A podcast about teaching and learning at Humber College in Toronto, Canada. Produced by Humber Press and Teaching and Learning Support at Humber.
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Meet the people whose ideas are shaping the future. Presented by Swissnex in San Francisco, nextcasts is a platform to share conversations with researchers, artists, and entrepreneurs shaping our world.
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Nextcast is personal success lessons from technology thought leaders. Watch and listen to this web series featuring long-form interviews with successful entrepreneurs and technology thought leaders, hosted by tech visionary Jeff Dickey. Featured regularly on GeekWire.com, the show is rapidly gaining a reputation as a must-watch for technologists across the Pacific Northwest and in the Bay Area.
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Building Nexcast chronicles the many ups and downs of working with a team to execute a vision and bring a product to the world. Appropriate to the medium, this product is a podcast app and new platform that aims to make podcasting better for everyone. This is not a business podcast or a tech podcast - it is a peek into the lives of struggling entrepreneurs who want to build something that benefits the community. The ultimate goal is to build the “People’s Podcast App” - one that has all the ...
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Nextcasts | From Lab Bench to Market: Unlocking Innovation at Universities with Eva Maria Håkanson & Darren Cooke
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In this episode of "Nextcasts" from Swissnex in San Francisco, we dive into the fascinating world of entrepreneurship and innovation in the academic sphere. Our special guests, Darren Cook from UC Berkeley and Eva Maria from the University of Zurich, share their unique insights and experiences in fostering startup culture within their respective in…
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Visionary Crossroads: Charting the Evolution of Silicon Valley and Swissnex in San Francisco with Christian Simm, Founder of Swissnex in San Francisco, Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 6
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In “Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 6”, the CEO of Swissnex in San Francisco, Emilia Pasquier, talks with Christian Sim, the founder of Swissnex of Swissnex in San Francisco, about his background and the early days of Silicon Valley. They discuss the excitement and dreams of the internet age, the Silicon Valley mindset, and the evolution of the tech …
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Imagining Tomorrow: Fostering Foresight and the Artist's Role in Future Cities with Sara Skvirsky, Research Director at the Institute for the Future, Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 5
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In “Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 5”, the CEO of Swissnex in San Francisco, Emilia Pasquier, talks with Sara Skvirsky, Research Director at the Institute for the Future (IFTF). They discuss the importance of thinking about the future and developing a foresight mindset. Sara explains that while we can't predict the future, we can be smart about look…
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Crafting Connections: Exploring Interspecies Bonds and Sustainable Urbanism with Carolina Marques Bernard, Book Designer and Researcher, Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 4
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In “Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 4”, the CEO of Swissnex in San Francisco, Emilia Pasquier, talks with Carolina Marques Bernard a book designer and independent researcher. Carolina discusses her work in book design and design research, with a focus on culture, anthropology, and the arts. She introduces her project, Speaking Bread, which explores i…
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Building a Circular Future: Redefining Sustainability in Construction with Circular Engineering for Architecture from ETH Zürich, Nextcasts, Metropolis Episode 3
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In “Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 3”, the CEO of Swissnex in San Francisco, Emilia Pasquier, talks with Arabelle de Saussure from Circular Engineering for Architecture (CEA) at ETH Zürich. The CEA develops research on matching reused architectural materials & projects through digitalization for circularity. Arabelle and Emilia cover a variety of to…
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Rethinking Wastewater Management: Innovations in Nutrient Recycling with VunaNexus, Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 2
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In “Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 2”, the CEO of Swissnex in San Francisco, Emilia Pasquier, talks with David DeChambrier from Vuna Nexus, a Swiss Startup with the goal to reduce water waste by recycling urine. David and Emilia cover a variety of topics, ranging from the origins of Vuna Nexus to the different types of water treatment as well as the…
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Creating Sustainable Cities: The Architects' Perspective with MacIver-Ek Chevroulet, Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 1, MacIver-Ek Chevroulet
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Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 1 In “Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 1”, the CEO of Swissnex in San Francisco, Emilia Pasquier, talks with Anna MacIver-EK and Axel Chevroulet from MacIver-Ek Chevroulet, a Swiss architecture office. Anna, Axel, and Emilia cover a variety of topics, from the difference between Scandinavian and Swiss approaches over thei…
