The AV industry is not a community the welcomes women | Community Connections with Ryan

By Ryan Gray Communities can define themselves by who they include or who they exclude. I’ll wager most groups who think of themselves as a community considers themselves as welcoming and inclusive. Many in the AV industry refer to us as a community; one that considers itself welcoming and inclusive. However, we must consider that... Read More

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March 6, 2023

Spring Cleaning | IT in AV

Spring Cleaning The spring season brings on the mindset of cleaning. We clean up items around the home, we clean our desks, we clean out the fridge, and we try to get organized. In higher education, we do not have much downtime. This leads to us taking ‘shortcuts’ and putting things off that we should... Read More

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March 2, 2023

3D Printing in the Higher Ed AV – Hardware Design and Examples | Architecting AV

3D Printing in the Higher Ed AV – Hardware Design and Examples | Architecting AV By Chi Hang Lo I was designing the AV/IT technology for the Digital Creative Lab (DCL) last year, which included various equipment such as 3D printers, larger format printers, a podcast studio, video capture and production, and esports equipment. As... Read More

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March 1, 2023

Inclusive Experiences Begins With Inclusive Language | UX with Lex

Firms that practice inclusive design break into new markets, retain more customers, get employees engaged, and minimize legal risks and negative press. Inclusive language is a key component of inclusive design, yet many organizations — including many that say they are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) — fail to recognize its importance or… Read More

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March 1, 2023

30: It’s Trash in the Classroom | AV Superfriends: On Topic

APPLE SPOTIFY IHEART RADIO GOOGLE 30: It’s Trash in the Classroom | AV Superfriends: On Topic Recorded February 10, 2023 It’s the coldest part of winter, so let’s talk Spring Cleaning! Remember to fully submerge your touch panels in bleach before re… oh, not that kind of spring cleaning. We’re joined by Joe Way to talk... Read More

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February 28, 2023

“My Take” on #HETMA23 with Conference Chair Troy Powers

“My Take” on #HETMA23 with Conference Chair Troy Powers By Troy Powers Three years ago, if you told me that I’d be attending a conference that I chaired for the second time, I would have laughed at you. It’s amazing how much has changed for me both personally and professionally in the time since I... Read More

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