What is the Future of AV Technology in Higher Education?

Mark W. Knox and Karen Ethier talk on a podcast about Pro AV in higher education.
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Technology and education's relationship has been a very important one ever since the first overhead projector displayed those magic marker decorated transparency sheets onto a blackboard. When the pandemic hit, Pro AV and education went from 0-100 mph seemingly overnight, trying to address the new way of learning in the hybrid world.

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At Systems Contractor News, we have paid close attention to these advances, in particular at University of Southern California, UNLV, and the role technology and esports plays in higher education. Recently, Mark W. Knox, national business development manager at WyreStorm, sat down with Karen Ethier, director of support services, information technology ,at Roger Williams University to discuss establishing a seamless Pro AV flexibility in the classroom, current trends to engage and collaborate with all students, and how the relationship between schools and AV manufacturers is more important now more than ever.

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Take a look at the latest Forecasting AV podcast below. 

Wayne Cavadi
Senior Content Manager

Wayne Cavadi is the senior content manager of Systems Contractor News. Prior to taking a leap into the Pro AV industry, Wayne was a journalist and content lead for Turner Sports, covering the NCAA, PGA, and Major and Minor League Baseball. His work has been featured in a variety of national publications including Bleacher Report, Lindy's Magazine, MLB.com and The Advocate. When not writing, he hosts the DII Nation Podcast, committed to furthering the stories and careers of NCAA Division II student-athletes. Follow his work on Twitter at @WayneCavadi_2 or the SCN mag Twitter page.