K12 Tech Talk

By k12techtalk

A K12TechPro Podcast. This podcast is about trending K12 technology topics and issues. Josh, Chris, and Mark have real conversations, real arguments, and real banter on IT issues and trends in K12 Sch... more

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How many episodes does K12 Tech Talk have?

The podcast currently has 218 episodes available.

K12 Tech Talk episodes:

September 13, 2024 Episode 182 - SIS Conversion Debrief and Listener Rebuttals
In this episode, we talk about emails we received from listeners as rebuttals to topics from last week (Ring cameras and bugs in Chromebooks). Mark hosts a SIS Conversion Debrief and asks Chris and Josh 5 soul searching questions about their SIS Conversion experiences. The Cybersecurity Pilot opens next week and we talk about it in the news.
OH, AND BIG NEWS!!! We now have a phone number you can call and leave us voicemails! Do it! 314-329-0363
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NTP [email protected]

VIZOR vizor.cloud/k12techtalk Listeners get special pricing and a
free podcast shirt or hoodie.

ClassLink https://www.classlink.com/

Prey https://preyproject.com/solutions/education

Extreme [email protected]

Fortinet [email protected]
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Music by Colt Ball
Disclaimer: The views and work done by Josh, Chris, and Mark are solely their own and do not reflect the opinions or positions of sponsors or any respective employers or organizations associated with the guys. K12 Tech Talk itself does not endorse or validate the ideas, views, or statements expressed by Josh, Chris, and Mark's individual views and opinions are not representative of K12 Tech Talk. Furthermore, any references or mention of products, services, organizations, or individuals on K12 Tech Talk should not be considered as endorsements related to any employer or organization associated with the guys.
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1h 6min
September 06, 2024 Episode 181 - Ring Cameras for Schools? And Bed Bugs!
Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss several listener emails. Ring Cameras are discussed. Bed bugs in devices makes the news. Oh, and Josh isn't wearing any pants.
Bed bugs in Chromebooks at Riverside High School in Durham, North Carolina
FCC Cybersecurity Pilot
CISA Services Portal
CIO in New Haven was fired after a recent breach
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Prey
--Device Loan Management
--Security Actions
Extreme Networks - Email [email protected]
Fortinet - Email [email protected]
ManagedMethods
NTP
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Email us at [email protected]
Join the K12TechPro Community
Buy some swag
X @k12techtalkpod
Visit our LinkedIn
Music by Colt Ball
Disclaimer: The views and work done by Josh, Chris, and Mark are solely their own and do not reflect the opinions or positions of sponsors or any respective employers or organizations associated with the guys. K12 Tech Talk itself does not endorse or validate the ideas, views, or statements expressed by Josh, Chris, and Mark's individual views and opinions are not representative of K12 Tech Talk. Furthermore, any references or mention of products, services, organizations, or individuals on K12 Tech Talk should not be considered as endorsements related to any employer or organization associated with the guys.
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50min
August 30, 2024 Episode 180 - When You Are Technically Right, But You're Wrong
Chris and Eric talk about AI, collecting devices from students, and discuss "When you are technically right, but you're wrong."

