Core Insights - Kaltura announced the winners of the 2025 Kaltura Digital Engagement Awards in Education, recognizing educators and institutions that enhance digital engagement, accessibility, and personalization through AI Video Campus solutions [1][5] - The Kaltura Connect in Education conference featured discussions on the evolving role of video and AI in higher education, with a focus on accessibility and compliance with Title II [4][6] Event Highlights - The conference was held at prestigious universities such as The University of Michigan, Rutgers Business School, UCLA, and The Utah Education Network [2] - Panels included discussions on best practices for AI implementations that align with institutional accessibility standards, ensuring inclusivity and effectiveness in digital learning environments [4] Award Winners - Wharton Online received the Video-First Educator Award for its innovative use of video lectures and expert interviews to enhance business education [6] - The Manhattan School of Music was honored with the Live Performance Powerhouse Award for its extensive live music streaming and concert broadcasts [6] - Academy of Art University won the Video Innovation Excellence Award for its leadership in multi-camera visual instruction [6] - UC Santa Cruz (SCOUT) was recognized with the Video Education Excellence Award for its A-G course video library supporting college access [6] - UCLA received the Strategic Video Leadership Award for aligning digital media infrastructure with campus-wide strategies, including plans for the 2028 Olympics [6] Accessibility and Security Initiatives - UC Berkeley, Rutgers, and the University of Cincinnati were awarded the Accessibility Advocate Award for establishing standards for accessibility in content and pedagogy [9] - Rice University won the Security Superstar Award for its efforts in enhancing video security across the institution [9]
UCLA, Rutgers, and Manhattan School of Music are Among the Winners of the Kaltura Digital Engagement Awards in Education 2025