Best Instructionaltechnology Podcasts (2025)

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S6E17 - The AI Show Recap 28:03

11d ago28:03

28:03

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.comBy Tim VanNorman & Brent Warner

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S6E16 - Group Assignments in Canvas 28:07

26d ago28:07

28:07

Group Assignments are great, but there can be a lot of confusion on setting things up in the LMS. We're breaking down the differences between Group Assignments, Group Discussions, Assignments for Groups, and all the other confusingly similarly named ways to consolidate student work on Canvas. Show notes: www.TheHigherEdTechPodcast.com…

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S6E15 - Security and Emergencies with Nick Wilkening 35:05

1M ago35:05

35:05

Ever wonder how colleges handle emergencies? IVC's Director of Technology Services Nick Wilkening comes back for a follow-up to the last episode, revealing behind-the-scenes insights into institutional readiness and cybersecurity in this compelling episode. From practical personal preparedness tips to understanding how campuses operate during crise…

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S6E14 - Tech Updates with IVC's Director of Technology Services, Nick Wilkening 25:18

2M ago25:18

25:18

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. Show notes at www.thehigheredtechpodcast.comBy Tim VanNorman & Brent Warner

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S6E13 - AI Bots in My Meetings! 26:01

2M ago26:01

26:01

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 …

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S6E12 - Google Add-Ons to Help Your Workflow 19:45

3M ago19:45

19:45

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. Show notes and info at www.TheHigherEdTechPodcast.comBy Tim VanNorman & Brent Warner

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S6E11 - Incorporating AI Without Affecting Your Lessons 27:12

3M ago27:12

27:12

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 workflo…

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S6E10 - 12 Tips of Techmas 14:33

4M ago14:33

14:33

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. Links & Show Notes at https://www.thehigheredtechpodcast.comBy Tim VanNorman & Brent Warner

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S6E09 - 2024 Gift Guide for Techie Teachers 23:34

5M ago23:34

23:34

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. Links & Show Notes at https://www.thehigheredtechpodcast.comBy Tim VanNorman & Brent Warner

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S6E08 - What to Think About When Planning for 2025 25:33

5M ago25:33

25:33

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. Show notes at thehigheredtechpodcast.comBy Tim VanNorman & Brent Warner

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S6E07 - Understanding Open Educational Resources with OER Librarian Rachel Fleming 27:15

6M ago27:15

27:15

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. More info at www.thehigheredtechpodcast.com…

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S6E06 - Playlab AI in Higher Ed 29:36

6M ago29:36

29:36

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 theh…

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S6E05 - How to Build an AI Action Plan 27:09

7M ago27:09

27:09

A lot of people want AI on their campus, but don't have a plan in place to make it happen. Tim & Brent talk about what's needed to build a campus-wide action plan to ensure that AI is thoughtfully integrated on campus. Show notes: TheHigherEdTechPodcast.comBy Tim VanNorman & Brent Warner

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S6E04 - What Does Your Syllabus Say About AI? 30:33

7M ago30:33

30:33

There's a lot of murkiness around how to define policies around AI. In this episode, Tim and Brent break down some of the realities of trying to make rules around AI and share some resources that have been built on the topic. If you're trying to figure out how to set expectations around the use of AI in your classroom, this episode is for you! Show…

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S6E03 - Tech Skills Teachers Should Know in 2024 29:50

8M ago29:50

29:50

The modern classroom requires teachers to have a diverse set of tech skills to engage students and stay relevant. In this episode, Brent Warner and Tim Van Norman dive into the essential tech competencies both new and experienced educators should possess for face-to-face and online teaching. From setting up your classroom tech to leveraging learnin…

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S6E02 - Canvas Updates For Better or Worse 33:15

8M ago33:15

33:15

There are a lot of changes that have happened at Canvas. We talked about them a bit on episode 1, but we're doing a deep dive today! For more information, check out the show notes at www.thehigheredtechpodcast.comBy Tim VanNorman & Brent Warner

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S6E01 - Flip is Dead and Google Sucks! What do we do? 29:42

