Examining

94: Hadi Fariborzi

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:04:16 +0000

In this episode, Kris and Erik interview Dr. Hadi Fariborzi, an Assistant Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Mount Royal University. His research is situated at the intersection of international entrepreneurship. Dr. Fariborzi co-founded Hub Meta — an AI powered tool for conducting systematic reviews.

SHOW NOTES

CONTACT

Website: examining.ca

Twitter: @ExaminingPod

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: erikchristiansen.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: krishans.ca

93: Ross ‘MEMPHIS’ Pambrun

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Erik and Kris chat with Ross "Memphis" Pambrun about his unique path across healthcare, firefighting, technology, music, and media. They discuss how Ross built a career that spans public service, AI and cyber innovation through The Memphis Group, storytelling through Red River Gold, and performing with his band, Memphis and The Grande.

SHOW NOTES

CONTACT

Website: examining.ca

Twitter: @ExaminingPod

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: erikchristiansen.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: krishans.ca

92: Walk It Back

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 23:23:40 +0000

In this episode, Erik and Kris discuss how trust keeps becoming the real story in tech. They look at Paul Thurrott’s skepticism about Microsoft’s latest promises to improve Windows, Anthropic’s massive global interview project on what people actually want from AI, OpenAI’s plan to nearly double its workforce as it pushes further into enterprise adoption, and the gamer backlash to Nvidia’s DLSS 5.

SHOW NOTES

Trust But Verify: https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-11/334053/trust-but-verify-2

What 81,000 people want from AI: https://www.anthropic.com/81k-interviews

OpenAI to nearly double workforce to 8,000 by end-2026, FT report: https://www.reuters.com/business/openai-nearly-double-workforce-8000-by-end-2026-ft-reports-2026-03-21/

Gamers react with overwhelming disgust to DLSS 5’s generative AI glow-ups: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2026/03/gamers-react-with-overwhelming-disgust-to-dlss-5s-generative-ai-glow-ups/

The hidden advantage of being over 50 in the age of AI: https://www.inc.com/joel-comm/the-hidden-advantage-of-being-over-50-in-the-age-of-ai/91312602

CONTACT

Website: examining.ca

Twitter: @ExaminingPod

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host

Website: erikchristiansen.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host

Website: krishans.ca

91: Is Neo the One?

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:57:14 +0000

In this episode, Erik and Kris explore the growing gap between AI adoption and AI literacy, highlighting how institutions, governments, and workplaces are struggling to keep up. They discuss practical frameworks for using AI responsibly, the risks of poorly implemented automation, and the opportunity for skilled professionals to stand out.

They also break down Apple’s March 2026 product lineup, with a deep dive into the MacBook Neo, a $599 laptop that signals a major shift in Apple’s strategy and could redefine entry-level computing.

SHOW NOTES

MRU Library: Generative AI Applications Guide: https://library.mtroyal.ca/ai/applications

Alberta AI Academy: https://albertaaiacademy.com/

Maclean’s: AI Has Entered the Cubicle: https://macleans.ca/longforms/ai-has-entered-the-cubicle/

New Apple hardware

Apple: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/03/macbook-neo-iphone-17e-ipad-air-with-m4-and-more-are-now-available/

MacBook Neo reviews

CONTACT

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Twitter: @ExaminingPod

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host

Website: erikchristiansen.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website: krishans.ca

Website: krishans.ca

90: Sasha Ivanov - Maple Scan

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:54:21 +0000

Kris and Erik speak with Sasha Ivanov, creator of Maple Scan, a mobile app that helps Canadians identify products made in Canada while shopping. Sasha explains the motivation behind the project, how the app works, and what it reveals about Canadian manufacturing and supply chains.

Maple Scan: https://maplescan.app/

CONTACT

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Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host

Website: erikchristiansen.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website: krishans.ca

Website: krishans.ca

89: AI Frenemies

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:54:36 +0000

In this episode, Erik and Kris discuss the ongoing saga between Apple and Google, including the $20 billion deal that made Google the default search engine on Apple devices and the recent DOJ review of their partnership. Additionally, they explore how AI is changing the game for search behaviors and user expectations, citing a study from the NN Group. The co-hosts also share their personal experiences with using AI (over the long term) to boost productivity and reduce research friction.

SHOW NOTES

Google's Deal with Apple: Google paid $20 billion to become the default search engine on Apple devices in 2022 https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/05/02/google-paid-apple-20-billion-to-be-default-search-engine-in-2022

DOJ Re-Reviews Google-Apple Search Deal: The US Department of Justice has appealed and re-reviewed Google's deal with Apple, putting it back under scrutiny https://www.macobserver.com/news/google-and-apple-search-deal-back-under-review-after-doj-appeal/

Alphabet's Silence on AI Deal: Despite investor pressure, Alphabet (Google's parent company) remains tight-lipped about its AI agreement with Apple https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/04/alphabet-wont-talk-about-the-google-apple-ai-deal-even-to-investors/

The Future of Search: A recent report highlights how AI is changing search behaviors and user expectations https://www.nngroup.com/articles/ai-changing-search-behaviors/

CONTACT

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Twitter: @ExaminingPod

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host

Website: erikchristiansen.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website: krishans.ca

Website: krishans.ca

88: Rewind - AI Soap Opera & Velcro Hacks

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:15:30 +0000

*This episode was originally published on December 8, 2023

In this episode, Erik and Kris tackle the unfolding drama at OpenAI and its implications. Kris discusses his recent AI panel discussion at MRU, while Erik offers an overview of his latest home organization project. Both hosts will share their holiday gift guide tips, perfect for the tech-savvy and the organized.

SHOW NOTES

AI Soap Opera

OpenAI Announces Leadership Transition (OpenAI Blog): OpenAI announces significant changes in its leadership structure.
Sam Altman Returns as CEO of OpenAI (The Verge): Sam Altman reclaims the CEO position at OpenAI, marking a new chapter for the company.

AI Panel Discussion Highlights:

Context of AI in Research: Discussing the evolving role of AI in academic and professional research settings.
Panelist Introductions: Each panelist shares their background and how AI intersects with their research.
Diverse Perspectives on AI: Highlighting unique insights from each panelist, providing a broad view of AI's role in different research areas.
Practical Applications of AI: Exploring how panelists currently use AI in their work, including specific tools and methodologies.
Successes and Challenges: Discussing what has worked well in AI-driven research and addressing the limitations and issues faced.
The Future of AI in Research: Debating whether AI is a permanent fixture in research and the value of investing in AI knowledge and tools.
AI as Collaborator or Competitor: Examining views on whether AI is augmenting human research capabilities or posing a threat to traditional research roles.
Human Skills vs. AI Capabilities: Delving into which human skills might remain irreplaceable by AI and what research aspects can be effectively outsourced to AI technologies.
Impact on Research Quality: Analyzing how AI tools influence the quality and rigor of research and their implications for academic integrity.
Ethical Considerations in AI Research: Addressing the pressing ethical concerns in integrating AI into research and discussing potential norms for ethical AI use.
AI, Accessibility, and Inclusivity: Exploring the implications of AI on inclusivity in research, especially between well-funded and under-funded programs, and discussing measures for fair representation.

Organizational Guide:

Cable Management: Emphasize the importance of Velcro ties for efficient cable organization.
Labeling Essentials: Discuss the use of label tape and whiteout pens for clear labeling, even without a label maker.
Consistent Systems: Stress the importance of grouping related items and maintaining a consistent organizational system.
Space Utilization: Highlight the use of 3M Command hooks for maximizing space, especially inside cupboards.
Document Organization: Recommend accordion folders for essential document storage, such as receipts and manuals.
Life Consolidation: Encourage listeners to avoid having multiples of items and to refrain from collecting unnecessary tools (e.g., notebooks, notes apps, to-do lists).
Digitization and Decluttering: Advice on using a scanner app to digitize important papers, followed by shredding the physical copies, except for sentimental items like children's artwork or personal journals.
Regular Use and Review: Suggest using items regularly and assessing their utility. If something is not being used or can't be organized for occasional use, consider removing it.
Routine Organization: Recommend organizing the home weekly and undertaking a major organization twice a year. Each session should focus on consolidating and reducing possessions to make the process more manageable over time.

Holiday Gift Guide:

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host

Website: erikchristiansen.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website: krishans.ca

Website: krishans.ca

Show notes created with help from ChatGPT 4.

The transcript is AI-generated. Please excuse any errors.

87: Randall Herd—Arkhet

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Erik and Kris interview Randall Herd—VP Marketing at Arhket.

Arhket is an AI driven prototyping tools that allows users to quicky get from ideation to prototype through a clever combination of visual wireframing tools and AI prompts.

