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In this podcast, three directors of online education programs talk about designing for online courses and their efforts toward quality and retention. This conversation includes: Kenneth Hartman, President of Drexel University Online, Drexel University Robert Wyatt, Director of Distance Learning, Western Kentucky University Ann Taylor, Director, John A. Dutton e-Education Institute, The Pennsylvania State University  

Roger Bruszewski is vice president for finance and administration at Millersville University. In this podcast, part two of two, he talks about the budgetary implications of technology, including e-textbooks, and the cloud.

Roger Bruszewski is vice president for finance and administration at Millersville University. In this podcast, part one of two, he talks about building a budget, what costs he can and cannot control, and planning for the future. You can also hear part two of this interview.

In this podcast, we talk with Chief of Staff for the Khan Academy, Jessica Yuen. In our conversation, she discusses the Khan Academy's use of analytics, attitude toward affordability for students, and the future of higher education.

In this podcast, Cable Green talks about Open Access, Open Resources, and Open Policies. Cable Green is director of global learning for Creative Commons.

Clifford Lynch is executive director for the Coalition for Networked Information. Gardner Campbell is director for professional development and innovative initiatives at Virginia Tech. In this podcast, both share thoughts on using analytics. A video of this content is also available.

In this podcast, Executive Director of Administrative Information Services at Princeton University, Colin Currie, talks analytics with George Siemens and John Campbell. Siemens is associate director for the Technology Enhanced Knowledge Research Institute at Athabasca University and John Campbell is associate vice president of academic technologies for Purdue University. Music: "New Pop Wave" by sebastian6 EDUCAUSE Podcast Sponsor  

Richard Northam is CEO for the Council of Australian University Directors of Information Technology (CAUDIT). In this interview, he talks about what Australian institutions are thinking about in regards to data and analytics. Music: "New Pop Wave" by sebastian6 EDUCAUSE Podcast Sponsor  

Larry D. Conrad serves as the vice chancellor for information technology and chief information officer at UNC Chapel Hill. He has over 40 years experience in the field of information technology with a diverse background in both university and corporate settings. In this conversation, Larry discusses IT security then and now. Music: "New Pop Wave" by sebastian6 EDUCAUSE Podcast Sponsor  

In this podcast we interview the creators of BioBook, a scalable e-text embodying six central principles of learning. It is organized into self-contained "nodes" that can be revised or reorganized for different courses and learners' needs. In addition to this interview, you can read an also read an EDUCAUSE Review article about BioBook. This conversation features:

Ganesan Ravishanker is Chief Information Officer at Wellesley College. In this conversation he shares his cautious insights into the challenges and benefits of analytics.

Linda Baer is the senior leading consultant and founder of i4 Now Solutions. Linda previously served as Senior Program Officer for Postsecondary Success for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. In this conversation, Baer talks about the important things to consider when attempting to implement analytics into your institution.

There’s neva been an era so replete with invention Breaking all convention, demanding your attention So when asked for a technology prognostication Who was I to refuse the gracious invitation? Technology prediction is my theology Like oracles of Greece I’ve no accountability About the future my vision will be put to the test So chill out now homies and give yourself a rest     While we consider what’s happenin’ up in the cloud The chatter is loud but is your business plan sound? We got Dropbox, and Carbonite and Sugarsync With myPCbackup you can store your kitchen sink The photos of your kids are all on Googledrive MP3s consume 15 petabytes Who needs storage at the university? And I’m not even talkin’ yet about security     

Tom Zeller has over 30 years of higher education IT experience. His current role as Senior Technology Analyst in the Applied Technology Laboratory at Indiana University involves projects in emerging technologies. In this conversation, Zeller discusses the changes he is seeing in higher education IT, the consumerization of IT, and IU's approach to security around mobile devices. Music: "New Pop Wave" by sebastian6 EDUCAUSE Podcast Sponsor  

Michele Norin is the Chief Information Officer for the University of Arizona. She is responsible for providing strategic leadership in the development and use of information technology in support of the University's vision for excellence in research, teaching, outreach, and lifelong learning. In this conversation, Norin discusses her outlook for cybersecurity including BYOD, making the case, and more. Music: "New Pop Wave" by sebastian6 EDUCAUSE Podcast Sponsor