Higher Ed AV Podcast with Joe Way

Return to campus also means preparing how we are going to reuse and repurpose our hybrid technologies. Tim Van Woeart from Rutgers University and James King from Stockton University both join the show to discuss the way forward. We also all make some pretty bold predictions for the future. Connect with Tim Van Woeart on Twitter at @TVanWoeart. Connect with James King on Twitter at @AV_JamesKing.

If the pandemic taught us anything, it is that relationships matter. Bill O'Donnell, AV Network Design Engineer at William Paterson University and Host of the EdTech Podcast, joins the show to discuss how we can leverage and build relationships at our institutions and throughout the AV industry. We also discuss the hot topic... "Is AV mission critical?" Connect with Bill O'Donnell on Twitter at @t...

What does the return of students in the classroom and people at events mean for all the AV we recently bought and installed? How will we utilize our spaces moving forward? Craig Shibley, Director of Multimedia Services at California Baptist University joins the show to discuss this as well as HETMA and his ""Check My AV: One Simple Thing," Higher Ed AV monthly article. Joe also introduces a new "J...

It's ISE week! Well, it's virtual ISE week for most of us. The trade shows are back, but so are virtual conferences. Justin Dawson, Learning and AV Technologist at Dublin City University, joins the show to discuss the status of live events across the pond and what our future may look like. Be sure to also read Justin's in-depth article in this month's Higher Ed AV magazine. Connect with Justin Daw...

Active learning is more than a technology set up; it's a purposeful decision made with desired pedagogical ends in mind. Larry Darling, Classroom Technology Manager at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and member of the AV Superfriends joins to discuss his journey through AV from integrator to tech manager, and how that impacts design and customer support. Connect with Larry Darling...

The key to success in our new COVID and post-COVID landscape is knowing how to connect-to and relate-to all our campus stakeholders. Andy Vogel, Classroom Support Coordinator at The Ohio State University, joins the show to discuss how his journey helped position him well in his newest role. Also, we discuss how a student-led initiative helped ease the concerns over supporting across multiple campu...

Classroom cameras have become a must-have in all installations moving forward. Hear Jonathan Lord, Classroom Technology Manager at Azusa Pacific University, Raj Singh, Manager of AV/IT Solutions, Design and Engineering at the University of Southern California, and Chi Hang Lo, AV/IT Solutions Architect at the University of Southern California discuss how they accomplished their enterprise-wide int...

What is the future of work-from-home (#WFH)? How will new norms impact our boots on the ground AV teams as we return to the office? Bill O'Donnell, AV Network Design Engineer at William Patterson University and host of AV Nation's EdTech Podcast, and Sharath Abraham, Engineering Manager at AVI-SPL, join the show to discuss the challenges we'll be facing and ways to support our teams. This episode...

COVID-19 brought about new concerns beyond social distancing and campus cleanliness protocols. Accessibility standards also needed to be updated. Mark Eggert, Audio Visual Technical at Macalester College, returns to the show to discuss their recent upgrades, including flattening graphics, spoken response, and multiple user modes. Connect with Mark Eggert on Twitter at @mceggert1 and on LinkedIn. L...

You heard the conference tease a few weeks ago, now hear the live recording about the shenanigans from day one. We have a great time discussing important takeaways and let the episode go wherever it may. And it goes. Like, it really goes.

It's the return guest of return guests! Episode #1 BC Hatchett comes back to cover a whole host of topics from his Tech Manager Spotlight, his monthly "Point-Counterpoint" column, and the HETMA board of directors announcement. We discuss the current state of AV in higher ed, the direction for HETMA, and he does an incredible "soapbox" that's worth the listen all on its own! Connect with BC Hatchet...

What is a compliment sandwich? What is the best method for giving feedback and growing your team dynamics? Lex Peters, CX Design and Support Analyst at the University of Southern California and Creative Director of Higher Ed AV, joins the show to discuss and drops a solid hour of golden advice for every manager and team member. Lex also points out the difference between how women and men are given...

COVID forever changed the way we work and how we do conferences. The move to virtual in 2020 created a unique opportunity for conference organizers Raul Burriel (Oregon State University), Kae Novak (Front Range Community College), and Kristin Rivedal (Colorado Community College System), to join forces for a "Mega Conference." Listen as we discuss the 2021 Virtual Conference of NW/MET, eLearning Co...