SHOW NOTES

Arkhet: https://arkhet.app/

*For those interesting a discount on the Arkhet platform, contact Randall on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallherd/

CONTACT

Website:examining.ca

Twitter: @ExaminingPod

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host

Website: erikchristiansen.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website: krishans.ca

Website: krishans.ca

86: One Ring to Record It All

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 04:17:42 +0000

In this episode Kris and Erik discuss Microsoft's latest report on global AI adoption trends, explore highlights from CES 2026 including LEGO's groundbreaking Smart Bricks, Samsung's triple-folding phone, and AMD's new AI-powered laptop processors. Plus, we check out Repebble's new smartwatches and voice-recording ring.

SHOW NOTES

Zorin OS https://zorin.com/os/ (Linux-based operating system designed as a user-friendly alternative to Windows and macOS, featuring familiar desktop layouts and extended hardware support)

Ollama https://ollama.com/search (Local LLM runtime platform enabling privacy-focused AI model deployment on personal hardware)

Microsoft AI Economy Institute Global AI Adoption Report 2025 https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/corporate-responsibility/topics/ai-economy-institute/reports/global-ai-adoption-2025/ (Comprehensive analysis showing AI adoption reached 16.3% globally with widening divide between Global North and Global South)

Repebble Index 01 https://repebble.com/index (Voice-recording smart ring with button and microphone for capturing thoughts, requiring no charging for years of use)

Repebble Watch https://repebble.com/watch (New e-paper smartwatches including Pebble Round 2 and Pebble Time 2 with long battery life and open-source PebbleOS)

AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series Announcement https://www.amd.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2026-1-5-amd-expands-ai-leadership-across-client-graphics-.html (Next-generation processors featuring 60 TOPS NPU for AI workloads, 12 Zen 5 cores, and enhanced performance for laptops and mini-PCs)

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Coverage https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/samsung-galaxy-z-trifold-hands-on-flexing-is-believing-at-ces-2026-224343480.html (Hands-on coverage of Samsung's triple-folding smartphone with 10-inch display that won Best Overall Product at CES 2026)

LEGO Smart Bricks Star Wars Sets https://www.lego.com/en-us/aboutus/news/2026/december/lego-smart-play-announcement (Interactive LEGO platform featuring Smart Bricks with embedded sensors, speakers, and processors smaller than a LEGO stud, launching March 2026 with Star Wars sets)

CONTACT

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Twitter: @ExaminingPod

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host

Website: erikchristiansen.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website: krishans.ca

Website: krishans.ca

85: The AI Architects

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:22:42 +0000

In this episode Kris provides a long-term review of the iPhone Air, our co-hosts discuss Time Magazine's person of the year—The AI Architects—and Erik discusses how to run AI locally using Ollama.

SHOW NOTES

TIME: Person of the Year 2025 — AI Architects
https://time.com/7339685/person-of-the-year-2025-ai-architects/
(Overview of TIME’s 2025 Person of the Year selection, highlighting AI builders shaping technology and society)

Ollama (Official)
https://ollama.com/
(Main site for Ollama, a local LLM runtime focused on privacy and performance)

Shep Bryan on Ollama
https://www.shepbryan.com/blog/ollama
(Practical breakdown of Ollama, how it works, and use cases from a developer perspective)

CONTACT

Website:examining.ca

Twitter: @ExaminingPod

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host

Website: erikchristiansen.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website: krishans.ca

Website: krishans.ca

84: Windows 10 to Linux

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:32:03 +0000

In this episode, Erik discusses Linux has never quite become the everyday desktop operating system, despite powering much of the modern Internet and having a passionate community behind it. He explores what has held Linux back from mainstream adoption, and looks at how the end of Windows 10 support is pushing people to explore alternatives. Erik highlights Zorin OS, a Linux distribution designed to feel instantly familiar to Windows users, and explains why it might be the most compelling option yet for anyone user older hardware that is not compatable with Windows 11.

SHOW NOTES

Statcounter: Desktop OS Market Share Worldwide
https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/worldwide/
(Global operating system usage data, including Linux’s current ~3 percent share)

Linux Today: Microsoft Continues to Cite Linux as Proof It Is Not a Monopoly
https://www.linuxtoday.com/infrastructure/microsoft-continues-to-cite-linux-as-proof-it-is-not-a-monopoly/
(Historical context on Microsoft using Linux’s existence during antitrust scrutiny)

Ars Technica: New Project Brings Strong Linux Compatibility to More Classic Windows Games
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/11/new-project-brings-strong-linux-compatibility-to-more-classic-windows-games/
(Explains Proton, SteamOS momentum, and why Linux gaming is suddenly viable)

Zorin OS Blog: Introducing Zorin OS 18
https://blog.zorin.com/2025/10/14/zorin-os-18-has-arrived/

SavvyNik (YouTube): Zorin OS 18 Overview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni-JXsp0Vtw
(Visual demo of Zorin’s UI and Windows-like workflow)

Microsoft: Windows 10 End of Support: October 14, 2025
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-10-home-and-pro
(Official end-of-life documentation for Windows 10)

Microsoft Learn: Windows 11 Requirements
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/windows-11-requirements

Ubuntu Documentation: Linux Hardware and Driver Support Overview
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/HardwareSupportComponents
(Context on device compatibility challenges that shaped Linux adoption)

GNOME Blog: Online Accounts and Cloud Integration in GNOME
https://blogs.gnome.org/
(Background on the online accounts integration used by distros like Zorin)

LibreOffice: LibreOffice for Windows, macOS, and Linux
https://www.libreoffice.org/discover/libreoffice/
(Open-source Office alternative recommended for Windows switchers)

Obsidian: A Powerful Notes App for Linux and Beyond
https://obsidian.md/
(Cross-platform note-taking tool mentioned as a OneNote replacement)

GIMP: The GNU Image Manipulation Program
https://www.gimp.org/
(Open-source Photoshop alternative available on Linux distributions)

CONTACT

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Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host

Website: erikchristiansen.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website: krishans.ca

Website: krishans.ca

83: Why AI prompting is hard

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:32:24 +0000

In this episode, Erik dives into why prompting AI is hard, especially for those of us who have spent twenty years being trained to search the web with short, concise queries. He unpacks the shift from keyword-driven search habits to the more detailed, creative instructions AI systems require, and explains what this new “prompt literacy” means for everyday users, educators, and anyone working with modern AI.

SHOW NOTES

OpenAI: Best practices for prompt engineering with the OpenAI API
Palantir: Best Practices for Prompt Engineering
System in Motion: Why is prompting for image generation so difficult?
Nielsen Norman Group: How AI Is Changing Search Behavior
One Useful Thing: Working with AI: Two Paths to Prompting

CONTACT

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Twitter: @ExaminingPod

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host

Website: erikchristiansen.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website: krishans.ca

Website: krishans.ca

82: The Agentic Web

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Erik talks about the rise of Agentic Web Browsers. These "next generation" web browsers are the new hotness, and companies like OpenAI, Perplexity, and Microsoft claim they can save you time by doing tasks on your behalf. But do they actually work? What are the risks of letting an AI control your browser?

SHOW NOTES

Consumer Reports: Should You Use an AI Browser Like ChatGPT Atlas?

ChatGPT Atlas browser

Microsoft Edge Copilot Mode

TIME STAMPS

00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:35 - What are agentic web browsers?
00:13:15 - Consumer reports agent browser comparison
00:23:22 - Tips
00:29:07 - Wrap up

CONTACT

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Twitter: @ExaminingPod

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host

Website: erikchristiansen.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website: krishans.ca

Website: krishans.ca

81: Rewind - AI Hype

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:42:47 +0000

This episode was originally published on September 8, 2023 (Episode 60), during the AI hype cycle. What is still true today? Does Amazon still want to own the AI highway? Is higher education and business responding to ChatGPT the same way today?

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Examining is a technology-focused podcast that dives deep. Our co-hosts, Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans examine the technology industry, branding, productivity, and education, and provide practical tech tips. As we make this transition to "Examining" we will be updating our various account links, so please bear with us.

SHOW NOTES

YouTube: This video is titled “YouTube” and is available on the YouTube platform

Harvard Business Review: How to Prepare for a GenAI Future You Can’t Predict

ZDNet: 75% of businesses are implementing or considering bans on ChatGPT

Slate: Amazon Web Services isn’t trying to win the A.I. race. It wants to own the road

CONTACT

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(Show notes created with help from Bing Chat AI)

80: Rewind- Digital Detox

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:23:00 +0000

This episode was originally published on February 1, 2022.

In this episode, Kris and Erik return after their Winter break 'sabbatical.' Kris gives an update on the latest books he's read on work productivity, specifically those that force us to rethink how we work. Our co-hosts also discuss their work resolutions/goals for using technology and being productive.

