K12 Tech Talk
A podcast about IT Issues/Trends in K12 Schools. Current and Past Sponsors: Absolute, Aruba/HPE, ClassLink, Eaton, Extreme Networks, Fortinet, Howard Technology Solutions, iDoc, Infoblox, INVZBL, Jupiter Education, K12TechPro.com, Managed Methods, MidwestTechTalk, Papercut, PDS, Pondurance, Prey, Rise Vision, Ruckus/Commscope, Scale Computing, SHI, StatusGator, SomethingCool.com, Tripp Lite, Vizor
Episodes
Episodes
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Episode 162.5 - Insights from the CoSN 2024 Conference - Part 2
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
This is Part 2 of K12 Tech Talk's engaging journey through the trending topics from CoSN in Miami! Highlights are discussions about AI readiness and CoSN's AI maturity matrix, Secure by Design, enhancing data security in schools, and the dynamic evolution of technology within educational institutions. Interviews include:
Josh Olstad - Technology Director, SAU #5, New Hampshire
Shahryar Khazei - retired CIO of Los Angeles Unified
Jim and Melissa - Future of Privacy Forum
Tom Ryan - the man, the myth, the legend... Co-Founder at K-12 Strategic Technology Advisory Group, former CIO of Albuquerque Public Schools, and member of the Council of Great City Schools
Keith Krueger, CEO, CoSN
Diane Doersch - CoSN Chair
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* Howard - Email Seth Shockley - sshockley@howard.com
* Extreme - Email dmayer@extremenetworks.com
* Fortinet - Excited to announce our next SLED National webinar Connecting the Nation: FCC’s Vision for Broadband, Cybersecurity and Digital Inclusion - a Fireside Chat with Commissioner Rachelle Chong and Jim Richberg, hosted by Mike Lauer! DATE: April 18th @ 10amPT/ 1pm ET Key topics: - Digital Equity for all Americans. - Funding Internet connectivity for K-12 schools and libraries, with a focus on cybersecurity.- Proposed Cyber Trust Mark program for enhanced digital security.
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* ClassLink
* A4L Summit
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Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Episode 162 - Insights from the CoSN 2024 Conference - Part 1
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Part 1 of 2
In this exciting episode of K12 Tech Talk, Chris, Josh, and Mark deliver a front-row experience of the CoSN Conference in Miami. Interviews include:
Susan Enfield - CoSN Keynote
Richard Culatta - CEO ISTE/ASCD
Don Ringelestein - CoSN Board, DEI subcommittee
Megan Gretzinger - Friend of K12TechPro and K12 Tech Talk
Will Brackett - "After Action Reports" session
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* Howard - Email Seth Shockley - sshockley@howard.com
* Extreme - Email dmayer@extremenetworks.com
* Fortinet - Excited to announce our next SLED National webinar Connecting the Nation: FCC’s Vision for Broadband, Cybersecurity and Digital Inclusion - a Fireside Chat with Commissioner Rachelle Chong and Jim Richberg, hosted by Mike Lauer! DATE: April 18th @ 10amPT/ 1pm ET Key topics: - Digital Equity for all Americans. - Funding Internet connectivity for K-12 schools and libraries, with a focus on cybersecurity.- Proposed Cyber Trust Mark program for enhanced digital security.
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* ClassLink
* A4L Summit
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Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Episode 161 - Elevator Repairs, Dead Rodents, and an Interview with VIZOR
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss several listener emails and K12TechPro posts. They talk about POTS lines with elevators, fire alarms, and fax machines. They talk about password managers. They talk about how to obtain technical knowledge and skills when you have a position that isn't necessarily specializing in a certain area. They talk about LMS options and the tech dept's support role. And then there's some sideways talk about elevator inspections and dead rodents. Oh, and an interview with VIZOR customer Chris.
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Episode 160 - Mohit Gupta, Director of Product @ Clever
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
This is a special episode. Josh and Chris interview Mohit Gupta, Director of Product at Clever. We discuss student MFA, the teacher Clever Library, student data privacy, the history of Clever, and more.
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Episode 159 - Josh Rants, VR in the Classroom, and an Interview with Absolute
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss the recent cyberattack where hackers compromised two critical systems of CISA using vulnerabilities in Ivanti products. Josh derails the conversation after receiving some "hate" mail recently, though. They also touch on the future of VR in education, reflecting on past experiences with Google Expeditions and the shift towards AI in K12. The episode features an interview with Absolute.
Reddit article about future of VR in education
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Episode 158 - Gyms are for PE, not the SAT.
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
In this episode, the guys discuss a security bulletin from Papercut, the launch of the digital SAT, and the release of an artificial intelligence framework for district leaders by ILO Group. They also address listener emails, including a question about parental access to web filters. The main topic focuses on tips for preparing for online testing season and large-scale assessments, prompted by a listener's story about a failed testing attempt in a cafeteria.
News Stories:1. Papercut Security Bulletin March 20242. Digital SAT Launches3. ILO Group Releases AI Framework for District Leaders4. COSN & CGCS AI Readiness Checklist
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* VIZOR - To find out how you can simplify your student device management go to vizor.cloud/k12techtalk, K12 Tech Talk listeners get special pricing and a FREE K-12 Tech Talk hoodie
* Absolute - email k12tech@Absolute.com to find out how you can use your hardware refresh budget to secure new devices AND manage and secure existing inventory.
* ClassLink - email Jill at jvandagriff@classlink.com
* Fortinet - email fortinetpodcast.com@fortinet.com
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Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Episode 157 - Vendor Turnover, E-Rate Advice, and Colonoscopies
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Josh and Mark discuss the decline in edtech investments after the pandemic and the impact it may have on the industry. They also touch on the renewal costs for VMware customers and the opportunity it presents for competitor Nutanix. The episode explores the importance of team growth in a school district, highlighting the benefits of knowledge sharing, proactive vs. reactive work, and shared responsibilities. Additionally, listeners inquire about erate efforts in smaller districts and the strategy of swapping out vendors regularly.
Articles discussed on this episode:
Ed tech investments slow after sizable pandemic bump
Nutanix CEO sees opportunity in VMware’s turmoil
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ManagedMethods - go to managedmethods.com, click on Use Cases, to understand how they can help your school district. Mention us when you talk to them.
* Absolute - email k12tech@Absolute.com to find out how you can use your hardware refresh budget to secure new devices AND manage and secure existing inventory.
* PDS/HPE/Aruba - email jeff.cobb@hpe.com
* Extreme - email dmayer@extremenetworks.com
* Fortinet - email fortinetpodcast.com@fortinet.com
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Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Episode 156 - Tabletop Exercise with Leadership
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Hosts Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss a range of tech news stories, including articles on AT&T cell phone service outages, teachers avoiding AI tools, and the use of panic buttons for school safety. They also address a listener email about handling personal documents in district collaboration tools. The main topic focuses on holding a tabletop cybersecurity exercise with district leadership, with Chris sharing his experience leading a drill. Important lessons highlighted include making the exercise relevant, avoiding scare tactics, and emphasizing collaboration.
AT&T cell phone service outage
Top 13 reasons teachers avoid AI tools
Does your district ban ChatGPT?
Panic buttons for school safety
CISA Tabletop Exercises (look at the K12 one)
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Absolute
Classlink
HPE/Aruba - Email jeff.cobb@hpe.com
Fortinet - Email fortinetpodcast@fortinet.com
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