AI Bill in California
Will AI Make Standardized Tests Obsolete?
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Prey
--Device Loan Management
--Security Actions
Extreme Networks - Email [email protected]
Fortinet - Email [email protected]
ClassLink
NTP
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Email us at [email protected]
Join the K12TechPro Community
Buy some swag
X @k12techtalkpod
Visit our LinkedIn
Music by Colt Ball
Disclaimer: The views and work done by Josh, Chris, and Mark are solely their own and do not reflect the opinions or positions of sponsors or any respective employers or organizations associated with the guys. K12 Tech Talk itself does not endorse or validate the ideas, views, or statements expressed by Josh, Chris, and Mark's individual views and opinions are not representative of K12 Tech Talk. Furthermore, any references or mention of products, services, organizations, or individuals on K12 Tech Talk should not be considered as endorsements related to any employer or organization associated with the guys.
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43min
August 23, 2024Episode 179 - Hot Pockets and Hot Topics
Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss the opening of school, student password resets, and student screen time (again).
Prey
Short video: https://prey.wistia.com/medias/fdwb048xxj
Demo: Get a demo from @Nicolas Bascoli. You will get in depth information!
Free Trial: Experience by yourself how it works and how easy the deployment process is. You can start here: https://preyproject.com/get-started.
ManagedMethods
Extreme Networks - TechByte Tuesdays: Networking 101 for Education
Fortinet
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Email us at [email protected]
Join the K12TechPro Community
Buy some swag
X @k12techtalkpod
Visit our LinkedIn
Music by Colt Ball
Disclaimer: The views and work done by Josh, Chris, and Mark are solely their own and do not reflect the opinions or positions of sponsors or any respective employers or organizations associated with the guys. K12 Tech Talk itself does not endorse or validate the ideas, views, or statements expressed by Josh, Chris, and Mark's individual views and opinions are not representative of K12 Tech Talk. Furthermore, any references or mention of products, services, organizations, or individuals on K12 Tech Talk should not be considered as endorsements related to any employer or organization associated with the guys.
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1h 16min
August 16, 2024Episode 178 - We Go Back to School
Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss Back to School Week and dealing with issues, an ACT study on internet access, screen time, cell phone bans, and we talk to Fortinet about the FCC Cybersecurity Pilot.

NPT
Prey
Short video: https://prey.wistia.com/medias/fdwb048xxj
Demo: Get a demo from @Nicolas Bascoli. You will get in depth information!
Free Trial: Experience by yourself how it works and how easy the deployment process is. You can start here: https://preyproject.com/get-started.
VIZOR
ClassLink
Extreme Networks
Fortinet
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Email us at [email protected]
Join the K12TechPro Community
Buy some swag
X @k12techtalkpod
Visit our LinkedIn
Music by Colt Ball
Disclaimer: The views and work done by Josh, Chris, and Mark are solely their own and do not reflect the opinions or positions of sponsors or any respective employers or organizations associated with the guys. K12 Tech Talk itself does not endorse or validate the ideas, views, or statements expressed by Josh, Chris, and Mark's individual views and opinions are not representative of K12 Tech Talk. Furthermore, any references or mention of products, services, organizations, or individuals on K12 Tech Talk should not be considered as endorsements related to any employer or organization associated with the guys.
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1h 16min
August 09, 2024 Episode 177 - Live from the K12TechPro Virtual Meetup 2024
Josh, Chris, and Mark record an episode live from the K12TechPro Virtual Meetup.

Richmond, VA K12TechPro Southeast Region Meetup is September 20th

ManagedMethods
Extreme Networks
Fortinet
Prey
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Email us at [email protected]
Join the K12TechPro Community
Buy some swag
X @k12techtalkpod
Visit our LinkedIn
Music by Colt Ball
Disclaimer: The views and work done by Josh, Chris, and Mark are solely their own and do not reflect the opinions or positions of sponsors or any respective employers or organizations associated with the guys. K12 Tech Talk itself does not endorse or validate the ideas, views, or statements expressed by Josh, Chris, and Mark's individual views and opinions are not representative of K12 Tech Talk. Furthermore, any references or mention of products, services, organizations, or individuals on K12 Tech Talk should not be considered as endorsements related to any employer or organization associated with the guys.
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47min
August 02, 2024 Episode 176 - Josh says 175, but it's 176, he was distracted by his new iPad
Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss E-Rate, pay raises, and the Olympics.

Special "Back to School" Virtual K12TechPro Meetup is August 7th
Richmond, VA K12TechPro Southeast Region Meetup is September 20th
NPT
VIZOR
ClassLink
Extreme Networks
Fortinet
--------------------
Email us at [email protected]
Join the K12TechPro Community
Buy some swag
X @k12techtalkpod
Visit our LinkedIn
Music by Colt Ball
Disclaimer: The views and work done by Josh, Chris, and Mark are solely their own and do not reflect the opinions or positions of sponsors or any respective employers or organizations associated with the guys. K12 Tech Talk itself does not endorse or validate the ideas, views, or statements expressed by Josh, Chris, and Mark's individual views and opinions are not representative of K12 Tech Talk. Furthermore, any references or mention of products, services, organizations, or individuals on K12 Tech Talk should not be considered as endorsements related to any employer or organization associated with the guys.
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38min
July 25, 2024 Episode 175 - Live from MidwestTechTalk2024!
Josh, Chris, and Mark record an episode live from MidwestTechTalk2024 for the opening day keynote. Buckle up, it's a good time.