SHOW NOTES

Books
*The Four Hour Work Week - Tim Ferriss
*ReWork - Jason Fried, David Heinemeier Hansson
*Remote - Jason Fried, David Heinemeier Hansson
*Make Time - Jake Knapp, John Zeratsky

Tools mentioned
*Pinboard
*IFTTT
*Day One
*No code tools

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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

79: Alt-F4 for Windows 10

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:07:00 +0000

In this episode, Kris and Erik discuss the legacy of Windows 10 (successes and controversies), Windows' evolution, how to get an extra year of Windows 10 support for free, and our favourite Windows features.

SHOW NOTES

Bloomberg: Apple is enticing Windows 10 users to switch to Mac/iPad

Paul Thurrott: Windows 10 Legacy

Lex Fridman podcast: Dave Plummer interview (former Microsoft veteran)

Dave’s Garage: Dave Plummer’s YouTube channel on PC/software history, deep dives into hardware, retro hardware, and interviews with industry legends.

Steven Sinofsky's book: Hardcore Software: Inside the Rise and Fall of the PC Revolution

TIPS

Engadget: Get extended Windows 10 support for free!

Reddit: Hidden/lesser-known Windows features

TIME STAMPS

00:00:53 - Reflection on Windows

00:06:02 - Legacy of Windows 10

00:25:54 - Apple going after Windows 10 users to switch

00:27:22 - Get a year of Windows 10 support for free!

00:32:01 - Favourite Windows features

00:41:54 - Wrap up

CONTACT

Website: examining.ca 
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LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/company/examining  

TEAM INFORMATION

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website: erikchristiansen.net X: @egchristiansen

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website: krishans.ca X: @KrisHans

78: Leaked from Orbit

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 02:38:16 +0000

In this episode, Erik and Kris discuss the new Sora 2 video generator from OpenAI and a startling Wired report about how public and government information was gathered from satellites using only $800 worth of equipment.

SHOW NOTES

TIME STAMPS

00:02:51 - Sora 2 AI video generator

00:22:49 - Satellites are leaking the world's secrets (Wired)

CONTACT:

Website: examining.ca
X: @examiningpod
LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/company/examining

TEAM INFORMATION:

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: erikchristiansen.net
X: @egchristiansen

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: krishans.ca
X: @KrisHans

77: Rewind - A World Without Email

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

This episode was originally published September 21, 2021.

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In this deep dive episode, Kris and Erik discuss Cal Newport's most recent book "A World Without Email." Newport argues that email and messaging apps (asynchronous communication) have led to what he calls "the hyperactive hive mind." Newport explains that email is taking up too much of our time at work and proposes several solutions to make us more efficient.

SHOW NOTES

Key concepts:

*Email is abused and we spend too much time writing emails

*We often offload our brains using email. It's easier to ask questions via email than find answers ourselves.

*Email, like physical mail and instant messaging, is a form of asynchronous communication.

*Our work has become more reactive than proactive. Newport says email and messaging apps have led to the "hyperactive hive mind" approach to work.

*Boundaries around email can be implemented on a personal basis (i.e. Deep Work strategies), but real change has to be institutional (processes and expectations).

Other books by Cal Newport:
*Deep Work
*Digital Minimalism

Tools for collaboration:
*Trello
*ITP Metrics

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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

76: Fall 2025 Productivity Roundup

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Erik and Kris do their Fall 2025 productivity tips roundup and summarize some advice from author David Pink. They also compare sleep tracking apps, cover some mindblowing Microsoft data centre news, and share some early impressions of the new Apple Watch SE 3.

SHOW NOTES

AutoSleep app
Streaks habit tracking
Daniel Pink's advice
- Schedule Dr appointments in the morning
- Delay drinking coffee in the morning
- Showering in the morning vs evening (pros and cons)
- Morning vs evening exercise
- "Caffine naps"
- The "fresh start" effect
Calendar scheduling hacks: Time blocking and batching
Benefits of a paper planner for time blocking
Logging time spent on priority activities helps build accountability
Apple Watch workout friends (motivation)
2/5 minute rule: If it takes 2 minutes or less, it’s better to just do it now
Permission to be rubbish (Greg McKeown)
Built-in dictation feature in Microsoft Word
Microsoft: Inside the world’s most powerful AI datacenter
PC Magazine Apple Watch SE 3 review

TIME STAMPS

00:01:33 - Autosleep App vs Apple Sleep Score

00:08:35 - Daniel Pink's productivity advice

00:23:13 - Co-host productivity hacks and apps

00:42:59 - Microsoft's mega datacenters

00:47:37 - Apple Watch SE 3 impressions

00:53:05 - Wrap up

CONTACT:

Website: examining.ca
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Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host
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X: @egchristiansen

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: krishans.ca
X: @KrisHans

75: Liquid Glass Design

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 04:25:26 +0000

Following up on episode 74 on the September 2025 Apple event, Erik and Kris discuss Apple’s newly released operating systems for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and macOS. This year brings perhaps the largest design overhaul since 2013’s iOS 7. Across all its operating systems, Apple has introduced a new concept, “Liquid Glass,” a new material and design philosophy that is both new and old. The co-hosts talk about how Liquid Glass is both different and familiar, comparing it to the original macOS and Windows 7, and also review the major feature changes in each operating system.

SHOW NOTES

Apple’s introduction of Liquid Glass for WWDC 2025

Six Colors Blog operating system reviews

Apple operating system standards on Figma (and other platforms)

Steve Jobs introduces Mac OS X, 2000 part 2 and part 3

Windows 7 design principles (transparency)

TIME STAMPS

00:03:46 What is Liquid Glass?

00:13:20 What’s old is new again

00:29:17 iOS 26

00:38:41 iPad OS 26

00:47:08 macOS 26 Tahoe

00:53:37 The future of Liquid Glass

CONTACT:

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X: @egchristiansen

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: krishans.ca
X: @KrisHans

74: Thin Air and Budget Devices

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 04:00:28 +0000

In this episode, Kris and Erik break down the September, 2025 Apple event. Apple launched a new iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, the iPhone Air, new Apple Watches (Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3), and AirPod Pro 3.

SHOW NOTES:

Watch the Sep 2025 Apple event

PCMag: You Probably Missed These 7 iPhone Announcements at the Apple Event

MacRumors: Apple Says iPhone Air is Another Step Towards ‘Singular Piece of Glass’

The Verge: The eight biggest announcements during Apple’s iPhone Air event

The Verge: Apple barely talked about AI at its big iPhone 17 event

CONTACT:

Website: examining.ca
X: @examiningpod
LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/company/examining

TEAM INFORMATION:

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: erikchristiansen.net
X: @egchristiansen

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: krishans.ca
X: @KrisHans

Chapters

(00:01:43) - iPhones
(00:28:14) - Erik's take on the iPhone Air
(00:36:38) - AirPod Pro 3
(00:39:57) - Apple Watches

73: $3000 A Book

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000

SHOW NOTES:

Bloomberg Law: Anthropic Judge Blasts Copyright Pact as “Nowhere Close to Done”

Reuters: Anthropic Agrees to Pay $1.5 Billion to Settle Author Class Action

Tom’s Guide: Claude AI Will Start Training on Your Data Soon — Here’s How to Opt-Out Before the Deadline

Futurism: Sam Altman Says Dead Internet Theory Is Coming True

Wolfram Media: What Is ChatGPT Doing and Why Does It Work?

72: AI Agent or Data Broker?

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:04:21 +0000

In this episode, Kris and Erik discuss AI Agents. They cover what they are, how they operate, and the pros and cons of having these agents roaming the Internet.

