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Appropriate Proper Reasonable89: Technology AcceptanceA blog post on technology acceptance, specifically unified theory of acceptance and use of technology:https://hackscience.net/2018/01/01/technology-aceptance/Venkatesh, Viswanath., Michael Morris, Gordon Davis, and Fred Davis. 2003. “User Acceptance of Information Technology: Toward a Unified View.” MIS Quarterly 27(3): 425-478.2025-05-3011 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable88: Understanding Wicked Problems A blog on wicked problems with audio:https://hackscience.net/2018/01/01/wicked-problems/2025-05-3014 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable87: Humans as LearnersAn audio version of a blog post:https://hackscience.education/2018/07/12/humans-as-learners/2025-05-3004 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable86: Is #edtech Speeding Back to the 1960’s?A blog post... have we really changed how we use technology in schools?https://hackscience.education/2018/07/10/is-edtech-speeding-back-to-the-1960s/2025-05-2104 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable85: Edtech for Edleaders: Computer Rooms TodayA podcast on the role of computer rooms in schools:https://hackscience.education/2018/06/26/edtech-for-edleaders-computer-rooms-today/ 2025-05-2107 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable84: Edtech for Edleaders: Local Area NetworksA blog post on networks for educational leaders:Edtech for Edleaders: Local Area Networks:https://hackscience.education/2018/06/27/edtech-for-edleaders-local-area-networks/2025-05-1208 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable84: On Student AutonomyA blog post:https://hackscience.education/2023/07/31/on-student-autonomy/2025-05-1109 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable83: Technology Acceptance and Educational Design Ap deep dive focusing on a paper I wrote in 2016:https://hackscience.education/2018/05/01/the-application-of-technology-acceptance-to-educational-design/2025-05-1016 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable81: Why Theory Matters in EducationA blog post now with audio:https://hackscience.education/2018/05/04/why-theory-matters-in-education/2025-05-0804 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable80: Non-neutrality of Technology A blog post now with audio:https://hackscience.education/2018/05/11/non-neutrality-of-technology/ 2025-05-0813 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable79: Three Choices When Faced with TechnologyA blog post, now with audio:https://hackscience.education/2018/05/16/three-choices-when-faced-with-technology/2025-04-2908 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable78: Generative and Traditional AIA blog post comparing traditional and generative AI.https://hackscience.education/2025/04/29/ai-generative-and-traditional/2025-04-2913 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable77: Capacity for LearningAn audio version of a blog post:https://hackscience.education/2018/06/11/capacity-for-learning/2025-04-2003 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable76: On #Data and the Quality of DataA blog post on data and its quality:On #Data and the Quality of Data2025-04-2004 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable76: On Data and the Quality of DataA blog post now with audio:https://hackscience.education/2018/05/23/on-data-and-the-quality-of-data/2025-04-2004 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable75: What Plato Said About WritingA blog post, now with audio:https://hackscience.education/2018/05/24/what-plato-said-about-writing/2025-04-1304 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable74: Diversifying the Fleet of School Computing DevicesA blog post, now with audio:https://hackscience.education/2018/05/29/diversifying-the-fleet-of-school-computing-devices/2025-04-1304 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable73: Edtech for Education Leaders: IP AddressesA blog post for educational leaders to learn about technology. In this episode, the audio focuses on internet protocol addresses.https://hackscience.education/2018/05/30/edtech-for-edleaders-ip-addresses/ 2025-04-0812 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable72: Life Teaches a TeacherA blog featuring an article I wrote in 2008 about what I learned after a stroke. https://hackscience.education/2018/04/25/how-i-spent-my-summer-life-teaches-a-teacher/2025-04-0814 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable71: The Three AgogosA blog post on pedagogy, andragogy, and heutagogy:https://hackscience.education/2019/09/06/the-three-agogos/2025-03-2910 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable70: Vygotsky and the Zone of Proximal DevelopmentA blog post on an important idea about learning:https://hackscience.education/2018/05/22/vygotsky-and-the-zone-of-proximal-development/2025-03-2409 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable69: IT Goes Mainstream: Generational Shift in Technology UseA blog post on changing patterns of technology use:https://hackscience.education/2018/04/03/it-goes-mainstream-the-most-influential-trend-in-recent-generations/2025-03-2411 