

The Signal (formerly the EdTech Connect Podcast)
Jeff Dillon
Reaching #4 on the Apple Podcast Education charts, The Signal is the definitive podcast for higher education’s transformation leaders.
Hosted by Jeff Dillon, The Signal cuts through the noise of the "status quo" to bring you the strategic intelligence needed to reshape how institutions recruit, support, and retain students. Every Friday, we sit down with the practitioners and technology builders who are actively defining the next decade of campus life.
Why Higher Ed Leaders Listen:
In one of the most consequential periods for academia, we move past the hype to focus on Human-Centered Innovation. Our episodes feature deep-dive interviews with guest experts from SNHU, EAB, WGU, and Panopto, focusing on the "real work" of institutional evolution.
Core Topics & AI Strategy:
* Artificial Intelligence: Practical AI adoption, governance, and the "Human in the Loop" mindset.
* Enrollment Marketing: Modern recruitment strategies and GEO (Generative Engine Optimization).
* Student Success: Data-driven retention, mental health, and digital engagement.
* Institutional Transformation: Navigating digital transformation with a focus on workforce readiness and AVPs reimagining student care.
Whether you are a C-suite leader, IT Director, or Faculty member, join our community of 70,000+ professionals to stay ahead of the curve.
New episodes every Friday. Learn more at edtechconnect.com
Hosted by Jeff Dillon, The Signal cuts through the noise of the "status quo" to bring you the strategic intelligence needed to reshape how institutions recruit, support, and retain students. Every Friday, we sit down with the practitioners and technology builders who are actively defining the next decade of campus life.
Why Higher Ed Leaders Listen:
In one of the most consequential periods for academia, we move past the hype to focus on Human-Centered Innovation. Our episodes feature deep-dive interviews with guest experts from SNHU, EAB, WGU, and Panopto, focusing on the "real work" of institutional evolution.
Core Topics & AI Strategy:
* Artificial Intelligence: Practical AI adoption, governance, and the "Human in the Loop" mindset.
* Enrollment Marketing: Modern recruitment strategies and GEO (Generative Engine Optimization).
* Student Success: Data-driven retention, mental health, and digital engagement.
* Institutional Transformation: Navigating digital transformation with a focus on workforce readiness and AVPs reimagining student care.
Whether you are a C-suite leader, IT Director, or Faculty member, join our community of 70,000+ professionals to stay ahead of the curve.
New episodes every Friday. Learn more at edtechconnect.com
Top mentioned books
Here are the most frequently recommended books on The Signal (formerly the EdTech Connect Podcast):
#1 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Skim Dive Surface, Teaching Digital Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
#2 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Design for Learning, User Experience in Online Teaching and Learning
User Experience in Online Teaching and Learning



