Tightwad Tech

Synopsis:   In another hodgepodge episode, Mark and Shawn discuss iDevices, Android tablets, Web standards, lazy programmers and more. TIPS: Teacher Tip of the Week: Remind101.com

Synopsis:   This week Mark and Shawn discuss the merits of do-it-yourself network installations- from tips and techniques to must-have tools. TIPS: Tech Tip of the Week: Lazarus Teacher Tip of the Week: KidInfo.com

Synopsis:   This week Mark and Shawn continue an ongoing discussion regarding "customer service" from the tech department. Is it best to work efficiently behind the scenes, or to be a bit less efficient, but work face-to-face with your students and staff? TIPS: Tech Tip of the Week: Free Opener Teacher Tip of the Week: Kodu

Synopsis:   This week Mark and Shawn discuss the first day of school for the 2011-2012 school year- sharing some funny stories, some successes, and some misery. If you work for a school, you can surely relate to something in this episode. TIPS: Tech Tip of the Week: D7- Computer repair multitool Teacher Tip of the Week: Microsoft's Image Composite Editor

Synopsis:   In this .5 episode, Mark and Shawn are joined by Aaron Butler of the 1 Meal 1 Workout podcast to discuss some of their favorite fitness-related apps and gadgets. Links: In the News:  Common Hydration Myths Endomondo RunKeeper CardioTrainer Noom RideTrac CalorieCounter Garmin SportsWatch Nike+ Sports Kit EarndIt.com

Synopsis:   This week Mark and Shawn discuss their experiences with rolling out Windows 7 district-wide. Offering some tips they've discovered as well as pointing out a few pitfalls to be avoided. TIPS: Tech Tip of the Week: Fyels.com - Free, unlimited public online storage Teacher Tip of the Week: Ambient-Mixer.com - Mix your personal ambient sound free online.

Synopsis:   This week Mark and Shawn have the pleasure of speaking with award-winning futurist, author and consultant, David Thornburg about a range of subjects including his work at Xerox PARC, his Open Source advocacy and his ideas on the future of education. TIPS: Tech Tip of the Week: DriverPack Solution - Automated driver installation system Teacher Tip of the Week: Everyday Mysteries from the Library of Congress

Synopsis:   This week Mark and Shawn have a quasi-impromptu discussion regarding managing one's "personal brand" in the realm of social networking. TIPS: Tech Tip of the Week: PolyMon - an Open Source monitoring solution Teacher Tip of the Week: Science-Class.net

Synopsis:   This week Mark and Shawn are joined by David Trask of the Open 1 to 1 project to discuss their work regarding Open Source advocacy in public education. Links: Open 1 to 1 FossEd.com TIPS: Tech Tip of the Week: Comm100 - "Open Source & Free Hosted Customer Service Software" Teacher Tip of the Week: Aviary

Synopsis:   This week Mark and Shawn take a look at Google's new social network offering and offer some first impressions. Links: Google Plus TIPS: Tech Tip of the Week: iPrint - "Eco-friendly" printing utility Teacher Tip of the Week: gplus.to- Create a short link to your Google Plus profile