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SHOW NOTES

OpenAI Quietly Shutters Its AI Detection Tool https://decrypt.co/149826/openai-quietly-shutters-its-ai-detection-tool?amp=1

AI text detection tools are really easy to fool https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/07/07/1075982/ai-text-detection-tools-are-really-easy-to-fool/

Microsoft 365 Copilot AI tool will cost $30 per month https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/microsoft-365-copilot-ai-tool-will-cost-30-per-month/

Sunday afternoon is the best time to email coworkers, according to research https://www.fastcompany.com/90930402/sunday-afternoon-best-time-email-coworkers-research

U.S. Department of Education Shares Insights and Recommendations on Artificial Intelligence https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-department-education-shares-insights-and-recommendations-artificial-intelligence

Windows 11 Field Guide https://leanpub.com/windows11fieldguide

How to Export Your Bing AI Chat History https://www.makeuseof.com/export-bing-ai-chat-history/

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In this episode, Kris and Erik discuss AI data scraping, the academy's under-preparedness for AI, how Kris allows AI use in his class, Apple news (new MacBook Air and Vision Pro headset), prompt engineering, RSS readers, and how to greyscale your phone screen to reduce usage.

SHOW NOTES

The Verge: Apple’s headset and augmented reality rumors. This article discusses rumors about Apple’s headset and augmented reality. It covers the latest news from WWDC 2023. https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/4/23747110/apple-headset-augmented-reality-vr-industry-rumors-wwdc-2023

Chronicle: ChatGPT usage among students. This article discusses how students are using ChatGPT. It includes an interview with a student who uses ChatGPT frequently. https://www.chronicle.com/article/im-a-student-you-have-no-idea-how-much-were-using-chatgpt

Harvard Business Review: AI prompt engineering. This article discusses how AI prompt engineering is not the future. It covers the importance of human input in AI development. https://hbr.org/2023/06/ai-prompt-engineering-isnt-the-future

Calgary Herald: Educators unprepared for AI. This article discusses how educators are unprepared for artificial intelligence. It covers the challenges that educators face in teaching AI. https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/educators-wholly-unprepared-for-artificial-intelligence

Chronicle: Caught off guard by AI. This article discusses how people are caught off guard by AI. It covers the challenges that people face in understanding AI. https://www.chronicle.com/article/caught-off-guard-by-ai

SSRN: The impact of AI on employment. This paper discusses the impact of AI on employment. It covers the challenges that people face in understanding AI. https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4475995

Engadget: Apple Vision Pro hands-on. This article discusses Apple Vision Pro hands-on. It covers the latest news about mixed reality. https://www.engadget.com/apple-vision-pro-hands-on-a-new-milestone-for-mixed-reality-060943291.html

The Verge: The death of Google Reader. This article discusses the death of Google Reader. It covers the history of RSS and social media. https://www.theverge.com/23778253/google-reader-death-2013-rss-social

Macworld: iOS 17 small changes and features. This article discusses small changes and features in iOS 17. It covers new features like Notes, Spotlight, and medication timers. https://www.macworld.com/article/1944314/ios-17-small-changes-features-notes-spotlight-medication-timers.html

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This episode originally launched August 5th, 2022.

In this episode, Erik and Kris review essential Windows 10 tips, edtech privacy in schools, tech industry layoffs, 3D Google Maps, Chromebook updates, Intel mini desktops, and iOS Lockdown Mode. Kris reviews the book Atomic Habits by James Clear, and Erik reviews the book Effortless by Greg McKeown.

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Windows Tips from How To Geek: 10 hidden windows features you should be using

Human Right Watch: Online learning products enables surveillance of children

The Economic Times: Why edtech needs a deep renovation

McKinsey & Company (consulting): Demand for online education is growing. Are providers ready?

Times Colonist: We need to ensure education technology doesn’t amplify inequality

Tech Crunch: Google maps rolls out location sharing notification, immersive views and better bike navigation

ArsTechnica: Google Maps is getting 3D imagery on mobile, detailed biking info, and more

Thurrott: Google is bringing a video editor and virtual desktops to chromebooks

Tech Crunch: Denmark bans Chromebooks and Google Workspace in schools over data transfer

Tech Radar: Intel NUC 12 could be a mini PC powerhouse

CNET: Apple’s new Lockdown Mode on iOS 16 could protect you from cyber attacks

Books

Atomic Habits - James Clear

*Resources from Book: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits/resources

Effortless - Greg McKeown

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In this episode, we talk about ChatGPT and Bing AI (again), why the godfather of AI left Google, how a professor is offering an experimental course taught with AI tools, and what are the best AI chatbots available in 2023.

Show Notes

• Wired: “ChatGPT has entered the classroom” - A report on how ChatGPT, a powerful AI chatbot, is being used by teachers and students to enhance learning and communication. https://calgary.overdrive.com/media/9725348
• New Yorker: “Godfather of AI Leaves Google” - An interview with Geoffrey Hinton, the legendary AI researcher who quit Google after a dispute over ChatGPT’s ethical implications. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/01/technology/ai-google-chatbot-engineer-quits-hinton.html
• UofT: “Prof to offer experimental AI course taught with AI” - A story about a professor at the University of Toronto who is using ChatGPT as a co-instructor for an online course on artificial intelligence. https://www.utoronto.ca/news/u-t-prof-offer-experimental-course-taught-ai-tools-chatgpt
• UNESCO: ChatGPT - A quick start guide for educators and learners who want to use ChatGPT as a tool for higher education. https://www.iesalc.unesco.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ChatGPT-and-Artificial-Intelligence-in-higher-education-Quick-Start-guide_EN_FINAL.pdf
• UNESCO: ChatGPT Course - A free online course that introduces ChatGPT and its applications in education, culture, science and communication. https://campus.iesalc.unesco.org/inicio/blocks/coursefilter/course.php?id=215
• ZDNET: “The best AI chatbots” - A review of the best AI chatbots available in 2023, including ChatGPT and its alternatives. https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-ai-chatbot/
• Planet Money Podcast: “Spreadsheets” - A podcast episode that explores the history and impact of spreadsheets, the software that revolutionized business and finance. https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2017/05/17/528807590/episode-606-spreadsheets
• MarketWatch: “Students are turning to ChatGPT for study help, and Chegg stock plummets 38%” - A report on how Chegg Inc., an online-education company, saw its shares drop to their lowest price since 2017 after forecasting a revenue decline due to the impact of ChatGPT, a chatbot that helps students with their studies. https://archive.is/2023.05.01-235954/https://www.marketwatch.com/amp/story/students-are-turning-to-chatgpt-for-study-help-and-chegg-stock-plummets-30-4892bd7b

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Chat bots/AI

• Wharton professor uses AI tools to complete a business project in 30 minutes with superhuman results
• Gen Z tech skills gap: Dell study
• Apple pumps the brakes on artificial intelligence
• ChatGPT bug exposed people’s conversation history
• Google and Microsoft’s Bard and Bing chatbots spread misinformation
• Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot: Your copilot for work
• Bard faces off against GPT: Here’s why this AI showdown is important
• AI chatbots comparison: Bard, Bing, ChatGPT, GPT-4
• Bing vs Bard: AI chatbot comparison
• Bard faces off against GPT: Here’s why this AI showdown is important
• GPT-4 and Bard: More than just running text
• Patterns, culture and theft
• ChatGPT: Artificial intelligence solutionism hype
• Kris is giving a talk: “Writing Smarter, Not Harder: Using ChatGPT and AI Writers in the Classroom” at the MRU Celebrate event on May 4th at 10:30am. You can find more info about the event here.

Tips

• Paperlike
• Meditations: A New Translation by Marcus Aurelius
• Can distraction-free devices change the way we write?