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable68: #edtech for Educational Leaders: Choose TwoA blog post with audio:Edtech for Edleaders: Choose Two2025-03-1708 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable67: Four Types of Personalized LearningA blog post, now with and audio deep dive.https://hackscience.education/2018/04/30/personalized-learning-four-types/2025-03-1707 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable66: Direct Closure & #edtech RepairsA blog post on how IT should fix how they fix #edtech problems along with audio:https://hackscience.education/2018/03/09/cold-closure-in-edtech-repairs/2025-03-0708 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable64: Situational Awareness in Instructional DesignA blog post on how we address concerns in instructional design:https://hackscience.education/2018/03/28/situational-awareness-in-instructional-design/2025-03-0313 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable63: Four Prepositions Framing #edtechA blog post with AI-generated audio. See if you can find the errors!2025-02-2807 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable62: Progressive DiscourseA blog post on progressive discourse with AI-generated audio: https://hackscience.education/2018/02/13/progressive-discourse/2025-02-2711 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable61: Frameworks DefinedBlog post with new AI-generated audio:https://hackscience.education/2018/02/20/frameworks-defined/2025-02-2329 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable60: Four Prepositions for EdTechA blog post with audio:https://hackscience.education/2018/02/28/four-prepositions-framing-edtech/2025-02-1810 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable59: Technology StewardsA blog post on technology stewards with audio:https://hackscience.education/2018/01/08/technology-stewardship/2025-02-1713 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable58: Solving Wicked ProblemsA blog post with and AI generated deep-dive on one of my favorite topics: wicked problems and how we solve them.'https://hackscience.education/2018/01/15/solving-wicked-problems/2025-02-1625 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable57: Technology and HumansA blog post with audio:https://hackscience.education/2018/01/15/humans-as-technology-using-creatures/2025-02-1613 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable56: "Activation Energy" and Instructional TechnologyA blog post now with audio:https://hackscience.education/2018/01/17/activation-energy-and-instructional-technology/2025-02-1305 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable55: Reflexivity An audio version of a blog post:https://hackscience.education/2018/01/18/reflexivity-in-technology-rich-teaching-and-learning/2025-02-1305 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable54: Cognitive Lod TheoryA blog post on cognitive load theory with audio:https://hackscience.net/2018/03/08/cognitive-load-theory/andhttps://hackscience.education/2017/12/04/the-lens-of-cognitive-load/2025-02-0916 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable53: Use-Inspired Research in Educational TechnologyA podcast now with the audio:https://hackscience.education/2018/01/11/use-inspired-research/2025-02-0615 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable52: I > C > A > PA blog post with AI-generated audio deep-dive on four types of learning:https://hackscience.education/2019/09/20/i-c-a-p/2025-02-0215 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable51: Edtech for Edleaders: What Computers DoA podcast with a new audio deep-dive:https://hackscience.education/2018/06/11/edtech-for-edleaders-what-computers-do/2025-02-0218 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable50: Educational Design Research: A Planning Tool for SchoolsYet another updated podcast with audio:https://hackscience.education/2017/12/11/educational-design-research-an-emerging-planning-tools/2025-01-2519 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable49: Technology Acceptance-- Understanding Decisions to Use ITA digital deep dive based on a blog post about technology acceptance model:https://hackscience.education/2017/12/12/technology-acceptance-understanding-decisions-to-use-it/2025-01-2512 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable48: Organizational FramesA deep-dive on a blog post that focused on Bolman & Deal's organizational frames:https://hackscience.education/2017/12/13/organizational-frames/Bolman, L, & Deal, T. (2008). Reframing organizations: Artistry, choice, and leadership (4th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Josey-Bass.2025-01-2214 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable47: The (Overturned) Standard Model of Education A deep-dive of a blog post about learning:https://hackscience.education/2017/12/26/the-overturned-standard-model-of-education/2025-01-2025 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable46: Bridging the Gap: Educational Theory and PracticeAI-generated episode on the gap between theory and practice in education. Based on a blog:Bridging the Gap: Educational Theory and Practice2025-01-1914 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable45: Three Questions About AssessmentAn AI-generated deep-dive focusing on a blog post related to assessment in classrooms:https://hackscience.education/2017/12/27/three-questions-about-assessment/2025-01-1914 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable44: The Human Social BrainAnother audio deep dive of a podcast episode:https://hackscience.education/2017/12/29/humans-social-brains/2025-01-1317 min
