In this episode of the EdTech Elevated, host Dr. Mike Moore interviews Dr. Brad Piazza, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Waukesha County Technical College. Dr. Piazza discusses WCTC's transition to an 8-week academic calendar, which has led to improved student completion rates. He also shares how WCTC is leveraging educational technology and data analytics to make data-driven decisions about program offerings and costs. Additionally, Dr. Piazza talks about WCTC's new Associate of Applied Science degree in Artificial Intelligence, one of the first of its kind at the two-year college level. The conversation also touches on the role of educational technology in the accreditation process and additionally how institutions may use AI to help in the accreditation process.    Sponsored by Partner in Publishing: https://partnerinpublishing.com/    Bookmarks: 00:07: Intro to EdTech Elevated 00:39: Host Introduction: Dr. Mike Moore 01:13: Guest Introduction: Dr. Brad Piazza 02:20: Brad's Journey in Higher Education 05:02: Switching to an 8-Week Academic Calendar 14:39: Know the Problem Before Throwing Technology at It 15:23: EdTech is a Business 16:39: What’s the cost? 17:46: Technology for Student Support 19:34: Evaluating Program Costs 19:58: The Need for Day-One Access to Course Materials 21:37: Mike’s Love for Course Materials 22:02: Can Institutions Do It Themselves?  23:11: Using External Solutions for Complex Needs  24:34: Opportunity Costs and Strategic Partnerships 25:37: WCTC's Unique Initiatives in Artificial Intelligence 28:58: The Fear Around AI 32:47: Closing Remarks    Resources: Brad Piazza LinkedIn WCTC WCTC AI Programs Mike Moore | LinkedIn Partner in Publishing

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