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AI Wars:

• Google's AI chatbot, Bard, made a mistake during an exoplanet demo, causing some embarrassment for the company. (source: https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/8/23590864/google-ai-chatbot-bard-mistake-error-exoplanet-demo)
• Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced Bing ChatGPT, a new AI chatbot that will compete with Google Search. (source: https://www.theverge.com/23589994/microsoft-ceo-satya-nadella-bing-chatgpt-google-search-ai)
• The new Bing chatbot has faced criticism for insulting and gaslighting users. (source: https://www.fastcompany.com/90850277/bing-new-chatgpt-ai-chatbot-insulting-gaslighting-users)
• Elon Musk's OpenAI and Microsoft are under regulatory oversight for their development and deployment of AI technologies. (source: https://fortune.com/2023/02/17/chatgpt-elon-musk-openai-microsoft-company-regulator-oversight/)

Privacy by Design:

• The blog post highlights the importance of building a safe and transparent edtech ecosystem through regulatory vision, to protect users' privacy and data. (source: https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/medialse/2023/02/17/building-a-safe-and-transparent-edtech-ecosystem-a-regulatory-vision/)

Mini-Forecast:

• Forbes predicts the top 5 education trends in 2023, which include personalized learning, experiential learning, and the use of AI and virtual reality in education. (source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/02/17/the-top-5-education-trends-in-2023/amp/)

ChatGPT Detector:

• TurnItIn announced an AI detector with 97% accuracy to check for essays written by AI language models such as ChatGPT. (source: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/turnitin-announces-ai-detector-97-cent-accuracy)
• CNN reported on a new tool to help students check whether their essays were written by AI language models such as ChatGPT. (source: https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2023/01/31/tech/chatgpt-check-tool/index.html)

Bonus:

• NYU professors advised their students not to use ChatGPT, citing concerns about plagiarism and ethics. (source: https://www.vice.com/en/article/n7zxe7/nyu-professors-tell-their-students-do-not-use-chatgpt)

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ChatGPT

• "Deconstructing ChatGPT: The Future of Continuing Education" from Inside Higher Ed (https://www.insidehighered.com/digital-learning/blogs/online-trending-now/deconstructing-chatgpt-future-continuing-education) discusses the potential uses of the language model ChatGPT in the field of continuing education.
• "Freaking Out About ChatGPT - Part I" (https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/just-visiting/freaking-out-about-chatgpt—part-i) and "Freaking Out About ChatGPT - Part II" (https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/just-visiting/freaking-out-about-chatgpt—part-ii) from Inside Higher Ed explore the concerns and ethical considerations surrounding the use of ChatGPT.
• A course on ChatGPT is available on the website "Nick S Site 9a5e" (https://nick-s-site-9a5e.thinkific.com/courses/aiteachers) which teaches teachers how to use the language model.
• "How to Detect ChatGPT Plagiarism" from Digital Trends (https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-detect-chatgpt-plagiarism/) offers tips on identifying when text generated by ChatGPT has been used without proper attribution.
• "ChatGPT: Artificial Intelligence in Universities" from the New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/16/technology/chatgpt-artificial-intelligence-universities.html) examines how universities are beginning to integrate ChatGPT into their curriculum.
• "OpenAI Cybercriminals Starting to Use ChatGPT" from Check Point Research (https://research.checkpoint.com/2023/opwnai-cybercriminals-starting-to-use-chatgpt/) discusses the potential for ChatGPT to be used in cybercrime.
• OpenAI-OpenAI Detector (https://openai-openai-detector.hf.space/) is a tool for detecting AI-generated text.
• Apple Knowlege Navigator 1988 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xp4aRpcX5So) is a concept video of what the future of computing would look like with AI and multi-tasking interfaces.

Apple hardware announcements January 2023.

• Apple announced new Macs and a HomePod at a recent event (https://www.macrumors.com/2023/01/19/new-macs-and-homepod-recap/)

Tech Tips

• The Apple Freeform app (https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/freeform/frfm85d6f7b58/mac) allows users to create custom shapes with their Apple Pencil on the Mac.
• Neeva (https://neeva.com/) is a private search engine that doesn't track or personalize results.

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Erik and Kris discuss new hardware announcements from Microsoft and Apple. They provide their take on the new Surface devices and iPads. Our co-hosts also discuss the purchase of edX and the pros and cons of outsourcing online learning program development.

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• Microsoft Surface event: Paul Thurrott (Thurrott.com)
• New iPad: Six Colors, Engadget and CNET
• edX purchase: The Crimson
• Andreessen Horowitz betting big on edtech: Business Insider
• Pros and cons of outsourcing online program development: Inside HigherEd
• Udemy third-quarter results: Globe Newswire

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In this episode, Kris and Erik discuss podcast discovery tools and strategies, the firing of an NYU chemistry prof, Lego's purchase of Brain Pop, edtech surveillance, edtech layoffs, and a new EdTech book from Athabasca University Press.

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Podcast discovery: Overcast; Podchaser; Rephonic
Bloomberg: Firing of NYU chemistry prof
WSJ: Lego buys Brain Pop
NYT: A review of online learning
The74: EdTech surveillance and the White House
QZ: India's post-pandemic setbacks
TC: End of the EdTech honeymoon
Book: EdTech Metaphors - AU Press

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In this episode, Erik and Kris celebrate the 50th episode of EdTech Examined. Our co-hosts reflect on the podcast so far, announce their new Patreon page, discuss best practices for file naming, review hardware from Apple and Microsoft, and talk about Windows 11 productivity updates.

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MacWorld: Apple 'Far Out' event
CNET: Windows 11 updates
Windows Central: Surface Pro rumours
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Today we’re re-releasing an interview we did with TALON - the Teaching and Learning Online Network, at the University of Calgary’s School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape.

Our interview was reworked and was recently published as a book chapter in “Voices from the Digital Classroom: 25 Interviews about Teaching and Learning in the Face of a Global Pandemic.” The book is available in print through the University of Calgary Press, and as a free online book.

In this interview we discuss online teaching strategies, including the value of preparation, communicating with students effectively, developing reusable resources, suggestions for collaboration software, and ‘netiquette.’ We also share our vision for the future of online learning.

SHOW NOTES

New Book! Voices from the Digital Classroom
Video interview with TALON
UofC School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape
Mac McGinn (interviewer)

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In this episode, Erik and Kris discuss an edtech privacy court ruling, NFT textbooks, new certificates from Meta, the shifting social media landscape, and how to avoid the paradox of success. Our co-hosts also discuss their new book chapter in "Voices from the Digital Classroom" and provide 'tune up' tips for your Mac or Windows PC.

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Links

Bloomberg: Pearson blockchain could make money every time e-books change hands
New Yorker: TikTok and the fall of social media giants
The Verge: Universities can't scan students' rooms
Coursera: New Meta certificates
LinkedIn: Avoid the paradox of success
Computer World: 17 ways to speed up Windows 10
*MacWorld: How to speed up a Mac

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*Kris Hans & Erik Christiansen in "Voices from the Digital Classroom: 25 Interviews about Teaching and Learning in the Face of a Global Pandemic"

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In this episode, Erik and Kris review essential Windows 10 tips, edtech privacy in schools, tech industry layoffs, 3D Google Maps, Chromebook updates, Intel mini desktops, and iOS Lockdown Mode. Kris reviews the book Atomic Habits by James Clear, and Erik reviews the book Effortless by Greg McKeown.

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Windows Tips from How To Geek: 10 hidden windows features you should be using

Human Right Watch: Online learning products enables surveillance of children

The Economic Times: Why edtech needs a deep renovation

McKinsey & Company (consulting): Demand for online education is growing. Are providers ready?

