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ISE
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AV Over IP
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From the Network for the AV Industry comes a monthly look at AV technology in higher education.

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AVIXA has appointed the leadership for RESIDE and Lightapalooza. But how important are residential shows to the higher education space? We have resimercial, but is there some sort of edu-mmer-tidential? Regardless of where you are in the AV/IT conver... more

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Summer Vacation is over... Though it sure doesn't feel like it. And if you're in the higher education space, the work never really stopped! But as semesters return so does the EDTech podcast to bring you the latest news and stories for technology man... more

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It's that time of year again, where we make our way to Vegas for one of the biggest trade shows of AV. InfoComm 2026 was June 13-19 showing off just what this industry is capable of through classes, showcases and so much more. And of course, HETMA wa... more

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From HETMA approved to Microsoft certified, it's all about getting the right solutions for your classroom tech. Unless you're on a budget, in which case something like Blackmagic's most recent price hike might steer you away...

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Recent Guests

Matt Franklin
Media systems engineer and architect at California State University, Chico
California State University, Chico
Episode: Choosing Your Higher Ed AV Network Strategy | EDTech 145
Jennifer Good
Host/guest from Women in AV Podcast
Women in AV
Episode: The Evolution of AV over IP Across Campuses | EDTech 144
Erika Carroll
Guest from Women in AV Podcast
Women in AV
Episode: The Evolution of AV over IP Across Campuses | EDTech 144
Calvin Thorbourne
AV specialist at Emory University, Prism Scholar
Emory University
Episode: HETMA Takes Over InfoComm 2026 | EDTech 143
Will DeWitt
Learning Environment Manager at the University of Southern California
University of Southern California
Episode: Properly Certified Tech For Classrooms | EDTech 142
Charity Anne Caldwell
Director of IT Operations and Services at University of Illinois, Chicago
University of Illinois, Chicago
Episode: Losing Jobs To Bad Tech | EDTech 140
Lyle Waldron
A returning guest from the University of Trinidad & Tobago
University of Trinidad & Tobago
Episode: Getting Exactly What's In The Specs | EDTech 138
Matt O'Reilly
Manager of Events and Classroom Experience at the University of Toronto
University of Toronto
Episode: Hot Takes on Higher Ed | EDTech 136
BC Hatchett
Director of Classroom Technology at Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
Episode: How To Ensure A Smooth AV Project (Battle Royales Not Included) | EDTech 135

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Erin
Host of the EDTech panel / EDTech episodes across multiple appearances

Reviews

3.3 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Just difficult

    Couldn’t get past the first 50 “and everything” utterances.

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    cb20082020
    United States6 years ago
  • Great podcast, audio quality needs improvement

    I really enjoy listening to this podcast. It's great to hear about the world of AV within other colleges and universities. The biggest negative with this show is the audio quality. The audio quality is so poor that it really makes it difficult to listen at times. EDIT: The episodes are too short. Often times the host forcibly ends a good conversation saying “we are out of time”. I really think the episodes should be lengthened to one hour. This would allow more topics to be covered and deeper co... more

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    3
    MeiklesAndDimes
    United States7 years ago

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Listeners note strong value in industry-focused discussions and practical classroom deployment tips.
Community-driven topics and vendor/interoperability insights are repeatedly praised as useful for decision-making.
Some listeners highlight audio quality as an area for improvement and longer episode formats would help coverage.

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Choosing Your Higher Ed AV Network Strategy | EDTech 145
Q: How have you dealt with this situation on your campuses, how can we go about creating maybe some best practices for campus networks?
The panel describes dedicated and hybrid approaches, emphasizing coordination with campus networking teams, managed switches, appropriate VLANs and weighing the needs of AV-over-IP against cost and network complexity.
Choosing Your Higher Ed AV Network Strategy | EDTech 145
Q: What do we think will come out of the residential side for Infocomm this next year? And is it valuable to the Higher Ed space?
The panel sees potential in residential AV for ease of use, emerging features and ideas that could benefit specialized campus spaces, while noting that commercial AV has different reliability, support and budget requirements.
When It's Time To Make A Change | EDTech 124
Q: What are your best practices in change management at your institution?
We follow a structured change management approach for campus-wide changes, but adapt based on context; every team member is trained in change management.

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What is EDTech about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show offers an in-depth look at AV technology in higher education, frequently covering certification programs, classroom technology management, procurement, and the evolving ecosystem of vendors and standards. Episodes blend practical insights on interoperability, budget pressures, and real-world classroom deployments with community-building around industry events and scholarships, often featuring seasoned higher-ed IT and AV professionals as guests. A standout angle is the emphasis on collaboration within a professional network (Hetma) and practical, hands-on experiences from university settings, which can help listeners make smarter purchasing decisions and plan scalable classroom tech. Noteworthy topics include certification credibil... more

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1. Matt Franklin
2. Jennifer Good
3. Erika Carroll
4. Calvin Thorbourne
5. Will DeWitt
6. Charity Anne Caldwell
7. Lyle Waldron
8. Matt O'Reilly

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