Appropriate Proper Reasonable43: Media and AttentionAnother in my continued series of AI generated deep dives of older blog posts.Check out the episode art for this one as this image get to the idea. Find the original episode here:https://hackscience.education/2017/12/29/media-and-attention/ 2025-01-0905 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable42: Educator Capacity in a Digital AgeAn AI-generated deep dive based on a chapter from my 2015 book.2025-01-0318 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable41: Communication in Preliterate SocietiesYet another AI generated deep dive based on a podcast:https://hackscience.education/2017/12/29/interaction-in-preliterate-cultures/2025-01-0321 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable40: Let’s Diversify Computer EducationAn AI-generated deep dive into my blog post with the same title:https://hackscience.education/2024/04/06/lets-diversify-computer-education/2024-12-0106 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable39: Don't Be The Department of "No"An AI generated deep dive based on my blog post by the same title:https://hackscience.education/2024/10/27/dont-be-the-department-of-no/2024-12-0114 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable38: Why We ScaffoldAn AI-generated episode based on a blog post:https://hackscience.education/2024/03/22/why-we-scaffold/2024-11-2514 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable37: Natural TechnologyAn AI-generated episode based on a post from my blog:https://hackscience.education/2017/12/27/natural-technology/2024-11-2214 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable36; Three Important PapersAn AI generated episode extending a blog posts I wrote about three papers:The first paper, written by Vannevar Bush in 1945, predicted the rise of computers and their ability to store and access vast amounts of information, envisioning a future where researchers could readily navigate and contribute to a massive interconnected knowledge base. The second paper, published by Claude Shannon in 1948, laid out the mathematical foundation for reliable communication over long distances, revolutionizing how data is transmitted across networks. Finally, J.C.R. Licklider's 1960 paper explored the concept of "man-computer symbiosis," suggesting that humans and computers could...2024-11-1912 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable35: Narcissistic EducatorsI wrote a blog post some years ago after leaving a position where leaders I judged to be narcissistic were in charge. I summarized when I had learned about these folks. Recently, I had generative AI create a podcast based on my post.It summarized the post:The author, a teacher of almost 30 years, examines the presence and impact of narcissistic educators in schools. He identifies several behaviors and characteristics associated with narcissistic educators, including an overreliance on their authority, a Pollyannaish attitude towards failure, and a tendency to challenge the competence of others. The...2024-11-1918 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable33: Learning Tasks in Digital WorldThis episode was generated by AI and is based on the chapter entitled "Learner Tasks" from my 2015 book.2024-11-0914 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable34: Improving System Capacity to Support Technology in Education An AI-generated episode from the chapter of my 2015 book entitled "System Capacity."2024-11-0928 minAppropriate Proper ReasonableThe Application of Technology Acceptance to Educational DesignAn AI-generated episode based on a paper I presented at a conference in 2016.2024-11-0320 minAppropriate Proper ReasonableStrategies to Increase Technology AcceptanceAI generated based on a published chapter.2024-11-0219 minAppropriate Proper ReasonableTechnology in Support of Diverse AssessmentAn interesting episode from Notebook LM. I uploaded a paper I presented a few years ago. The LLM appeared to begin as an interview format with one of the voices playing the expert, but that did not develop in the episode. Further, it made a reference to a specific tool, but only one of the two that were integrated in that part of project.2024-11-0213 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable30: IT Infrastructure in SchoolsAI-generated podcast based on a chapter from my 2015 book.2024-10-2719 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable29: Learning in the Digital WorldYet another episode generated by uploading a PDF of a chapter I have written to Notebook LM.2024-10-2420 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable28: Learners in the Digital