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In this episode, Kris and Erik will be discussing an academic misconduct case where students used Discord to share information, how and why to create a course trailer and the benefits of using password managers and two-factor authentication to stay secure online..NEWS:. Calgary Herald: "Honest mistake"https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/honest-mistake-u-of-c-student-denies-cheating-as-14-accused-of-sharing-answers-online.CBC: "14 University of Calgary students accused of academic misconduct"https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/university-calgary-student-misconduct-open-book-exam-course-calgary-1.5619737.#EdTechOfficeHours.Creating a course trailer.University of Calgary: http://connections.ucalgaryblogs.ca/2016/12/22/creating-a-course-trailer/https://spark.adobe.com/page/CNDWLnyovgpmO/https://taloncloud.ca/Course-Trailer-TI.BMC 171 course trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMKu9pIElAc&feature=youtu.be.Kris Hans' YouTube channel with more trailers:  https://www.youtube.com/user/krishans .TECH TIPS:  .Privacy tools IO: https://www.privacytools.io/.Password managersLast Pass (free proprietary):  https://www.lastpass.com/ Bit Warden (free open source):  https://bitwarden.com/ One Password (paid):  https://1password.com/ .Two-factor authentication apps.Authy:  https://authy.com/ Google Authenticator:  https://www.google.com/landing/2step/ Microsoft Authenticator:  https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/account/authenticator . CONTACT: Website: edtechexamined.comEmail: [email protected]: @EdTechExamined.HOST INFORMATION:.
Erik ChristiansenWebsite: erikchristiansen.netTwitter: @egchristiansenBlog: tech-bytes.net. Kris HansWebsite: krishans.caTwitter: @KrisHansMarket Grade: marketgrade.com ...

Erik and Kris discuss provide their "back to school" tech recommendations for the 2021 academic year. Listen for recommendations on laptops, tablets, computer accessories, essential apps, and some analog bonuses. This conversation included several digressions.SHOW NOTESWindows Laptops*Dell XPS 13 (16 gigs ram)*Microsoft surface laptop 4*Also great: Framework - https://frame.work/products/laptop/configuration/edit Mac Laptop*Macbook Air M1 (might update soon)Tablet*iPad (might update soon)*iPad Air (might update soon)For Apple product life cycles check https://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#iosKeyboard*Logitech K780*Logitech Ergonomic K860*Microsoft Sculpt ergonomic (not available through Microsoft store. They now sell 'Surface' economic keyboard and mouse)Mice*Logitech MX Vertical https://www.logitech.com/en-ca/products/mice/mx-vertical-ergonomic-mouse.910-005447.html / MX Master / Logitech Triathlon*Evoluent (for uber ergos out there)Software*Password Manager: 1Password, LastPass, BitWarden (open source)Desk lamp*Taotronics LED Desk Lamp 38 *IKEA ForsåWater Bottle*Hydro FlaskBackpack*Tumbuk2 authority Laptop bagNotebooks (analog alert!)*Field Notes Charging accessories and cables*Check out Anker (PowerPort Series with USB A and C, cables, etc.)Recommended Software Cloud storage: Google Drive, Dropbox, or other cloud storage Notes: ...

In this episode, Kris reviews the M1 Mac mini and talks about his new 'work from home' setup. Our co-hosts talk about the Mac mini's exceptional value as a computer for students and educators. SHOW NOTESHardware mentioned*M1 Mac Mini*Education Pricing Link: https://www.apple.com/ca_edu_93120/shop/buy-mac/mac-mini *27" Apple LED Cinema Display*27" Apple Thunderbolt Display*Thunderbolt 3 (USB-c) to Thunderbold 2 Adapter Software mentions*DisplayLink Manager*MactrackerEDTECH 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 ...