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HiTech Podcast269 | AI Menus, Angry Locals & the Ethics of AI Art ft. GeminiWhat is art, and can a robot do it? This week on the HiTech Podcast, Josh and Will tackle a rare bit of local news: two Lancaster, PA restaurants got called out on Reddit, local news, and social media for using AI to make their menus (and maybe a logo). Folks were not happy.We break down the two biggest arguments, “you should’ve hired a local artist” and “using AI is unethical,” and ask whether a menu even counts as art. Josh brings his Canva clip-art litmus test, we compare data centers to your Netflix binge, and Will walks us t...
2026-10-2040 minHiTech Podcast268 | Is this the real life, or is this just AI?Can you still trust what you see online? In episode 268, Josh and Will dig into AI fakes and AI slop showing up everywhere: shopping sites, Instagram, phone calls, and even our own faces. Josh puts an AI beard on Will in real time, we break down Corridor Crew's AI-generated Hulk sweater fail, and we watch a viral deepfake of Gandalf and Frodo DJing that looks way too real.But it's not all doom. We talk about the "liar's dividend" (when real things get dismissed as fake), whether AI art is actually wrong, and why human connection keeps real art...
2026-10-1336 minHiTech Podcast267 | Vibe Coding Showdown: Microsoft vs. Google — Which Should You Use?Which is better for vibe coding, Microsoft or Google? Will built the same Docebo API integration in both ecosystems. The Google version took him a week. The Microsoft version took almost two months.This week on the HiTech Podcast, Josh and Will compare Power Automate and Google Apps Script for building real automations and API integrations. They cover what middleware is (explained with a mob-boss metaphor that works surprisingly well), why a simple job like updating 1,000 course codes gets complicated fast, and where Microsoft's enterprise security controls are worth the trade-off. Will also gives his verdict on where to...
2026-10-0631 minHiTech Podcast266 | Articulate Says You Don't Need Instructional Designers. We Disagree.Articulate just told the world you don't need an instructional designer. Should IDs be worried, or is Articulate the one in trouble?In Episode 266, Josh and Will unpack the fallout from Articulate Land 2026: the new Nova AI agent, the Frontline tool built for non-L&D teams, a new credit system, and marketing that left the instructional design world fuming. We give Articulate credit where it's due (training at scale is a real problem), then offer a hot take: if AI can replace your training, it may have been slide-deck slop to begin with. We also talk about what real...
2026-09-2931 minHiTech Podcast265 | Gambling With Our Lives? The Anthropic Resignation That Broke the InternetWhen an AI researcher quits and says the industry is "gambling with our lives," should the rest of us be worried?This week on the HiTech Podcast, Josh and Will unpack the AI safety story that jumped from X and LinkedIn all the way to CNN, the BBC, and even baseball broadcasts: researcher Jacob Coxon's public resignation from Anthropic, and fellow Anthropic researcher Evan Hubinger publicly backing him up. Is this hype, or a real warning about self-improving superintelligence? We dig into the "shake the box" problem with how AI models get trained, why AI isn't just another Facebook...
2026-09-2237 minHiTech Podcast264 | The Ultimate AI Tools Tier List: Who's Still Standing in 2026?We've covered an absurd amount of AI on this podcast — so it's time to settle the score. Josh and Will pull out the rubric from Episode 260 and put 25+ AI tools on trial: still shipping or dead in the water, still the best way to get it done, worth the price today, and would we actually recommend it. Some tools hold their S-tier crown, a few get quietly buried, and one surprise contender might just be the sleeper hit of the year.Tools On Trial:Claude, ChatGPT & Gemini — the "Holy Trinity" duke it out for the top spotPerplexity, Notion AI, Synt...
2026-09-1546 minHiTech Podcast262 | EdTech Lost $15 Billion This YearEver wonder what happens when an entire industry gets built on selling answers... and then AI makes answers free? EdTech is finding out the hard way.In this episode, Josh and Will dig into a rough year for education technology — an estimated $15 billion in lost value across the space — and break down who's struggling, who's actually thriving, and why. From Chegg's shutdown to the Coursera-Udemy merger to Magic School AI's layoffs, we trace a clear pattern: the tools that just repackaged content or answers are getting wiped out, while the ones solving real problems are doing just fine....
2026-09-0135 minHiTech Podcast261 | Remote Work Isn't Going Anywhere — Here's How to Actually Collaborate WellEver feel like your remote team is technically "collaborating" but nothing's actually moving forward? Josh and Will unpack why remote work isn't the pandemic-era experiment people think it is — it's been here for decades, and it's not going away — so the real question is how to make it actually work.In this episode, they break down the difference between fully remote and remote-hybrid teams, the sneaky pitfalls that quietly kill productivity (hello, proximity bias and meeting death), and the concrete practices — clear expectations, daily/weekly check-ins, intentional communication channels, and named owners — that turn a scattered group of people into a g...
2026-08-2548 minHiTech Podcast260 | 13 Apps, One Tier List — Do They Still Hold Up in 2026?260 episodes. A whole lot of app recommendations. So which ones actually held up — and which ones quietly died while we weren't looking?Josh and Will go back into the HiTech catalog and put 13 apps through a real rubric: is it still standing, is it still the best way to do this, is the price-to-value still there, and would we honestly recommend it in 2026? Notion and Excalidraw run away with it (Excalidraw pulls the first perfect 20). Adobe Spark is straight-up gone. StreamYard earns a tier all its own after a 300% price hike. And OneNote gets the single best laugh of th...
2026-08-1844 minHiTech Podcast259 | Vibe Coding in 2026: Can Your App Survive You?Anyone can build an app now. The real question is whether it survives you.Vibe coding in 2026 isn't what it was two years ago — the tools got better, but the problems didn't go away. Josh and Will dig into what it actually takes to build AI-assisted tools that last: scope creep, handover, documentation, security, and the eight hours you have to justify to your boss. Will walks through his architecture-first approach on a long-term API project — building a coding agent before writing code, mapping 26 variables, and splitting one 3,000-line script into modular flows. Then he demos AcroText, the Chrome exte...
2026-08-1137 minHiTech Podcast258 | Sam Altman Says We're in the AI Singularity. We Have Thoughts.Sam Altman opened his mouth again, and this time he says we're living in the singularity. So... are we?Josh and Will dig into what actually happened: OpenAI's models broke out of a sandbox, got onto the internet, and hacked Hugging Face while trying to cheat a benchmark — and days later the CEO of OpenAI called that a sign we've crossed the threshold. We trace where the word "singularity" actually came from (von Neumann in 1958, I.J. Good, Vernor Vinge, and Kurzweil's famous 2045 prediction), and land on the real problem: nobody agrees what the term means, which makes it aw...
