134: They Don't Sit in the Classroom Like I Do with Mike McHugh

About this episode

Mike McHugh discusses staying current in technology and his teaching experiences that shape his approach to learning spaces.

Mike McHugh is back for Part 2, and this half of the conversation opens up into something bigger than a technical discussion. Ryan and Mike talk about what it really takes to stay current in a field that never stops moving, from relying on trusted partners and professional communities to making room, when possible, for demos, articles, and the constant work of learning. They also dig into AV over IP, not as a buzzword or blanket answer, but as one tool among many that has to be weighed against cost, scale, reliability, and the real needs of a particular space. From there, the episode shifts into another side of Mike’s work that says a lot about who he is. In addition to his role in ITS media at Goshen University, he has spent years teaching first year students in courses centered on identity, community, career, and calling. That teaching experience has given him a different kind of credibility when talking with faculty and administrators about learning spaces, and it also reveals the throughline in Mike’s approach to the job: thoughtful service, lived experience, and a willingness to keep growing. The conversation closes with a glimpse into an upcoming May term in Maui, where…

People in this episode

Host: Ryan Gray

Guest: Mike McHugh

Topics covered

• AV over IP
• professional development
• learning spaces
• technology trends
• community engagement

Keywords

• AV technology
• professional communities
• trusted partners
• learning experience
• identity and community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Goshen University

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