The Higher EdTech Podcast
Instructional Technologist Tim VanNorman and Professor Brent Warner work through the ins and outs of technology integration in Higher Education. The show focuses on best classroom practices for instructors in face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses. You'll hear about tools and tips that help you gain a broader understanding of the tech your students are using and expecting, and you'll hear interviews with peers and colleagues that are implementing educational technology in innovative and engaging ways.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 103
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
S4E3 - Documents Documents Documents!!!
Brent & Tim look at the benefits and drawbacks of different document types, and consider some ways you might think about implementing them in your work life and in your classroom. Believe it or not, …
S4E2 - Building a Tech Training Center and Recording Studio
What does it take to build a training center for faculty and staff? Do you need a multi-million dollar budget, or can you swing it with spare furniture and computers that have been tucked away? At IV…
S4E1 - Welcome Back and New Tools
After a summer away, Tim & Brent return to discuss summer work and to take a look at some of the changes or new tools we're starting to implement.
S3E20 - Wrapping up the Season
We say goodbye to the 2021-2022 school year with a brief overview of season 3. We encourage you to listen in to see if there's anything you might have missed that you can catch up on over the summer.…
S3E19 - Alternatives to Proctored Exams
Many of us hear talk about changing our exams from the traditional, proctored setups, but how do we do it? There are options out there for all of us, and this episode we dig into some of the viable a…
S3E18 - End of Semester & Outlook
Tim & Brent look at some new tips for ending out your semester and prepping for fall early, as well as an overview of some useful outlook features you may not be aware of.
S3E17 - Technology in the Classroom
S3E16 - Whiteboarding Anywhere
S3E15 - What Will You Bring Back When You Return to Campus?
Many of us are transitioning back into the physical classroom, but that doesn't mean we can't bring the best of what worked online with us. Listen in as Tim & Brent share some thoughts on how to effe…
S3E14 - Conferences in the Time of COVID
S3E13 - Creative Uses of Padlet
Brent & Tim look at creative ways to use Padlet across a wide variety of class types, from language, to writing, to science, to math, and beyond. If you've been thinking about trying out Padlet in yo…
S3E12 - 2022 Higher Ed Technology Trends
Brent & Tim look at broader trends for 2022 and beyond, exploring personalized learning & teaching, closing the tech gap, the teacher-student relationship, the future of blended & hybrid learning, ga…
S3E11 - Executive Level Decisions with Dr. McDonald, IVC's Vice President of Instruction
To kick off the new semester, Tim & Brent sat down with Irvine Valley College's Vice President of Instruction, Dr. McDonald. He shared insights into the executive level decision making around issues …
S3E10 - Understanding FERPA with Ruben Guzman
Tech has made a lot of ways of protecting student privacy easier, and at the same time a lot of new, never before considered issues have sprouted up. Brent & Tim are joined by Ruben Guzman, Irvine Va…
S3E9 - Dealing with Overwhelm and Ending Your Semester
As we approach the end of the semester, teachers and students are struggling with overwhelm and unease. Brent & Tim discuss some of the problems we're all facing, but we might not all talk about. The…
S3E8 - Clearing the Clutter
There's a lot of digital debris out there, and we're looking at some ways to help you tidy up. In this episode, Brent & Tim explore cleaning up your desktop, your email, and your canvas in order to p…
S3E7 - Zoom Apps and setting up Canvas Classes for Spring
Brent & Tim take a look at what Zoom Apps are and discuss a few of the choices available to upgrade your Zoom classes. Then, a discussion on prepping your Canvas for the spring semester: the dos, the…
S3E6 - In Person Lecture Capture Options and The EdTech Top 40
As more college professors are returning to campus we're looking at what a proper Lecture Capture room can do for you, and the considerations you should make before stepping into one. Also, a review …
HETP S3E5 - Recording Tutorials & New Reflections on Synchronous Classes
Tim & Brent look at tools to help you build straightforward tutorials for your students, and why you might want these instead of repurposing a screen recorder. Then, a reflection on the pros and cons…
S3E4 - Microsoft OneNote & Teams
We're shifting gears and looking at practical applications of Microsoft products in the classroom. Today we're focusing on OneNote, a popular way for students and teachers to organize their ideas, an…