The Signal (formerly the EdTech Connect Podcast)

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 ...more

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About the Show

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

Meet our Hosts

Jeff Dillon

Jeff Dillon

Jeff Dillon has more than two decades of experience in higher education technology leadership. As founder of EdTech Connect, the premier US resource for technology in higher education, he has transformed how institutions discover and engage with the complex technology ecosystem. ​ His visionary leadership has garnered several awards, notably for leveraging mobile technology to advance higher education. His expertise spans a diverse range of subjects, including search engines, artificial intelligence, digital experience platforms, personalization strategies, and effective communication tools. Jeff continues to shape the future of education by bridging the gap between academia and technology. ​ Jeff is an expert in connecting higher educational institutions with the latest technology. He founded EdTech Connect to help colleges and universities find the right tech solutions for their work and in the classroom.