SOURCES

The Verge: AI agents are science fiction not yet ready for primetime

Microsoft: Copilot and AI Agents

OpenAI: Introducing ChatGPT Agent

CONTACT

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: erikchristiansen.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website
Website: krishans.ca

71: AI Companions

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Sun, 25 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000

SHOWNOTES

"AI Coding Tools Could Bring Us the 'One-Employee Unicorn'": Fast Company

"Chamath Palihapitiya tweet about not studying code": X (formerly Twitter)

"Interview with Ray Kurzweil": Intelligent Machines Podcast

"Microsoft Thinks AI Colleagues Are Coming Soon": Fast Company

"Your Politeness Could Be Costly for OpenAI": TechCrunch

"Adobe Introduces 'Created Without Generative AI' Label": Fast Company

"Not Made by AI Logo Pack": NotByAI.fyi

"How People Are Really Using Generative AI in 2025": Harvard Business Review (HBR)

"Infographic: How People Are Using Generative AI": HBR

"Studies Show AI Can Dull Your Thinking Skills—Here’s How It Can Also Sharpen Them": Fast Company

"GPT-4 Prompting Guide": OpenAI Cookbook

"A Practical Guide to Building AI Agents (PDF)": OpenAI

CONTACT

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: erikchristiansen.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website
Website: krishans.ca

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70: Wasted Bytes

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:23:14 +0000

CONTACT

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: erikchristiansen.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website
Website: krishans.ca

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69: Kleenex of Video Conferencing

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:07:53 +0000

Quantum Computing Breakthrough from Microsoft

Microsoft News: Microsoft’s Majorana-1 Chip Carves New Path for Quantum Computing
Nature: Microsoft’s Quantum Computing Bet: Topological Qubits Finally Arrive
Popular Mechanics: Majorana-1 Topological Qubit Could Revolutionize Quantum Computing

ChatGPT 4.5 (For Pro Users)

TechRadar: ChatGPT 4.5 is Here for Pro Users Now and Plus Users Next Week – and I Can’t Wait to Try It
Reuters: OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-4.5 to Some Paying Users, Expand Access Next Week
One Useful Thing: The End of Search, the Beginning of Research (Related analysis on AI-driven research)
Our experience with deep research: Erik’s deep research question is still running after a couple of days.
Inc: Microsoft Says Workers are Already Using AI to Lighten Workloads, at Risk to Their Own Brainpower

iPhone 16E (Assessment of Reviews)

Wired: Apple iPhone 16E Review
John Gruber: Daring Fireball’s Take on the iPhone 16E

Framework Desktop

Polygon: Framework Desktop: Gaming Specs, Price, and Where to Buy
The Verge: Framework Desktop Announcement – Price, Release Date, and Details

The End of Skype

Microsoft: The Next Chapter – Moving from Skype to Microsoft Teams

CONTACT

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: erikchristiansen.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website
Website: krishans.ca

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68: DeepSeek Disruption

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 23:32:57 +0000

SHOW NOTES

The Verge: How DeepSeek Crashed the AI Party
The Wall Street Journal: Six Takeaways From a Monumental Week for AI
Nature: How China Created AI Model DeepSeek and Shocked the World
Fortune: Researchers Had a '100% Attack Success Rate' vs. DeepSeek
Microsoft WorkLab: Research Proves Your Brain Needs Breaks
TWiT.tv: Marc or Marx?

CONTACT

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host

Website: erikchristiansen.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host

Website: krishans.ca

67: AI, AI, and more AI

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000

News Articles

* Inc.: AI Isn’t Magic, and It Isn’t a Strategy Either
* Ars Technica: It’s Remarkably Easy to Inject New Medical Misinformation into LLMs
* Reuters: OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle to Invest $500 Billion in AI, Trump Says
* MobileSyrup: OpenAI's Operator Can Browse the Web and Perform Actions for You
* Daring Fireball: Siri Is Super Dumb and Getting Dumber

Tips
* Ars Technica: Home Microsoft 365 Plans Use Copilot AI Features as Pretext for a Price Hike
* Thurrott: Microsoft 365 Personal and Family Plans Get New Copilot Features and a Price Increase

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host

Website: erikchristiansen.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website

Website: krishans.ca

66: 2024 Highlights

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 04:49:36 +0000

In this episode, we explored the latest tech highlights of 2025, covering Nvidia's advancements, the rise of AI devices and applications, Microsoft's recall issues, and Apple's innovations with Silicon and the Vision Pro. We wrapped up with a lighthearted tangent on decluttering projects, diving into how we organize our lives amidst all this tech!

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host

Website: erikchristiansen.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website

Website: krishans.ca

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The transcript is AI-generated. Please excuse any errors.

65: AI Subscription Overload

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 03:14:00 +0000

Erik and Kris explore subscription creep, hidden digital costs, AI tools, and DIY tech, offering tips to regain control over recurring expenses.

Book: When Things Don't Go Your Way
By Haemin Sunim

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Digital Privacy and Security

404 Media: Leaked Docs Show What Phones Cellebrite Can and Can't Unlock
Date: August 21, 2024
https://www.404media.co/leaked-docs-show-what-phones-cellebrite-can-and-cant-unlock/?mc_cid=20c535fce7

Education and Technology

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Notion Help Center: Notion for Education
Date: August 2024
https://www.notion.so/help/notion-for-education

Erik Christiansen Blog: When Technology Was Simpler: Subscription Creep
Date: August 20, 2024
https://erikchristiansen.net/2024/08/20/when-technology-was-simpler-subscription-creep/

CNET: Subscription Creep Costs US Consumers More Than $1,000 a Year, CNET Survey Finds
Date: August 2024
https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/subscription-creep-costs-us-consumers-more-than-1000-a-year-cnet-survey-finds/

Computerworld: The Problem with the Subscription Economy
Date: August 21, 2024
https://www.computerworld.com/article/1615394/the-problem-with-the-subscription-economy.html

AI and Big Tech

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TechCrunch: Apple Intelligence's Writing Tools Stumble on Swears and Controversial Topics
Date: August 6, 2024
https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/06/apple-intelligences-writing-tools-stumble-on-swears-and-controversial-topics/

Forbes: Microsoft Stock Drops as AI Capital Expenditures Surge to $56 Billion
Date: July 31, 2024
https://www.forbes.com/sites/petercohan/2024/07/31/microsoft-stock-drops-as-ai-capital-expenditures-surge-to-56-billion/

Thurrott: I Will Not Pay for AI
Date: August 21, 2024
https://www.thurrott.com/a-i/307080/i-will-not-pay-for-ai

DIY Tech and Hardware

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Thurrott: New Raspberry Pi 5 Model is Just $50
Date: August 22, 2024
https://www.thurrott.com/hardware/307235/new-raspberry-pi-5-model-is-just-50

CanaKit: Raspberry Pi AI Kit
Date: August 2024
https://www.canakit.com/raspberry-pi-ai-kit.html

PCWorld: Why You Should Get a Mini PC Instead of a Laptop
Date: August 2024
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2419994/why-you-should-get-a-mini-pc-instead-of-a-laptop.html

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Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host

Website: erikchristiansen.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website

Website: krishans.ca

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64: Mac Mini M1 & AI Retrospective

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 22:15:37 +0000

In this episode, Kris takes us through a comprehensive three-year journey with his M1 Mac Mini, sharing insights and experiences that highlight the device's impact and longevity. Our co-hosts also weigh in, exploring other Apple computers that merit consideration and diving deep into the current state of artificial intelligence. The discussion branches out to speculate on Apple's future moves in AI and what the integration of local large language models into our everyday devices and apps could mean for users.

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

Mac Mini - Apple: https://www.apple.com/ca/mac-mini/
Introducing GPTs - OpenAI: https://openai.com/blog/introducing-gpts
Create or Edit a Copilot GPT with Microsoft Copilot GPT Builder - Microsoft: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/create-or-edit-a-copilot-gpt-with-microsoft-copilot-gpt-builder-cbff42b9-25a9-41b7-95ec-93462d04904b
Sal Soghoian - Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sal_Soghoian?oldformat=true
Mac OS X Automation: https://macosxautomation.com/
Sal Soghoian - Automation Advocate - The Omni Show: https://theomnishow.omnigroup.com/episode/sal-soghoian-automation-advocate
Sal Soghoian Leaves Apple - MacSparky: https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2016/11/sal-soghoian-leaves-apple/

As we look to the future, it's clear that technology and artificial intelligence will continue to evolve in intriguing and potentially unexpected ways. Stay tuned for our next episode, where we'll continue to dissect the tech trends shaping our world.

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host

Website: erikchristiansen.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website: krishans.ca

Website: krishans.ca

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63: AI Soap Opera & Velcro Hacks

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 17:39:10 +0000

SHOW NOTES

AI Soap Opera

OpenAI Announces Leadership Transition (OpenAI Blog): OpenAI announces significant changes in its leadership structure.
Sam Altman Returns as CEO of OpenAI (The Verge): Sam Altman reclaims the CEO position at OpenAI, marking a new chapter for the company.

AI Panel Discussion Highlights:

Context of AI in Research: Discussing the evolving role of AI in academic and professional research settings.
Panelist Introductions: Each panelist shares their background and how AI intersects with their research.
Diverse Perspectives on AI: Highlighting unique insights from each panelist, providing a broad view of AI's role in different research areas.
Practical Applications of AI: Exploring how panelists currently use AI in their work, including specific tools and methodologies.
Successes and Challenges: Discussing what has worked well in AI-driven research and addressing the limitations and issues faced.
The Future of AI in Research: Debating whether AI is a permanent fixture in research and the value of investing in AI knowledge and tools.
AI as Collaborator or Competitor: Examining views on whether AI is augmenting human research capabilities or posing a threat to traditional research roles.
Human Skills vs. AI Capabilities: Delving into which human skills might remain irreplaceable by AI and what research aspects can be effectively outsourced to AI technologies.
Impact on Research Quality: Analyzing how AI tools influence the quality and rigor of research and their implications for academic integrity.
Ethical Considerations in AI Research: Addressing the pressing ethical concerns in integrating AI into research and discussing potential norms for ethical AI use.
AI, Accessibility, and Inclusivity: Exploring the implications of AI on inclusivity in research, especially between well-funded and under-funded programs, and discussing measures for fair representation.

