28: Window Dressing

Episode 28 July 20, 2021 01:22:46
28: Window Dressing
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28: Window Dressing

Jul 20 2021 | 01:22:46

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Kris Hans Erik Christiansen

Show Notes

In this episode, Kris and Erik answer listener questions about computer security resources, and they discuss the Windows 11 announcement and its implications for education. News coverage includes the differences in EdTech spending between the US and China, the college recruitment startup Unibuddy, and Scott Galloway's summary of the Robinhood debacle. This week's EdTech tips include embedding discussion questions in your podcasts and how to extend your home WiFi signal.

SHOW NOTES

#EdTechOfficeHours

Security books
*Click Here to Kill Everybody - Bruce Schneier
*Schneier on Security blog
*Techno Creep - Tom Keenan

Security resources
*Security Now podcast
*Stacey on IoT newsletter and podcast

News
*Forbes: EdTech Gap Between China and the US
*Global News Wire: Unibuddy startup for college recruitment
*Scott Galloway: Robinhood and iAddiction

Discussion: Windows 11

Microsoft
*Learning with the New Windows 11
*Windows 11: The Operating System for Hybrid Work and Learning

Articles by Paul Thurrott
*Windows 11: First Impressions
*Windows 11: A Few More Observations
*Windows 11: Feature Focus Snap Groups

EdTech Tips

Embedded questions in podcasts
*Blog post
*Research study

WiFi boosting
*The Wirecutter: The Best WiFi Extender

EDTECH EXAMINED CONTACT:
Website: edtechexamined.com
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @EdTechExamined

TEAM INFORMATION

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: erikchristiansen.net
Twitter: @egchristiansen
Blog: tech-bytes.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: krishans.ca
Twitter:  @KrisHans
Market Grade: marketgrade.com

Christopher Hoang, Audio Producer & Sound Engineer
Website: chrishoang.ca

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