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AV/IT Amplifier

AV/IT Amplifier

De: Ryan Gray
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Higher education institutions rely on audio-visual (AV) and information technology (IT) solutions as a key backbone for modern teaching and learning. The AV/IT industry plays a critical role in providing these solutions, and it is important to highlight the latest trends, innovations, and perspectives in this sector. The podcast “The AV/IT Amplifier” aims to fill this gap by featuring interviews with people from Higher Education Institutions and the AV/IT Industry who have an idea, concept, perspective, event or product that would be helpful or interesting to the target audience of higher education technology managers. The host of the podcast is Ryan Gray, Assistant Director of IT at Yavapai College.

“The AV/IT Amplifier” podcast will have a bi-monthly schedule with two recordings per month, each being split in half to provide for weekly episodes. Each episode will be targeted for 30 minutes to be about the length of an average commute. The first half of each recording will focus on the primary topic for that guest, while the second half will be a profile of the person.

The podcast will not only focus on technical topics but also on non-technical ones such as effective people management, pedagogy, community building, building a personal brand, career planning, professional development and other similar topics for our audience. The split episode format allows for a dive into the topic and the opportunity to get to know the person and perhaps draw the connections between why that topic is so important to that guest.

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Episodios
  • Crossover - HETMA Presents... David Lopez

    Crossover - HETMA Presents... David Lopez
    Sep 24 2025
    Special Crossover this Wednesday - Your podcast with Ryan fix will be sated!

    Today on HETMA Presents..., Ryan sits down with David Lopez, Global Director of Education Strategy at ScreenBeam, to unpack how wireless display has evolved from a convenience feature to a core building block for learning spaces. David traces the roots from Intel WiDi and Miracast to today’s multi-OS reality (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome) and explains why standards-based casting still matters for scale, support, and security. From there, the discussion widens: what higher ed actually needs beyond “put your screen on the wall,” how to ensure a consistent user experience across rooms, and the operational wins when faculty aren’t fighting drivers and dongles.

    They also cover the bigger ecosystem: USB conferencing that lets BYOD laptops use in-room cameras and mics via ScreenBeam Conference; the receiver as a platform (Signage Plus, Alert Plus, Message Manager) for communications and light digital signage; and practical install touches like compact form factors and magnetic mounting. Looking ahead, David talks instruction-focused tools—whiteboarding that plays nicely with laptops, and moderation workflows (e.g., Orchestrate) that shine in labs and active-learning spaces. The through-line: simple, reliable, and IT-manageable experiences that lower friction for instructors and support teams.

    Topics Discussed
    • Why standards (Miracast/AirPlay/Chromecast) still underpin reliable, multi-platform casting in higher ed
    • From “wireless display” to “platform on the display”: signage, alerts, and message management
    • BYOD without the pain: using room cameras/mics with a laptop via USB conferencing (ScreenBeam Conference)
    • Designing for a consistent end-user experience across rooms and buildings
    • Admin/management considerations at scale: profiles, groups, updates, and security posture
    • Hardware realities: small receivers, flexible power, clean mounting (including magnets)
    • Teaching workflows: inking/whiteboard, annotating, and quick walk-up sharing
    • Moderation in labs/active learning: when “raise-hand to share” (Orchestrate) makes sense in higher ed
    • Deployment tips: avoiding driver roulette, reducing help-desk calls, and planning for mixed OS fleets
    • Roadmap mindset: treating the receiver as an extensible edge device for campus communications

    Join the Conversation
    Want to weigh in or share your campus approach? Join the discussion at community.hetma.org.

    Connect with David
    Email: dlopez@screenbeam.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidlopez-edtech/
    Website: www.ScreenBeam.com

    Connect with Ryan
    Email: editor@higheredav.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanagray/
    Website: www.HigherEdAV.com



    This show is a production of Higher Ed AV Media. Visit www.HigherEdAV.com for new content every day.
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    55 m
  • 121: If It's Broke, Fix It with Dustin Myers

    121: If It's Broke, Fix It with Dustin Myers
    Sep 17 2025
    In this second half of Ryan’s conversation with Dustin Myers of John A. Logan College and HETMA, the discussion dives into the balance of professional commitments, personal life, and community involvement in higher education technology. Dustin shares how his early InfoComm experiences transformed from solitary tech browsing to full-blown community immersion, illustrating the power of connection and professional development through HETMA. The two talk candidly about managing travel, family, and campus responsibilities while still staying deeply engaged in national conversations.

