The Signal (formerly the EdTech Connect Podcast)

Reaching #4 on the Apple Podcast Education Category, The Signal is the leading podcast for higher education professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve. Join host Jeff Dillon as he explores the innovative ...more

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March 27, 2026 00:06:00
Ep. 80 - Higher Ed Is on Fire. We Need a Better Signal.

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

“The Signal” is launching with a vital mission: to cut through the overwhelming noise surrounding technology in higher education and deliver honest conversations about...

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March 20, 2026 00:31:40
Ep. 79 - Valerie Fox: The New Front Door to Graduate Enrollment

Ep. 79 - Valerie Fox: The New Front Door to Graduate Enrollment

In a higher ed landscape crowded with sameness, how can institutions truly stand out and drive enrollment growth, especially for graduate and professional programs?...

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March 13, 2026 00:25:14
Ep. 78 - Shannon Vander Muelen:  Students Don’t Hate Waiting They Hate Uncertainty

Ep. 78 - Shannon Vander Muelen: Students Don’t Hate Waiting They Hate Uncertainty

Jeff Dillon sits down with Shannon Vander Meulen, Co-Founder and CMO of WaitWell, a tech platform transforming how students access campus services—from advising to...

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March 06, 2026 00:25:16
Ep. 77 - Stephen Laster: From Harvard to Panopto -  Scaling EdTech That Matters

Ep. 77 - Stephen Laster: From Harvard to Panopto - Scaling EdTech That Matters

Stephen Laster is the CEO of Panopto and a veteran leader in digital education whose career spans Harvard Business School, McGraw-Hill, D2L, and Ellucian....

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February 27, 2026 00:21:50
Ep. 76 - Fiona Hayes: Why Perspective Is the Most Underrated Skill in Higher Education

Ep. 76 - Fiona Hayes: Why Perspective Is the Most Underrated Skill in Higher Education

Fiona’s journey is anything but conventional: from clinical audiologist and university instructor to scaling a global edtech startup used by over 30,000 students at...

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February 20, 2026 00:33:02
Ep. 75 - Tawnya Means: Human Plus AI and the Future of Teaching

Ep. 75 - Tawnya Means: Human Plus AI and the Future of Teaching

Tawnya Means, Founding Partner and Principal at Inspire Higher Ed, talks about how institutions can navigate the rapid shifts in technology without losing the...

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