WorldYet another episode in which I used Notebook LM to create a two-way deep dive conversation based on a chapter from my 2015 book,2024-10-2009 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable27: Education as a Wicked ProblemAnother episode created with the "deep-dive conversation" tool in Notebook LM. This is based on a chapter from my 2015 book.2024-10-1916 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable26: Open Source Online Learning in Rural CommunitiesMy third episode created using Notebook LM. It is based on Ackerman, G. (2018). Open source online learning in rural communities. In I. Bouchrika, N. Harrati, & P. Vu. Handbook of research on learner experience and usability in online education. IGI-Global.2024-10-1514 minAppropriate Proper ReasonableB2: Network Security: Confidentiality, Integrity, and AvailabilityAn audio version of an "elevator pitch" blog post introducing this idea that is central to network security. 2024-10-1301 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable25: Leadership and the Adoption of Innovative PlanningMy second episode created using Notebook LM based on my earlier writing. This one is the tw0-way deep dive conversation generated from a PDF of:Ackerman, G. (2020). Leadership and the adoption of innovative planning. In. J. O’Connor (Ed.), Strategic leadership in PK-12 settings, (pp. 65-81). IGI-Global.2024-10-1112 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable24: A Typology of Professional Development: Training, Planning, DesignA colleague and I were exploring Notebook LM. I uploaded a PDF of a book chapter I wrote a few years ago, and had the AI create a "deep dive conversation." This episode is that audio.2024-10-0616 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable23: IT Skills and EducatorsThis is an audio version of a blog post. The audio was created using a text to voice tool.2024-09-2902 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable22: This Isn't You Parents' Educational TechnologyThe IT we have in school is far more sophisticated than it was for previous generations.2024-08-2703 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable22: It Isn't You Parents' Educational TechnologyIT in schools is far more sophisticated than it was a generation ago.2024-08-2703 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable21: AI as a TutorGary explains how AI can be used as a tutor.2024-08-2202 min
Appropriate Proper Reasonable20: Cheap, Fast, and Good: Choose TwoWe often want technology to be all three, but that isn't possible.2024-08-1503 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable19: TPCK FrameworkGary describes this well-kn0wn framework as a rationale for collaborative technology planning in schools. 2024-07-3005 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable18: On Student UsersGary argues school IT must be configured for diverse students users.2024-07-1102 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable17: Triaging IT Problems in SchoolsGary share some advice on how to decide what gets done first when addressing broken technology in schools. 2024-07-0907 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable16: On IT UsersThere are differences between the folks who use IT systems in business and industry and those who use IT in schools. These important differences are explained in this episode. 2024-07-0309 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable15: Cloud ComputingA brief introduction to cloud computing, including why we might adopt it to meet the infrastructure needs of schools.2024-06-2110 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable14: Special Privacy and Security Considerations Gary describes some of the special rules and considerations related to privacy and security in schools. Reference is made to laws that are specific to the United States.2024-06-1312 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable13: On Working in Schools: Dimensions of School Decision-MakingIn this episide, Gary describes some of the sometimes unknown complexities of working in schools.2024-06-0512 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable12: A Harsh Reality About IT and School LeadersGary suggests school leaders do not always provide good supervision and evaluation of IT leaders and suggests some strategies for improving how that is done.2024-05-2808 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable11: Layers of Information Technology in SchoolsGary suggests we can understand IT in schools by using a framework of fie layers. 2024-05-2415 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable10: A Brief History of School ComputingGary talks about trends in educational technology.2024-05-2213 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable9: Natural TechnologyHumans' perceptions of technology are affected by their experiences when young--at least according to Gary. Hear about natural technology in this episodes.2024-05-0409 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable8: A Little About LeadershipThis is a brief episode about leadership and the need for critical assessment of ideas.2024-04-3005 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable7: Tame and Wicked ProblemsGary describes the two types of problems we encounter in school IT.2024-04-2209 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable6: IT in Schools and the IT Professionals We HireGary gives and overview of technology we have in schools and makes an observation about IT professionals. 