The panel moves from AI skepticism to pragmatic adoption—using AI to speed routine work or coding, while keeping humans responsible for outcomes—and calls out a cautionary tale about replacing people without oversight. They also explore the shift from passive work (and passive learning) to active, human experiences: think voice-enabled control, hands-on tech spaces, and authentic demonstrations of learning (e.g., recorded podcasts) instead of easily AI-generated essays. The episode closes with October-appropriate fun and a quick save-the-date: a HETMA Roadshow at Creighton University in Omaha is planned for July 9, 2026.
Topics Discussed
- On-site recording at Vanderbilt University during the HETMA Nashville Roadshow.
- Intros: Chris Kelly (Creighton; HETMA Advisory Board Chair), Rebecca Wade (Igloo Vision), Scott Ramsayer (Shure).
- “AI reality check”: less magic, more useful automation—benefits with clear limits.
- Where automation helps AV teams (auto-DSP/auto-tune) vs. why humans still matter on site.
- Coding assist: using AI for Python/Lua snippets to “punch above your weight.”
- Oversight matters: a pointed example of AI-driven decisions going wrong without humans in the loop.
- Radical acceptance in higher ed: students already use AI; pedagogy must adapt.
- Experiential learning: prioritize authentic demonstrations over AI-generable essays.
- Near-term hopes: more voice-enabled control and fewer logistical/Cost barriers for advanced tech installs.
- Roadshow note: Creighton University in Omaha targeted for July 9, 2026.
Host: Ryan Gray
Email: editor@higheredav.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanagray
Website: https://www.HigherEdAV.com
Guests:
Chris Kelly LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-kelly-272155122/
Rebecca Wade LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-wade-979094154/
Scott Ramsayer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-ramsayer-71167824/
This show is a production of Higher Ed AV Media. Visit www.HigherEdAV.com for new content every day.
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