EDTech

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 managers.

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On this episode we discuss the shifting balance in collaboration solutions. What's more important, new software capabilities or predictable support? We also look at AV over IP across campuses and how IPMX's debut is looking for that space. and AVIXA Xchange is... Well, changing. But what's that look like? How do we connect the AV community on an internet where we only go to about four websites?

Host: Erin Maher-Moran

Guests:

• Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• Rob Rasberry – Drexel University
• Lisle Waldron – University of Trinidad & Tobago

Links to sources:

• rAVe Pubs – Why Long-Term Trust Matters More Than the Next Feature
• AV Magazine – Loughborough University creates ‘virtual matrix’ with IPMX
• AVIXA – AVIXA Xchange Is Evolving

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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 was also there to check out everything AV for its potential in the classroom space. In this episode, we're joined by (newly inducted 2026 Higher Ed AV Hall-of-Fame) Ernie Bailey, Lisle Waldron and Calvin Thorbourne to discuss everything we've seen at the show. 

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Host: Erin Maher-Moran

Guests:

• Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• Lisle Waldron – University of Trinidad & Tobago
• Calvin Thorbourne – Candler School of Theology

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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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Join us every month as we find the most important articles surrounding the higher education tech space. We discuss the news you need to know with a panel of experts. Joining us this month is Ernie Bailey from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Rob Rasberry from Drexel University, and Will DeWitt from USC.

Host: Erin Maher-Moran

Guests:

• Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• Rob Rasberry – Drexel University
• Will DeWitt – University of Southern California

Links to sources:

• AV Buyers' Club – AVer Cameras get HETMA Approval
• Inavate – Recycling AV and Proper Solution Reuse
• AVNation – Microsoft Teams Rooms Certified Hardware
• AV Magazine – Blackmagic raises prices for solutions

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Samsung has new color E-Paper. Does it have a purpose on campus that regular screens can't do? Legrand is having a training day ahead of InfoComm 2026. Ignoring that it's overlapping some HETMA events and instead discussing the value of education like this. Looking at where AV belongs in the security conversation.

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Each month we take the news stories that tech managers need to hear and talk about how they impact the higher education space. We do so with a panel of experts across different colleges all over. Joining us this episode is Ernie Bailey from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Rob Rasberry from Drexel University and Lisle Waldron of the University of Trinidad & Tobago.

Host: Erin Maher-Moran

Guests:

• Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• Rob Rasberry – Drexel University
• Lisle Waldron – University of Trinidad & Tobago

Links to sources:

• AV Buyers Club – Samsung's Color E-Paper Display
• AVNation – Legrand Hosting Training Event at InfoComm 2026
• AV Magazine – AV Over IP Evolution
• Inavate – AV Safety & Security Standards

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Technology Managers are losing jobs. Not to hostile environments or outside forces but the tech they use. That's kind of our wheelhouse. What can be done to fix this issue in the higher education space? Audinate's got a new Director Professional for Dante. How this could affect the classroom. And the AV Awards has their first Americas winners! HETMA took the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year for their Prism Scholarship Program. How does recognition like this bolster our industry?

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Host: Erin Maher-Moran

Guests:

• Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• Rob Rasberry – Drexel University
• Lisle Waldron – University of Trinidad & Tobago
• Charity Anne Caldwell - University of Illinois College of Medicine

Links to sources:

• AVNation – The Hidden Cost of Tech
• AV Buyers' Club – Audinate's Dante Director Professional
• AV Magazine – AV Awards Americas

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Integrated Systems Europe is one of the biggest shows for the AV industry. But it's not just for manufacturers to show off their shiny boxes. It's for everyone else to look at those shiny boxes, including those in higher education! Thanks to the efforts of organizations like HETMA, the higher ed space has expanded in AV. We sit down in their very lively booth to discuss the show and the impact of the higher education space on our industry.

