S7E03 - Planning for Transitions
The Higher EdTech Podcast
Tim and Brent zoom out a bit to look at some of the things you might consider when making a transition. Tim shares some of his approaches to moving into management and the areas he had to consider as he made the change, and the parallels to teaching new classes or working with new groups of students. Show notes:
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S7E02 - Peer Reviews in Canvas and Beyond
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Group assignments and peer reviews great, but it’s not always clear how to get things going on a digital platform. What are the options to make useful peer reviews in Canvas? We're looking into it in this episode of the HigherEdTech Podcast! Show Notes:
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S7E01 - OpenAI Embeds Itself into Canvas
The Higher EdTech Podcast
What does it mean for OpenAI to embed their AI right into Canvas? We're discussing the implications and the questions that came up when this announcement dropped - right during most teachers' summer break. Show notes:
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S6E20 - 12 Tools To Explore Over Summer
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In the season 6 finale, Brent and Tim provide a rapid-fire tour of 12 tech tools available at IVC that faculty can explore during summer break. This practical episode highlights vetted resources that enhance course design, streamline feedback, improve accessibility, and create more engaging student experiences—all without additional cost. Though focused on IVC's available tools, the hosts encourage listeners at other institutions to check with their IT departments for similar options. With just enough details to spark interest, this episode offers a valuable starting point for instructors...
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S6E19 - How to Prep for Fall while Wrapping Up Your Spring
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In this episode, Brent and Tim share practical strategies for preparing for fall semester while finishing up spring courses. They discuss valuable ideas including documenting course notes, creating AI literacy assignments, developing instructional videos, improving group projects, using student feedback, refining rubrics, and building flexible teaching modules. These approaches can help instructors thoughtfully close their current semester while planning ahead, saving time and energy when fall arrives. Listen in for a timely conversation for educators looking to wrap up spring effectively...
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S6E18 - A Conversation with Playlab
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Tim and Brent sit down with Eric Lavin at Playlab.ai to talk about what Playlab is, how it can help educators, and the value of using AI to customize your work. Show notes at
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S6E17 - The AI Show Recap
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Tim & Brent went down to San Diego to check out the ! 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:
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S6E16 - Group Assignments in Canvas
The Higher EdTech Podcast
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:
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S6E15 - Security and Emergencies with Nick Wilkening
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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 crises, this conversation offers valuable perspective for anyone working in higher education technology. Notes at
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S6E14 - Tech Updates with IVC's Director of Technology Services, Nick Wilkening
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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
info_outlineTim and Brent zoom out a bit to look at some of the things you might consider when making a transition. Tim shares some of his approaches to moving into management and the areas he had to consider as he made the change, and the parallels to teaching new classes or working with new groups of students.
Show notes: www.TheHigherEdTechPodcast.com