9M ago29:42

29:42

We're back for a 6th season!By Tim VanNorman and Brent Warner

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S5E20 - Wrapping Up the Season and Closing Out the Semester 22:25

12M ago22:25

22:25

Thanks for tuning in this season. We're wrapping up with a brief overview of some of the season's highlights as well as some advice on how to wrap up your semester. We also share a few conferences that might be worth checking out over the summer! Thanks so much, everybody - we'll see you in August! More information at www.thehigheredtechpodcast.com…

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S5E19 - Canvas New Quizzes - What to Know 26:07

12M ago26:07

26:07

Canvas Quizzes is finally getting the attention it's been needing for years. Despite threats of losing access to Classic Quizzes, this part of Canvas has been a bit of a mess. Now it seems that Canvas has started addressing the problems, so Tim & Brent are looking over some of the features and the things to know. Listen in to get a sense of what's …

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S5E18 - Tech Mistakes Teachers Make 33:56

1y ago33:56

33:56

It's hard to keep all the things we're supposed to do straight during a busy semester, and sometimes mistakes happen. Tim & Brent discuss what to do when things go wrong, and ways to mitigate potential tech mistakes in the future. Listen in for some tips you might not be aware of as well as some refreshers for the things you don't usually have to t…

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S5E17 - Goodbye Jamboard, Hello Figjam 28:46

1y ago28:46

28:46

Google has let the world know that Jamboard is going to the Google Graveyard, and many teachers are eyeballing alternatives. One of the most popular choices, and one that has a lot of robust features perfect for teachers is Figjam. Brent and Tim take a look at some of the enhanced features of this free resource and how it can work in the classroom.…

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S5E16 - What Tech Considerations Should We Have for On Campus and Hybrid Events? 31:35

1y ago31:35

31:35

Running campus events, from guest speakers to club meetings to commencement and everywhere in between takes more consideration than ever before. Tim & Brent look at a number of the items you'll need to think about as you're planning to run events in person, online, or mixed as we come closer to the end of the school year and enter "events season". …

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S5E15 - Taking a Breath - Recognizing and Responding to Problems and Pitfalls with AI 31:41

1y ago31:41

31:41

Ever wondered how how to deal with the problems we see around AI? This episode of "The HigherEdTech Podcast" dives deep into the heart of AI's role in community colleges and universities. Join us as we explore both the revolutionary benefits and the challenges that educators face in integrating these technologies into their curriculums. Understandi…

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S5E14 - Customizing AI Bots in Discord with Prof. Zhen Zhai 28:38

1y ago28:38

28:38

In Part 2 of our talks with teachers about building custom AI for their classes, we sit down with Zhen Zhai, professor of C++ at Irvine Valley College to talk about how she's used her background in Artificial Intelligence and computer science to build a custom bot for her programming students. Professor Zhai discusses the innovative use of AI bots …

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S5E13 - How Can I Build a Custom Chatbot for My Class? w/ Prof. Ric Epps 26:51

1y ago26:51

26:51

Can custom chatbots transform your teaching approach? Discover the how professor Ric Epps is exploring the potential of AI in his classroom with custom immersive prompts. Hear how you can do the same by integrating immersive chatbot experiences in the classroom, reshaping student engagement, and redefining traditional teaching models. Listen in to …

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S5E12 - What do we need to consider before bringing AI into our classes? 25:07

1+ y ago25:07

25:07

Are you looking at bringing AI into your classroom but don't know where to start? Tim & Brent dive into the crucial considerations and practical steps educators must contemplate when integrating AI into their teaching methodologies. This episode looks at a few of the areas we all need to consider: AI in Education: Exploring the potential and challe…

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S5E11 - Canvas Updates, January 2024 26:35

1+ y ago26:35

26:35

Lots of useful updates have come in to Canvas recently, so we're covering the most useful. From Gradebooks to Document Displays to Waitlist Enrollments, listen in to hear if there's something that can help you out as we step into the spring semester. Links & Show Notes at https://www.thehigheredtechpodcast.com…

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S5E10 - Brain Food for Winter Break 23:40