2026-08-0439 minHiTech Podcast257 | Tech Time Travel: Technology that Deserves to Come Back (ft. MySpace)Ever wish the internet could just... go back? This week Josh and Will grab their nostalgia goggles and time travel through tech history, picking the "precedented" gadgets and platforms they'd resurrect if they could — from stubborn T9 texting defenses to a full-throated case for bringing back MySpace's Top 8. Along the way they get honest about what we actually lost when the internet got corporatized: ownership, no ads, and a little bit of chaos.--♣️Want to become a HiTech Club member, support the pod, and get all of the extras on our episodes? Head over to our Buy Me...
2026-07-2832 minHiTech Podcast256 | The Real Reason Nobody Has Time to InnovateEver had a leader say "I don't know why we're not innovating more" and then hand you 4,000 more things to do in the same breath? Josh and Will have both lived that disconnect, and on Episode 256 they crack it open — not as another AI hype episode, but as a real conversation about what actually fosters innovation in a time-crunched world.We define innovation using a simple formula (novelty × value × adoption), debunk the myth that "faster" automatically means "winning," and lay out the real ingredients of a culture where AI experimentation can thrive: clarity on value, safety to fail, dedicated time...
2026-07-2136 minHiTech Podcast255 | Can AI Replace Us? We Let NotebookLM Host Our Own PodcastCan AI actually replace human podcast hosts? We put that question to the test — literally. This week, Josh and Will feed their own past episode notes into Google's NotebookLM and let it generate AI-hosted podcast episodes in their place, complete with two AI voices debating back and forth. No script, no prompt for a co-host — it just happened.We break down what NotebookLM got shockingly right (the voices, the pacing, the production polish), what it quietly made up (facts that were never in our notes), and why that "Frankenstein statistic" problem should make you think twice before trusting an AI-g...
2026-07-1435 minHiTech Podcast254 | Why Every Team Needs an AI Mission StatementWhat happens when you put two guys who've been "using the crap out of AI" for years in a room and ask them to actually define why? Sparked by a story from a company retreat where 50 employees and a whiteboard hammered out an AI mission statement in real time, Josh and Will steal the exercise and do it live on the show — landing on a statement about humans, efficiency, and excellence that changes how they'll use AI going forward.--♣️Want to become a HiTech Club member, support the pod, and get all of the extras...
2026-07-0734 minHiTech Podcast253 | Anthropic's New AI Got Pulled in 3 Days - Here's What Should Scare YouAnthropic dropped Fable 5 — a consumer version of their secretive, powerful Mythos model — and three days later, it was gone. Josh and Will break down exactly what happened, why the US government stepped in, and what this means for everyone building with AI right now.We dig into the cybersecurity concerns behind Mythos, why jailbreaking Fable 5 spooked governments worldwide, and whether Anthropic's pushback holds water. Plus: if AI's equivalent of the cell phone went from "bag phone" to "supercomputer in your pocket" in 53 years — what does 5 years of AI feel like at this pace?--♣️Want to become...
2026-06-3023 minHiTech Podcast252 | 1 in 5 Teens Have an AI Girlfriend"One in five teenagers has an AI girlfriend." That's the headline that's been ripping through the internet — and it's also not quite what the research says. Josh and Will dig into where this viral stat actually comes from, why the real numbers are messier than the headline, and whether parents should actually be worried.From Clippy jokes and AOL Instant Messenger nostalgia to a genuinely unsettling hypothetical about a 12-year-old learning to "relate" through an AI that's really just a mirror of themselves, this one goes deep. We dig into the UK research and Common Sense Media studies behind th...
2026-06-2337 minHiTech Podcast251 | Amateur Hour Is Over — A Topia Pro Just Rebuilt Our Virtual WorldWhat happens when two guys who built a Topia world "without a lot of planning" invite an actual Topia expert to fix it live on camera? You get this episode.Josh and Will welcome Sam, a Customer Success pro at Topia with four years of platform expertise, for a live world makeover of the HiTech Podcast's own virtual space. From setting proper world boundaries and using the alignment tool, to landmark zones, animated assets, interactive games, embedded polls, and a full event management system — Sam walks them through everything they did wrong (gently) and everything Topia can actually do. Th...
2026-06-1641 minHiTech Podcast250 | Nvidia's RTX Spark: The "Personal" AI RevolutionWhat if your laptop could run its own AI agents — no subscriptions, no data handed off to big tech — all from a chip the size of your palm? That's what Nvidia's RTX Spark is promising, and Josh and Will think it might be the biggest shift in how we use AI since... well, the personal computer.In episode 250, Josh and Will break down what the RTX Spark actually is, why it matters for everyday AI users (not just the hardcore tech crowd), and what "personal computing AI" could mean for privacy, accessibility, and the future of tools like Claude and...
2026-06-0929 minHiTech Podcast249 | Felix the AI Cat Is Making $300K — And It Has Us Asking Big QuestionsWhat if a cat could run your business and make you $300,000? Meet Felix Craft — an AI agent built to operate an entire company solo. We stumbled down this rabbit hole and it got philosophical fast.In this episode, Josh and Will break down the Felix Craft story: an AI "CEO" agent making real money with zero humans involved. But that's just the launch pad. From there, we get into the bigger questions — can AI really replace human workers at scale? What does AGI actually mean? And what does it look like when someone builds a company designed to eliminate them...
2026-06-0238 minHiTech Podcast248 | Is Tech Destroying Our Kids? Dr. Justin Harbin Corrects UsWe said some things in episode 244. Dr. Justin Harbin had notes.The doctor is back, and this time he's setting the record straight on our hot takes about tech, Gen Z, and the Horvath Senate testimony. Justin — educator, researcher, and our resident academic conscience — breaks down what Will and Josh got right, what they missed, and what the research actually says about edtech's impact on student learning.We get into the surprising inflection point around 2010, why schools will spend millions on unproven tech tools but can't pay teachers fairly, the concept of "instructional theater" (a phrase you won't forget), and...
2026-05-2637 minHiTech Podcast247 | How to Get Your Own Personal AI Work Coach ft. Dan WolchonokJosh and Will sit down with Dan Wolchonok, builder and founder of Work Coach, an AI desktop app that observes your meetings and gives you personalized, unfiltered feedback on how you showed up — and how to do better next time. We dig into how Work Coach detects meeting types (interview? one-on-one? all-hands?), builds longitudinal insights across multiple meetings, and helps you advocate for yourself when your manager simply can't be everywhere. Dan's vision is refreshingly grounded: stop waiting for someone else to develop your career, and start owning it yourself. We loved this conversation so much we literally had to...
