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Technology has revolutionized nearly every aspect of our lives, and education is no exception. The integration of technology in classrooms has brought about significant changes, offering new opportunities and challenges for both students and educators.

Schools are on summer break, but the technology teams are just getting started with their busy season! 

In this episode of the Learning Through Technology podcast, Alex and Bob share their experiences as tech directors in schools during the summer break. From funny mishaps to important projects, they discuss the challenges and excitement that come with supporting educational needs. They highlight the importance of leveraging technology in education for successful outcomes. 

They also touch on the hard work of maintenance and facilities staff during the summer. Bob mentions the importance of E-rate projects and shares a story about a fiber cut that caused mysterious internet connectivity issues. Alex talks about a teacher's mishap with sharing a spreadsheet containing sensitive student information and another incident involving a shared url that nearly exposed students to inappropriate content.

They reflect on the joy of having students and teachers back in the school and the sense of purpose that comes with supporting their educational needs.

Here are the key touchpoints from the discussion:

• Bob and Alex discuss the relief and excitement that comes at the end of the school year
• Sharing funny stories from the school year
• The challenges and work that tech directors face during the summer break
• A teacher's mishap with sharing a spreadsheet containing sensitive student information
• The joy of having students and teachers back in the school

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