1+ y ago23:40

23:40

We highly encourage everybody to take some down time to decompress over the winter break, but that doesn't mean you have to turn your brain off. Tim & Brent discuss some ways to keep your thoughts stimulated without worrying about the pressures of school life. Links & Show Notes at https://www.thehigheredtechpodcast.com…

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S5E9 - 2023 Gift Guide for Techie Teachers 23:50

1+ y ago23:50

23:50

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 2023. Links & Show Notes at https://www.thehigheredtechpodcast.comBy Tim VanNorman & Brent Warner

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S5E8 - What is Needed to Purchase Software on a College Campus 34:40

1+ y ago34:40

34:40

There's a lot of obfuscation around what is needed to get software on a college campus. What may seem easy to a teacher who can get their own subscription in a matter of minutes can take months to get through the approval process at school. Vendors, equally, are often unprepared to sell to higher ed institutions. Today we look through the systems, …

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S5E7 - OER in Action 39:46

1+ y ago39:46

39:46

Free, open source textbooks and materials, known as OER (Open Educational Resources) are gaining traction across the United States and in California money is being pushed into community colleges to help them adapt to these materials. They're a benefit to students and can be a great way to customize content and delivery for teachers. Tim & Brent loo…

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S5E6 - A Look at AI Tools in Fall 23 - Part 2 39:28

1+ y ago39:28

39:28

Brent and Tim dig into more tools you can look at that use AI as their basis for building your workflow. This is part 2 of a very incomprehensive list of tools. As always, there's more out there than we can possibly know about, so feel free to share if you've found something we missed! Find more information and resources at www.thehigheredtechpodca…

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S5E5 - A Look at AI Tools in Fall 23 - Part 1 28:49

1+ y ago28:49

28:49

There's been a flood of AI tools for all different purposes that have come out over the last 10 months. Brent and Tim cover some of the tools for different purposes around campus and some ideas on how they might work. Remember that these are coming a mile a minute, so no guarantees they'll be around forever! Show notes and more at www.thehigheredte…

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S5E4 - Zoom Add-Ons 28:03

1+ y ago28:03

28:03

The world of Zoom Add-ons has grown a lot since it launched 2 years ago. Tim & Brent look at some of the options available and some of the things you might consider if you're hoping to get them installed on your campus. For show notes and more information, please go to http://www.thehigheredtechpodcast.com…

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S5E3 - Playing with Canvas without interrupting your class 24:35

1+ y ago24:35

24:35

Tim and Brent dive into creating Shadow Student accounts and Sandboxes and how you can use each independently and together to better work with Canvas and improve your students' experiences. Find more information at TheHigherEdTechPodcast.comBy Tim VanNorman & Brent Warner

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S5E2 - Canvas and Other Tool Updates 23:20

1+ y ago23:20

23:20

While many teachers may have been on break, the EdTech services certainly haven't. Here we do an overview of the updates that have come to our more commonly used tools including Canvas, DesignPlus, Screencast-o-Matic (now ScreenPal), and Class. Tune in to hear about what's changed and how they can help ease your workflow. Find show notes and other …

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S5E1 - Fall 23 Updates and Starting the Semester 23:10

1+ y ago23:10

23:10

Big personal changes for both Tim & Brent, and the show still goes on! Let's catch up after a long summer away and review a few key ideas and things worth remembering as we step into the new semester! More info and other episodes are available at www.thehigheredtechpodcast.comBy Tim VanNorman & Brent Warner

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S4E20 - Season 4 Highlights and Summer Recommendations 23:38

2y ago23:38

23:38

Tim & Brent wrap up the season with a brief review of favorite moments from the season, as well as some light advice to help step into summer. We'll be back in August, so feel free to check out the back catalog at https://www.thehigheredtechpodcast.com in the meantime!By Tim VanNorman & Brent Warner

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S4E19 - Building a HyFlex Classroom w/ Dr. David Bugay 43:36

2y ago43:36

43:36

Have you considered what a HyFlex classroom looks like and how it can work for your classroom or college? At IVC, a few intrepid teachers have worked with Tim to experiment with building a "mobile" HyFlex classroom before investing in a full-on classroom rebuild. Join in to hear Dr. David Bugay's experiences, successes, and failures as he has exper…