2026-05-1950 minHiTech Podcast246 | Age Verification Laws Are Coming for the Internet — Should You Be Worried?What happens when the government decides to protect your kids online — and ends up with your ID, your face, and your data in the process?In this episode, Josh and Will dig into the growing push for age verification laws in the US and around the world. What starts as a conversation about protecting kids on social media quickly spirals into a much bigger question: what are we actually trading away when we hand our digital identities over to Instagram, PlayStation, or the government? Will walks through his deep passion for digital privacy and anonymity, and Josh pushes back (an...
2026-05-1229 minHiTech Podcast245 | Stop Paying for Cloud Storage — Build Your Own with JellyfinWhat if you could ditch Google Photos, iCloud, and your growing pile of monthly subscriptions — and replace them with a home server you built for about $382, one time? That's exactly what Will did, and Josh breaks down whether it's actually worth it.In this episode, Will shares the latest from his ongoing de-Googling journey, and then dives deep into Jellyfin — the free, open-source media server that lets you own your own cloud. We're talking setup, storage recommendations, real subscription cost comparisons, and even a live demo for HiTech Club members.--♣️Want to become a HiTech C...
2026-05-0525 minHiTech Podcast244 | Is Tech Damaging Our Kids?A neuroscientist just told Congress that classroom technology is a "failed pedagogical experiment" — and the clip went viral. But is he right?In episode 244, Josh and Will dig into Dr. Horvath's Senate Commerce Committee testimony, where he argued that Gen Z is the first generation to be less cognitively capable than their parents — and that decades of EdTech investment may be largely to blame. $30 million in laptops and tablets. 20,000+ studies reviewed. And a conclusion that's making educators, parents, and tech advocates seriously uncomfortable.We're not just reading the headlines here. We push back on the methodology, question what the rese...
2026-04-2827 minHiTech Podcast243 | AI Detection: Possible or Pointless? We Debate ItCan AI actually detect AI-generated content — or is it just really confident guessing?Josh and Will go head-to-head in a full episode debate on whether reliable AI detection is even possible. Will argues the tools exist and the tech is improving. Josh isn't buying it. They dig into how tools like GPTZero, Turnitin, and CopyLeaks actually work, why non-native English speakers keep getting flagged, and what the research really says about that claimed "99% accuracy."--♣️Want to become a HiTech Club member, support the pod, and get all of the extras on our episodes? Head over t...
2026-04-2128 minHiTech Podcast239 | Hot Takes, Hard Questions — AI Goes on Trial at Lancaster LearnsWe took the podcast live — literally. At Lancaster Learns 2025, Josh and Will ran an "AI Hot Takes" session where real educators debated the big AI questions in real time, fishbowl style. Chairs. Buzzers. Opinions. No prep.Topics ranged from whether all students should learn AI, to redefining cheating in the age of AI, to "AI will usher in the end of humanity" (yes, that was a real take). The room didn't hold back — and neither did we.This one's part conference session, part podcast episode, and 100% unscripted. Featuring voices from educators in the room, including some returning HiTech guests.He...
2026-03-2446 minHiTech Podcast238 | Ethical EdTech: Is AI in Education Moving Too Fast? ft Priten Soundar-ShahPriten Soundar-Shah is back on the HiTech Podcast for the first time since episode 133 — and the conversation picks up right where the world left off. After his first book, AI and the Future of Education, sparked a movement in classrooms everywhere, Priten found himself watching institutions sprint headfirst into AI adoption without stopping to ask the hard questions. His response? A new book: Ethical EdTech. Josh and Will dig into what an ethics framework for education technology actually looks like, why borrowing from bioethics might be the move, and how schools, vendors, and policymakers all share a seat at th...
2026-03-1749 minHiTech Podcast231 | I'm Leaving Google in 2026 (Here's Why) ft. ProtonEver feel like you're too deep in one tech ecosystem to escape? Will's about to prove it can be done—and you're invited along for the ride.This week, Will drops a bombshell: he's leaving Google. All of it. Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Maps—the whole interconnected web. And honestly? It sounds impossible. That's exactly why he's doing it. After years of convenience and integration, he's ready to reclaim control over his digital life and prove that breaking free from Big Tech is actually doable.This isn't just talk. It's a year-long experiment we're documenting right here on HiTech. We're expl...
2026-01-2750 minHiTech Podcast229 | Building a HiTech World in Topia: The Future of Online ConnectionEver wonder what it would be like to actually walk around in your virtual meetings or courses? Not just stare at rectangles on a screen or more videos, but actually move through a space, bump into other people, and build the environment you're meeting in?We're kicking off our 2026 Topia series, and this episode is all about why we're convinced this tool is quietly revolutionizing virtual collaboration. Josh and Will dive into what makes Topia special, share a live building demo, and map out our plans to create custom HiTech Podcast spaces throughout the year. Whether you're tired of...
2026-01-1353 minHiTech Podcast227 | Start Your Podcast in 2026: Guide to Editing (No Skills Required!)Ready to start your own podcast but don't know where to begin? Josh and Will wrap up 2025 with their most practical episode yet—a complete guide to editing your podcast without breaking the bank or getting overwhelmed by tech.In this year-end episode, we share everything we've learned from 227 episodes of podcasting, from choosing your first microphone to leveraging AI for content creation. Whether you're dreaming of starting a tech podcast, educational series, or just want to share your passion with the world, we break down the entire process into manageable steps that won't intimidate even the most tech-shy cr...
2025-12-1649 minHiTech Podcast226 | Gateway to America's Front Yard: How One Tool Connects Us to History ft. Bobby KoethWelcome back to HiTech Podcast! In Episode 226, hosts Josh and Will dive deep into the National Mall Gateway with special guest Bobby, exploring an innovative educational platform that's transforming how students and visitors experience America's historic heart.From virtual tours to AI-powered lessons, discover how the National Mall Gateway is bridging physical and digital learning experiences. Bobby shares the fascinating journey of creating this comprehensive educational tool, complete with augmented reality features, interactive site cards, and connections to curriculum standards.Whether you're an educator looking for engaging history resources, a parent planning a DC visit, or simply curious about...
