HiTech Podcast

HiTech Podcast

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HiTech Podcast episodes

  • 162 | AI, Storytelling & Space Pirates

    In episode 162 of the Hitech Podcast, we dive deep into our three-week journey of creating an engaging and fun learning experience we call the “Smoothie Overlord.” It is a fun, gamified space journey that teaches learners how to make a great smoothie. We share how we storyboarded the experience, prioritized features, and managed the project to complete this learning experience in just two weeks. We also explain how we used Midjourney, storytelling, and Storyline to build it all on our own and create an immersive experience. In today’s world, with the tools available to us, we believe it is really easy to create amazing experiences. Listen in as we uncover the techniques and strategies that enabled us to transform our educational content in such a short time frame and give live demos of what we created.

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    • 51 min
    • 161 | Dadsigner: Agile Digital Collaboration

      In this episode of the Hitech Podcast, we sit down with Michael Smith, known as the Dadsigner, to explore his agile collaboration techniques in digital design. We discuss our recent collaborative experience with Michael, where he helped us create a new brand for the podcast in a month. We also delve into his client process from onboarding to project completion, and get a firsthand look at how he uses Trello to streamline his agile workflow. Join us for valuable insights into effective digital collaboration and agile project management in the world of design, education, and Instructional Design!
      For more on our conversation, check out the episode page⁠.

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      • 1 hr 6 min
      • 160 | Consulting in Ed-tech & Goblin Tools

        In Episode 160 of the HiTech Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome back Renee Dawson.. This time around, Renee delves deeper into her rich and varied experiences as a consultant in the ever-evolving ed-tech world, highlighting the significant and positive impact she has been able to make in this dynamic field. She generously shares insights into how she initially embarked on her career path, detailing the motivations and inspirations that guided her journey. Additionally, Renee provides an in-depth look at the array of tools and technologies she employs to efficiently manage her day-to-day responsibilities while working with a diverse range of clients. Her expertise offers valuable guidance for anyone interested in the intersection of education and technology. Whether you are curious about the field of ed-tech, considering a career in consulting, or simply eager to discover some innovative tech solutions to enhance your daily productivity, this episode promises to deliver valuable information and inspiration.

        After listening, be sure to check out the great work Renee is doing at https://bit.ly/d4uLearn.

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        • 57 min
        • 159 | Old Tech Wars with Steven Miletto

          In Episode 159 of the HiTech Podcast, we host our first Old Tech Wars! We dive into a friendly competition with our old friend, Steven Miletto, the host of Teaching Learning Leading K12. Together, we embark on a quest to uncover the best old technology and explore how it has shaped our world, education, and learning. From vintage projectors to retro gadgets, we examine the innovations of the past and discuss their lasting impact. Tune in as we blend humor, nostalgia, and insightful analysis to celebrate the tech that paved the way for today's advancements. This episode promises a fascinating journey through time, highlighting the enduring influence of old tech on modern education and beyond.

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          • 1 hr 6 min
          • 158 | Try Everything, Do Nothing

            In the final episode of our 5-part series on reducing anxiety with key productivity practices and tools, we delve into the crucial topic of prioritization. Often, people try to do too much at once, leading to overwhelm and inaction. It also causes people to split time and resources between too many things, resulting in little to no progress. In this episode, we emphasize the importance of identifying and focusing on the most important task or project before moving on to the next. We'll explore how to use Notion to achieve this, leveraging timelines, statuses, and comprehensive dashboards to stay organized and efficient. Join us as we discuss practical strategies for prioritizing effectively and maintaining productivity without the stress.

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            • 49 min
            • 157 | Thinking Outside Your Inbox

              In episode 157, we continue our 5-part series on reducing anxiety with key productivity practices and tools. Too often we have seen people who try to manage their tasks, documents, and more all in their inbox. They live there and too often things get lost, people get overwhelmed, and inevitably things don't get done. From dedicated task management apps to effective prioritization systems, we cover a range of tools and practices designed to keep your task list under control and your mind focused. Join us as we explore how to manage your workload more effectively and reduce the chaos that often comes with an overstuffed inbox.

              • For more on our conversation, check out the episode page ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.
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              • 46 min
              • 156 | Anxiety Relief in a Tech-Crazy World

                Episode 156 continues our 5-part series on reducing anxiety with key productivity practices and tools. Over the years, we have discovered game-changing practices, systems, and tools that help us get through our weeks, and we are sharing all of them in this series.

                So far, we have covered how productivity starts with a system and what types of tools you need to be productive and reduce anxiety. In this third episode, we share daily practices and rhythms you can adopt to reduce anxiety and increase productivity. We discuss how time boxing, blocking, and more can help you find more calm throughout your days.

                • For more on our conversation, check out the episode page ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.
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                • 50 min
                • 155 | What essential types of tools do we need to be productive in a tech heavy world?

                  Episode 155 continues our 5-part series on reducing anxiety with key productivity practices and tools. Over the years, we have discovered game-changing practices, systems, and tools that help us get through our weeks, and we are sharing all of them in this series. In this second episode, we talk about the key tools we think we could all use to reduce anxiety and up productivity. We also share how Notion can actually be the one tool that does all of them.

                  • For more on our conversation, check out the episode page ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.
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                  • 1 hr 4 min
                  • 154 | Why Isn’t Technology Making Us More Productive?

                    Episode 154 kicks off our 5-part series on reducing anxiety with key productivity practices and tools. Over the years, we have discovered game-changing practices, systems, and tools that help us get through our weeks, and we are sharing all of them in this series. In this first episode, we talk about how technology and tools won't just make us productive; it all starts with picking a system you can follow. We also share how Notion can help support whatever system you pick. To learn more, check out the episode and stay tuned for the next 5 weeks!

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                    • 58 min
                    • 153 | Meet the New HiTech Podcast

                      Season 7 is finally here, and so is the new HiTech Podcast! In this episode, we finally tell you about the business we started last year, and we discuss why we are expanding our discussions to go beyond just education. That's right, the podcast is going to start talking about more than just education, but with the same vibe we have always had and you can be sure to learn new tech every week. Listen to the episode to find out more 🙂.

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                      • 31 min

                      About HiTech Podcast

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                      The HiTech Podcast is a conversation between two friends who love talking about tech with a heavy dose of nerd lore and interests. Join us as we learn how to integrate tech into our work and hobbies.