Choosing Your Higher Ed AV Network Strategy | EDTech 145

AVIXA has appointed the leadership for RESIDE and Lightapalooza. But how important are residential shows to the higher education space? We have resimercial, but is there some sort of edu-mmer-tidential? Regardless of where you are in the AV/IT convergence discussion, building a network is a daunting task for any campus. Looking at the details of a good infrastructure for connecting classrooms. Looking back at the AV Sustainability Summit and what that means for higher education technology managers.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host: Erin Maher-MoranGuests:Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesRob Rasberry – Drexel UniversityLisle Waldron – University of Trinidad & TobagoMatt Franklin - California State UniversityLinks to sources:AV Network – Leadership Team for RESIDE & LightapaloozaCommercial Integrator – Deciding Network Strategy for Higher Ed SpacesAV Magazine – AV Sustainability Summit 2026See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.The video version of this podcast can be found here.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-MoranGuests:Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesRob Rasberry – Drexel UniversityLisle Waldron – University of Trinidad & TobagoLinks to sources:rAVe Pubs – Why Long-Term Trust Matters More Than the Next FeatureAV Magazine – Loughborough University creates ‘virtual matrix’ with IPMXAVIXA – AVIXA Xchange Is EvolvingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host: Erin Maher-MoranGuests:Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLisle Waldron – University of Trinidad & TobagoCalvin Thorbourne – Candler School of TheologySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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...The video version of this podcast can be found here.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-MoranGuests:Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesRob Rasberry – Drexel UniversityWill DeWitt – University of Southern CaliforniaLinks to sources:AV Buyers' Club – AVer Cameras get HETMA ApprovalInavate – Recycling AV and Proper Solution ReuseAVNation – Microsoft Teams Rooms Certified HardwareAV Magazine – Blackmagic raises prices for solutionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.The video version of this podcast can be found here.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-MoranGuests:Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesRob Rasberry – Drexel UniversityLisle Waldron – University of Trinidad & TobagoLinks to sources:AV Buyers Club – Samsung's Color E-Paper DisplayAVNation – Legrand Hosting Training Event at InfoComm 2026AV Magazine – AV Over IP EvolutionInavate – AV Safety & Security StandardsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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?The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host: Erin Maher-MoranGuests:Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesRob Rasberry – Drexel UniversityLisle Waldron – University of Trinidad & TobagoCharity Anne Caldwell - University of Illinois College of MedicineLinks to sources:AVNation – The Hidden Cost of TechAV Buyers' Club – Audinate's Dante Director ProfessionalAV Magazine – AV Awards AmericasSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host: Erin Maher-MoranGuests:BC Hatchett – Vanderbilt UniversityTroy Powers – Northwestern UniversitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.The video version of this podcast can be found here.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-MoranGuests:Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesRob Rasberry – Drexel UniversityLisle Waldron – University of Trinidad & TobagoLinks to sources:AV Magazine – Dave Labuskes Announces RetirementThe Verge – Apple Launches Creator StudioAVNation – Projector Spec LawsuitSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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?The video version of this podcast can be found here.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-MoranGuests:Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesRob Rasberry – Drexel University Links to sources:SCN – SCN's Top 50 for 2025UC Today – Microsoft Teams and Zoom in Higher EducationCommercial Integrator – Biggest Trends This Year in AVSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.The video version of this podcast can be found here.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-MoranGuests:Rob Rasberry – Drexel UniversityMatt O'Reilly – University of Toronto MississaugaLinks to sources:AV Buyers' Club – Crestron Opens Experience Center in BelgiumAVNation – Extended Reality in Broadcast ProductionAV Magazine – ClearOne Continues Product Warranty & SupportSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.