Times Colonist: We need to ensure education technology doesn’t amplify inequality

Tech Crunch: Google maps rolls out location sharing notification, immersive views and better bike navigation

ArsTechnica: Google Maps is getting 3D imagery on mobile, detailed biking info, and more

Thurrott: Google is bringing a video editor and virtual desktops to chromebooks

Tech Crunch: Denmark bans Chromebooks and Google Workspace in schools over data transfer

Tech Radar: Intel NUC 12 could be a mini PC powerhouse

CNET: Apple’s new Lockdown Mode on iOS 16 could protect you from cyber attacks

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Atomic Habits - James Clear

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#EdTechOfficeHours:*iA Presenter

News
Cal Newport: the 3 hour fields medal
Medium: The edtech top 50 - emerging companies for higher education
*The New Statesman: Jonathan Haidt: “America is the ghost of liberal democracies’ future”

Discussion item*Harvard executive education

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In this episode, Erik and Kris discuss Apple's WWDC 2022 event, provide laptop and travel tech recommendations for educators and students looking to upgrade their devices, the latest edtech privacy news, and more.

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#EdTechOfficeHours:MacBook Air 2022
Surface Laptop Go 2
*Charger for all devices

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Apple WWDC announcements: MacRumors
Surface Adaptive Kit: Microsoft, Forbes
Surface Laptop Go 2: XDA Dev
FireFox ‘total cookie protection’: Paul Thurrott
Washington Post: Pandemic disrupted learning for US teens
Digital Journal: The EdTech market was valued at…
The Conversation: EdTech is treating students like products
The Print: Schools. Universities in the metaverse?

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This episode was originally recorded November 3, 2020.

You might notice that episodes are now released on Fridays instead of Tuesdays. After some testing, we've decided to change our publication schedule so we have a little more time to put these episodes together for you.

In this episode, Erik and Kris discuss the Descript video editing software, how universities continue to adopt new technologies, and the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. They also recommend their top apps for managing mental health and provide more organization strategies for managing the demands of online learning.

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#EdTechOfficeHours:*Descript video editing software

News

Harvard Business Review: The pandemic pushed universities online

a16z: Edtech's answer to remote learning burnout

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*How can mental health burnout be avoided when teaching (or taking courses) online?

EdTech TipsBreathing Zone App
Pause App
*Cal Newport's Time Block Calendar

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We have layoffs, iPod RIP, Google I/O conference announcements, lessons from online learning that should continue post-pandemic, and IT considerations in Education.

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News articlesTech Crunch: Professor Scott Galloway's EdTech Startup Section4 lays offs
Engadget: End of the iPod
The Verge: Google I/O 2022 biggest announcements
National Post: Four lessons from online learning that should stick after the pandemic
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In this episode, Erik and Kris share a repository of over 400 open education tools. Our co-hosts also discuss recent tech and education news including "the next Google", the pros and cons of using technology to improve education, SQLi vulnerabilities in higher ed institutions, new online learning entrepreneurs, and smartphones vs science. The app of the month is iA Writer.

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Tools:*Innovations in Scholarly Communication by the University of Utrecht
List of 400 open education tools
Tabula

News articlesDKB: The Next Google
Entrepreneur: 5 edtech trends that will change learning between now and 2030
Brookings: The promise and perils of new technologies to improve education
VentureBeat: 35% of educational institutions have a SQLi vulnerability
Financial Times: The new online learning entrepreneurs
Cal Newport blog post: Smartphones vs. Science

Learning opportunities
*University of British Columbia: Program for Open Scholarship and Education

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This episode originally premiered on March 2, 2021.

The following is an interview with Curt Newton. Curt is the director of the MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW) platform, one of the best-known and respected open education platforms. In this interview, we discuss Curt's background and how he came to MIT, the OCW platform and the impact it's had on the world, and the future of open education. April 4, 2021, will mark MIT OCW's 20th Anniversary. To learn more about MIT OCW, be sure to visit the OCW website and follow the Twitter account @MITOCW.

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MIT OpenCourseWare website
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In this episode, Erik and Kris reflect on their 2021 education predictions to see what they got right and wrong. We'd like to give a big shout-out to our Audio Producer Chris Hoang who helped us develop this list for 2021. Our co-hosts also revised the forecast list for 2022.

SHOW NOTES:2022 Forecast

1. More EdTech Unicorns.
2. Technology exposes socioeconomic fragility.
3. Big Brother and academic integrity continue to be a problem
4. Increase in digital (particularly OER) textbooks that include multimedia. Live updating of books or “living books.”
5. More pressure for instructors to develop their own material (OER) with minimal financial support.
6. Alternative accreditations grow in popularity.
7. Institutional closures, or at the very least a shrinking in institutional size.

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This interview was originally published on August 25, 2020.

In this episode, Kris and Erik interview Dr. Jason Wiens, a Senior Instructor and Associate Head of Undergraduate Student Affairs at the University of Calgary’s Department of English. Jason discusses the nature of online pedagogy in the humanities and the field of English, including his infamous archive and digital audio assignments. Due to his experience and breadth of knowledge, Jason offers insights from both administrator and instructor perspectives. Some former students also share thoughts on the benefit of Jason’s unique assignments and his pedagogical methods and have graciously shared their papers with us - linked below.
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Christopher Hoang Archive Assignment: https://www.chrishoang.ca/art-literature/modernist-poetry-from-a-modern-perspective-1
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Christopher Hoang Close Listening Assignment: https://www.chrishoang.ca/art-literature/on-christian-bks-the-doomsday-songsfor-friedrich-nietzsche-upon-the-death-of-superman
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Danielle Wong Archive Assignment: https://www.chrishoang.ca/art-literature/bpnichol-danielle-wong\
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Danielle Wong Close Listening Assignment: https://www.chrishoang.ca/art-literature/winds-of-unity-danielle-wong
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Michelle Tang Archive Assignment: https://www.chrishoang.ca/art-literature/alice-munro-by-michelle-tang
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Michelle Tang Close Listening Assignment: https://www.chrishoang.ca/art-literature/alden-nowlan-fireworks-michelle-tang
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Dr. Jason Wiens, University of Calgary Profile: https://english.ucalgary.ca/manageprofile/profiles/jason-wiens
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In this episode, Kris reviews the M1 Mac mini and talks about his new 'work from home' setup. Our co-hosts talk about the Mac mini's exceptional value as a computer for students and educators.

SHOW NOTES

Hardware mentioned
M1 Mac Mini
Education Pricing Link: https://www.apple.com/ca_edu_93120/shop/buy-mac/mac-mini
27" Apple LED Cinema Display
27" Apple Thunderbolt Display
*Thunderbolt 3 (USB-c) to Thunderbold 2 Adapter

Software mentions
DisplayLink Manager
Mactracker

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In this episode, Kris and Erik return after their Winter break 'sabbatical.' Kris gives an update on the latest books he's read on work productivity, specifically those that force us to re-think how we work. Our co-hosts also discuss their work resolutions/goals for using technology and being productive.

SHOW NOTES

Books
The Four Hour Work Week - Tim Ferriss
ReWork - Jason Fried, David Heinemeier Hansson
Remote - Jason Fried, David Heinemeier Hansson
Make Time - Jake Knapp, John Zeratsky

Tools mentioned
Pinboard
IFTTT
Day One
No code tools

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Kris does a deep dive into the workings of Google Classroom and describes how he uses the platform for his online Creativity in the Workplace course. SHOW NOTES

Course: Creativity in the Workplace, Mount Royal University
Online readings
Course description

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Kris and Erik provide several tips, including an update on Erik's notes project (see ep. 34), the new Raspberry Pi Zero 2 (for makers), and the new iPhones and Android phones. News coverage was ample this week, with our co-hosts talking about the new MacBook Pros and if you need one, retro computers with personal data, Udemy IPO, Facebook going 'Meta', and more.

