Higher Education

AV Technology in Higher Education Increases Student Retention and Engagement
A new generation of students has high expectation for the technology in their learning spaces. AV technology integrations on a college campus send a signal to students that the learning experience will be interactive and collaborative.
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Funding AI Education with New Legislation
The Artificial Intelligence Literacy Act is a proactive measure designed to address the growing need for AI literacy in education and the workforce.
5 Emerging Trends in Education Tech for 2024
From artificial intelligence to virtual and augmented reality, here are some of the most exciting emerging trends in education technology.
The Impact of Technology on Modern Education
Education today is not only becoming more global in terms of the way information is distributed, but it is also becoming more technologically oriented. Students are often ahead of the curve, so technology encourages them to research and be more responsible.
Forecasting the Future at InfoComm’s Technology Innovation Stage
Each year tens of thousands of tech professionals attend InfoComm because they are looking for industry insight on trends that actively drive innovation and set you apart from competitors.
Learning Sessions at InfoComm 2022: How AV is Leading the Way to the Future of Education
Higher education paved the way for remote communications as it accelerated during the pandemic and AV played a key role in making that distance learning possible. Today, hybrid classrooms and smart campuses are the new standard. Hear about the possibilities during the Learning sessions at InfoComm 2022
InfoComm is Back for 2022! Registration is Officially Open!
The AVIXA-produced InfoComm 2022 is scheduled for June 4-10, 2022, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Registration is officially open.
Selecting an AV Integrator: Three Points to Consider
The market place for AV integration companies has expanded almost as quickly as technology has advanced. There is a wide array of factors to consider when choosing an AV integration provider.
Automation is the Future of Education Technology
As we continue to move towards a more remote society, the emergence of technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) are becoming the driving force in education technology.
New "Holoportation" Technology Is a Game-Changer for the University of Central Florida's College of Health Professions and Sciences
The use of holoportation technology gives medical students at UCF a new 3D tool to study and diagnose patients in real-time.
New Revenue Forecasts From AVIXA Reveal 5-Year Positive Outlook
In a time when the future prospects of any sector appears to change daily, AVIXA is out with real actionable intelligence for the AV industry and the news is good.
How to Build an Effective and Trusted Audiovisual Team
In March 2020, when university administrations were starting to grasp the brutal realities of COVID-19, one of the many challenges they were facing was how to move their entire class schedules online.
Road to the Congreso AVIXA 2021: The San Diego State University Online Lessons Challenge
This article is a preview of the case story that the San Diego State University team will present during the next AVIXA 2021 Congress: Technologies for education today and tomorrow, which will take place virtually from April 27 to 30.
2021 Trends: More Collaboration Between Machines and Humans
Maybe at this point in the pandemic we’ve all sat at a virtual conference table with an avatar or two, read about how collaboration is going to happen in a mixed reality landscape and entertained ideas about how an AI might replace a few number-crunching execs someday. But there’s still a surprising amount of talk about humans when we look at the year ahead.
Audio Will Make Hybrid Venues More Immersive in 2021
There’s a lot of talk about pent-up demand as we head into 2021. Pent-up demand for fully engaging real-life experiences. Particularly in the performing arts, where the irreplaceable experience of being enveloped by sound and scene will draw audiences and create rewarding connections.
Industry Insights: Higher Ed Tech Managers Share Their Holiday Wish Lists
In the spirit of the holiday season, tech managers from a wide array of universities reflect on what would be great to have on their wish list this year for the December issue of Higher Ed AV.
Enhancing the Audience Experience with Next-Reality Technology [SCN]
The hybrid event is one of the biggest AV stories of 2020. The blurring line between esports and traditional sports is where tech applications can create engaging, high-quality hybrid experiences that are being rapidly developed.
Now It’s the “Smart” Built Environment
While there is still much debate about what defines a smart building, you can appreciate the term describes a moving target, an industry that is constantly adapting to new technology as the old silos of building management fall and converge onto shared networks.
Podcast: Getting Creative with Technology and Personal Branding on Social Media
While networking remains relegated to mostly remote and virtual means these days, our on-screen personas matter even more. And as professional colleagues get a glimpse of each other’s personal lives in video meetings, it might be the perfect time to think about working on your branding.
Expanding Your Expertise
In today’s difficult economic climate, it’s imperative to increase your knowledge and learn new skills. Today’s workforce needs to be agile so that they can remain competitive. Management needs to mentor staff and provide a positive climate and strategy for training. Companies need to adapt quickly to rapidly changing conditions.
Enduring Through Difficult Times
Businesses large and small are having to learn how to survive and adapt through the pandemic. For AV professionals, particularly those in the hard-hit live events industry, it’s a supremely challenging time. The following round-up of sessions from InfoComm 2020 Connected offers some guidance and inspiration for industry members during these difficult times.