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AVIXA Net Tech for AV Professionals – Course Preview

AVoIP has become a widely implemented method for AV signal transport. Delivering audiovisualcontent to your customers over the network can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. AVIXA® has put together a course to guide you through the basic concepts of networkingtechnology, to help you understand how a network works, how is it designed,... Read More

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November 13, 2023

Don’t Put The Blame On VCR

Video Killed the Radio Star was the first video MTV played when it came on the air back in 1981. (Yes kids, MTV did play music videos once upon a time, and bonus points if you can name the second video MTV aired without searching for it on Google.) But while the song’s lyrics dealt with... Read More

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November 3, 2023

From Blank Stares to Barbie Magic: Transforming the AV Department into a Fun and Exciting Student Experience!

By Britt Yenser What if working for the AV department seemed fun and exciting to students? If you’re like me, you might have found recruiting student employees challenging the past few years. I would explain our department’s role to students, and I would be met with blank stares. When their shock wore off they’d... Read More

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October 27, 2023

October Security Awareness | IT in AV

In 2004 the Federal Government declared October National Cyber Security Awareness Month. When it comes to cyber security many think it is about a strong password and setting up a firewall but there much more to it. This month’s article I will take a look at why security is important and the impact we can... Read More

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September 28, 2023

The Student Experience | IT in AV

The Student Experience The student experience is something that is not always at the forefront when we design our classrooms. We may consider some elements, like viewing angles and audio, that impact the student experience but we mainly focus on how faculty will interact with our systems. We consider what buttons will look like, we... Read More

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September 12, 2023

Out of Your Brain and Onto the Page: How to Create Documentation for your Student Employment Program | Somehow I Manage

Here we are, friends! The last article of my original four-part series about student employees. We went on a few side quests, but it’s time to wrap up “Student Employees 101,” so to speak. This is not the last article for this column– just the last article I had officially planned! And it’s on one… Read More

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