SHOW NOTES

#EdTech Office Hours
Obsidian notes instead of Notion
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W

News2021 MacBook Pros
Ars Technica review
Erik's blog post

Wired: Retro collectors are uncovering hoards of old data

Elon's tweet

Reuters: Udemy files for U.S. IPO

EdSurge: As Facebook Changes Name to Meta, Company Wants to Pull Education Into Its ‘Metaverse’

Inside HigherEd: Faculty Confidence in Online Learning Grows

Inside HigherEd: Half of All College Students Take Online Courses

McGraw Hill talk: Higher Education Trends that Will Outlast the Pandemic

Bonus*Otter.ai transcription

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In this episode, Erik discusses his secret summer project - implementing a new note-taking strategy. Erik discusses the zettelkasten (German for "slip box") note-taking method which is a bidirectional note-taking system designed to overcome writer’s block or “the blank page effect.” This system could be useful for a student or instructor who struggles getting started writing, or anyone who wants a new way to connect the notes they’ve taken. Zettelkasten is like your second brain.

SHOW NOTES

Zettelkasten method
Wikipedia
Zettelkasten.de
*The ultimate guide

Tools for implementation
Bidirectional note-taking apps
Zettelkasten using Notion
*Zettelkasten using Obsidian

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In this episode, Erik and Kris interview Dr. Anthony (Tony) Chaston, an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Mount Royal University, in Calgary, Canada. Tony teaches Sensation & Perception and Research Methods. His research interests include visual perception and cognition, as well as the use of virtual reality for reducing anxiety.

This episode was originally published on October 15, 2020. At that time, we discussed Tony's interest in virtual reality and the development of a psychology course to be taught completely in VR. Since our discussion, Tony's VR course has launched at MRU: "The Digital Frontier: Perception, Virtual Reality, and AI in Psychology." Tony built the course using the AltspaceVR platform and Unity. The course had gained media attention in Canada, so we felt it was appropriate to return to this special interview.

GUEST INFORMATION:
Dr. Anthony (Tony) Chaston, Mount Royal University
Faculty Profile
AltSpaceVR username: VizWig
YouTube Channel
Educators in VR AltSpaceVR group
Tony's research presentation for Educator's in VR: Using 360 Nature Videos to Lower Stress

Media coverage*CTV, Dave Dormer: First-ever virtual reality virtual reality class launches at Mount Royal University in Calgary

*Peter Glenn, MRU: Bell rings for first virtual reality class at Mount Royal University

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In this deep dive episode, Kris and Erik discuss Cal Newport's most recent book "A World Without Email." Newport argues that email and messaging apps (asynchronous communication) have led to what he calls "the hyperactive hive mind." Newport explains that email is taking up too much of our time at work and proposes several solutions to make us more efficient.

SHOW NOTES

Key concepts:

*Email is abused and we spend too much time writing emails

*We often offload our brains using email. It's easier to ask questions via email than find answers ourselves.

*Email, like physical mail and instant messaging, is a form of asynchronous communication.

*Our work has become more reactive than proactive. Newport says email and messaging apps have led to the "hyperactive hive mind" approach to work.

*Boundaries around email can be implemented on a personal basis (i.e. Deep Work strategies), but real change has to be institutional (processes and expectations).

Other books by Cal Newport:
Deep Work
Digital Minimalism

Tools for collaboration:Trello
ITP Metrics

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Erik and Kris discuss provide their "back to school" tech recommendations for the 2021 academic year. Listen for recommendations on laptops, tablets, computer accessories, essential apps, and some analog bonuses. This conversation included several digressions.

SHOW NOTESWindows Laptops*Dell XPS 13 (16 gigs ram)

*Microsoft surface laptop 4

*Also great: Framework - https://frame.work/products/laptop/configuration/edit

Mac Laptop*Macbook Air M1 (might update soon)

Tablet*iPad (might update soon)

*iPad Air (might update soon)

For Apple product life cycles check https://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#ios

Keyboard*Logitech K780

*Logitech Ergonomic K860

*Microsoft Sculpt ergonomic (not available through Microsoft store. They now sell 'Surface' economic keyboard and mouse)

Mice*Logitech MX Vertical https://www.logitech.com/en-ca/products/mice/mx-vertical-ergonomic-mouse.910-005447.html / MX Master / Logitech Triathlon

*Evoluent (for uber ergos out there)

Software*Password Manager: 1Password, LastPass, BitWarden (open source)

Desk lampTaotronics LED Desk Lamp 38
IKEA Forså

Water Bottle*Hydro Flask

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Erik and Kris interview Dr. Tom O’Neill, an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Calgary. This episode was originally released on August 4, 2020. With the 2021 school year ramping up, we are revisiting Tom's interview where he discusses ITP Metrics, a free online teamwork and behavioural assessment platform. Tom and his team created this platform to improve classroom team dynamics, and it has been used in several programs to great success.

SHOW NOTES:
ITP Metrics platform: https://www.itpmetrics.com/

GUEST INFORMATION:
Dr. Tom O’Neill
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-o-neill-53bbb321/
UCalgary Profile: https://psyc.ucalgary.ca/profiles/thomas-o-neill

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This episode is all about the trends. Erik and Kris discuss news stories about how video editing skills are here to stay, making higher education more developmental, and eight challenges universities will face in the coming year. They also talk about Windows 365 and what it means for computing, Erik's Op-Ed about open educational resources (OER) in the Edmonton Journal, and how to "de-Google" and protect your privacy online.

SHOW NOTES NewsForbes: Meet the Company Proving Two Big EdTech Trends
Inside HigherEd: 6 Ways to Make Education More Developmental
*Forbes: 8 Reasons This Coming Year Could be the Hardest Yet for Higher Ed

Discussion:Windows 365
ZDNet - Mary Jo Foley
Paul Thurrott

Edmonton Journal - Open educational resources would make post-secondary cots more affordable EdTech TipsForbes - Gmail alternatives*PrivacyTools.io *EDTECH EXAMINED CONTACT:Website: edtechexamined.com
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In this episode, Kris and Erik answer listener questions about computer security resources, and they discuss the Windows 11 announcement and its implications for education. News coverage includes the differences in EdTech spending between the US and China, the college recruitment startup Unibuddy, and Scott Galloway's summary of the Robinhood debacle. This week's EdTech tips include embedding discussion questions in your podcasts and how to extend your home WiFi signal.
**SHOW NOTES

EdTechOfficeHours**Security books

Click Here to Kill Everybody - Bruce Schneier
Schneier on Security blog
*Techno Creep - Tom Keenan

Security resources
Security Now podcast
Stacey on IoT newsletter and podcast NewsForbes: EdTech Gap Between China and the US
Global News Wire: Unibuddy startup for college recruitment
Scott Galloway: Robinhood and iAddiction Discussion: Windows 11Microsoft
Learning with the New Windows 11
*Windows 11: The Operating System for Hybrid Work and Learning

Articles by Paul Thurrott
Windows 11: First Impressions
Windows 11: A Few More Observations
Windows 11: Feature Focus Snap Groups EdTech TipsEmbedded questions in podcasts
Blog post
Research studyWiFi boosting
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In this interview, Kris and Erik interview Jim Gibson, Chief Catalyst at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). They discuss Jim's background in venture capital, how he came to SAIT, the School for Advanced Digital Technology, the future of higher education and Alberta's economy.

GUEST INFORMATIONJim Gibson, Chief Catalyst, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
LinkedIn
Twitter
*Website: ThinAirLabs.ca

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In this episode, Erik and Kris dissect the 2021 Apple World Wide Developer's Conference (WWDC), including all the updates to iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. They answer listener questions about getting started with automation and apps for developing consistent writing habits. News topics include VR geology, Google AI in education, blended learning norms, and AirTags privacy. Our co-hosts also provide some privacy and entertainment edtech tips.