Organizational Guide:

Cable Management: Emphasize the importance of Velcro ties for efficient cable organization.
Labeling Essentials: Discuss the use of label tape and whiteout pens for clear labeling, even without a label maker.
Consistent Systems: Stress the importance of grouping related items and maintaining a consistent organizational system.
Space Utilization: Highlight the use of 3M Command hooks for maximizing space, especially inside cupboards.
Document Organization: Recommend accordion folders for essential document storage, such as receipts and manuals.
Life Consolidation: Encourage listeners to avoid having multiples of items and to refrain from collecting unnecessary tools (e.g., notebooks, notes apps, to-do lists).
Digitization and Decluttering: Advice on using a scanner app to digitize important papers, followed by shredding the physical copies, except for sentimental items like children's artwork or personal journals.
Regular Use and Review: Suggest using items regularly and assessing their utility. If something is not being used or can't be organized for occasional use, consider removing it.
Routine Organization: Recommend organizing the home weekly and undertaking a major organization twice a year. Each session should focus on consolidating and reducing possessions to make the process more manageable over time.

Holiday Gift Guide:

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host

Website: erikchristiansen.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website: krishans.ca

Website: krishans.ca

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62: Megahertz & Mandating AI Morals

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000

This week Erik and Kris discuss Apple's Halloween-themed 'Scary Fast' event and its slew of new tech, the implications of Biden's AI executive order, and OpenAI's influence on startup innovation.

Show Notes

The Verge, "Apple's Spooky 'Scary Fast' Event Introduces M3 Chip Family,"

Provides an overview of Apple's October 30th, 2023 event with a Halloween theme and evening timing. Highlights include the M3 chip family introduction and updates to the iMac and MacBook Pro models, new color options, Touch Bar removal, and accessory port choices.

MacRumors, "Everything Announced at Apple's October 2023 Event,"

Covers specifics of the M3 series chips, the new Space Black MacBook Pro, product configurations, battery life, pricing, performance enhancements, the discontinuation of older models, and product availability.

Macworld, "Apple's Evening 'Scary Fast' Mac Event Highlights,"

Dives into Apple's first evening event, detailing GPU improvements, the M3 chip family introduction, new Space Black color options, and Apple's marketing and event filming techniques.

Macworld, "Apple Event Critique: M3 Chips and Marketing Shifts,"

Focuses on the release of the M3 chips, the pricing strategy for the new MacBook Pro, and the event's experimental presentation style, including filming with an iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Six Colors, "A Magic Number: New MacBook Pros and iMacs Usher in the M3 Era,"

Likely analyzes the impact of the M3 chip on the new MacBook Pros and iMacs, discussing the broader implications for Apple's product lineup and the tech industry.

Vox, "Biden's Latest AI Executive Order,"

Discusses the new executive order by President Biden aimed at regulating AI technology and its ethical use, detailing the government's approach to fostering innovation while ensuring privacy, security, and equity.

Futurism, "OpenAI's Stance on Startups and Tech Utilization,"

Explores OpenAI's position on how startups can leverage its technology, highlighting the potential impacts on innovation and the startup ecosystem, with insights into the balance between collaboration and competition.

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host

Website: erikchristiansen.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website: krishans.ca

Website: krishans.ca

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The transcript is AI-generated. Please excuse any errors.

61: Big 4 Hardware Round Up

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000

This week Erik and Kris discuss hardware and software events by Apple, Microsoft, and Google, and throw in some Meta news for fun. Both co-hosts have been working flat out the last two weeks, so this episode is a little later than normal. Thank you for your patience!

Apple iPhone Event

- Article Title: Apple iPhone 15 event announcements (Source: The Verge)
- Summary: Apple's annual iPhone event showcased the iPhone 15 with its new chipset and improved camera functionalities. The event also marked the introduction of the Apple Watch Ultra, updated AirPods Pro, and USB-C compatibility for certain products.

Microsoft & AI Event

Article Title: Microsoft Surface Copilot event 2023: biggest announcements (Source: The Verge)
- Summary: Microsoft's latest event featured the Surface Copilot, emphasizing a future rich in AI integration across hardware. Other announcements included new products aimed at enhancing productivity and enriching user experience.
Article Title: Panos Panay, leader of the Surface and Windows teams, is leaving Microsoft (Source: Ars Technica)
- Summary: Panos Panay, an instrumental figure behind Microsoft's Surface and Windows divisions, is departing from the company. His exit raises questions about potential shifts in Microsoft's hardware and software strategies.
Article Title: Satya Nadella testifies in U.S. v Google and admits to AI search failure (Source: Thurrott)
- Summary: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's recent testimony in the U.S. v Google antitrust case involved admitting to the company's shortcomings in AI search capabilities. The testimony could have ripple effects on ongoing and future antitrust investigations.
- https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/why-microsofts-ceo-satya-nadella-says-its-co-pilot-ai-assistant-will-be-as-significant-as-pc.html

Google Pixel Event

- Article Title: The Morning After: Pixel 8 Pro, Bard AI, and everything else from Google's Pixel event (Source: Engadget)
- Summary: Google's most recent Pixel event revealed the Pixel 8 Pro, which comes with enhanced camera capabilities and improved processing power. Additionally, Bard AI was introduced as an innovative accessibility feature aiming to assist users with disabilities.

Facebook Rayban Stories

- Article Title: Facebook Isn’t Giving Up on Ray-Ban Stories, Even if It Should
- Summary: Facebook is persistently pushing its Ray-Ban Stories project, a foray into the smart eyewear market, despite lackluster reviews. The company remains optimistic about the long-term prospects of the product, in spite of critical skepticism.

CONTACT

Website:examining.ca

Twitter: @ExaminingPod

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host

Website: erikchristiansen.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website: krishans.ca

Website: krishans.ca

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60: AI Hype

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:19:00 +0000

SHOW NOTES

YouTube: This video is titled “YouTube” and is available on the YouTube platform

Harvard Business Review: How to Prepare for a GenAI Future You Can’t Predict

ZDNet: 75% of businesses are implementing or considering bans on ChatGPT

Slate: Amazon Web Services isn’t trying to win the A.I. race. It wants to own the road

CONTACT

Website:examining.ca

Twitter: @ExaminingPod

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host

Website: erikchristiansen.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website: krishans.ca

Website: krishans.ca

(Show notes created with help from Bing Chat AI)

59: AI Detectors. Friend or Foe?

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Kris and Erik discuss up on AI detector tools, Microsoft 365 Copilot pricing, US Ed Department AI guidance, and more.

SHOW NOTES

OpenAI Quietly Shutters Its AI Detection Tool https://decrypt.co/149826/openai-quietly-shutters-its-ai-detection-tool?amp=1

AI text detection tools are really easy to fool https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/07/07/1075982/ai-text-detection-tools-are-really-easy-to-fool/

Microsoft 365 Copilot AI tool will cost $30 per month https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/microsoft-365-copilot-ai-tool-will-cost-30-per-month/

Sunday afternoon is the best time to email coworkers, according to research https://www.fastcompany.com/90930402/sunday-afternoon-best-time-email-coworkers-research

U.S. Department of Education Shares Insights and Recommendations on Artificial Intelligence https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-department-education-shares-insights-and-recommendations-artificial-intelligence

Windows 11 Field Guide https://leanpub.com/windows11fieldguide

How to Export Your Bing AI Chat History https://www.makeuseof.com/export-bing-ai-chat-history/

CONTACT

Website: edtechexamined.com

Email: hey@edtechexamined.com

Twitter: @EdTechExamined

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host

Website: erikchristiansen.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website: krishans.ca

Website: krishans.ca

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58: AI Rocks, Big Tech Sucks

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 19:23:19 +0000

In this episode, Kris and Erik discuss AI data scraping, the academy's under-preparedness for AI, how Kris allows AI use in his class, Apple news (new MacBook Air and Vision Pro headset), prompt engineering, RSS readers, and how to greyscale your phone screen to reduce usage.