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Host: Erin Maher-Moran

Guests:

• BC Hatchett – Vanderbilt University
• Troy Powers – Northwestern University

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Dave Labuskes announces his retirement as CEO of AVIXA. We look at how his time at the helm was one that really embraced the higher education side of the space. Apple Creator Studio is launched, looking to usurp Adobe's position in the market. Simply put... Can it? Epson settles a projector brightness lawsuit with Yaber. How to know you're getting exactly what the specs say, especially for an important project for your campus.

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EDTech takes a look at the most important news of the higher education space for technology managers. We break these stories down and discuss the finer points with a panel of experts from colleges all over. Joining us this week is Ernie Bailey from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Rob Rasberry from Drexel University and Lisle Waldron of the University of Trinidad & Tobago.

Host: Erin Maher-Moran

Guests:

• Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• Rob Rasberry – Drexel University
• Lisle Waldron – University of Trinidad & Tobago

Links to sources:

• AV Magazine – Dave Labuskes Announces Retirement
• The Verge – Apple Launches Creator Studio
• AVNation – Projector Spec Lawsuit

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SCN releases their annual Top 50 list. Now, remembering that every company on said list volunteers to be included, does it provide a benefit to technology managers across campuses? Discussing UC platforms in higher education like Microsoft Teams and Zoom. Deciding where each one fits either for students, faculty or even both. And since it's the end of the year, we look back at the trends of 2025 for AV. What stood out for the higher education space?

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Every month we take a look at the biggest news for the higher education space. This time, we're enjoying the company of our stalwart panel of experts who are here nearly every episode! That would be Ernie Bailey from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Rob Rasberry from Drexel University.

Host: Erin Maher-Moran

Guests:

• Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• Rob Rasberry – Drexel University

Links to sources:

• SCN – SCN's Top 50 for 2025
• UC Today – Microsoft Teams and Zoom in Higher Education
• Commercial Integrator – Biggest Trends This Year in AV

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restron has a new experience center in Belgium. They're handy for integrators and consumers, but could technology managers benefit from seeing products in action before they implement them? A look at the evolution of live production effects for broadcast. How we can apply these methods to the learning space and immerse students regardless of where they are. ClearOne has announced they will continue to provided product warranty and support. This comes after an agreement to sell their assets to Biamp. What this means for technology managers and the industry at large.

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Every month we bring you the biggest news and stories surrounding the Higher Education space. We discuss these topics with a panel of experts across different colleges and how AV mixes in with higher ed. This episode we are joined by Robert Rasberry from Drexel University and Matt O'Reilly from the University of Toronto Mississauga.

Host: Erin Maher-Moran

• Guests:Rob Rasberry – Drexel University
• Matt O'Reilly – University of Toronto Mississauga
• Links to sources:AV Buyers' Club – Crestron Opens Experience Center in Belgium
• AVNation – Extended Reality in Broadcast Production
• AV Magazine – ClearOne Continues Product Warranty & Support

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Jumping right into the finale of a five-part series from Joe Way about what makes a successful Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Spoilers abound. Looking at the best practices to ensure your next project goes smoothly from start to finish. Cisco is putting their AI foot forward with their collaboration solutions. What this means for the new RoomOS and Webex features, and what all these AI tools mean for those making those installations in the classroom. Biamp has deployed their Vocia paging and public address systems at an Australian airport. Could we see tech like this on a campus?

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Every month, we take a look at the biggest stories for the higher education space. We discuss these topics with experts across various campuses. Today we are joined by Rob Rasberry from Drexel University, Ernie Bailey of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and BC Hatchett from Vanderbilt University.

Host: Erin Maher-Moran

Guests:

• Rob Rasberry – Drexel University
• Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• BC Hatchett – Vanderbilt University

Links to sources:

• AV Network – The Ideal RFP Process
• AV Buyers' Club – Cisco Adding AI to Webex, RoomOS
• AVNation – Biamp Installs Vocia in Airport

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