2025-12-0951 minHiTech Podcast223 | Starting a Podcast? Learn from Someone Who Just Hit Record ft. Ron MooreThis week we welcome Ron Moore, host of the brand-new podcast "Why This Film," to talk about his journey from teacher to corporate L&D professional to podcaster. Ron shares the real story behind launching his first episode, the challenges of finding your voice, and why the Criterion Collection sparked his podcasting passion.We dive deep into the art of guest interviews, the importance of organic conversation over rigid scripts, and why being an enthusiastic learner beats being an expert every time. Whether you're thinking about starting your own podcast or just love hearing about creative projects taking flight...
2025-11-1852 minHiTech Podcast221 | Real Talk About AI with Steven MilettoThis week, we are joined by the legendary "Golden Pipes" Steven Miletto for an honest, unfiltered conversation about AI in 2025. No hype, no fear-mongering - just three tech enthusiasts sharing real experiences with artificial intelligence tools.Steven brings his unique perspective from 796+ podcast episodes and shares how he's actually using AI in his workflow. From ChatGPT experiments to practical applications, we explore what's working, what's not, and why we need to pump the brakes on some AI implementations.Head over to our website at hitechpod.us for all of our episode pages, send some support at Buy Me a Coffee, our ...
2025-11-0557 minHiTech Podcast220 | Are We Overdependent on Tech? (AWS Outage) & Reflection AppWhat happens when the backbone of the internet fails? Josh and Will dive into the recent AWS outage that reminded us all just how dependent we've become on cloud infrastructure. From smart home devices going offline to entire business operations grinding to a halt, this episode explores our complicated relationship with internet connectivity. But first - Josh finally notices a painting that's been in Will's background for months (since episode 199, to be exact!), leading to a hilarious deep-dive through previous episodes and a story about childhood art purchases.The conversation then shifts to something we can control: our personal...
2025-10-2847 minHiTech Podcast219 | HiTech Hot Take: Is Tech Poisoning Education?We dive into a controversial topic: the growing backlash against technology in education and beyond. Are we stuck in an endless pendulum swing between tech extremism? Josh brings a hot take about recent articles claiming tech is "poisoning" us, and we explore why this all-or-nothing thinking misses the mark.From washing machines to AI, we trace how society has always freaked out about new technology - and why that pattern needs to end. Plus: our thoughts on intentional tech use, the real problems in education, and why your goal matters more than your toolsHead over to our...
2025-10-2144 minHiTech Podcast218 | Notion 3.0 Deep DiveWelcome to Episode 218 of the HiTech Podcast! This week, Josh takes Will (and you!) on an in-depth tour of Notion 3.0 and its game-changing AI features. From automated weekly reports to custom database creation in seconds, discover how Notion's agentic AI is revolutionizing personal productivity and task management.Josh demonstrates his elaborate Notion dashboard system, introduces his AI assistant "R2-D2," and shows how AI can reverse-engineer entire workflow systems. Whether you're a Notion power user or just curious about AI-powered productivity tools, this episode is packed with practical examples and real-world applications.Head over to our website at hitechp...
2025-10-1445 minHiTech Podcast217 | How to Podcast with AI ft. DescriptEver wondered what it takes to consistently create a weekly podcast for four years? In this special behind-the-scenes episode, Will and Josh pull back the curtain on their entire podcasting workflow and reveal how AI tools have transformed their process from a time-consuming hobby into an efficient, sustainable system.From recording platforms to editing software, transcript generation to social media clips, discover the exact tools and AI features that keep the Hi-Tech Podcast running smoothly week after week. Whether you're thinking about starting your own podcast or just curious about content creation workflows, this episode is packed with practical...
2025-10-0748 minHiTech Podcast193 | Grass Is Greener ft. DescriptIn this episode, we discuss a concerning trend in tech: sudden, dramatic price increases with no new features. Using Streamyard as our main example—a platform we use for our Hitech podcast—we examine how their 240% price increase reflects a broader pattern of companies exploiting their locked-in user base. We contrast this with 37signals' transparent approach to price increases, showing how companies can handle these changes responsibly.Don't worry though—sometimes the grass really is greener on the other side. We found Squadcast by Descript, and we explore how its AI features have revolutionized our podcast production workflow through automa...
2025-04-221h 02HiTech Podcast188 | Using AI to Make Games..AGAIN ft. Rosebud AIIn this episode of the HiTech podcast, we explore game creation with the AI platform @rosebud-ai We experiment with building a tank game using various prompts. Throughout the episode, we discuss our experiences and challenges—from generating game assets to incorporating game mechanics and troubleshooting issues. Tune in to learn about the platform's potential for creating educational and recreational games, and see how it compares to ChatGPT for game development. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.Want to build your business like we have? Join us over at Notion by signing up with our affiliate l...
2025-03-1846 minHiTech Podcast178 | Design a Successful CourseIn Episode 178, we kick off 2025 by returning to the conversation that inspired us to create the podcast: designing a successful online course. Over the years, we have designed numerous courses for both formal education and employee training, discovering which processes lead to success and which don't. Join us as we share how to design a successful course from kickoff to evaluation and everything in between, including how you can use the Online Learning Consortium's (OLC) OSCQR rubric to continuously improve courses.
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2025-01-071h 02HiTech Podcast170 | Scary Tech
In this spine-chilling Halloween episode of Hitech Podcast, we dive into the terrifying world of tech practices. Join us as we rate the scariness of common (and not-so-common) tech habits, from the mildly concerning to the downright horrifying. We'll explore hair-raising topics such as never updating your computer, the potential perils of using a Mac, and other digital habits that might be more dangerous than you think. Prepare for a fright as we dissect these tech horrors in this thrilling blend of tech insights and Halloween fun!
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2024-10-291h 03HiTech Podcast167 | Roasting Wasteful Big Tech ft. FrameworkIn Episode 167 of the Hitech podcast, we're roasting big tech's wasteful practices that force us to spend more and create tech waste. But fear not! We're also praising @FrameworkComputer for their easily upgradable and fixable laptops. Join us for a snarky celebration of owning your tech instead of being a slave to forced obsolescence! ;)
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2024-10-0851 minHiTech Podcast166 | QR Adventures ft. Sophie Youngs
Episode 166 features a good friend of the podcast, Sophie Youngs from the Under the Hat Podcast! In this exciting discussion, we explore Sophie's innovative QR multi-modal adventure activity idea designed to boost engagement and send learners on a quest. Sophie shares her creative process and explains how she leveraged Canva to develop stunning student templates. We delve into the potential applications of this concept and how it can enhance learning experiences no matter what context you are in.
