[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]     Instructor Tool of the Week – IFSTA Apps   This week’s instructor tool is the IFSTA Apps available on the app store. The IFSTA Apps available on various subjects are available for both Apple iOS, […]

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Create Amazing Video Training for you’re Flipped Classroom with Explain Everything In this episode I cover my go to application for creating video based lessons using my iPad.  Explain Everything is an app that has been in the app store for over 3 years.  They are dedicated to bringing the best video […]

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]   Create amazing visual presentations with ease using Haiku Deck   Those of you who have been following my page for a while know that I am not a fan of bullet points in a presentation, and […]

What is a “Backchannel” and Why Should You Be Using One? I discuss the concept of using a backchannel during  your conference or classroom sessions.  I cover the 4 main reasons I like to use a backchannel, and the 4 most popular technology tools to help you integrate a backchannel into your classroom setting. What […]

10 Keys To Improve Buy-In To Department Training In this episode I cover my most asked question regarding fire department training.  “How can I improve buy-in to our department training?”  I give 10 sure fire keys that you can implement right away to begin improving buy in to your training.  I discuss techniques that can […]

Listener Question – Saving Files After Uploading to YouTube (4:20) This week’s listener question comes from Michael. He wants to know what he should do with the Camtasia or Screenflow project files and the YouTube mp4 files of his training content after the project is finished, and the file is uploaded to youTube.  I share my thoughts […]

Listener Question – YouTube Privacy Settings (3:15) This week’s listener question comes from Andrew. He wants to know which of the YouTube privacy setting he should be using to protect his training videos.  I cover the pros and cons of all of the available options, and which one I recommend in each situation. Tech Tip […]

Special Guest: “The Fire Critic” Rhett Fleitz My guest on this episode is Rhett Fleitz.  Rhett is a FF/EMT with the City of Roanoke Virginia Fire & EMS Department.  He has been with the department for 15 year, and a total of 20 years in the fire service.  Rhett created the successful Fire Critic Blog where he […]

Fire Accountability App Creator – Bob Ruff In this episode I talk with the creator of the Fire Accountability App – Fire Chief Bob Ruff.  This app is available for Android, or iOS you can find it at the link below. Apple App Store Android Store Fire Seminars Home Page You can get more information […]

Get the Official FDIC 2014 App Today!  Many conferences and trade shows these days are taking advantage of social media and mobile devices to interactwith their customers and attendees.  FDIC has been a leader in technology integration in recent years, and 2014 is no different.  You need to make sure you get the official FDIC […]