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In this episode, produced in collaboration with Katarina Hagstedt of Tinkamedia and SBB (Swiss Federal Railways), we look into the world of autonomous vehicles from the view points of SBB’s technology and innovation experts in their outposts in San Francisco, Tel Aviv, and Shanghai. Get insights from these cities where the future is being created a…
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nextcasts: Space, Science, and Switzerland (Episode 3)
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Here is the final episode in our special podcast series produced in collaboration with the Consulate General of Switzerland in San Francisco titled Space, Science and Switzerland. Featuring expert interviews, the podcast explores Switzerland’s involvement in space research, challenges we face on Earth such as climate change, NASA’s recent Mission t…
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nextcasts: Space, Science, and Switzerland (Episode 2)
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In the second episode of Space, Science, and Switzerland we explore the role of the UN in space and international space law featuring an interview of Simonetta di Pippo, Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), and Dr. Natália Archinard, Deputy Head of the Science, Education, Transport and Space Section at the Federal…
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nextcasts: Space, Science, and Switzerland (Episode 1)
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We are excited to announce a special podcast series in collaboration with the Consulate General of Switzerland in San Francisco titled Space, Science and Switzerland. Featuring expert interviews, the podcast explores Switzerland’s involvement in space research, challenges we face on Earth such as climate change, NASA’s recent Mission to Mars, and t…
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In Conversation With Gilles Jobin at the New Frontier Exhibition at Sundance Film Festival 2020
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Every year Swiss artists working in new media present their work at the New Frontier Exhibition at Sundance Film Festival in Utah USA – one of the world’s premier independent film festivals. This exhibition showcases narrative worlds that leverage new technologies, immersive designs, game theory, transmedia activism, and shifts in the boundaries of…
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swissnex Fireside Chat: Imagining New Realities 003
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The current global pandemic is impacting every aspect of our lives. In a series of online events, our CEO Gioia Deucher is in conversation with two thought-leaders from the US and Switzerland to discuss the future, and our new normal. Hear from Ajay Chander, VP, Research (AI, Prosperity, Foresight) at Fujitsu Labs of America, and Thierry Duvanel, D…
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Special Nextcasts Series Signals of the Future Recorded LIVE From CES (Episode 4)
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In our final special episode of nextcasts recorded at CES earlier this year, our CEO Gioia Deucher interviews Michael Hengartner, the President of the University of Zurich. They discuss the importance of life-long learning and the role human connection plays in education, innovation, and progress.Image courtesy PRS…
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Special nextcasts Series: Signals of the Future Recorded LIVE From CES (Episode 3)
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We interviewed the Swiss Ambassador to the USA Jacques Pitteloud at CES in Las Vegas. Hear his perspective on Switzerland’s role as a global innovation leader, and how a country the size of the City of New York is able to be one of the leading global hubs for biotech, food tech and pharmaceuticals. He also gives insight into Switzerland’s role as t…
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Special nextcasts Series: Signals of the Future Recorded LIVE From CES (Episode 2)
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swissnex kicked off the new decade with a full program of activities that commenced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. 30 Swiss startups presented their innovations at the Swiss Tech Pavilion presented by PRS, Switzerland Global Enterprise, digitalswitzerland and swissnex at the world’s leading global tech conference.This is the s…
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NEXTcast 3.16 Humber College President Chris Whitaker
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In this, the final episode of our third season, we speak to Humber College President Chris Whitaker about learning new tech on the fly, the decision to move all classes online, and what the Humber community should be focusing on right now.By Humber Press
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NEXTcast 3.15 Kristi Kennedy on teaching in the era of COVID-19
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In this episode, we speak to Humber Fashion Arts and Business professor Kristi Kennedy about the challenges—and unexpected rewards—of moving courses online due to a global pandemic.By Humber Press
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NEXTcast 3.14 Heidi Marsh And Mark Ihnat On The Learning Continuity Kit