Get to know Higher Ed AV's March Tech Manager Spotlight! Erin Maher-Moran, Multimedia Services Manager at Johns Hopkins University joins the show to discuss her tech journey, how the industry has evolved, women in AV, and classroom technology at Johns Hopkins University. Connect with Erin Maher-Moran on Twitter at @Smearin_Off_Ice and on LinkedIn. Learn more about Johns Hopkins University at https...

Community and relationships are the key to success in the higher ed vertical. Today, we welcome James King of Stockton University to celebrate the 1-Year Anniversary of his Higher Ed AV/IT Slack Channel. We discuss the growth, some of our favorite conversations, and the impact on the higher ed av vertical. To join the Higher Ed AVIT Slack Channel, connect with James King on Twitter at @AV_JamesKin...

There ain't no party like a Clubhouse App party, 'cuz a Clubhouse App party don't stop. On this episode, we welcome on a who's who of the AV industry to this live no holds barred, let the conversation go where it may, spontaneous conversation. We cover everything from looking forward past COVID, to relationship building, to sales, to manufacturer and integrator relationship, and everything in betw...

What is common across all AV verticals? The fact that to be successful, you must develop strong relationships. We are in the people business, not the tech business. AV is just the vehicle to achieve a goal. Van Metschke of Vantage Pro AV and the Church Tech Profiles Podcast (and former Church Tech Weekly Podcast) joins the show to discuss the importance of leading and shepherding people. We discus...

The move from live production into higher ed commercial integration has both rewards and challenges. Will DeWitt, AV Engineering and Infrastructure Manager at College of Charleston joins the show to discuss moving from nine years serving as the director of media services in house of worship, through a year as broadcast engineer at Trident Technical College, and now his first year at College of Cha...

Where's the line between pedagogy and technology? How do you truly find out the needs of your customers during this time of change and pandemic response. Greg Koerner, Digital Classroom Services Manager at Michigan State University, joins the show to discuss. We all talk about HETMA Conference, the importance of investing in the higher ed community, InfoComm moving to October, and also why Joe is...

In this episode, Joe reads an open letter penned to the AV industry, reflecting on the experience of receiving from his fire. There is no way to ever express the totality of his gratitude. This is the first attempt. Read and download a copy of the "Open Letter" at: https://higheredav.com/#elementor-action %3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6IjczNDUiLCJ0b2dnbGUiOmZhbHNlfQ%3D%3D.

The current trend in higher education AV departments is to become an In-House Integrator, but Yavapai College has been doing everyone in-house for years. Ryan Gray, Technical Integration Manager, joins the show to discuss the similarities and differences in serving students and faculty at the community college level, as well as the advantages of having an in-house team. We also discuss upcoming pr...

The Higher Ed AV podcast was created as a resource for sharing information and building community. For Andrew Potter, Technical Director at Prairie College in Canada, that was exactly the case. Andrew shares his story from discovering the Church Tech Weekly podcast while serving in church tech and hearing Joe Way on as a guest of Van Metschke, leading him to begin listening to the Higher Ed AV pod...

Today, we get a return visit from Mike Pedersen, Audiovisual Experience Manager at Iowa State University, and this month's Tech Manager Spotlight, Presented by Sennheiser. We discuss how his role at Iowa State has developed in the two years he's been on staff, his well-deserved AVNation AV Professional of the Year nomination, HETMA Conference, the AVIXA Tech Managers Council, the Big 12 tech manag...

When us higher ed peeps get together to talk shop, good things happen. It was such good conversation that I asked the group if I could run the conversation as a podcast episode. Enjoy listening as we discuss buying direct, certifications, why you should vote Mike Pederson for AV Professional of the Year, HETMA for Virtual Event of the Year, and much more!

As many are aware, this last week my life was turned upside-down from an electrical house fire that destroyed my home, the three cars, and nearly every one of our possessions. Thankfully we are all safe, but now begins the long journey of getting back to normal. The outpouring of support for me and my family from my AV, higher ed, and church community has just been amazing. Humanity is beautiful,...