Campus Technology Insider Podcast
The Campus Technology Insider podcast explores current trends and issues impacting technology leaders in higher education. Listen in as Editor in Chief Rhea Kelly chats with ed tech experts and practitioners about their work, ideas and experiences.
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In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly discusses the unveiling of Turnitin Clarity, a new AI-assisted writing tool for students, the launch of OpenAI's advanced AI model GPT-4.5, and IBM's strategic acquisition of DataStax to enhance its AI-driven data management capabilities. Stay tuned for more updates on educational technology and AI advancements.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:17 Turnitin Clarity: Enhancing Student Writing
00:55 OpenAI's GPT-4.5: Advancements and Costs
01:35 IBM's Strategic Acquisition of DataStax
02:08 Conclusion and Further Resources
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Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.
In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, host Rhea Kelly presents the latest stories in education technology. Highlights include Penn State's collaboration with IBM to launch MyResource, an AI virtual assistant for student services, and Microsoft's unveiling of its first quantum chip, the Majorana 1. Additionally, a Carnegie Mellon University and Microsoft Research study explores the impact of generative AI on critical thinking. Tune in for more details on how these advancements are shaping the future of education and technology.
00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome
00:17 Penn State's AI Virtual Assistant Initiative
01:00 Microsoft's Breakthrough Quantum Chip
01:28 Impact of Generative AI on Critical Thinking
02:04 Conclusion and Further Resources
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In this episode of the Campus Technology Insider podcast, host Rhea Kelly, editor in chief of Campus Technology, discusses the Educause 2025 AI Landscape Study with Senior Researcher Jenay Robert. They delve into the study's history, methodology, and key findings, including shifts in attitudes towards AI, policy impacts, and the emerging digital divide between larger and smaller institutions. Robert also highlights the importance of effective communication, AI literacy, and community engagement in higher education. Listen as they explore how institutions are adapting to AI's growing presence and the ethical responsibilities involved.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:29 Overview of the Educause AI Landscape Study
02:07 Key Findings and Comparisons
04:07 New Questions and Methodology
08:41 AI Costs and Budgeting
13:46 Perceptions of AI Risks and Benefits
23:00 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
28:48 Conclusion and Farewell
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Music: Mixkit
Duration: 29 minutes
Transcript (coming soon)
In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly highlights key developments in higher education technology. Key stories include Education Design Lab's initiative to revamp programs at five community colleges, the National Science Foundation seeking public input for a national AI action plan, and Purdue University's implementation of D2L Brightspace to enhance learning environments. Stay updated with the latest news and advancements in education technology.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:17 Reimagining Community Colleges
00:58 National AI Action Plan
01:34 Purdue University's New Learning Environment
02:03 Conclusion and Further Resources
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In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, Rhea Kelly covers the latest advancements in education technology and AI. Highlights include OpenAI's new research feature for ChatGPT, which offers autonomous web browsing and report generation for professionals, and the release of HECVAT 4 by Educause, an upgraded toolkit for assessing vendor privacy practices and AI-specific criteria. Registration is also open for the Tech Tactics in Education Virtual Conference on May 7th, focusing on AI integration, cybersecurity, and data-driven student success strategies.
00:00 Introduction to Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts
00:16 OpenAI's New Research Feature
00:51 Education IT News: HECVAT 4 Release
01:27 Upcoming Tech Tactics in Education Virtual Conference
02:02 Conclusion and Further Resources
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Campus Technology Insider Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.
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Campus Technology Insider Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.
What's the state of artificial intelligence in education for 2025? It's all over the place, according to Ryan Lufkin, VP of global academic strategy at Instructure. While innovative adopters are experimenting with ways to help students engage with AI tools, others may be stuck in the idea of AI as an avenue for plagiarism and cheating. And while it's important to build trust in the technology, perhaps it's time for educators and students alike to put the power of AI to work. We talked with Lufkin about building AI literacy, international AI adoption, personalizing the academic experience, and more.
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Music: Mixkit
Duration: 30 minutes
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At the start of each academic year, a thousand new Bryant University students come to campus brimming with questions about everything from class registration and building locations to dining hall hours and WiFi connectivity. And thanks to the power of generative AI, they can get their answers from Ask Tupper, a next-generation chatbot designed from the ground up at the university. We spoke with Chris Stephenson, managing director of intelligent automation, AI, and digital services at AI solution provider alliantDigital, and Chuck LoCurto, VP for information services and CIO at Bryant, about how Ask Tupper started, what's possible now with AI-powered chatbots, lessons learned from the project, and more.
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Music: Mixkit
Duration: 36 minutes
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What makes us human? That is the question that kicked off our 2024 Tech Tactics in Education conference this fall, posed by our keynote speaker Eric Rodriguez. As a technology leader and former education regional director at Intel, Eric explored the relationship between technology and empathy in his talk titled "Humanizing Technology: The Path to Future-Ready Education." For this episode of the podcast, we're presenting the recording of his keynote.
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Music: Mixkit
Duration: 43 minutes
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