SHOW NOTESOur new blog post!
*Bootstrapping an Education Technology Podcast - Medium

#EdTechOfficeHours

Automation on the Mac
*Mac OS X Automation website

Journaling apps
DayOne
Penzu
Daylio
Good Notes / Notability (digital pen)

Productivity books for writers
Deep Work - Cal Newport
The War of Art - Steven Pressfield

PrivacyTools.io

Discussion

WWDC Keynote

EdTech TipsPrivacy Bot
Firefox 89
*Curiosity Stream

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Listener Note: We've been busy this month with the academic year wrapping up, so we're a bit behind. More episodes are on the way.

In this episode, Erik and Kris interview Silvia Rossi, a Learning Strategist at Mount Royal University. Silvia discusses influential technologies that have changed her work, challenges during COVID, micro-credentials, student productivity and more.

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MRU Learning Strategist team

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In this episode Kris and Erik interview Dr. Elizabeth Cannon, former President of the University of Calgary, about the future of higher education and the university experience.

GUEST INFORMATION*LinkedIn

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In this episode, Kris and Erik discuss the Apple Spring Loaded event from April 20th, 2021. The co-hosts discuss each of Apple's new products and their relevance for educators and students.

SHOW NOTES:

Sources
*MacWorld UK - Apple's Spring Loaded event: Everything Apple announced in April 2021

*Dave Lee (Dave2D YouTube) - iMac + AirTags - Lets Talk

*CNET - Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 review

*Apple Newton (for those who don't know what it is)

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PREAMBLE:Given our recent episodes have focused on productivity and behind-the-scenes recording secrets, my co-host Kris Hans and I wanted to highlight an older episode some of you might have missed. Episode #9 “Capture, Configure, Control,” was originally released on September 1st, 2020. In it, Kris and I discuss a variety of productivity hacks such as project management software, Cal Newport’s Deep Work Strategies, Todd Henry’s Accidental Creative, and Tony Buzan’s mind-mapping concept, podcast hosting, and some of our favourite note-taking apps. In fact, Episode #9 has been our most downloaded episode to date and we want to thank you for your support. We hope you enjoy this ‘rewind episode.’ Until next time…

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In this episode, Erik and Kris focus on productivity strategies for educators and students. They give their experience using project management software like Basecamp and Trello, do a deep dive on note-taking apps (for all platforms), and review Cal Newport’s concept of Deep Work and the strategies of Capture, Configure, and Control for taking control of your time. The co-hosts also discuss their experience so far with paid podcast hosting. They also talk about Andy Hargreaves’ critique of EdTech in the Washington Post and innovative social distancing strategies for k-12 students in Alberta.

SHOW NOTESProject Management Tools
Basecamp: https://basecamp.com

Trello: https://trello.com/home

Cal Newport and Deep Work
Cal Newport’s Deep Work: https://amzn.to/2EUX5He

Overview of Deep Work (Medium): https://medium.com/@nina.semczuk/5-practices-from-deep-work-by-cal-newport-thatll-change-your-life-303847ec5f3c

Cal Newport Study Hacks Blog: https://www.calnewport.com/blog/

Cal Newport Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fleeing-collapsing-career-taking-notes-on-books-building/id1515786216?i=1000483167517

Cal Newport 3 practices for organizing and documenting your ideas and planning your time

1. Capture - Get it down
2. Configure - Describe the task in detail
3. Control - Plan and execution of the task

Other organization strategies
Accidental Creative by Todd Henry: https://amzn.to/3lEYORU

Mind Mapping by Tony Buzan: https://tonybuzan.com/

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In this episode, Chris Hoang - EdTech Examined's Audio Producer and Sound Engineer - discusses his audio editing process for the shows. Our team reflects on where we started vs where we're heading, including equipment setups, recording best practices, and distribution.

SHOW NOTES:

Mic options

Digital (USB)Audio Technica ATR2500x
Blue Yeti
*Blue Nano

Analogue (XLR)
Rode Procaster
Shure SM7B

Audio interfaces
*Focusrite Scarlett

Software
Audacity
GarageBand
Apple Logic Pro
Pro Tools

Podcasting guides

*SixColors.com - Podcasting Section, by Jason Snell

*PodcastingInsights.com - Equipment Guide

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In this episode, Erik and Kris discuss lots of news including Royal Roads University's free micro-credential system, new Google certificates, Scott Galloway's $30 million education venture, and Microsoft's Viva and Mesh platforms. For #EdTechOfficeHours our co-hosts recommend the best website creation platforms and address file naming conventions. Kris and Erik also provide a mini-review of Cal Newport's books Deep Work, Digital Minimalism, and A World Without Email. Finally, they also talk about essential (yet mundane) home office gear.

SHOW NOTES:

NewsRoyal Roads University micro-credentials
New Google certificates
Scott Galloway raises $30 million
Microsoft Viva
*Microsoft Mesh

#EdTechOfficeHours

Website platforms
WordPress
Squarespace
GitHub Pages
Hugo (Erik's example on GitHub Pages)

File naming conventions
Medium - Mike Lord
Princeton University Library

Discussion

Mini review of Cal Newport's Books
Deep Work
Digital Minimalism
A World Without Email
Cal's website

EdTech Tips

Mundane (yet essential) office gear
*Powered USB hub

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The following is an interview with Curt Newton. Curt is the director of the MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW) platform, one of the best-known and respected open education platforms. In this interview, we discuss Curt's background and how he came to MIT, the OCW platform and the impact it's had on the world, and the future of open education. April 4, 2021, will mark MIT OCW's 20th Anniversary. To learn more about MIT OCW, be sure to visit the OCW website and follow the Twitter account @MITOCW.

LINKS

MIT OpenCourseWare website
MIT OCW Twitter @MITOCW
Curt's website
Curt's Twitter @qwertnewto

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In this episode, Kris Hans and Chris Hoang discuss their productivity strategies including their habits and routines, their top technologies for staying organized, and their personal productivity goals for 2021.

SHOW NOTES:

Top productivity habits
Time tracking
One-touch rule
Multiple task lists
Weekly plans
Starting the day with simple tasks (i.e. make the bed)
Separate work and play spaces at home (if possible)

The essential (and inessential) tech tools
Digital calendar (colour coding, time blocking, embedded tasks, etc.)
Screen time tracker (iOS, Android, Mac, Windows)
Content site blocker (tracking most visited sites)
Remove unnecessary apps
Cloud storage that syncs quickly (Dropbox, iCloud, etc.)
Project management software (Basecamp, Trello)

Goals for 2021
Deliberate time blocking (for writing)
Scheduling work and play
Social media (aka 'digital minimalism' detox)
Disabling notifications whenever possible
*Deleting social media

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Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
Twitter: @EdTechExamined

**TEAM INFORMATION

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host**Website: erikchristiansen.net
Twitter: @egchristiansen
Blog: tech-bytes.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-HostWebsite: krishans.ca
Twitter: @KrisHans
Market Grade: marketgrade.com

Christopher Hoang, Audio Producer & Sound EngineerWebsite: chrishoang.ca

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In this episode, Kris and Erik discuss the WhatsApp and Facebook terms of service criticism and the exodus to Signal Messenger. They also recommend some privacy-related browser extensions, headphones for teaching, how to manage multiple calendars, and the importance of looking for info before asking your instructor.

(Error alert: We goofed! The episode is #17, not #18)

SHOW NOTES

News
*WhatsApp / Facebook terms of service

Tech Tips

Private browser extensions
HTTPS Everywhere
Privacy Badger
UBlock Origin
Terms of Service: Didn't Read

#EdTechOfficeHours

Headphones
Sony WH1000
Logitech H390
*Powerbeats Pro (earbuds)

Calendars
Calendars 5
Apple Calendar
Fantastical
Sync iCloud calendar to Google calendar

CONTACT:Website: edtechexamined.com
Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
Twitter: @EdTechExamined **TEAM INFORMATION

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host**Website: erikchristiansen.net
Twitter: @egchristiansen
Blog: tech-bytes.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-HostWebsite: krishans.ca
Twitter: @KrisHans
Market Grade: marketgrade.com

Christopher Hoang, Audio Producer & Sound EngineerWebsite: chrishoang.ca

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In this episode, Kris Hans, Erik Christiansen, and Chris Hoang discuss their top 10 education predictions for 2021.

