Ep. 80 - Higher Ed Is on Fire. We Need a Better Signal.

About this episode

The episode discusses the critical need for honest conversations about technology's impact on higher education.

“The Signal” is launching with a vital mission: to cut through the overwhelming noise surrounding technology in higher education and deliver honest conversations about what truly matters. Hosted by Jeff Dillon, this show originates from a thriving community – a decade-long email listserv (now boasting nearly 70,000 members) of web directors, digital marketers, and leaders across higher ed who were grappling with responsive design, mobile technology, and the evolving needs of students. The show’s core focus is identifying what’s actually moving the needle and understanding how faculty and students are utilizing technology daily. Jeff emphasizes the critical need to avoid making policy decisions “blind,” urging listeners to engage with the conversations shaping higher education. “The Signal” is committed to uncovering those real-world insights and fostering a community where innovative ideas can thrive. The show continues every Friday with the same format and commitment to honest conversations about leadership and technology’s impact on higher education. The Signal Newsletter:https://edtechconnect.com/newsletter And find EdTech Connect here: Web: https://edtechconnect.com/

People in this episode

Host: Jeff Dillon

Topics covered

• higher education
• technology
• digital marketing
• responsive design
• community engagement

Keywords

• higher education
• technology
• digital marketing
• responsive design
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Signal, EdTech Connect, higher education

More episodes of The Signal (formerly the EdTech Connect Podcast)

• Ep. 91 - Mallory Willsea: Activity vs. Strategy—Why Higher Ed Marketing Measures the Wrong Things · June 12, 2026 · 32 min
• Ep. 90 - Haley Platt: Breaking the Information Barrier: How First-Gen Students Navigate College · June 5, 2026 · 31 min
• Ep. 89 - Leslie Weller: How AI Site Search Turns Student Discovery Into a Competitive Advantage · May 29, 2026 · 32 min
• Ep. 88 - Brian Clark: Building RISD's Digital Future at Scale · May 22, 2026 · 30 min
• Ep. 87 - Grant Greenwood: How to Automate What Actually Matters in Enrollment · May 15, 2026 · 36 min
• Ep. 86 - Arjun Arora: From Enterprise AI to Education—Why the Best Tech Solves Human Problems · May 8, 2026 · 31 min