    The episode also takes a lighter turn, exploring Dustin’s improv and forensics background, his love of burgers, and even the idea of a Kevin James biopic about the realities of IT support. From AV karaoke to spider-infested computers, it’s a conversation that blends humor with genuine insights into leadership, adaptability, and finding joy in the work. Dustin’s reflections highlight the improvisational nature of technology management and the importance of building trust, community, and balance along the way.

    Topics Discussed
    • Dustin’s evolution from attending InfoComm as a spectator to being fully engaged through HETMA
    • Balancing institutional responsibilities with national professional development opportunities
    • The role of pre-planning and prioritization in making travel and commitments sustainable
    • How personality traits like extroversion and people-focus shape community contributions
    • Dustin’s improv and forensics background, and how it connects to leadership and tech support
    • Humor, adaptability, and the importance of “yes, and” in technology management
    • The idea of a Kevin James–style IT support movie and real-life funny stories from the field
    • Food talk: burgers, Cubans, and the philosophy of whether a hot dog is a taco
    • The role of family in professional identity and why AV/IT conversations often skip it
    • How to connect with Dustin via email, LinkedIn, and the HETMA Community


    Connect with Dustin:
    Email – dustinmyers@jalc.edu
    LinkedIn – Dustin Myers
    HETMA Community – community.hetma.org

    Connect with Ryan:
    Twitter – @Ryan_A_Gray
    LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanagray/
    Email – ryan@higheredav.com

    This show is a production of Higher Ed AV Media. Please visit HigherEdAV.com to see more!

    Voiceover Credit: Chris Dechter

    Have feedback or ideas for the show? Reach out—we’d love to hear from you.
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    31 m
  • 120: Trying to Figure Out How to Control That Chaos with Dustin Myers

    120: Trying to Figure Out How to Control That Chaos with Dustin Myers
    Sep 10 2025
    Dustin Myers—Manager of Technology Support at John A. Logan College and HETMA’s two-year at-large board member—joins Ryan to talk about running lean teams that still deliver big results. He breaks down how a 10–11 person IT org moved from rigid silos to a customer-focused, cross-trained culture, and why communication is the real glue when you’re juggling desktop support, classrooms, theaters, events, construction, and the help desk. Dustin shares how a leadership reset and a college-wide realignment opened the door to standardization, shared language across subteams, and the freedom to “let it fail forward” without losing trust.

    They also dig into the road ahead: cloud-first AV (fewer boxes, more SaaS), AI beyond today’s ML-lite features, and fully immersive learning—from nursing sims to criminal-justice scenario rooms—that adapts in real time to student behavior. The throughline is practical: test small, iterate fast, borrow what works from peers, and publish the lessons back to the community so the next campus can move quicker than the last.

    Topics Discussed
    1. Wearing all the hats: desktop/classroom/event/theater/help-desk under one roof.
    2. Cross-training + shared vocabulary to break down silos.
    3. From “not my job” to customer-focused operations after a reorg.
    4. “Let it fail forward” vs. fear of failure in higher ed IT.
    5. Managing chaos: standards, SLAs, and incremental rollouts.
    6. Learning from peers to accelerate standardization (and avoid dead ends).
    7. Cloud and SaaS as the AV future (and what it breaks/what it unlocks).
    8. AI beyond “auto-frame”: adaptive, body-language-aware simulations.
    9. Community college advantage: speed, access, and “punching above weight.”
    10. Construction meetings, validation by example, and stakeholder buy-in.

    Connect with Dustin:
    Email – Dustin.Myers@jalc.edu
    LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-myers-cts-anp-172375104/
    HETMA Community – https://community.hetma.org/

    Connect with Ryan
    Twitter (X) – @Ryan_A_Gray
    LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanagray/
    Email – ryan@higheredav.com

    Voiceover – Chris Dechter

    This show is a production of Higher Ed AV Media, please visit www.higheredav.com to learn more about this show and a host of other great content.
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    30 m
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