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In this episode, two senior members of Humber's Teaching & Learning Support team - Heidi Marsh and Marl Ihnat - discuss the Learning Continuity Kit, created to assist faculty as all classes go online due to the Covid-19 pandemic.Free downloadable transcript available at humberpress.com/The Learning Continuity Kit available at https://sites.google.c…
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NEXTcast 3.13 Dan Rowe On Covering US Politics With Humber Journalism Students
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NEXTcast 3.12 Rai Reece On Learning From Teaching Challenges
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NEXTcast 3.11 : Jessica Freitag & Jennifer Winfield On Collaborative Writing In the Classroom
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Special nextcasts Series: Signals of the Future Recorded LIVE From CES (episode 1)
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swissnex San Francisco kicked off the new decade with a full program of activities that commenced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. 30 Swiss startups presented their innovations at the Swiss Tech Pavilion presented by PRS, Switzerland Global Enterprise, digitalswitzerland and swissnex SF at the world’s leading global tech confere…
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NEXTcast 3.10 Shirantha Beddage On Tech In The Classroom
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NEXTcast 3.9 Teaching Tips 2 - Winter Boogaloo
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NEXTcast 3.8 Kristin Valois On The Transition From Humber Student To Industry Pro
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NEXTcast 3.8 Kristin Valois On The Transition From Humber Student To Industry Pro by Humber PressBy Humber Press
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NEXTcast 3.7 Matt Ramer On The One2One Assessment
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In this episode of Humber NEXTcast, Nathan sits down with Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellness professor Matt Ramer to learn more about his TIF research project on the efficacy of oral assessments.By Humber Press
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NEXTcast 3.6 Laura Berg And Real - World Learning Projects
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In this episode, we sit down with Laura Berg, a professor in Humber's Professional Writing and Communications program, about a real-world experiential learning project she developed for her classroom.By Humber Press
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NEXTcast 3.5 Laura Page And The Importance Of Critical Thinking
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In this episode, we sit down with Laura Page, Teaching and Learning Specialist, to learn about the importance of critical thinking, and how to encourage it in the classroom.By Humber Press
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NEXTcast 3.4 Alix Link And The Pond Revitilization Project
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In this episode, we sit down with Humber Arboretum Director Alix Link to learn more about the Humber Pond Revitalization Project.By Humber Press
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NEXTcast 3.3 Naeema Farooqi And Humber's Global Summer School Social Media Course
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In this episode, we speak with professor Naeema Farooqi about her experience teaching a popular Social Media course in Humber's Global Summer School program.By Humber Press
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nextcasts: Episode 8 - To the Moon and Beyond | The Past, Present and Future of Space Research
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50 years ago, President John F. Kennedy made a promise to the world to take on one of the biggest challenges of the time and boldly go where no one had gone before. On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 touched down on the lunar surface, safely delivering Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, the first humans to land on the moon. The Swiss Solar Wind Composition E…
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NEXTcast 3.2 Jennifer Gordon And The Humber Galleries
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In this episode, we speak with Jennifer Gordon, Director of the Centre for Creative Business Innovation & Galleries, about the new mandate for the Humber Galleries, and the ways faculty and students can get involved.By Humber Press
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We thought we’d do something a little different to kick off our third season. We’ve compiled some great teaching tips from our faculty and students for new faculty who are just starting out in the classroom.We’d like to thank Arun Dhanota, Cheryl Mitchell, Mark Rector, Naeema Farooqi, Christine Zupo, Lexa Castellan, Alex Evans, Dan Rowe, Daniel Bea…
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In our final episode of the season, we're at Humber Showcase 2019 with a live-off-the-floor special, chatting with faculty about their Showcase experience. As we note in the intro, the sound on this one is a little more raw.By Humber Press
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nextcasts: Episode 7 - Resetting Normal: From Digital Fabrication to the Post-Anthropocene
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Have you ever thought about what it takes to build a house in our digital age? In this episode we chat to architect and ETH Professor Matthias Kohler, Arup Fellow and Global Director of Arup Foresight Chris Luebkeman, and swissnex San Francisco’s Emina Reissinger about how new technologies are shaping our built environment. Mattias Kohler is one of…