CONTACT:Website: edtechexamined.com
Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
Twitter: @EdTechExamined

TEAM INFORMATION:

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-HostWebsite: erikchristiansen.net
Twitter: @egchristiansen
Blog: tech-bytes.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-HostWebsite: krishans.ca
Twitter:  @KrisHans
Market Grade: marketgrade.com

Christopher Hoang, Audio Producer & Sound EngineerWebsite: chrishoang.ca

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In this episode, Erik and Kris interview Mohsen Shahini, Co-Founder of the online assessment platform Kritik. Mohsen is also a Co-Founder of the edtech platform Top Hat where he still serves as the Chief Academic Officer.

SHOW NOTES:

Guest information
Kritik website
LinkedIn profile
*Twitter profile

PODCAST INFO:Website: edtechexamined.com
Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
Twitter: @EdTechExamined
PODCAST TEAM:

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-HostWebsite: erikchristiansen.net
Twitter: @egchristiansen
Blog: tech-bytes.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-HostWebsite: krishans.ca
Twitter: @KrisHans
Market Grade: marketgrade.com

Christopher Hoang, Audio Producer & Sound EngineerWebsite: chrishoang.ca

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In this episode, Erik and Kris discuss the best search engines for finding open educational resources (OER), the writing apps Scrivener and Overleaf, the mmhmm video broadcasting software, and the new Apple Silicon-powered Macs.

SHOW NOTES:

#EdTechOfficeHours:What is the best OER search engine?
OER Commons
OASIS
*George Mason University OER Metafinder (MOM)

News

Erik's Tech Bytes blog post
*Apple's M1 chip: Making desktop computing cool again

Apple Silicon Macs and the M1 chip
Daring Fireball, John Gruber
Ars Technica hands-on
Ars Technica interview with the Apple hardware team
Six Colors

9to5 Mac: What will Apple Silicon mean for Apple’s education strategy

CNET: Apple's secret weapon in AR is right in front of us

Yahoo: Tencent to invest in Udemy

EdTech TipsMmhmm broadcasting app
Scrivener writing app
*Overleaf Latex writer

CONTACT:Website: edtechexamined.com
Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
Twitter: @EdTechExamined

TEAM INFORMATION:

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-HostWebsite: erikchristiansen.net
Twitter: @egchristiansen
Blog: tech-bytes.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-HostWebsite: krishans.ca
Twitter: @KrisHans
Market Grade: marketgrade.com

Christopher Hoang, Audio Producer & Sound EngineerWebsite: chrishoang.ca

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In this episode, Erik and Kris discuss the Descript video editing software, how universities continue to adopt new technologies, and the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. They also recommend their top apps for managing mental health and provide more organization strategies for managing the demands of online learning.

SHOW NOTES:

#EdTechOfficeHours:*Descript video editing software

News

Harvard Business Review: The pandemic pushed universities online

a16z: Edtech's answer to remote learning burnout

Discussion Items:

*How can mental health burnout be avoided when teaching (or taking courses) online?

EdTech TipsBreathing Zone App
Pause App
*Cal Newport's Time Block Calendar

CONTACT:Website: edtechexamined.com
Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
Twitter: @EdTechExamined

TEAM INFORMATION:

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-HostWebsite: erikchristiansen.net
Twitter: @egchristiansen
Blog: tech-bytes.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-HostWebsite: krishans.ca
Twitter: @KrisHans
Market Grade: marketgrade.com

Christopher Hoang, Audio Producer & Sound EngineerWebsite: chrishoang.ca

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In this episode, Erik and Kris interview Dr. Anthony (Tony) Chaston, an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Mount Royal University, in Calgary, Canada. Tony teaches Sensation & Perception and Research Methods at MRU. His research interests include visual perception and cognition and the use of virtual reality for reducing anxiety. Most recently, Tony has been developing a virtual reality course using the AltSpaceVR platform. Erik and Kris talk with Tony about his teaching, research, and the future of higher-education.

GUEST INFORMATION:
Dr. Anthony (Tony) Chaston, Mount Royal University
Faculty Profile
AltSpaceVR username: VizWig
YouTube Channel
Educators in VR AltSpaceVR group
Tony's research presentation for Educator's in VR: Using 360 Nature Videos to Lower Stress

CONTACT:Website: edtechexamined.com
Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
Twitter: @EdTechExamined

TEAM INFORMATION:
Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: erikchristiansen.net
Twitter: @egchristiansen
Blog: tech-bytes.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: krishans.ca
Twitter: @KrisHans
Market Grade: marketgrade.com

Christopher Hoang, Audio Producer & Sound Engineer
Website: chrishoang.ca

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In this episode Kris and Erik discuss digital whiteboard software, burner phones and burner numbers, The September 15th Apple event (new iPads and Watches!), remote podcast recording, how to setup digital breakout rooms, broadcasting software, the cost of remote education, and Winter semester uncertainty.

SHOW NOTES:

#EdTechOfficeHours:What is the best online collaborative whiteboard software?

Miro
Mural
*Google JamBoard

Discussion Items:

Using Text+ to create a “burner” number for students.

News

Microsoft: Reimagining education
September 15th, 2020 Apple Event: Time Flies
CNN: Remote learning is costing parents a fortune
Global News: Remote learning at University of Regina will extend into the Winter term

EdTech Tips

Digital breakout rooms
Google Meet persistent links using recurrent events
Google Meet breakout room extension

Broadcasting software
*Open Broadcast Software

CONTACT:Website: edtechexamined.com
Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
Twitter: @EdTechExamined

TEAM INFORMATION:

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-HostWebsite: erikchristiansen.net
Twitter: @egchristiansen
Blog: tech-bytes.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-HostWebsite: krishans.ca
Twitter: @KrisHans
Market Grade: marketgrade.com

Christopher Hoang, Audio Producer & Sound EngineerWebsite: chrishoang.ca

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In this episode, Erik and Kris interview Meg Wilcox, an Assistant Professor at the School of Communications Studies at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Canada. Meg discusses her journalistic background, long-time interest in radio, and her advocacy for the podcasting medium in higher education.

GUEST INFORMATIONMeg Wilcox, Mount Royal University
Website: megwilcox.com
Faculty profile
*LinkedIn profile

SHOW NOTES
Canadian Foundation for Innovation grant
Podchats, Calgary Public Library

CONTACT

Website: edtechexamined.com
Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
Twitter: @EdTechExamined

TEAM INFORMATION Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-HostWebsite: erikchristiansen.net
Twitter: @egchristiansen
Blog: tech-bytes.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: krishans.ca
Twitter: @KrisHans
Market Grade: marketgrade.com

Christopher Hoang, Audio Producer & Sound EngineerWebsite: chrishoang.ca

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In this episode, Kris and Erik discuss their recommendations for back to school gear including laptops, tablets, phones, monitors, ergonomic office equipment, and data backup.
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SHOW NOTES.Recommended computers and devices.Apple back to school deals (free AirPods)
.Apple Education
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Tablets
.iPad Air 3
iPad Pro 11
iPad Mini
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Laptops
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Lenovo X1 Carbon
Lenovo T490s
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Microsoft Surface Pro 7
Dell XPS 13
Apple MacBook Air
Apple MacBook Pro 13”
Apple iMac 27”
HP OMEN desktops
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Phones
.Google Pixel 3a
OnePlus
Phone SE
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Tech-Bytes.net: “Trickle-down technology”
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Computer Accessories
.Evoluent VerticalMouse D
Logitech MX Vertical
Logitech K380 keyboard
Logitech K780 keyboard
Logitech Ergo K860 keyboard
Microsoft Sculpt keyboard and mouse
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Sites for researching tech.RTings.com
NYTimes The Wirecutter
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Physiotherapy YouTube channels.AthleanX
Bob and Brad.
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Data backup.3-2-1 backup strategy Leo Laporte TWiT - https://twit.tv/shows/twit-bits/episodes/3019
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Local backup tools
.See

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In this episode, Erik and Kris focus on productivity strategies for educators and students. They give their experience using project management software like Basecamp and Trello, do a deep dive on note-taking apps (for all platforms), and review Cal Newport’s concept of Deep Work and the strategies of Capture, Configure, and Control for taking control of your time. The co-hosts also discuss their experience so far with paid podcast hosting. They also talk about Andy Hargreaves’ critique of EdTech in the Washington Post and innovative social distancing strategies for k-12 students in Alberta.