SHOW NOTES

The Verge: Apple’s headset and augmented reality rumors. This article discusses rumors about Apple’s headset and augmented reality. It covers the latest news from WWDC 2023. https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/4/23747110/apple-headset-augmented-reality-vr-industry-rumors-wwdc-2023

Chronicle: ChatGPT usage among students. This article discusses how students are using ChatGPT. It includes an interview with a student who uses ChatGPT frequently. https://www.chronicle.com/article/im-a-student-you-have-no-idea-how-much-were-using-chatgpt

Harvard Business Review: AI prompt engineering. This article discusses how AI prompt engineering is not the future. It covers the importance of human input in AI development. https://hbr.org/2023/06/ai-prompt-engineering-isnt-the-future

Calgary Herald: Educators unprepared for AI. This article discusses how educators are unprepared for artificial intelligence. It covers the challenges that educators face in teaching AI. https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/educators-wholly-unprepared-for-artificial-intelligence

Chronicle: Caught off guard by AI. This article discusses how people are caught off guard by AI. It covers the challenges that people face in understanding AI. https://www.chronicle.com/article/caught-off-guard-by-ai

SSRN: The impact of AI on employment. This paper discusses the impact of AI on employment. It covers the challenges that people face in understanding AI. https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4475995

Engadget: Apple Vision Pro hands-on. This article discusses Apple Vision Pro hands-on. It covers the latest news about mixed reality. https://www.engadget.com/apple-vision-pro-hands-on-a-new-milestone-for-mixed-reality-060943291.html

The Verge: The death of Google Reader. This article discusses the death of Google Reader. It covers the history of RSS and social media. https://www.theverge.com/23778253/google-reader-death-2013-rss-social

Macworld: iOS 17 small changes and features. This article discusses small changes and features in iOS 17. It covers new features like Notes, Spotlight, and medication timers. https://www.macworld.com/article/1944314/ios-17-small-changes-features-notes-spotlight-medication-timers.html

CONTACT

Website: edtechexamined.com

Email: hey@edtechexamined.com

Twitter: @EdTechExamined

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host

Website: erikchristiansen.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host Website: krishans.ca

Website: krishans.ca

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57: Rewind - Atomic Effort

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 12:19:32 +0000

This episode originally launched August 5th, 2022.

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In this episode, Erik and Kris review essential Windows 10 tips, edtech privacy in schools, tech industry layoffs, 3D Google Maps, Chromebook updates, Intel mini desktops, and iOS Lockdown Mode. Kris reviews the book Atomic Habits by James Clear, and Erik reviews the book Effortless by Greg McKeown.

SHOW NOTES:

Links

Windows Tips from How To Geek: 10 hidden windows features you should be using

Human Right Watch: Online learning products enables surveillance of children

The Economic Times: Why edtech needs a deep renovation

McKinsey & Company (consulting): Demand for online education is growing. Are providers ready?

Times Colonist: We need to ensure education technology doesn’t amplify inequality

Tech Crunch: Google maps rolls out location sharing notification, immersive views and better bike navigation

ArsTechnica: Google Maps is getting 3D imagery on mobile, detailed biking info, and more

Thurrott: Google is bringing a video editor and virtual desktops to chromebooks

Tech Crunch: Denmark bans Chromebooks and Google Workspace in schools over data transfer

Tech Radar: Intel NUC 12 could be a mini PC powerhouse

CNET: Apple’s new Lockdown Mode on iOS 16 could protect you from cyber attacks

Books

Atomic Habits - James Clear

*Resources from Book: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits/resources

Effortless - Greg McKeown

CONTACT

Website: edtechexamined.com
Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
Twitter: @EdTechExamined

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: erikchristiansen.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: krishans.ca

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

56: Emergent Properties

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Fri, 05 May 2023 17:55:40 +0000

In this episode, we talk about ChatGPT and Bing AI (again), why the godfather of AI left Google, how a professor is offering an experimental course taught with AI tools, and what are the best AI chatbots available in 2023.

Show Notes

Wired: “ChatGPT has entered the classroom” - A report on how ChatGPT, a powerful AI chatbot, is being used by teachers and students to enhance learning and communication. https://calgary.overdrive.com/media/9725348
New Yorker: “Godfather of AI Leaves Google” - An interview with Geoffrey Hinton, the legendary AI researcher who quit Google after a dispute over ChatGPT’s ethical implications. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/01/technology/ai-google-chatbot-engineer-quits-hinton.html
UofT: “Prof to offer experimental AI course taught with AI” - A story about a professor at the University of Toronto who is using ChatGPT as a co-instructor for an online course on artificial intelligence. https://www.utoronto.ca/news/u-t-prof-offer-experimental-course-taught-ai-tools-chatgpt
UNESCO: ChatGPT - A quick start guide for educators and learners who want to use ChatGPT as a tool for higher education. https://www.iesalc.unesco.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ChatGPT-and-Artificial-Intelligence-in-higher-education-Quick-Start-guide_EN_FINAL.pdf
UNESCO: ChatGPT Course - A free online course that introduces ChatGPT and its applications in education, culture, science and communication. https://campus.iesalc.unesco.org/inicio/blocks/coursefilter/course.php?id=215
ZDNET: “The best AI chatbots” - A review of the best AI chatbots available in 2023, including ChatGPT and its alternatives. https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-ai-chatbot/
Planet Money Podcast: “Spreadsheets” - A podcast episode that explores the history and impact of spreadsheets, the software that revolutionized business and finance. https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2017/05/17/528807590/episode-606-spreadsheets
MarketWatch: “Students are turning to ChatGPT for study help, and Chegg stock plummets 38%” - A report on how Chegg Inc., an online-education company, saw its shares drop to their lowest price since 2017 after forecasting a revenue decline due to the impact of ChatGPT, a chatbot that helps students with their studies. https://archive.is/2023.05.01-235954/https://www.marketwatch.com/amp/story/students-are-turning-to-chatgpt-for-study-help-and-chegg-stock-plummets-30-4892bd7b

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55: Bing it on!

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 13:44:20 +0000

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Chat bots/AI

Wharton professor uses AI tools to complete a business project in 30 minutes with superhuman results
Gen Z tech skills gap: Dell study
Apple pumps the brakes on artificial intelligence
ChatGPT bug exposed people’s conversation history
Google and Microsoft’s Bard and Bing chatbots spread misinformation
Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot: Your copilot for work
Bard faces off against GPT: Here’s why this AI showdown is important
AI chatbots comparison: Bard, Bing, ChatGPT, GPT-4
Bing vs Bard: AI chatbot comparison
Bard faces off against GPT: Here’s why this AI showdown is important
GPT-4 and Bard: More than just running text
Patterns, culture and theft
ChatGPT: Artificial intelligence solutionism hype
Kris is giving a talk: “Writing Smarter, Not Harder: Using ChatGPT and AI Writers in the Classroom” at the MRU Celebrate event on May 4th at 10:30am. You can find more info about the event here.

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54: AI Wars

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000

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AI Wars:

Google's AI chatbot, Bard, made a mistake during an exoplanet demo, causing some embarrassment for the company. (source: https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/8/23590864/google-ai-chatbot-bard-mistake-error-exoplanet-demo)
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced Bing ChatGPT, a new AI chatbot that will compete with Google Search. (source: https://www.theverge.com/23589994/microsoft-ceo-satya-nadella-bing-chatgpt-google-search-ai)
The new Bing chatbot has faced criticism for insulting and gaslighting users. (source: https://www.fastcompany.com/90850277/bing-new-chatgpt-ai-chatbot-insulting-gaslighting-users)
Elon Musk's OpenAI and Microsoft are under regulatory oversight for their development and deployment of AI technologies. (source: https://fortune.com/2023/02/17/chatgpt-elon-musk-openai-microsoft-company-regulator-oversight/)

Privacy by Design:

The blog post highlights the importance of building a safe and transparent edtech ecosystem through regulatory vision, to protect users' privacy and data. (source: https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/medialse/2023/02/17/building-a-safe-and-transparent-edtech-ecosystem-a-regulatory-vision/)

Mini-Forecast:

Forbes predicts the top 5 education trends in 2023, which include personalized learning, experiential learning, and the use of AI and virtual reality in education. (source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/02/17/the-top-5-education-trends-in-2023/amp/)

ChatGPT Detector:

TurnItIn announced an AI detector with 97% accuracy to check for essays written by AI language models such as ChatGPT. (source: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/turnitin-announces-ai-detector-97-cent-accuracy)
CNN reported on a new tool to help students check whether their essays were written by AI language models such as ChatGPT. (source: https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2023/01/31/tech/chatgpt-check-tool/index.html)

Bonus:

NYU professors advised their students not to use ChatGPT, citing concerns about plagiarism and ethics. (source: https://www.vice.com/en/article/n7zxe7/nyu-professors-tell-their-students-do-not-use-chatgpt)

53: ChatGPT Moral Panic

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 07:00:00 +0000

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SHOW NOTES

ChatGPT

"Deconstructing ChatGPT: The Future of Continuing Education" from Inside Higher Ed (https://www.insidehighered.com/digital-learning/blogs/online-trending-now/deconstructing-chatgpt-future-continuing-education) discusses the potential uses of the language model ChatGPT in the field of continuing education.
"Freaking Out About ChatGPT - Part I" (https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/just-visiting/freaking-out-about-chatgpt—part-i) and "Freaking Out About ChatGPT - Part II" (https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/just-visiting/freaking-out-about-chatgpt—part-ii) from Inside Higher Ed explore the concerns and ethical considerations surrounding the use of ChatGPT.
A course on ChatGPT is available on the website "Nick S Site 9a5e" (https://nick-s-site-9a5e.thinkific.com/courses/aiteachers) which teaches teachers how to use the language model.
"How to Detect ChatGPT Plagiarism" from Digital Trends (https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-detect-chatgpt-plagiarism/) offers tips on identifying when text generated by ChatGPT has been used without proper attribution.
"ChatGPT: Artificial Intelligence in Universities" from the New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/16/technology/chatgpt-artificial-intelligence-universities.html) examines how universities are beginning to integrate ChatGPT into their curriculum.
"OpenAI Cybercriminals Starting to Use ChatGPT" from Check Point Research (https://research.checkpoint.com/2023/opwnai-cybercriminals-starting-to-use-chatgpt/) discusses the potential for ChatGPT to be used in cybercrime.
OpenAI-OpenAI Detector (https://openai-openai-detector.hf.space/) is a tool for detecting AI-generated text.
Apple Knowlege Navigator 1988 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xp4aRpcX5So) is a concept video of what the future of computing would look like with AI and multi-tasking interfaces.

