EDUCAUSE Shop Talk

In this episode, hosts Sophie and Jenay chat about the 2025 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report | Teaching and Learning Edition with researchers and panelists Joanne Struch, Kathe Pelletier, and Nicole Muscanell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicole Muscanell, a researcher at Educause, Jessica Petko, a biology professor at Penn State York, and Yvette Chan, a fourth-year international politics major, discuss the evolving landscape of technology in education. They explore surprising trends toward in-person learning preferences, the impact of COVID-19 on student engagement, and the integration of AI tools like ChatGPT in academic settings. The trio also highlights the importance of embedding AI literacy into curricula and the changing dynamics of job interviews in an AI-driven world.

In this episode, host Sophie White is joined by Tonya Bennett, Robyn Wood, and Amy Shaiman, leaders of the Women in IT Community Group, to discuss the importance of community in building and supporting higher education technology careers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, hosts Sophie and Jenay are joined by guests Chad Marchong and Ben Hellar to discuss cultural strategies and practical steps for transforming higher education institutions into data-empowered organizations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, hosts Sophie and Jenay talk with Karen Costa and Kristen Gay about the latest EDUCAUSE QuickPoll on sustainability in higher education and the opportunities for higher education to be a leader in climate action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this discussion, Joe Sabado, Deputy CIO at UC Santa Barbara, and Danny Liu, Professor at the University of Sydney, delve into AI's transformative role in education. They explore the disparity in AI adoption among institutions and emphasize the need for collaboration to bridge cultural divides. The conversation touches on academic integrity, workforce readiness, and the importance of adapting curricula to AI advancements. Together, they propose a framework for successful AI integration, highlighting the significance of a strong institutional culture in fostering innovation.

In this episode, hosts and guests explore how higher education institutions are navigating the balance between protecting privacy and securing data, while simultaneously championing innovation, promoting transparency, and fostering collaboration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode recorded live at the 2024 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, hosts Sophie and Jenay discuss how higher education can use available resources to address cybersecurity risks surrounding artificial intelligence with guest David Seidl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode delves into the 2025 EDUCAUSE Horizon Action Plan: Mental Health Supports. Hosts and guests examine the challenges faced by higher education institutions and highlight actionable steps individuals and institutions can take to improve mental health support of students, faculty, and staff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode recorded live at the 2024 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference, hosts Sophie and Jenay talk with Mike Richichi and Brendan Post about how higher education can adapt to the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.