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S4E18 - Understanding Canvas Trust 35:46

2y ago35:46

35:46

Tim & Brent are doing a broad overview of an in-the-weeds topic: Canvas Trust. Canvas Trust allows students from across the California Community College district to log into their courses across campuses with a single log-in. Sounds simple, but in reality there are a lot of considerations. Log in to hear what it all means and how it might affect yo…

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S4E17 - A student perspective on ChatGPT with Austin Wagner 47:38

2y ago47:38

47:38

As the conversation around AI continues, we wanted to hear about the uses and concerns of services like ChatGPT from a student perspective. IVC student Austin Wagner joined us to share about how he is using it and what he thinks about the concerns that are being brought up. More info and other episodes are available at www.thehigheredtechpodcast.co…

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S4E16 - Esports as a Career Pathway with Adam Lopez 41:56

2y ago41:56

41:56

We've got Adam Lopez back to share updates on what's happening with IVC's Esports program and how students can leverage Esports as a career pathway. If you've got a career in mind, there's a link between it and Esports. Listen in to hear about how gaming can tap into any professional field.By Tim VanNorman & Brent Warner

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S4E15 - Physical Accessories in a Digital World 34:10

2y ago34:10

34:10

As conference season approaches, we take a look at what physical tech (and non-tech) you should consider bringing with you to workshops & on vacation, as well as some simple ideas for things to have for online teaching and moving between physical classrooms. Listen in to hear if you're over-packing like the rest of us!…

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S4E14 - Canvas Gradebook Tips 40:42

2y ago40:42

40:42

Canvas' Gradebook has a lot of features, both hidden or underutilized, that can help you out in your work. Tim & Brent take a look through a selection of them and discuss how they might be a benefit to teachers. Listen in to get some tips on improving your gradebook game!By Tim VanNorman & Brent Warner

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S4E13 - ChatGPT in the Classroom with Rebecca Beck 46:39

2y ago46:39

46:39

The conversation about ChatGPT continues, this time moving from the theoretical to the practical. Tim & Brent sit down with Irvine Valley College writing professor, Academic Senate Vice President of Equity, and Academic Senate President Elect, Rebecca Beck to talk about specific ways and reasons teachers can and should incorporate ChatGPT into thei…

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S4E12 - ChatGPT & The Future of Writing 30:10

2+ y ago30:10

30:10

Tim & Brent dig into ChatGPT, Generative Text, and the implications it has for education and writing. With a topic this big, we reserve the right to change our minds!By Tim VanNorman & Brent Warner

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S4E11 - Canvas Hidden Gems and 2023 Conferences 31:04

2+ y ago31:04

31:04

Tim & Brent open the new year by looking at some lesser-known features tucked away in Canvas, as well as some new features recently released. Then they look at a long list of conferences that might be of interest to the HigherEdTech Podcast audience. For show notes, please visit TheHigherEdTechPodcast.com…

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S4E10 - 2022 Gift Guide for Techy Teachers 25:53

2+ y ago25:53

25:53

If you're looking for last minute gift ideas for the techy teacher in your life (or if you just want to forward this episode to someone who knows YOU are the techy teacher), Brent & Tim explore some options for fun or for productivity. Let us know if we missed anything, and have a great break!By Tim VanNorman & Brent Warner

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S4E9 - Midyear Maintenance 35:49

2+ y ago35:49

35:49

As the end of the semester approaches, Tim & Brent revisit some considerations before you start to wrap up your semester, and explore a few ideas on how you can get your prep on early for the spring semester.By Tim VanNorman & Brent Warner

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S4E8 - The Future of Synchronous Online Ed with Class Technologies 50:19

2+ y ago50:19

50:19

Class Technologies works to blur the line between synchronous online learning and the physical classroom in a way we sometimes refer to as "Zoom on steroids". With features like in-app collaboration, viewing breakout rooms without entering, student control over who can see them, and more, it works on many problems we struggled with throughout the p…

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