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2024-10-011h 03HiTech Podcast162 | AI, Storytelling & Space Pirates
In episode 162 of the Hitech Podcast, we dive deep into our three-week journey of creating an engaging and fun learning experience we call the “Smoothie Overlord.” It is a fun, gamified space journey that teaches learners how to make a great smoothie. We share how we storyboarded the experience, prioritized features, and managed the project to complete this learning experience in just two weeks. We also explain how we used Midjourney, storytelling, and Storyline to build it all on our own and create an immersive experience. In today’s world, with the tools available to us, we believe it is rea...
2024-09-0350 minHiTech Podcast161 | Dadsigner: Agile Digital Collaboration
In this episode of the Hitech Podcast, we sit down with Michael Smith, known as the Dadsigner, to explore his agile collaboration techniques in digital design. We discuss our recent collaborative experience with Michael, where he helped us create a new brand for the podcast in a month. We also delve into his client process from onboarding to project completion, and get a firsthand look at how he uses Trello to streamline his agile workflow. Join us for valuable insights into effective digital collaboration and agile project management in the world of design, education, and Instructional Design!
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2024-08-271h 05HiTech Podcast160 | Consulting in Ed-tech & Goblin ToolsIn Episode 160 of the HiTech Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome back Renee Dawson.. This time around, Renee delves deeper into her rich and varied experiences as a consultant in the ever-evolving ed-tech world, highlighting the significant and positive impact she has been able to make in this dynamic field. She generously shares insights into how she initially embarked on her career path, detailing the motivations and inspirations that guided her journey. Additionally, Renee provides an in-depth look at the array of tools and technologies she employs to efficiently manage her day-to-day responsibilities while working with a diverse range...
2024-08-2056 minHiTech Podcast159 | Old Tech Wars with Steven Miletto
In Episode 159 of the HiTech Podcast, we host our first Old Tech Wars! We dive into a friendly competition with our old friend, Steven Miletto, the host of Teaching Learning Leading K12. Together, we embark on a quest to uncover the best old technology and explore how it has shaped our world, education, and learning. From vintage projectors to retro gadgets, we examine the innovations of the past and discuss their lasting impact. Tune in as we blend humor, nostalgia, and insightful analysis to celebrate the tech that paved the way for today's advancements. This episode promises a fascinating...
2024-08-131h 05HiTech Podcast153 | Meet the New HiTech PodcastSeason 7 is finally here, and so is the new HiTech Podcast! In this episode, we finally tell you about the business we started last year, and we discuss why we are expanding our discussions to go beyond just education. That's right, the podcast is going to start talking about more than just education, but with the same vibe we have always had and you can be sure to learn new tech every week. Listen to the episode to find out more 🙂.
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2024-07-0230 minHiTech Podcast152 | How to retain Teachers and staff plus a look at SynthesiaIn this episode of the Hitech Podcast, we dive into the critical issue of retaining teachers and staff in educational institutions. We explore how retention goes beyond competitive salaries and delves into the importance of genuinely caring for your employees. Discover strategies for supporting and investing in the professional development and well-being of your team. Plus, we take a closer look at Synthesia, an innovative AI avatar and video production tool that's transforming how educational content is created and delivered. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on building a supportive workplace culture and leveraging cutting-edge technology in education.
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2024-06-0455 minHiTech Podcast150 | How Topia Makes the Internet More Human with Spatial Video & Interactivity ft. CEO DanielIn this episode of the HiTech Podcast, we sit down with Daniel Liebeskind, the CEO of @Topiaio to explore how his passion for gaming and vision for a more human internet led to the creation of Topia. Discover how Topia is revolutionizing online education by helping schools build unique, customizable worlds that foster real connections through spatial video and interactive content. Daniel shares insights on how Topia's innovative approach supports human connection and their exciting plans to integrate Unreal Engine for deeper world-building and learning experiences. This amazing tool is accessible for all ages, making it a game-changer in t...
2024-05-211h 10HiTech Podcast149 | Is it Time to Ditch Turnitin and AI Checkers? Plus, a Dive into LucidsparkIn this week's episode of the Hitech Podcast, we explore the effectiveness of @turnitin #plagiarism and #ai checkers. We question whether they truly deliver on their promises and if they are worth the investment. Then, we delve into Lucidspark and its role in enhancing online learning.
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2024-05-1445 minHiTech Podcast148 | Is Remote Proctoring More Harmful than Helpful? + looking at Vectormagic, unDraw, & Coolors.coOn this week's episode of the Hitech Podcast, debrief on Will's experience with remote proctoring for an online exam and we discuss whether we think this practice is actually more harmful to learning or not. We also then share three apps we both use regularly to create learning content for online environments, Vectormagic, unDraw, & Coolors.co.
For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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2024-05-0753 minHiTech Podcast147 | Creating Equitable Math Tutoring with AI ft. Simon Nicholas from ArcherOn this week's episode of the Hitech Podcast, we have the pleasure of hosting Simon Nicholas from Archer. Simon is revolutionizing the world of math tutoring, striving for greater equity with the help of his AI math tutor, Archer. This remarkable program provides live feedback during homework and exams, allowing students to grapple with math problems while offering timely hints or feedback to keep them motivated. Tune in to learn more about this innovative approach to math education that is making strides towards a more equitable learning experience.
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2024-04-3053 minHiTech Podcast146 | Learning to Master Grant Writing and Podcasting in Education with Christie CloudIn this episode of the Hitech Podcast, we're delighted to welcome back Christie Cloud, an experienced educator and friend of the show. We kick off our conversation with a shared love for Brandon Sanderson's works, before diving into the heart of the matter. Christie recently won a grant to purchase podcasting equipment for her class, and she shares what this journey looked like. Listen in to learn valuable insights about grant writing and how to leverage podcasting as an innovative education practice. This episode is a must-listen for educators seeking to integrate podcasting into their classrooms in meaningful ways.
2024-04-2358 minHiTech Podcast145 | Discussing How Teachers Can Craft Their Own AI Learning Spaces with Trevor from SchoolAIGet ready for a fun episode of the Hitech Podcast this week! We have the pleasure of chatting with Trevor Goertzen from @schoolai .Trevor, a former teacher/principal (who has an amazing tornado story 🌪️ to share!), walks us through his journey into SchoolAI. What really piqued our interest was his unique take on an AI space. At SchoolAI, Trevor explains how teachers can craft their very own custom AI spaces, filled exclusively with the content they want their students to engage with. Just imagine the possibilities! We genuinely think this could be a game-changer in education! Trust us, you don't w...