SHOW NOTESProject Management Tools
Basecamp: https://basecamp.com

Trello: https://trello.com/home

Cal Newport and Deep Work
*Cal Newport’s Deep Work: https://amzn.to/2EUX5He

Overview of Deep Work (Medium): https://medium.com/@nina.semczuk/5-practices-from-deep-work-by-cal-newport-thatll-change-your-life-303847ec5f3c

Cal Newport Study Hacks Blog: https://www.calnewport.com/blog/

Cal Newport Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fleeing-collapsing-career-taking-notes-on-books-building/id1515786216?i=1000483167517

Cal Newport 3 practices for organizing your documenting your ideas and planning your time

1. Capture - Get it down
2. Configure - Describe the task in detail
3. Control - Plan and execution of the task

Other organization strategies
*Accidental Creative by Todd Henry: https://amzn.to/3lEYORU

Mind Mapping by Tony Buzan: https://tonybuzan.com/

Documentaries on innovationGeneral Magic

Love Notes to Newton

Podcast hosting optionsCastos: https://www.castos.com

PodBean: https://www.podbean.com

Simple Cast: https://simplecast.com

Captivate: https://www.captivate.fm/podcast/

Buzzprout:

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In this episode, Kris and Erik interview Dr. Jason Wiens, a Senior Instructor and Associate Head of Undergraduate Student Affairs at the University of Calgary’s Department of English. Jason discusses the nature of online pedagogy in the humanities and the field of English, including his infamous archive and digital audio assignments. Due to his experience and breadth of knowledge, Jason offers insights from both administrator and instructor perspectives. Some former students also share thoughts on the benefit of Jason’s unique assignments and his pedagogical methods and have graciously shared their papers with us - linked below.
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SHOW NOTES:
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Christopher Hoang Archive Assignment: https://www.chrishoang.ca/art-literature/modernist-poetry-from-a-modern-perspective-1
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Christopher Hoang Close Listening Assignment: https://www.chrishoang.ca/art-literature/on-christian-bks-the-doomsday-songsfor-friedrich-nietzsche-upon-the-death-of-superman
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Danielle Wong Archive Assignment: https://www.chrishoang.ca/art-literature/bpnichol-danielle-wong\
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Danielle Wong Close Listening Assignment: https://www.chrishoang.ca/art-literature/winds-of-unity-danielle-wong
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Michelle Tang Archive Assignment: https://www.chrishoang.ca/art-literature/alice-munro-by-michelle-tang
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Michelle Tang Close Listening Assignment: https://www.chrishoang.ca/art-literature/alden-nowlan-fireworks-michelle-tang
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GUEST INFORMATION:
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Dr. Jason Wiens, University of Calgary Profile: https://english.ucalgary.ca/manageprofile/profiles/jason-wiens
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CONTACT:
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Website: edtechexamined.com
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Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
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Twitter: @EdTechExamined
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TEAM INFORMATION:
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Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host
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Website: erikchristiansen.net
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Twitter: @egchristiansen
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Blog: tech-bytes.net
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Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host
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Website: krishans.ca
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Twitter: @KrisHans
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Market Grade: marketgrade.com
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Christopher Hoang, Audio Producer & Sound Engineer
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Website: chrishoang.ca

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In this special episode, Kris and Erik were interviewed by the Teaching and Learning Online Network (or TALON) at the University of Calgary€™s School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape about their strategies for teaching online, including the importance of preparation, communicating with students effectively, developing reusable resources, suggestions for collaboration software, and 'netiquette.'
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To learn more about TALON visit taloncloud.ca. You can see the full video interview on TALON's website or the EdTech Examined YouTube channel.
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TALON website: https://taloncloud.ca/Kris-Hans-Erik-Christiansen
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EdTech Examined YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/RIAOPa1L_Os
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University of Calgary: https://ucalgary.ca/
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School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape
Website: https://sapl.ucalgary.ca/
Twitter: twitter.com/ucalgarysapl
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Mac McGinn, TALON Team
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mac-mcginn
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CONTACT: .
Website: edtechexamined.com
Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
Twitter: @EdTechExamined
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TEAM INFORMATION: .
Erik Christiansen
Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: erikchristiansen.net
Twitter: @egchristiansen
Blog: tech-bytes.net
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Kris Hans
Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: krishans.ca
Twitter: @KrisHans
Market Grade: marketgrade.com
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Christopher Hoang
Audio Producer & Sound Engineer
Website: chrishoang.ca

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In this episode Erik and Kris give advice on video editing software for educators, using Medium as an educational blogging platform and the tech industry’s increasing interest in education technology. This episode also introduces a new ‘Meta’ segment. The co-hosts talk about their experience podcasting so far and their observations about different podcast formats. They also talk about the assumptions around the human attention span, the revolution of the spoken word, and why it might be ok to have longer recorded lectures.
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In addition, Kris and Erik want to formally welcome Chris Hoang to the EdTech Examined team. Chris is the Audio Producer & Sound Engineer and he edited this episode. He is an Entrepreneurship and Innovation Student at the University of Calgary's Haskayne School of Business. Stay tuned for future updates from Chris about audio editing, multimedia, and more.
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SHOW NOTES .
EdTech Office Hours: Video editing software .
Windows Movie Maker 10: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/movie-maker-10-free/9mvfq4lmz6c9?activetab=pivot:overviewtab
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iMovie: https://www.apple.com/ca/imovie/
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Davinci Resolve: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/
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Adobe Spark: https://spark.adobe.com/
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News .
Tech Crunch – “EdTech is no longer optional”:
https://techcrunch.com/2020/07/20/edtech-is-no-longer-optional-investors-deep-dive-into-the-future-of-the-market/
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WEF – COVID accelerated digital transformation of higher ed:
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/07/covid-19-digital-transformation-higher-education/
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Tech Tips .
Medium: Tips for creating a publication with your students
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Medium.com – Getting started with Medium publications:
https://help.medium.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004681607-Create-a-publication
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Medium.com – Layout Tips:
https://help.medium.com/hc/en-us/sections/115001431688-Layout
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Medium.com – Managing users:
https://help.medium.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004681647
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Medium.com – Drafting or posting to publications:
https://help.medium.com/hc/en-us/articles/213904978
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Example class blogs using Medium by Kris Hans:
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Economics for Business: https://medium.com/economicsforbusiness
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Design Thinking: https://medium.com/designthi

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In this episode, Kris and Erik interview Dr. Mohammad Keyhani, an Associate Professor at the University of Calgary Haskayne School of Business. Mohammad discusses his entrepreneur tools catalogue, his digital survival kit and his essential work-from-home strategies.
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SHOW NOTES:
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A digital survival kit for transitioning your courses online:
https://www.universityaffairs.ca/career-advice/career-advice-article/a-digital-survival-kit-for-transitioning-your-course-online/
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Some essential tools and gadgets for working from home:
https://www.universityaffairs.ca/career-advice/career-advice-article/some-essential-tools-and-gadgets-for-working-from-home/
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Entrepreneur Tools:
https://entrepreneur-tools.zeef.com/keyhanimo
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GUEST INFORMATION:.