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NEXTCast 2.16 Daniel Bear On Drugs Research
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In this episode we speak with Daniel Bear, a professor in Humber's Criminal Justice degree program, about research into attitudes towards cannabis education that he conducted with a team of students.By Humber Press
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NEXTcast 2.15 Gian Pileri On Educational Apps
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In this episode of NEXTcast, we talk to Gian Pileri, an educational technology specialist at Humber's Centre for Teaching & Learning, about using apps to augment the classroom experience.Download a free transcript of this episode at humberpress.com/next/By Humber Press
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NEXTcast 2.14 Christine Zupo & Students On Their Research Study
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For the first time on NEXTcast, Nathan welcomes two students into the studio! Guelph-Humber students Alex Evans and Lexa Castellan join their professor, Christine Zupo, to discuss their experience participating in a TIF-funded research study.By Humber Press
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NEXTcast 2.13 Arun Dhanota And Dan Rowe On Their Documentary Film
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In this episode, Nathan sits down with professors Arun Dhanota and Dan Rowe to learn about the documentary they created to be used as a teaching and training tool.By Humber Press
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nextcasts: Episode 6 - Robots & the Future of Education
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Will robots be the teachers of the future? In this episode we chat to Selim Benayat, CEO & Co-Founder of Rosie Reality, an augmented reality game that teaches kids the concept of coding. Benayat, a swisnex Startup Camp alumni, discusses the future of education and shares insight into his startup journey: from raising funds, to building a multi-disc…
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NEXTcast 2.12 Mark Rector On His Canadian Inventions Book
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In this episode of NEXTcast, Nathan sits down with Applied Technology professor Mark Rector to discuss the inspiration behind his new book about Canadian inventions.By Humber Press
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nextcasts: Episode 5 - Freedom of Assembly in the Digital Age
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What is the role of social media in the ways people mobilize worldwide? In our latest podcast, we spoke with Jonathan Andrew, Research Fellow at the Geneva Academy, a joint center of the University of Geneva and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies. He visited swissnex during a trip to Silicon Valley with Clément Voule, t…
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NEXTcast 2.11 Sarah Feldbloom And Leanne Milech on the Use of Multimodal Texts as Teaching Tools
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In this episode, we speak to Humber English professors Sarah Feldbloom and Leanne Milech about research they've done into the use of multimodal texts (including Solange's "Don't Touch My Hair") as teaching tools.By Humber Press
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NEXTcast 2.10 Geoff Lachapelle on the Educational Value of eSports
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In this episode, NEXTcast producer Kristin Valois speaks to Geoff Lachapelle—Humber's eSports coordinator and a lecturer in the Game Programming program—about the educational value of competitive gaming.By Humber Press
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NEXTcast 2.9 Cheryl Mitchell and Entrepreneurship Research
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In this episode, we speak to Humber Business School professor Cheryl Mitchell about research she has done into the manner in which students approach projects in entrepreneurship.[Note: this is the first episode recorded outside the CTL studio and with our new remote microphone, so the sound is a bit rougher than usual]…
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nextcasts: Episode 4 - Swiss art & tech at Sundance Film Festival
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This episode features an interview with Imverse, the Swiss 3D-graphics company, and EPFL spin-off, that develops content creation software in virtual reality, mixed reality and filmmaking. We also interview Maria Guta, the Swiss based artist who collaborated with Imverse on "Interlooped" which premieres at the New Frontiers exhibition at Sundance F…
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NEXTCast 2.8 Louise Zimanyi on the Forest and Nature Program
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In this episode, we speak to Humber professor Louise Zimanyi about the Forest and Nature Program she helped to create, and about research she has done into the impact of the program.By Humber Press
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NEXTcast 2.7 Dennis Kappen and George Paravantes
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In this episode, we speak to Humber professors Dennis Kappen and George Paravantes about a groundbreaking augmented reality project they worked on with a team of students and brought to a major international tech conference.By Humber Press
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In this episode, we talk to Darren Richards, the head of Creative Productions at the Centre for Teaching & Learning, about Panopto, Humber's new educational video streaming platform.By Humber Press
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