Apple hardware announcements January 2023.

Apple announced new Macs and a HomePod at a recent event (https://www.macrumors.com/2023/01/19/new-macs-and-homepod-recap/)

Tech Tips

The Apple Freeform app (https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/freeform/frfm85d6f7b58/mac) allows users to create custom shapes with their Apple Pencil on the Mac.
Neeva (https://neeva.com/) is a private search engine that doesn't track or personalize results.

(Show notes created with assistance by ChatGPT Jan 21, 2023)

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52: FrankenPad

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 03:29:00 +0000

Erik and Kris discuss new hardware announcements from Microsoft and Apple. They provide their take on the new Surface devices and iPads. Our co-hosts also discuss the purchase of edX and the pros and cons of outsourcing online learning program development.

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Links

* Microsoft Surface event: Paul Thurrott (Thurrott.com)
* New iPad: Six Colors, Engadget and CNET
* edX purchase: The Crimson
* Andreessen Horowitz betting big on edtech: Business Insider
* Pros and cons of outsourcing online program development: Inside HigherEd
* Udemy third-quarter results: Globe Newswire

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51: Bricking News

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 12:30:00 +0000

In this episode, Kris and Erik discuss podcast discovery tools and strategies, the firing of an NYU chemistry prof, Lego's purchase of Brain Pop, edtech surveillance, edtech layoffs, and a new EdTech book from Athabasca University Press.

We're sorry for some of the audio issues. The Internet was a little wonky during our recording :(

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Links

*Podcast discovery: Overcast; Podchaser; Rephonic
*Bloomberg: Firing of NYU chemistry prof
*WSJ: Lego buys Brain Pop
*NYT: A review of online learning
*The74: EdTech surveillance and the White House
*QZ: India's post-pandemic setbacks
*TC: End of the EdTech honeymoon
*Book: EdTech Metaphors - AU Press

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Fifty: Over the Hill

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 16:38:00 +0000

In this episode, Erik and Kris celebrate the 50th episode of EdTech Examined. Our co-hosts reflect on the podcast so far, announce their new Patreon page, discuss best practices for file naming, review hardware from Apple and Microsoft, and talk about Windows 11 productivity updates.

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SHOW NOTES

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*MacWorld: Apple 'Far Out' event
*CNET: Windows 11 updates
*Windows Central: Surface Pro rumours
*Windows Central: Surface Studio rumours

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49: Rewind - Teaching and Learning Online Network Interview

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Sat, 17 Sep 2022 03:12:00 +0000

Today we’re re-releasing an interview we did with TALON - the Teaching and Learning Online Network, at the University of Calgary’s School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape.

Our interview was reworked and was recently published as a book chapter in “Voices from the Digital Classroom: 25 Interviews about Teaching and Learning in the Face of a Global Pandemic.” The book is available in print through the University of Calgary Press, and as a free online book.

In this interview we discuss online teaching strategies, including the value of preparation, communicating with students effectively, developing reusable resources, suggestions for collaboration software, and ‘netiquette.’ We also share our vision for the future of online learning.

SHOW NOTES

*New Book! Voices from the Digital Classroom
*Video interview with TALON
*UofC School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape
*Mac McGinn (interviewer)

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48: Tune Up

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 15:18:00 +0000

In this episode, Erik and Kris discuss an edtech privacy court ruling, NFT textbooks, new certificates from Meta, the shifting social media landscape, and how to avoid the paradox of success. Our co-hosts also discuss their new book chapter in "Voices from the Digital Classroom" and provide 'tune up' tips for your Mac or Windows PC.

SHOW NOTES

Links

*Bloomberg: Pearson blockchain could make money every time e-books change hands
*New Yorker: TikTok and the fall of social media giants
*The Verge: Universities can't scan students' rooms
*Coursera: New Meta certificates
*LinkedIn: Avoid the paradox of success
*Computer World: 17 ways to speed up Windows 10
*MacWorld: How to speed up a Mac

New book chapter

*Kris Hans & Erik Christiansen in "Voices from the Digital Classroom: 25 Interviews about Teaching and Learning in the Face of a Global Pandemic"

*Free online version

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47: Atomic Effort

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 16:55:00 +0000

SHOW NOTES:

Links

Windows Tips from How To Geek: 10 hidden windows features you should be using

Human Right Watch: Online learning products enables surveillance of children

The Economic Times: Why edtech needs a deep renovation

McKinsey & Company (consulting): Demand for online education is growing. Are providers ready?

Times Colonist: We need to ensure education technology doesn’t amplify inequality

Tech Crunch: Google maps rolls out location sharing notification, immersive views and better bike navigation

ArsTechnica: Google Maps is getting 3D imagery on mobile, detailed biking info, and more

Thurrott: Google is bringing a video editor and virtual desktops to chromebooks

Tech Crunch: Denmark bans Chromebooks and Google Workspace in schools over data transfer

Tech Radar: Intel NUC 12 could be a mini PC powerhouse

CNET: Apple’s new Lockdown Mode on iOS 16 could protect you from cyber attacks

Books

Atomic Habits - James Clear

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Effortless - Greg McKeown

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46: Omnichannel

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 20:02:00 +0000

In this episode, Erik and Kris discuss iA Presenter - a simpler presentation app - emerging edtech companies, the consequences of social media, and Kellogg School of Management's executive education.

SHOW NOTES:

#EdTechOfficeHours:

*iA Presenter

News
*Cal Newport: the 3 hour fields medal
*Medium: The edtech top 50 - emerging companies for higher education
*The New Statesman: Jonathan Haidt: “America is the ghost of liberal democracies’ future”

Discussion item
*Harvard executive education

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45: Sherlocked Phantom Zone

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 19:52:00 +0000

In this episode, Erik and Kris discuss Apple's WWDC 2022 event, provide laptop and travel tech recommendations for educators and students looking to upgrade their devices, the latest edtech privacy news, and more.

SHOW NOTES:

#EdTechOfficeHours:

*MacBook Air 2022
*Surface Laptop Go 2
*Charger for all devices

News

*Apple WWDC announcements: MacRumors
*Surface Adaptive Kit: Microsoft, Forbes
*Surface Laptop Go 2: XDA Dev
*FireFox ‘total cookie protection’: Paul Thurrott
*Washington Post: Pandemic disrupted learning for US teens
*Digital Journal: The EdTech market was valued at…
*The Conversation: EdTech is treating students like products
*The Print: Schools. Universities in the metaverse?

Apps of the month

*PictureThis
*Bit Warden

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44: Rewind Episode - Burnout

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 19:35:00 +0000

This episode was originally recorded November 3, 2020.

You might notice that episodes are now released on Fridays instead of Tuesdays. After some testing, we've decided to change our publication schedule so we have a little more time to put these episodes together for you.

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In this episode, Erik and Kris discuss the Descript video editing software, how universities continue to adopt new technologies, and the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. They also recommend their top apps for managing mental health and provide more organization strategies for managing the demands of online learning.

SHOW NOTES:

#EdTechOfficeHours:

*Descript video editing software

News

Harvard Business Review: The pandemic pushed universities online

a16z: Edtech's answer to remote learning burnout

Discussion Items:

*How can mental health burnout be avoided when teaching (or taking courses) online?

EdTech Tips

*Breathing Zone App
*Pause App
*Cal Newport's Time Block Calendar

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43: Extra! Extra! Read All About It!

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Sat, 21 May 2022 00:02:00 +0000

We have layoffs, iPod RIP, Google I/O conference announcements, lessons from online learning that should continue post-pandemic, and IT considerations in Education.