Mohammad Keyhani
Website: https://about.me/keyhanimo
Twitter: @Keyhanimo
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/keyhanimo
UCalgary Profile: http://haskayne.ucalgary.ca/haskayne_info/profiles/mohammad-keyhani
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CONTACT:Website: edtechexamined.com
Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
Twitter: @EdTechExamined
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TEAM INFORMATION:.

Erik Christiansen
Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: erikchristiansen.net
Twitter: @egchristiansen
Blog: tech-bytes.net
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Kris Hans

Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: krishans.ca
Twitter: @KrisHans
Market Grade: marketgrade.com
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Christopher Hoang
Audio Producer & Sound Engineer
Website: chrishoang.ca

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In this episode, Erik and Kris interview Dr. Tom O’Neill, an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Calgary. Tom discusses ITP Metrics, a free online teamwork and behavioural assessment platform. Tom and his team created this platform to improve classroom team dynamics, and it has been used in several programs to great success.
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SHOW NOTES:.
ITP Metrics platform: https://www.itpmetrics.com/
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GUEST INFORMATION:.
Dr. Tom O’Neill
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-o-neill-53bbb321/
UCalgary Profile: https://psyc.ucalgary.ca/profiles/thomas-o-neill
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CONTACT:Website: edtechexamined.com
Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
Twitter: @EdTechExamined
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HOST INFORMATION:.
Kris Hans
Website: krishans.ca
Twitter: @KrisHans
Market Grade: marketgrade.com
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Erik Christiansen
Website: erikchristiansen.net
Twitter: @egchristiansen
Blog: tech-bytes.net

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In this episode, Kris and Erik interview Leighton Wilks, Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning at the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business. Leighton talks about the Business School’s Five Principles for Effective Online Engagement, how COVID-19 is impacting higher education, and strategies for creating a solid work-from-home setup.
.GUEST INFORMATION:
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Leighton Wilks
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/leighton-wilks-40672615
UCalgary Profile: http://haskayne.ucalgary.ca/haskayne_info/profiles/leighton-wilks
Haskayne School of Business website: https://haskayne.ucalgary.ca/
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CONTACT:
Website: edtechexamined.com
Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
Twitter: @EdTechExamined
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HOST INFORMATION:.Kris Hans
Website: krishans.ca
Twitter: @KrisHans
Market Grade: marketgrade.com
.Erik Christiansen
Website: erikchristiansen.net
Twitter: @egchristiansen
Blog: tech-bytes.net

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In this episode, Kris and Erik discuss tips for creating an ergonomic work from home setup (i.e. "command centre") and using Pocket and Pinboard for saving and organizing articles from the web.
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#EdTechOfficeHours.
Creating an ergonomic work from home setup
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Have a monitor that's at eye level
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Ergonomics CCOHS:
https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/ergonomics/office/monitor_positioning.html
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Evoluent vertical mouse:
https://evoluent.com/
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Logitech MX Vertical mouse:
https://www.logitech.com/en-ca/product/mx-vertical-ergonomic-mouse
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Logitech ERGO K860:
https://www.logitech.com/en-ca/product/k860-split-ergonomic-keyboard?crid=27
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Logitech K780:
https://www.logitech.com/en-ca/product/k780-multi-device-wireless-keyboard.html?crid=27
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Microsoft Sculpt Keyboard and Mouse:
https://www.microsoft.com/accessories/en-us/products/keyboards/sculpt-ergonomic-desktop/l5v-00001
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Herman Miller Aeron ergonomic chair:
https://www.hermanmiller.com/products/seating/office-chairs/aeron-chairs/
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Rain Design laptop stand:
https://www.raindesigninc.com/mstand.html
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The Wirecutter's recommended standing desks:
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-standing-desk/
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TECH TIPS:
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Saving online articles
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Pocket: https://getpocket.com/
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Pinboard: https://pinboard.in/
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Erik's Pinboard: https://pinboard.in/u:echristiansen/
. CONTACT:Website: edtechexamined.com
Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
Twitter: @EdTechExamined
. HOST INFORMATION:.

Erik Christiansen
Website: erikchristiansen.net
Twitter: @egchristiansen
Blog: tech-bytes.net
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In this episode, Kris and Erik will be discussing an academic misconduct case where students used Discord to share information, how and why to create a course trailer and the benefits of using password managers and two-factor authentication to stay secure online.
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NEWS:.Calgary Herald: "Honest mistake"
https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/honest-mistake-u-of-c-student-denies-cheating-as-14-accused-of-sharing-answers-online
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CBC: "14 University of Calgary students accused of academic misconduct"
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/university-calgary-student-misconduct-open-book-exam-course-calgary-1.5619737
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#EdTechOfficeHours.
Creating a course trailer.
University of Calgary:
http://connections.ucalgaryblogs.ca/2016/12/22/creating-a-course-trailer/
https://spark.adobe.com/page/CNDWLnyovgpmO/
https://taloncloud.ca/Course-Trailer-TI
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BMC 171 course trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMKu9pIElAc&feature=youtu.be
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Kris Hans' YouTube channel with more trailers:
https://www.youtube.com/user/krishans
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TECH TIPS:
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Privacy tools IO: https://www.privacytools.io/
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Password managersLast Pass (free proprietary): https://www.lastpass.com/
Bit Warden (free open source): https://bitwarden.com/
One Password (paid): https://1password.com/
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Two-factor authentication apps
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Authy: https://authy.com/
Google Authenticator: https://www.google.com/landing/2step/
Microsoft Authenticator: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/account/authenticator
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CONTACT: Website: edtechexamined.com
Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
Twitter: @EdTechExamined. HOST INFORMATION

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In this episode, Kris and Erik will be discussing how to improve audio recording quality, the pros and cons of synchronous and asynchronous teaching online, privacy concerns over online proctoring services and tips for signing PDFs digitally.
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LINKS & SHOW NOTES:.
ARTICLES:
.The Verge: Exam anxiety: how remote test-proctoring is creeping students out
https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/29/21232777/examity-remote-test-proctoring-online-class-education
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NY Times: What We’re Learning About Online Learning
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/13/health/school-learning-online-education.html
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Medium: Need to sign a PDF? Have a Mac? It takes seconds
https://medium.com/edtechexamined/need-to-sign-a-pdf-have-a-mac-it-takes-seconds-cf74845b42b2
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GEAR:
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Blue Yeti mic:
https://www.bluemic.com/en-us/products/yeti/
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Blue Nano mic:
https://www.bluemic.com/en-us/products/yeti-nano/
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CONTACT:
Website: edtechexamined.com
Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
Twitter: @EdTechExamined
.HOST INFORMATION:.
Erik Christiansen
Website: erikchristiansen.net
Twitter: @egchristiansen
Blog: tech-bytes.net
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Kris Hans
Website: krishans.ca
Twitter: @KrisHans
Market Grade: marketgrade.com

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Interested in education technology? Teaching during COVID-19 on your mind? Kris Hans and Erik Christiansen are excited to launch their new podcast titled “EdTech Examined.” They'll be talking about all things education technology. In this monthly podcast, Kris and Erik will be providing practical tech tips for college and university educators, discussing relevant tech news, and answering your tech questions. Our first episode will launch July 7th, 2020.
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We’re interested in hearing from you! Reach out to us at hey@edtechexamined.com or on Twitter @EdTechExamined.
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For more information visit edtechexamined.com
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HOST INFORMATION: .
Erik ChristiansenWebsite: erikchristiansen.net
Twitter: @egchristiansen
Blog: tech-bytes.net
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Kris Hans
Website: krishans.ca
Twitter: @KrisHans
Market Grade: marketgrade.com

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