My Take : Ohio Canvas Users Group at Ohio University

Andy Vogel shares his takeaways from the Ohio Canvas Users Group Annual Meeting at Ohio University, where conversations around AI, learning technology, and collaboration came to life through campus spaces like the GRID Lab and Esports Gaming Arena. From open-access technology to student-led operations, Vogel highlights how intentional access, mentorship, and cross-campus collaboration can create meaningful opportunities for students while supporting the broader university mission. Read More

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June 15, 2026

My Take: Higher Education Summit 2026 Day 2 Part 2

Andrew Vogel reflects on Day 2 of the HETMA Higher Education Summit at InfoComm 2026, focusing on the systems, training models, and talent pipelines shaping the future of higher ed AV. From Jennifer Weaver’s challenge to the “sink or swim” mindset to practical frameworks for student worker development, this recap highlights how intentional structure and mentorship can scale what works across institutions. Read More

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May 26, 2026

Embracing AI in Health and Fitness: A New Era of Personalized Wellness | AI Insights with Andy

AI shows up in health and fitness in ways many of us already use, from workout guidance to meditation apps, often without us thinking much about it. This AI Insights column looks at familiar tools like Peloton, Fitbit, and Endel to explore where AI adds value, where it falls short, and why the human element still matters when it comes to wellness. Read More

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May 12, 2026

Humans After All | AI Insights with Andy

AI can build a playlist in seconds, but that doesn’t mean it understands the room. Using Apple Music’s new AI playlist feature as a starting point, this piece looks at what gets lost when curation is automated: context, taste, and the human instinct that DJs, mixtape makers, and music fans have always relied on. Read More

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April 28, 2026

AI’s Environmental Footprint: A Stress Test for Instructional Design and Sustainability | AI Insights with Andy

AI promises speed, scale, and new possibilities for teaching and learning, but those gains come with real environmental costs. In this AI Insights column, Andy Vogel examines the energy and water demands behind modern AI systems and explores practical guidelines for using these tools more responsibly in higher education. Read More

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April 14, 2026

Deskilling, Upskilling, and Never‑Skilling: What AI Is Quietly Changing About What We Learn

In this article, Andy explores how artificial intelligence reshapes human skill development through the lenses of deskilling, upskilling, and neverskilling. Using examples from education and AV, it examines how everyday technology choices quietly determine which skills fade, which evolve, and which never develop at all. Read More

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March 31, 2026

Agentic Browsers Are the New Academic Integrity Arms Race | AI Insights with Andy

Agentic browsers promise to save time by acting on our behalf, but that shift from assisting to executing comes with real consequences for learning. This article looks at how “AI that clicks for you” changes visibility, effort, and responsibility in higher education, and why institutions need to respond thoughtfully. Read More

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March 17, 2026

Claude Code Isn’t Just a Coding Tool—It’s a Stress Test for Instructional Design | AI Insights with Andy

As tools like Claude Code and OpenClaw lower the barrier to programming, higher education is left to navigate both opportunity and risk. In this AI Insights piece, Andy Vogel examines real use cases, accessibility implications, and why clear boundaries still matter as these technologies become easier to deploy. Read More

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March 3, 2026

The AI Detection Dilemma | AI Insights with Andy

AI detection tools were introduced to protect academic integrity, but mounting evidence shows they often undermine trust, equity, and due process. This article examines the technical and ethical limits of AI detection in higher education and explores hybrid writing and post‑plagiarism frameworks as a more sustainable path forward, one that treats AI as a human‑in‑the‑loop tool rather than a mechanism for surveillance. Read More

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February 24, 2026

Why Digital Literacy Matters More Than Ever in the AI Era | AI Insights with Andy

AI is everywhere in higher ed workflows, but its real value depends on digital literacy. This column breaks down how “conversational polish” can mask hallucinations and why critical evaluation has to be taught, not assumed. It also connects AI literacy to inclusive design and UDL, arguing that clear structure, transparent expectations, and shared responsibility across campus teams are what make AI use safer and more equitable. Read More

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February 10, 2026

In the Future There Will Be… Computer Labs? | AI Insights with Andy

Computer labs are expected to benefit higher education users. With the BYOD and hybrid classes, campuses have implemented hot desks, but what about testing? Cheating has always been an issue, and AI has created more opportunities for students to cheat. The recent emergence of the Chinese-developed AI, Black Tom, has caused a stir on many... Read More

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