SHOW NOTES:

News articles
*Tech Crunch: Professor Scott Galloway's EdTech Startup Section4 lays offs
*Engadget: End of the iPod
*The Verge: Google I/O 2022 biggest announcements
*National Post: Four lessons from online learning that should stick after the pandemic
*Forbes: Five tech areas where IT in education should take a step back

Resources
*iFixit
*Apple battery replacements
*Cal Newport's Digital Minimalism

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42: Educator Toolbox

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Fri, 06 May 2022 14:31:00 +0000

In this episode, Erik and Kris share a repository of over 400 open education tools. Our co-hosts also discuss recent tech and education news including "the next Google", the pros and cons of using technology to improve education, SQLi vulnerabilities in higher ed institutions, new online learning entrepreneurs, and smartphones vs science. The app of the month is iA Writer.

SHOW NOTES:

Tools:
*Innovations in Scholarly Communication by the University of Utrecht
*List of 400 open education tools
*Tabula

News articles
*DKB: The Next Google
*Entrepreneur: 5 edtech trends that will change learning between now and 2030
*Brookings: The promise and perils of new technologies to improve education
*VentureBeat: 35% of educational institutions have a SQLi vulnerability
*Financial Times: The new online learning entrepreneurs
*Cal Newport blog post: Smartphones vs. Science

Learning opportunities
*University of British Columbia: Program for Open Scholarship and Education

App of the month:
*iA Writer

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41: Rewind Episode - Curt Newton, Director of MIT OpenCourseWare

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 16:52:00 +0000

This episode originally premiered on March 2, 2021.

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The following is an interview with Curt Newton. Curt is the director of the MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW) platform, one of the best-known and respected open education platforms. In this interview, we discuss Curt's background and how he came to MIT, the OCW platform and the impact it's had on the world, and the future of open education. April 4, 2021, will mark MIT OCW's 20th Anniversary. To learn more about MIT OCW, be sure to visit the OCW website and follow the Twitter account @MITOCW.

LINKS

*MIT OpenCourseWare website
*MIT OCW Twitter @MITOCW
*Curt's website
*Curt's Twitter @qwertnewto

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40: 2022 Forecast

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 03:21:00 +0000

In this episode, Erik and Kris reflect on their 2021 education predictions to see what they got right and wrong. We'd like to give a big shout-out to our Audio Producer Chris Hoang who helped us develop this list for 2021. Our co-hosts also revised the forecast list for 2022.

SHOW NOTES:

2022 Forecast

More EdTech Unicorns.
Technology exposes socioeconomic fragility.
Big Brother and academic integrity continue to be a problem
Increase in digital (particularly OER) textbooks that include multimedia. Live updating of books or “living books.”
More pressure for instructors to develop their own material (OER) with minimal financial support.
Alternative accreditations grow in popularity.
Institutional closures, or at the very least a shrinking in institutional size.

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39: Rewind Episode - Digital Literature

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 13:18:00 +0000

This interview was originally published on August 25, 2020.

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In this episode, Kris and Erik interview Dr. Jason Wiens, a Senior Instructor and Associate Head of Undergraduate Student Affairs at the University of Calgary’s Department of English. Jason discusses the nature of online pedagogy in the humanities and the field of English, including his infamous archive and digital audio assignments. Due to his experience and breadth of knowledge, Jason offers insights from both administrator and instructor perspectives. Some former students also share thoughts on the benefit of Jason’s unique assignments and his pedagogical methods and have graciously shared their papers with us - linked below.
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SHOW NOTES:
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Christopher Hoang Archive Assignment: https://www.chrishoang.ca/art-literature/modernist-poetry-from-a-modern-perspective-1
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Christopher Hoang Close Listening Assignment: https://www.chrishoang.ca/art-literature/on-christian-bks-the-doomsday-songsfor-friedrich-nietzsche-upon-the-death-of-superman
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Danielle Wong Archive Assignment: https://www.chrishoang.ca/art-literature/bpnichol-danielle-wong\
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Danielle Wong Close Listening Assignment: https://www.chrishoang.ca/art-literature/winds-of-unity-danielle-wong
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Michelle Tang Archive Assignment: https://www.chrishoang.ca/art-literature/alice-munro-by-michelle-tang
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Michelle Tang Close Listening Assignment: https://www.chrishoang.ca/art-literature/alden-nowlan-fireworks-michelle-tang
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GUEST INFORMATION:
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Dr. Jason Wiens, University of Calgary Profile: https://english.ucalgary.ca/manageprofile/profiles/jason-wiens
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38: M1 Mac mini

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 02:55:00 +0000

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 NOTES

Hardware 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
*Mactracker

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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

37: Digital Detox

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 20:15:00 +0000

In this episode, Kris and Erik return after their Winter break 'sabbatical.' Kris gives an update on the latest books he's read on work productivity, specifically those that force us to re-think how we work. Our co-hosts also discuss their work resolutions/goals for using technology and being productive.

SHOW NOTES

Books
*The Four Hour Work Week - Tim Ferriss
*ReWork - Jason Fried, David Heinemeier Hansson
*Remote - Jason Fried, David Heinemeier Hansson
*Make Time - Jake Knapp, John Zeratsky

36: Google Classroom

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 13:12:00 +0000

Kris does a deep dive into the workings of Google Classroom and describes how he uses the platform for his online Creativity in the Workplace course.

SHOW NOTES

Course: Creativity in the Workplace, Mount Royal University
*Online readings
*Course description

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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

35: All Meta

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 15:08:00 +0000

Kris and Erik provide several tips, including an update on Erik's notes project (see ep. 34), the new Raspberry Pi Zero 2 (for makers), and the new iPhones and Android phones. News coverage was ample this week, with our co-hosts talking about the new MacBook Pros and if you need one, retro computers with personal data, Udemy IPO, Facebook going 'Meta', and more.

SHOW NOTES

#EdTech Office Hours
*Obsidian notes instead of Notion
*Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W

News

2021 MacBook Pros
*Ars Technica review
*Erik's blog post

Wired: Retro collectors are uncovering hoards of old data

Elon's tweet

Reuters: Udemy files for U.S. IPO

EdSurge: As Facebook Changes Name to Meta, Company Wants to Pull Education Into Its ‘Metaverse’

Inside HigherEd: Faculty Confidence in Online Learning Grows

Inside HigherEd: Half of All College Students Take Online Courses

McGraw Hill talk: Higher Education Trends that Will Outlast the Pandemic

Bonus
*Otter.ai transcription

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Twitter: @egchristiansen
Blog: tech-bytes.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: krishans.ca
Twitter: @KrisHans
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Christopher Hoang, Audio Producer & Sound Engineer
Website: chrishoang.ca

34: Zettelkasten

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 14:53:00 +0000

In this episode, Erik discusses his secret summer project - implementing a new note-taking strategy. Erik discusses the zettelkasten (German for "slip box") note-taking method which is a bidirectional note-taking system designed to overcome writer’s block or “the blank page effect.” This system could be useful for a student or instructor who struggles getting started writing, or anyone who wants a new way to connect the notes they’ve taken. Zettelkasten is like your second brain.

SHOW NOTES

Zettelkasten method
*Wikipedia
*Zettelkasten.de
*The ultimate guide

Tools for implementation
*Bidirectional note-taking apps
*Zettelkasten using Notion
*Zettelkasten using Obsidian

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Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
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

33: Rewind Episode - Teaching in Virtual Reality

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 14:00:00 +0000

This episode was originally published on October 15, 2020. At that time, we discussed Tony's interest in virtual reality and the development of a psychology course to be taught completely in VR. Since our discussion, Tony's VR course has launched at MRU: "The Digital Frontier: Perception, Virtual Reality, and AI in Psychology." Tony built the course using the AltspaceVR platform and Unity. The course had gained media attention in Canada, so we felt it was appropriate to return to this special interview.

GUEST INFORMATION:

Dr. Anthony (Tony) Chaston, Mount Royal University
Faculty Profile
AltSpaceVR username: VizWig
YouTube Channel
Educators in VR AltSpaceVR group
Tony's research presentation for Educator's in VR: Using 360 Nature Videos to Lower Stress

Media coverage

*CTV, Dave Dormer: First-ever virtual reality virtual reality class launches at Mount Royal University in Calgary

*Peter Glenn, MRU: Bell rings for first virtual reality class at Mount Royal University

CONTACT:
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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

32: A World Without Email

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000

31: Back to School Guide 2021

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 12:28:00 +0000

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 NOTES

Windows 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/#ios

Keyboard

*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 Forså

Water Bottle
*Hydro Flask

Backpack
*Tumbuk2 authority Laptop bag

Notebooks (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: Apple Notes, Google Keep, Evernote, Notion, