EDUCAUSE Shop Talk

EDUCAUSE researchers and panelists discuss takeaways from the 2024 Horizon Report, Cybersecurity and Privacy Edition.

In this episode, Paul LeBlanc, former President of Southern New Hampshire University, and John O'Brien, EDUCAUSE President and CEO, discuss how artificial intelligence relates to higher education and where it challenges and informs our understanding of human systems. Hosts Sophie and Jenay also share their perspectives on the AI hype sweeping higher education.You can also watch the episode on YouTube.

Data governance is foundational to institutional decision-making, digital transformation, and more. In this episode, hosts Sophie and Nicole talk with George Firican from the University of British Columbia and Melissa Barnett from Georgia State University about strategies for building a data-oriented culture in the higher education context.You can also watch the episode on YouTube.

The pandemic accelerated an evolution in preferences among students, faculty, and staff for the ways in which they engage with the institution and each other. Novel technologies and models for interaction create opportunities for colleges and universities to develop individualized approaches to meeting students’ needs for expansive, engaging educational experiences.Guests: Ryan Wetzel, Manager, Creative Learning Initiatives at Pennsylvania State University Stephanie Thomas, Media Commons Consultant at Pennsylvania State UniversityMadeleine Renken, Title III Instructional Designer at Kaskaskia College

Researchers for the 2024 Horizon Report: Teaching and Learning Edition share their thoughts and takeaways. Guests: Kathe Pelletier, Jenay Robert, Ryan MacTaggart

Cybersecurity is at the top of mind for those in higher education – whether it’s needing to prioritize awareness, planning, or tools, there’s a lot to dig into. Join hosts Sophie White and Jenay Robert from EDUCAUSE as they chat with John Virden from Miami University and Jay James from Auburn University.

EDUCAUSE researcher Nicole Muscanell talks with her community and professional learning colleagues about the new teaching and learning workforce report EDUCAUSE just published. Learn about burnout and the other challenges facing this group of higher education professionals.

Looking to 2024, college and university technology leaders must make plans and take actions to anticipate how artificial intelligence can or should shape the future for higher education, build the resilience of their institutions, and work toward a greater good.