2024-04-1657 minHiTech Podcast144 | How to Have a Holistic Approach to Mental Health with Harrison Parker from LinewizeThis week on the Hitech Podcast, we delve into a profound discussion with Harrison Parker from Linewize. Harrison shares his unique insights into the realm of student mental health and how Linewize is changing the game by creating comprehensive solutions. Join us as we uncover the innovative strategies Linewize is using to bring a holistic approach to mental health for students. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation!
For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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2024-04-0946 minHiTech Podcast143 | Will the Apple Vision Pro Revolutionize Education? & a Look at Runway AIIn this week's episode of the HiTech Podcast, we delve into a riveting discussion about whether the Apple Vision Pro will revolutionize education. We dissect the potential impact of this cutting-edge technology on teaching and learning processes. We also take a look at an intriguing AI tool called Runway, exploring how it can be used to create images and video content with AI.
For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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2024-04-0253 minHiTech Podcast141 | Unlocking Course Clarity: How to Make Your Content Accessible with Expert Lauren from StickityThis week on the Hitech Podcast, Lauren Heil from the app Stickity shares her journey of making course content more accessible. Her goal is to shift the students' focus from 'how' to 'what'. This quest led her to create a new language using accessible digital stickers. Although it might seem minor, these stickers have the potential to significantly enhance your students' course experience.
For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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2024-03-1955 minHiTech Podcast140 | Discussing Reflection.app with Dave RadparvarThis week on the Hitech Podcast, Dave Radparvar from the one and only reflection.app joins us to talk about the importance of reflection and how reflection.app can help us do it. Will has personally been using this app for over a year and we can say it is worth checking out for personal use or in education. If you are interested in joining head over to reflection.app/hitech to sign up!
For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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2024-03-1240 minHiTech Podcast139 | What is Culturally Responsive Teaching & Tarjimly? ft. Robin Jeffers
This week on the Hitech Podcast, Robin Jeffers joins us for a jam-packed episode. She walks us through what culturally responsive teaching looks like, how it can help our students, and even talks to us about Pirates.....it happened trust us! After that she walks us through a crazy cool translation tool called Tarjimly.
For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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2024-03-0557 minHiTech Podcast138 | Mastering Figma for Education: Key Takeaways from David CurranThis week on the Hitech Podcast, we talk to David Curran from @Figma. Will and I use Figma all the time for our work, but it also is a powerful tool teachers can use to collaborate and create with their students. David shares how he uses it and how he helps other #teachers use it. You will not want to miss the invaluable and hilarious insights David shares in this episode.
For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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2024-02-2750 minHiTech Podcast137 | Sphero, eLuma, Renee Dawson & Book Creator, Amy Dujon & FETCSeveral weeks ago the Hitech Podcast went to #fetc 2024 and while there we recorded a lot of content with amazing #teachers and #edtech apps! This week we share our interviews with @gosphero , eLuma, Renee Dawson, @BookCreatorApp , and Amy Dujon from the DA Leadership Institute! We cover everything from cool #robots, #mentalhealth, book creation, and how FETC can help educators.
For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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2024-02-2054 minHiTech Podcast136 | Discussing AI, Reading & Games with Shoelace, Antimatter & Beanstack at FETC 2024Several weeks ago the Hitech Podcast went to #fetc 2024 and while there we recorded a lot of content with amazing #teachers and #edtech apps! This week we share our interview with Lauren Lutz-Coleman from @shoelacelearning4225 , Jonathan Libov from @antimattersys , and Beanstack by @Zoobean . In this episode, we cover everything from Antimatter's new #ai tool to how to use games to increasing #reading comprehension.
For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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2024-02-1334 minHiTech Podcast135 | A Deep Dive with Chris from ClassVR & playing with Adobe Express at FETC 2024Several weeks ago the Hitech Podcast went to #fetc 2024 and while there we recorded a lot of content with amazing #teachers and #edtech apps! This week we share our interview with Chris Klein from @classvrbyavantis8745 . Chris was awesome and shared his heart for making #vr more accessible to teachers. You will not want to miss what he shared. Also, we reveal to you the Hitech Robot, that's right we made a robot with @AdobeExpress.
For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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2024-02-0629 minHiTech Podcast134 | Is AI the Future of Curriculum Development? & Exclusive insights into Diffit!This week on the Hitech Podcast, we discuss if #ai is the future of curriculum development or not. Everyone is starting to try using AI to generate curriculum, but should we and if so how can we do it in a #ethical way? We answer these questions and more in this episode! Then we take a look at an AI tool called Diffit!
For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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2024-01-3045 minHiTech Podcast133 | Discussing AI & The Future of Education with Priten Soundar-Shah from Pedagogy.CloudThis week on the Hitech Podcast, we are excited to welcome Priten Shah from Pedagogy.Cloud. They provide innovative technology solutions to help educators navigate global challenges in a rapidly evolving world. He is also the author of Wiley’s Jossey-Bass publication, “AI & The Future of Education: Teaching in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.“ and he has a lot of ideas about how AI can be used by the average teacher. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.Want to build your business like we have? Join us over at Notion by signing up with our...
2024-01-2352 minHiTech Podcast132 | Empowering Students with Immediate Mental Health Relief: ft. Elsa & Scott from AlongsideThis week on the Hitech Podcast, we are excited to welcome Elsa Friis and Scott Freschet from Alongside. This app, is all about getting immediate mental health support to students now. How do they to do this? They use excellent professionals and put AI in their hands to create something truly magical. In this episode, we talk with Elsa and Scott about how they do this and even get to look at the app in action. If you haven't already, make sure to check this one out on our YouTube.
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2024-01-161h 07HiTech PodcastHoliday Gift Giving Guide for Techies from HiTech Podcast & Teaching Learning Leading K-12Join Steven Miletto, William Illingworth, and Joshua Swartz for this high-spirited holiday crossover episode! Our podcasts are both members of the Education Podcast Network, and we aim to deliver excellent news and information for educators across the globe. We bring a full list of useful and fun gadgets and gizmos to surprise your favorite techie with this holiday season.
Listen in for plenty of laughs! Find both of our podcasts at edupodcastnetwork.com.
Follow Steve at stevenmiletto.com and @SRMiletto!
