Campus Technology Insider

In this episode of the Campus Technology Insider Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Rhea Kelly sits down with Sidney Fernandes, CIO, and VP of Digital Experiences at the University of South Florida. They discuss the impact of agentic AI in higher education, focusing on USF's initiatives to make technology and workflows user-friendly. Topics include the formation of the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, strategies for integrating AI to improve student and faculty experiences, and the importance of security, compliance, and data governance in AI deployment. In addition, they explore how USF leverages student ambassadors to scale AI literacy and solutions across its campuses. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:30 Sydney Fernandez's Background and Role at USF 01:10 USF's Technology Strategy: Making It Easy 02:44 Digital Experiences at USF 05:33 AI Initiatives and Early Goals 13:32 Scaling AI with Student Ambassadors 23:44 Challenges and Lessons Learned 26:08 Future of AI at USF 29:19 Conclusion and Farewell Resource links: GenAI at USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing Music: Mixkit Duration: 30 minutes Transcript (coming soon)

In this episode of the Campus Technology Insider Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Rhea Kelly sits down with Jenay Robert, Senior Researcher at Educause, to discuss the 2025 Horizon Action Plan focusing on building skills and literacy for using generative AI in higher education. They delve into the process behind Educause's annual Horizon reports, the actionable advice stemming from these reports, and the preferred future that educators and institutions should be aiming for. They also explore the goals for higher education over the next decade, the shift from AI policy to practical training, and the specific actions that different levels within institutions can take to integrate AI effectively. Jenay also teases her upcoming research project on AI's impact on day-to-day work in higher education. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:42 Understanding the Educause Action Plans 02:40 Focus on Generative AI Skills and Literacy 05:51 Preferred Future for Higher Education 10:40 Actionable Steps for Institutions 17:01 Next Steps and Future Research 20:10 Conclusion and Farewell Resource links: Educause 2025 Horizon Action Plan: Building Skills and Literacy for Teaching with GenAI Educause Horizon Reports 2025 Educause AI Landscape Study Institute for the Future Music: Mixkit Duration: 21 minutes Transcript

In this episode of the Campus Technology Insider Podcast, Editor in Chief Rhea Kelly sits down with John Baker, CEO of D2L, to discuss the current state of the ed tech industry and the impact of AI on education. The conversation delves into how AI is being integrated into educational platforms to enhance both teaching and student experiences, the importance of responsible AI usage, and D2L's approach to AI innovation. Key topics also include faculty training, risk mitigation, and the future goals of AI in edtech. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:27 Personal Anecdotes and Learning Joy 01:10 AI's Role in Education 02:48 Innovations in Learning Platforms 06:48 Responsible AI Integration 11:55 Future Goals and Industry Trends 18:47 Advice for Higher Education Institutions 23:08 Conclusion and Farewell Music: Mixkit Duration: 24 minutes Transcript (coming soon)

In this episode of the Campus Technology Insider Podcast, host Rhea Kelly presents a keynote talk by Julia Freeland Fisher, the Director of Education Research at the Clayton Christensen Institute. Julia discusses the impacts of AI on social ties and the concept of social capital in education. She explores how AI can both challenge and enhance personal connections among students and educators. The presentation covers trends in AI companions, the rise of chatbots for college and career guidance, and offers recommendations for ensuring technology fosters rather than replaces human interactions in education. 00:00 Introduction to the Campus Technology Insider Podcast 00:20 Keynote Speaker Introduction: Julia Freeland Fisher 01:02 The Importance of Human Connection in the Age of AI 01:46 Defining Social Capital and Its Impact 07:31 The Role of AI in Education and Career Guidance 09:29 AI Companions: Disruption or Opportunity? 17:27 Research Findings on AI and Student Support 28:09 Balancing AI and Human Connection in Education 37:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Resource links: Tech Tactics in Education: Overcoming Roadblocks to Innovation Music: Mixkit Duration: 41 minutes Transcript

In this episode of Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts, hosted by Rhea Kelly, we explore the latest in higher education technology. Highlights include Tripti Sinha taking over as president and CEO of Internet2, a report from Anthropic on how faculty utilize generative AI, and an MIT Media Lab report revealing the shortcomings of enterprise AI investments. For more in-depth stories and analysis on higher ed tech, visit campustechnology.com. 00:00 Introduction to Campus Technology Insider 00:15 New Leadership at Internet2 00:55 Generative AI in Academia 01:34 Enterprise AI Reality Check 02:05 Conclusion and Further Resources Source links: Internet2 Announces a New President and CEO to Step Up in October Top 3 Faculty Uses of Gen AI MIT Report: Most Organizations See No Business Return on Gen AI Investments Campus Technology Insider Podcast Shorts are curated by humans and narrated by AI.