About the Episode
About the Episode: In this bonus episode, Dustin chats with Ardis to dive into their anticipation and respective plans for the upcoming ASU+GSV AIR Show. They discuss Element451's advancements in AI tools for education, reflect on their experiences with AI, and the evolution of the ASU+GSV Summit. Ardis shares his excitement around showcasing the developments happening at Element451 to a wider audience, while Dustin details his eagerness to further his learning about AI in a more formal capacity.
Let us know if you’ll be there and would like to chat!
Key Takeaways
- The ASU+GSV Air Show: A Platform for EdTech Innovation
- The air show is an expansion of the renowned ASU+GSV Summit, offering more space to showcase cutting-edge technologies and AI-powered solutions.
- The event centers on companies and their innovations, giving them a unique opportunity to demonstrate how they’re transforming education.
- Element451's Big AI Announcements
- Element451 will unveil its AI Assistants for Education platform, which creates tailored, AI-driven personas to support both students and staff.
- The new Bolt AI Assistants ecosystem includes tools for tasks like copywriting, campaign building, knowledge extraction, and creating personalized student experiences.
- AI in Student Experience and Productivity
- While most AI tools in higher ed focus on teaching and learning, Element451 is trailblazing in the student experience and operational productivity spaces.
- The AI Assistant ecosystem is designed to amplify human efforts, reduce inefficiencies, and deliver seamless, personalized support to students and staff.
- AI's Potential for Content Creation
- Tools like Descript and ElevenLabs are revolutionizing podcasting, video production, and course content creation, making it easier for educators and creators to generate high-quality materials.
- AI’s ability to enhance content creation processes—such as automating transcripts, editing, and audio synthesis—demonstrates its transformative potential in education.
Episode Summary: FAQs Answered
What is the ASU+GSV Air Show?
The ASU+GSV Air Show is an expansion of the ASU+GSV Summit, bringing together edtech companies, venture capitalists, educators, and thought leaders to showcase the latest innovations in education technology. The event highlights cutting-edge solutions, with a particular focus on AI, and provides a unique opportunity for companies to demonstrate their products and network with potential partners.
What will Element451 showcase at the air show?
Element451 will debut its AI Assistants for Education platform, featuring a suite of AI-driven personas designed to enhance the student experience and staff productivity. These assistants can handle tasks like copywriting, campaign building, and answering student inquiries, creating a personalized and efficient ecosystem for higher education institutions.
Why is AI important for higher ed?
AI is revolutionizing the way institutions engage with students and manage workflows. It enables personalized experiences, automates time-consuming tasks, and enhances efficiency, allowing staff and faculty to focus on high-impact work. While teaching and learning applications have dominated the AI space, innovations like Element451’s AI Assistants are addressing critical gaps in student experience and operational productivity.
What are some practical applications of AI for content creators in higher ed?
AI tools like Descript and ElevenLabs simplify content creation by automating transcription, editing, and audio synthesis. These tools allow educators and creators to focus on storytelling and strategy rather than technical tasks, enabling them to produce high-quality podcasts, videos, and course materials more efficiently.
What’s the potential of AI assistants in higher ed?
AI assistants can act as virtual teammates, helping students and staff navigate complex processes and access personalized support. For example, a student might interact with an AI admissions counselor, financial aid advisor, or career coach, while staff use AI tools to build campaigns, analyze data, and streamline operations.
Why the ASU+GSV Air Show Matters
A Space for Bold Innovation
The air show is a unique platform that puts edtech companies at the forefront, showcasing how they’re driving transformation in education. For institutions and vendors alike, it’s a chance to explore the possibilities of AI and other emerging technologies in real time.
Element451: Leading the Charge
As one of the few companies focusing on student experience and productivity in higher ed, Element451 is shaping the future of AI-driven solutions. Their AI Assistants for Education platform exemplifies how institutions can leverage technology to enhance both student outcomes and operational efficiency.
The Future of EdTech is Here
From AI-powered content creation to virtual assistants that simplify complex workflows, the innovations showcased at the ASU+GSV Air Show highlight the immense potential of technology to reshape higher education. As Ardis puts it, “This is the future of how we’re going to package software and deliver better experiences for students and staff.”
About the Show: The Higher Ed Geek Podcast explores the impact of edtech on the student experience by speaking with diverse leaders from institutions, companies, and nonprofit organizations. Each week we aim to provide an engaging, fun, and relevant dose of professional development that honors the wide range of work happening all across the higher ed ecosystem. Come geek out with us! The Higher Ed Geek Podcast is hosted by Dustin Ramsdell and is a proud member of the Enrollify Podcast Network.
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About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!
Some of our favorites include Generation AI and I Wanna Work There.
Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.
Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:
Exciting news — Dustin will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we’d love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI.
Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200.
Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!
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