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2023-11-2931 minHiTech Podcast114 | Tech & Questioning Lenses: A Recipe for Empowering Students ft. Batsheva Frankel & EdpuzzleIn the next episode of the HiTech Podcast, we are excited to welcome Batsheva Frankel, an experienced teacher, edtech user, and podcast host to share her revolutionary lenses of question practice. She has used this practice combined with tech tools for years now to get students to ask better questions and think critically. You won't want to miss this episode! For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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2023-11-151h 03HiTech Podcast117 | Mastering elearning development: Insights from David Patlut & RetroTools.ioIn the next episode of the HiTech Podcast, we are excited to welcome David Patlut! David is an experienced elearning developer who has worked for @CodeAcdemy and @FullstackAcademyOfCode. He has created hundreds of online learning experiences and now shares with us what he has learned over the years about making a good learning experience. He also shares an excellent tool called RetroTools.io! For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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2023-11-151h 01HiTech Podcast121 | How to Teach Through Memes ft. Jonathan Libov from AntimatterThis week on the HiTech Podcast, Josh and Will interview Jonathan Libov from Anitmatter. They discuss how Anitmatter helps teachers utilize memes as a teaching tool. Jonathan explains that he sees memes as modern puzzles that encourage critical thinking among students. He believes that memes should be leveraged in teaching and learning, and his app, Antimatter, does exactly that by offering various activity types that can revolutionize the way you teach. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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2023-11-1553 minHiTech Podcast124 | Learning How to be an Education Change Agent with Steven Miletto & CanvaJosh and Will are joined by the legendary Steven Miletto from the Teaching Learning Leading K-12 podcast to talk about everything from #podcasting in #education, being a #change agent, to even the #phillies. Steve has been teaching and changing education for years, he is a wealth of knowledge and you will not want to miss this one! For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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2023-11-0756 minHiTech Podcast108 | Opening AI: Will AI replace teachers?! featuring Joel Kupperstein of Learning A-ZThe HiTech Podcast is thrilled to have Joel Kupperstein join us to answer the question, "Will AI replace teachers?!" Marketing teams worldwide are suggesting that AI is the downfall of human workers. We think that they're wrong, and that there's more to it than that. Joel is the Senior Vice President of Product Strategy at Learning A-Z, and we think his experience as an educator and as a leader in the field of education provide keen insights into this debate. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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2023-07-1858 minHiTech Podcast105 | Opening AI: Deciphering ChatGPT & Notion AIEpisode 105 begins a five episode series where we're taking on AI! This episode will set a lot of the tone and lay out the definitions needed to make it through this wacky, ever-evolving world we're in. What's an LLM? What is ChatGPT? Why do we hear all of these new terms and ideas? Tune in for AI 101. Then, Josh brings us Notion AI, his favorite tech assistant. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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2023-06-2747 minHiTech Podcast104 | Mark at FabuLinguaBack with another interview! Josh and Will chat with Mark Begert of FabuLingua. This platform aims to revolutionize language learning in the elementary learning space, and hopefully beyond. Utilizing leading language acquisition theories, and real-life experience, Mark and Leslie Begert co-founded the FabuLingua after seeing the technique behind it revolutionize language learning for their children. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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2023-06-2054 minHiTech Podcast103 | Productivity Tech Tips & Atomic Search for CanvasJosh and Will love tech. We use it in almost everything we do. Tune in for some quick tips and general tomfoolery about your every day tools that could be better. Like, copying and pasting: did you know there's an even better way to do it? Tune in! Then, Josh offers up Atomic Jolt's tool Atomic Search for Canvas. It's pretty much installing Google directly into your Canvas instance. Find anything, anywhere. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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2023-06-1345 minHiTech Podcast102 | The Roastery: Articulate & kanopyTurn the temps up: time to roast! On the grill this time is Articulate, the premier provider of eLearning software. They have tools like Rise 360 and Storyline 360. After our roast, we offer up kanopy on a silver platter. This platform provides free movies to higher education institutions and libraries. It's a great tool to provide real cinema to your learners without any fees or legal concerns. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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2023-06-0642 minHiTech Podcast101 | Is Higher Ed Dying? & Research RabbitWell, the title's the question: is higher education dying? We're post-pandemic, we're remote friendly, we're Zoom-crazed, and we're YouTube saturated. Do we need the traditional format? Do we need student loans? Bring the questions and the fire. Then, we talk about a new favorite of ours, Research Rabbit. This platform helps you perform deep and effective research into a topic by using AI to find similarities across research articles. Listen in and give it a try! For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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2023-05-3052 minHiTech Podcast100 | ExtravaCanva Event!Season 4 starts with a bang! In our first episode, we talked about Canva and how it works for education. To celebrate the podcast's milestone, we've returned to Canva and brought along a couple of new friends: Christie Thompson and Renee Dawson. We interview both of them to learn a little bit more about how Canva is being used in the classroom. We hope you enjoy the insights! For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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2023-05-2350 minHiTech PodcastSeason 4 HYPEHere's what's coming in Season 4! AI and #ChatGPT, #Roastery episodes, new guests, new, new, new! Josh and Will have a special announcement for the future and growth of the pod. Blog posts and new connections with the Education Podcast Network. So much to see, hear, read, listen, do, experience, subscribe!
2023-05-1606 minHiTech Podcast099 | Community of Inquiry & VismeWill and Josh detail the Community of Inquiry and its impact on online and traditional education. The relationship between Cognitive, Teaching, and Social Presences helps us identify where we can build inquisitive community in our classrooms. Then we review Visme - the digital media studio. Create stunning media and access tons of excellent stock footage with their platform. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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2023-04-2557 minHiTech Podcast098 | Nick at ArguflowWhat happens when you correlate arguments, logic, debate, reasoning, and the internet? An app to help train us in the process of reasoned debate: Arguflow. We talk to Nick at Arguflow to find out why we need an app like this (and we at HiTech certainly believe we do), and how we can use the Arguflow experience to improve our logic and reasoning. In a world that fights over the color of a dress, we need more methods to improve our discourse. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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2023-04-181h 05HiTech Podcast097 | GK at Brain RacersThis interviews find us with GK from Brain Racers, the fastest and funnest (yeah, I said it) learning tool for your classrooms. Pairing excellent music, challenging gameplay, and automated content production (thanks ChatGPT and similar language models), Brain Racers puts learners in a side-by-side race to see who can answer questions about the world around us. GK's motivation comes from a deep love for learning, and we hope you'll enjoy the conversation! For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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2023-04-1153 minHiTech Podcast096 | Interpersonal Communication Skills & SlackJosh and Will played a game called Hot Takes, and it spawned a podcast episode. The question came up about social media and its impact on interpersonal communication skills. We take this entire episode to play the idea out and see just what we think. After a bit of waxing poetic, we chat about Slack and how it can serve the purpose of teaching with social media without it being so social. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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2023-04-0448 min
HiTech Podcast095 | Ungrading: Where Do I Start? & Explain EverythingWe wrap up the ungrading series with a new beginning. Where do you start with ungrading? Listen in for a few easy ways to start small while aiming big! We leave you with a great tool for creating learning assets and feedback loops for your students: Explain Everything. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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2023-03-2842 minHiTech Podcast094 | How Do You Assess Ungrading? with Dr. Timothy Shea & Twitter for EducationDr. Timothy Shea joins us for episode 4 in the ungrading series to discuss HOW we even assess ungrading. Isn't the point not to assess? Wrong. Assessment and feedback are key to learning, but numerical/alphabetical grades are not. Listen in for how Dr. Shea has been doing this for decades! He also leaves us with an oldie but a goodie: Twitter for Education. He still uses Twitter for his professional purposes and trains students how to effectively engage in social media tools. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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2023-03-211h 00HiTech Podcast093 | Ungrading in an LMS & TechSmith's SnagitThe series continues with an informational how-to: setting up ungrading in an LMS! Now, this is not a detailed, step-by-step walkthrough for every LMS. This is more of a general guideline for what it takes to do ungrading in an LMS. There are a lot of settings that can get in the way, so tune in to get a sense for what you need to watch for when doing ungrading in your course. We also leave you with TechSmith's Snagit, a fantastic tool for all image and video capture. Josh uses it for his teaching, so check out why h...