2024-04-1708 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable5: APR CycleDecision making that leads to appropriate, proper, and reasonable school IT often follows the iterative process described in this episode.2024-04-1208 minAppropriate Proper ReasonableB1: On Diverse Computing in SchoolsA bonus episode in which I reflect on a story about a student and computing in schools.2024-04-0603 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable4: Bridging GapsA brief episode on how different IT professionals and educators can be. This explains the need for collaboration when making school IT decisons.2024-04-0602 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable3: Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of TechnologyUTAUT is the version of technology acceptance that I find most useful. In this episode, I explain it.2024-04-0216 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable2: Technology Acceptance ModelGry introduces technology acceptance as a model that educational technology leaders can use to organize their work and evaluate its success.2024-03-3107 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable1: Appropriate Proper Reasonable: A RationaleIn this episode, Gary gives the rationale for the title of the podcast which comes from his understandng of the fundamental characteristics of educational technology.2024-03-2510 minAppropriate Proper ReasonableEpisode 0: Introducing the PodcastGary introduces the Appropriate Proper Reasonable podcast.2024-03-2301 min
The Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastJeffery Galbraith on Generative AI in Business CoursesOn this episode of the TL&I Podcast, Dr. Ackerman sits down with intrepid professor of business at GCC, Jeffery Galbraith, about generative AI in education. Jeff talks about concerns he sees with the technology, as well as the positive changes it could mean for the education and business world. Created and hosted by Gary AckermanProduced by Alex Audette in the Multimedia Studios at Greenfield Community College in Franklin County, MA2024-02-2018 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastAlyssa Arnell on Podcasting for Group ProjectsOn this inaugural episode of the TL&I show, Dr. Ackerman sits down with Alyssa Arnell, professor of history at Greenfield Community College, to discuss her encouraging students to use educational technology for her class projects. Appropriately enough, the pair spend most of their time discussing – what else? – podcasts in education, particularly their utility as an easy way to incorporate technology into group work. Created and hosted by Dr. Gary AckermanProduced by Alex Audette in the Multimedia Studios at Greenfield Community College in Franklin County, MA2024-02-2010 min
Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast586. Gary Gaines and Austin Malleolo | The Future of Being a CrossFit AffiliateThere's never been a better time to be a CrossFit Affiliate than now.
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Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast519. "It's not a career, it's a lifestyle." | Talking CrossFit with Gary Gaines + Austin Malleolo of CrossFit Home OfficeThe success of CrossFit stems from the affiliates.
Affiliate success stems from the professionalization of the CrossFit trainer.
The professionalization of the CrossFit trainer begins with the Level 1 Seminar.
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Supporting CharactersEpisode 57: Gary Tooze Bill speaks to Gary Tooze about his home video review site, DVDBeaver, now in its 18th year. They discuss his experiences with film, from encountering Charlie Chaplin on television and renting 35mm Basil Rathbone movies with his father to creating the Listserv discussion group that evolved into his website. Topics discussed include audio commentaries, the 4K UHD format, David Cronenberg, nostalgia, Jonathan Rosenbaum, content warnings, Jesús Franco, Tim Lucas, contemporary pop culture in James Bond movies, online negativity, DETOUR and the pleasures of simple storytelling. Visit DVDBeaver: http://www.dvdbeaver.com Read the DVDBeaver Top 100 desert island discs list: ...2020-09-212h 20
Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast133. Gary Villegas | Eternity CrossFitOn today’s episode, Fern sits down with friend of the show, Gary Villegas. Gary has been on the CrossFit seminar staff for five years and has owned his affiliate in Orange County, California, Eternity Crossfit for the past nine years. Gary is very much entrenched in this world. While listening to this podcast, you will hear how much Gary cares about every one of his clients, and how CrossFit gave him a better toolset to serve them. Gary has been through a lot to get to where he is today and is proof that if you want something, yo...2019-12-161h 14