Listener Note: We've been busy this month with the academic year wrapping up, so we're a bit behind. More episodes are on the way.-------In this episode, Erik and Kris interview Silvia Rossi, a Learning Strategist at Mount Royal University. Silvia discusses influential technologies that have changed her work, challenges during COVID, micro-credentials, student productivity and more.GUEST INFORMATION*LinkedIn*MRU Learning Strategist teamEDTECH EXAMINED CONTACT:Website: edtechexamined.comEmail: [email protected]: @EdTechExaminedTEAM INFORMATIONErik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-HostWebsite: erikchristiansen.net Twitter: @egchristiansenBlog: tech-bytes.netKris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-HostWebsite: krishans.caTwitter:  @KrisHansMarket Grade: marketgrade.comChristopher Hoang, Audio Producer & Sound EngineerWebsite: chrishoang.ca ...

In this episode Kris and Erik interview Dr. Elizabeth Cannon, former President of the University of Calgary, about the future of higher education and the university experience.GUEST INFORMATION*LinkedInCONTACT:Website: edtechexamined.comEmail: [email protected]: @EdTechExaminedTEAM INFORMATIONErik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-HostWebsite: erikchristiansen.net Twitter: @egchristiansenBlog: tech-bytes.netKris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-HostWebsite: krishans.caTwitter:  @KrisHansMarket Grade: marketgrade.comChristopher Hoang, Audio Producer & Sound EngineerWebsite: chrishoang.ca ...

In this episode, Kris and Erik discuss the Apple Spring Loaded event from April 20th, 2021. The co-hosts discuss each of Apple's new products and their relevance for educators and students.SHOW NOTES:Sources*MacWorld UK - Apple's Spring Loaded event: Everything Apple announced in April 2021*Dave Lee (Dave2D YouTube) - iMac + AirTags - Lets Talk*CNET - Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 review*Apple Newton (for those who don't know what it is)CONTACT:Website: edtechexamined.comEmail: [email protected]: @EdTechExaminedTEAM INFORMATIONErik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-HostWebsite: erikchristiansen.net Twitter: @egchristiansenBlog: tech-bytes.netKris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-HostWebsite: krishans.caTwitter:  @KrisHansMarket Grade: marketgrade.comChristopher Hoang, Audio Producer & Sound EngineerWebsite: chrishoang.ca ...

PREAMBLE:Given our recent episodes have focused on productivity and behind-the-scenes recording secrets, my co-host Kris Hans and I wanted to highlight an older episode some of you might have missed. Episode #9 “Capture, Configure, Control,” was originally released on September 1st, 2020. In it, Kris and I discuss a variety of productivity hacks such as project management software, Cal Newport’s Deep Work Strategies, Todd Henry’s Accidental Creative, and Tony Buzan’s mind-mapping concept, podcast hosting, and some of our favourite note-taking apps. In fact, Episode #9 has been our most downloaded episode to date and we want to thank you for your support. We hope you enjoy this ‘rewind episode.’ Until next time…DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, Erik and Kris focus on productivity strategies for educators and students. They give their experience using project management software like Basecamp and Trello, do a deep dive on note-taking apps (for all platforms), and review Cal Newport’s concept of Deep Work and the strategies of Capture, Configure, and Control for taking control of your time. The co-hosts also discuss their experience so far with paid podcast hosting. They also talk about Andy Hargreaves’ critique of EdTech in the Washington Post and innovative social distancing strategies for k-12 students in Alberta.SHOW NOTESProject Management ToolsBasecamp: https://basecamp.comTrello: https://trello.com/home Cal Newport and Deep WorkCal Newport’s Deep Work: https://amzn.to/2EUX5He Overview of Deep Work (Medium): https://medium.com/@nina.semczuk/5-practices-from-deep-work-by-cal-newport-thatll-change-your-life-303847ec5f3cCal Newport Study Hacks Blog: https://www.calnewport.com/blog/  Cal Newport Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fleeing-collapsing-career-taking-notes-on-books-building/id1515786216?i=1000483167517 Cal Newport 3 practices for organizing and documenting your ...

In this episode, Chris Hoang - EdTech Examined's Audio Producer and Sound Engineer - discusses his audio editing process for the shows. Our team reflects on where we started vs where we're heading, including equipment setups, recording best practices, and distribution.SHOW NOTES:Mic optionsDigital (USB)*Audio Technica ATR2500x*Blue Yeti*Blue NanoAnalogue (XLR)*Rode Procaster*Shure SM7BAudio interfaces*Focusrite ScarlettSoftware*Audacity*GarageBand*Apple Logic Pro*Pro ToolsPodcasting guides*SixColors.com - Podcasting Section, by Jason Snell*PodcastingInsights.com - Equipment GuideCONTACT:Website: edtechexamined.comEmail: [email protected]: @EdTechExaminedTEAM INFORMATIONErik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-HostWebsite: erikchristiansen.net Twitter: @egchristiansenBlog: tech-bytes.netKris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-HostWebsite: krishans.caTwitter:  @KrisHansMarket Grade: marketgrade.comChristopher Hoang, Audio Producer & Sound EngineerWebsite: chrishoang.ca ...

In this episode, Erik and Kris discuss lots of news including Royal Roads University's free micro-credential system, new Google certificates, Scott Galloway's $30 million education venture, and Microsoft's Viva and Mesh platforms. For #EdTechOfficeHours our co-hosts recommend the best website creation platforms and address file naming conventions. Kris and Erik also provide a mini-review of Cal Newport's books Deep Work, Digital Minimalism, and A World Without Email. Finally, they also talk about essential (yet mundane) home office gear. SHOW NOTES:News*Royal Roads University micro-credentials*New Google certificates*Scott Galloway raises $30 million*Microsoft Viva*Microsoft Mesh#EdTechOfficeHoursWebsite platforms*WordPress*Squarespace*GitHub Pages*Hugo (Erik's example on GitHub Pages)File naming conventions*Medium - Mike Lord*Princeton University LibraryDiscussion Mini review of Cal Newport's Books*Deep Work*Digital Minimalism*A World Without Email*Cal's websiteEdTech TipsMundane (yet essential) office gear*Powered USB hubCONTACT:Website: edtechexamined.comEmail: [email protected]: @EdTechExaminedTEAM INFORMATIONErik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-HostWebsite: erikchristiansen.net Twitter: @egchristiansenBlog: tech-bytes.netKris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-HostWebsite: krishans.caTwitter:  @KrisHansMarket Grade: marketgrade.comChristopher Hoang, Audio Producer & Sound EngineerWebsite: chrishoang.ca ...