2023-03-1456 minHiTech Podcast092 | Why Do Ungrading? with Dr. Justin Harbin & ResearchRabbitLong-standing friend of the podcast, Dr. Justin Harbin, returns to help us establish the rationale for ungrading. What's its purpose? Is it "good?" Should we be doing it or is it a fad? Answer all of these questions and more when you tune into episode 92. And then, Justin leaves us with an excellent tool called Research Rabbit. This tool can help automate the discovery of new materials, making literature reviews and all levels of research that much easier. Even better: they operate on an open-source platform and methodology. Check it out today! For more on our conversation, check out...
2023-03-071h 03HiTech PodcastSeason 3 TrailerWelcome to the new view of the HiTech Podcast! We're on the audio- and video-waves. Tune in to season three for more #hitechhijinx!
2023-01-0502 minHiTech Podcast081 | Stevie Frank & OneNoteWe are excited to share our interview with Stevie Frank for this week's investigation into HiTech. Stevie is a new friend from Twitter who offers up some insights on how she got into her role and how she imagines teaching will develop because of EdTech! She also suggests that our listeners check out Microsoft OneNote. OneNote is a powerful tool for Microsoft institutions and it can truly revolutionize your classroom experience. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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2022-11-2255 min
HiTech Podcast050 | Talk Time & Adobe Rush*celebrate* :clapping:
Let's go! We are so excited for this episode. Seriously, 50 episodes is no small feat! More importantly, we've joined the Education Podcast Network. The EPN will help us broaden our audience and connect us with other educators, thinkers, and talkers just like us. We hope that you check out the other podcasts on the network and share the love on Twitter.
Now, back to the episode: we talk about Talk Time. This is near and dear to Will's heart, but we all know that this will be practical for all. How much do...
2022-04-1239 minHiTech Podcast047 | Accelerated Learning Series: Casey BonnerEpisode two in our series on Accelerated Learning programs finds us chatting with Will's sister-in-law, Casey Bonner, about what it's like to be a student in an Accelerated Learning program. Casey makes a great call-back to HiTech's first episode by talking about how she uses Canva for her work. For more information on these tools and our conversation, check out the episode page here.
For all of our episodes and resources for each app we discuss, head over to our website at hitechpod.us.
2022-03-221h 01HiTech Podcast040 | Podcasting for Education & AnchorWe finally tackle the podcasting for education. That is, we discuss how you can use podcasting to create content for your students and how you can get your students to create a podcast as an activity. After the conversation, we talk about the amazing tool we use, Anchor. For more information on these tools and our conversation, check out the episode page here.
For all of our episodes and resources for each app we discuss, head over to our website at hitechpod.us.
2022-02-0143 minHiTech Podcast037 | Glen Irvin: K12 v. HigherEd & NearpodEpisode 2 of Season 2 brings us an exhilarating conversation with our good friend and colleague, Glen Irvin. Glen is a bigger nerd than us only because he's been doing it a bit longer. Our conversation focuses on the relationship between EdTech in K12 and Higher Ed. Glen's insights help us see what's so different on the K12 side, but ultimately how most of us operate on the same rules of EdTech integration. Lastly, Glen gives us his top tech tool, and you know it's one of the HiTech team's favorites: Nearpod. For more information on these tools and our conversation...
2022-01-1152 min
HiTech Podcast035 | How to Create a Virtual Classroom, Pt. 2 & Gather.Town (End of Season 1)We did it! Not only did we complete our second episode on how we can create virtual classrooms, but we've concluded the first season of the HiTech Podcast. Thanks for all the listens. We hope this has been helpful to you. Season 2 will start back up with Episode 36 in January, 2021. Until then, enjoy this second part as we open up the virtual conversation a bit more and close it down with the most epic virtual collaboration tool ever: Gather.Town. For more information on these tools and our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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2021-12-0739 min
HiTech PodcastInterview 1 | James at CoggleJosh and Will sit down with James Crosby, CEO and Co-Founder, from Coggle to discuss the product, its background, and their thoughts for the future. The conversation takes fun twists and turns with submarines, small-but-big company approaches, and insights into what it takes to make Coggle so great! For more info, check out the episode page here.
Make sure to listen to our original episode on Mind Mapping & Coggle.
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2021-06-2432 min
HiTech Podcast003 | Collaborative Document ToolsJosh and Will take a trip down memory lane as they detail why Google Docs is their winner for current collaborative document tools. With big names like Microsoft Word thrown in the ring, this episode of HiTech digs into the nitty gritty of why we should be using these tools. For more information on these tools and our conversation, check out the episode page here.
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2021-04-2736 minHiTech Podcast001 | Canva & ConversationsWelcome to the world of HiTech. In this episode, hosts Josh and Will set up shop and break down the vision for the podcast. Join in for a little back story and insights into our first app review of Canva.com. For more information on Canva and our conversation, check out the episode page here.
For all of our episodes and resources for each app we discuss, head over to our website at hitechpod.us.
2021-03-3039 minHiTech Podcast000 | Trailer for HiTech PodcastWe're coming soon, and we'll take you by storm (and bad puns). For more information, check out the episode page.
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2021-03-0500 min