Special "Back to School" Virtual K12TechPro Meetup is August 7th
Richmond, VA K12TechPro Southeast Region Meetup is September 20th
MidwestTechTalk2024
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Email us at [email protected]
Join the K12TechPro Community
Buy some swag
X @k12techtalkpod
Visit our LinkedIn
Music by Colt Ball
Disclaimer: The views and work done by Josh, Chris, and Mark are solely their own and do not reflect the opinions or positions of sponsors or any respective employers or organizations associated with the guys. K12 Tech Talk itself does not endorse or validate the ideas, views, or statements expressed by Josh, Chris, and Mark's individual views and opinions are not representative of K12 Tech Talk. Furthermore, any references or mention of products, services, organizations, or individuals on K12 Tech Talk should not be considered as endorsements related to any employer or organization associated with the guys.
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42min
July 19, 2024 Episode 174 - The Trip of Self Discovery
In the latest episode of K12 Tech Talk, Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss Infinite Campus woes, FBI security audits, and Mark's reflections.

Special "Back to School" Virtual K12TechPro Meetup is August 7th
Richmond, VA K12TechPro Southeast Region Meetup is September 20th
MidwestTechTalk is July 22nd and 23rd (Our friends VIZOR, KCAV, Extreme, Fortinet, and more will be there!)
NTP
ClassLink
Fortinet - Email [email protected]
Extreme Networks - Email [email protected]
--------------------
Email us at [email protected]
Join the K12TechPro Community
Buy some swag
X @k12techtalkpod
Visit our LinkedIn
Music by Colt Ball
Disclaimer: The views and work done by Josh, Chris, and Mark are solely their own and do not reflect the opinions or positions of sponsors or any respective employers or organizations associated with the guys. K12 Tech Talk itself does not endorse or validate the ideas, views, or statements expressed by Josh, Chris, and Mark's individual views and opinions are not representative of K12 Tech Talk. Furthermore, any references or mention of products, services, organizations, or individuals on K12 Tech Talk should not be considered as endorsements related to any employer or organization associated with the guys.
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1h 2min
July 12, 2024 Episode 173 - LAUSD's AI Issues and Chris Loves Drones
In the latest episode of K12 Tech Talk, Josh, Chris, and Mark dive into the latest news in the education technology world. They discuss Instructure's annual "EdTech Top 40" report, LAUSD's "Ed" initiative making headlines, and the US Department of Education releasing guidance for AI developers in education. They also address listener emails regarding FOIA requests for staff email addresses. The main topic focuses on summer account maintenance and how schools are handling staff accounts during this time.

News Stories:
1. Instructure EdTech Top 40 report
2. LAUSD's "Ed" initiative
3. LAUSD's AI meltdown and ways to avoid mistakes
4. US Dept of Ed guidance for AI developers in education
5. Listener email about FOIA requests for staff email addresses

Special "Back to School" Virtual K12TechPro Meetup is August 7th
Richmond, VA K12TechPro Southeast Region Meetup is September 20th
MidwestTechTalk is July 22nd and 23rd (Our friends VIZOR, KCAV, Extreme, Fortinet, and more will be there!)
ManagedMethods
ClassLink
--------------------
Email us at [email protected]
Join the K12TechPro Community
Buy some swag
X @k12techtalkpod
Visit our LinkedIn
Music by Colt Ball
Disclaimer: The views and work done by Josh, Chris, and Mark are solely their own and do not reflect the opinions or positions of sponsors or any respective employers or organizations associated with the guys. K12 Tech Talk itself does not endorse or validate the ideas, views, or statements expressed by Josh, Chris, and Mark's individual views and opinions are not representative of K12 Tech Talk. Furthermore, any references or mention of products, services, organizations, or individuals on K12 Tech Talk should not be considered as endorsements related to any employer or organization associated with the guys.
...more
46min

FAQs about K12 Tech Talk:

How many episodes does K12 Tech Talk have?

The podcast currently has 218 episodes available.

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