www.TheHigherEdTechPodcast.com 

S7E02 - Peer Reviews in Canvas and Beyond

S7E02 - Peer Reviews in Canvas and Beyond

Group assignments and peer reviews great, but it’s not always clear how to get things going on a digital platform. What are the options to make useful peer reviews in Canvas? We're looking into it in this episode of the HigherEdTech Podcast!

Show Notes: www.TheHigherEdTechPodcast.com 

S7E01 - OpenAI Embeds Itself into Canvas

S7E01 - OpenAI Embeds Itself into Canvas

What does it mean for OpenAI to embed their AI right into Canvas? We're discussing the implications and the questions that came up when this announcement dropped - right during most teachers' summer break. 

Show notes: www.TheHigherEdTechPodcast.com 

S6E20 - 12 Tools To Explore Over Summer

S6E20 - 12 Tools To Explore Over Summer

In the season 6 finale, Brent and Tim provide a rapid-fire tour of 12 tech tools available at IVC that faculty can explore during summer break. This practical episode highlights vetted resources that enhance course design, streamline feedback, improve accessibility, and create more engaging student experiences—all without additional cost. Though focused on IVC's available tools, the hosts encourage listeners at other institutions to check with their IT departments for similar options. With just enough details to spark interest, this episode offers a valuable starting point for instructors looking to refresh their teaching toolkit before fall semester begins.

Show notes: www.thehigheredtechpodcast.com  

S6E19 - How to Prep for Fall while Wrapping Up Your Spring

S6E19 - How to Prep for Fall while Wrapping Up Your Spring

In this episode, Brent and Tim share practical strategies for preparing for fall semester while finishing up spring courses. They discuss valuable ideas including documenting course notes, creating AI literacy assignments, developing instructional videos, improving group projects, using student feedback, refining rubrics, and building flexible teaching modules. These approaches can help instructors thoughtfully close their current semester while planning ahead, saving time and energy when fall arrives. Listen in for a timely conversation for educators looking to wrap up spring effectively while setting themselves up for teaching success next term.

Show notes at www.thehigheredtechpodcast.com 

S6E18 - A Conversation with Playlab

S6E18 - A Conversation with Playlab

Tim and Brent sit down with Eric Lavin at Playlab.ai to talk about what Playlab is, how it can help educators, and the value of using AI to customize your work. 

Show notes at www.TheHigherEdTechPodcast.com 

S6E17 - The AI Show Recap

S6E17 - The AI Show Recap

Tim & Brent went down to San Diego to check out the AI Show @ ASU+GSV! Check out just a small portion of what was happening and how the show focused on helping educators beyond the hype cycles and into the practicalities of understanding AI in education.

Show notes: www.TheHigherEdTechPodcast.com 

Bio of The Higher EdTech Podcast

The Higher EdTech Podcast, hosted by Tim VanNorman and Brent Warner, is a valuable resource for educators in higher education looking to effectively integrate technology into their teaching practices. As Instructional Technologists and a Professor, Tim, and Brent bring a wealth of expertise and experience to the show.

The podcast delves into the various aspects of technology integration in higher education, exploring best practices for instructors in face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses. Tim and Brent provide insights and strategies that help educators stay up-to-date with the tools and technologies their students are using and expecting. By gaining a broader understanding of these technologies, instructors can create more engaging and effective learning experiences for their students.

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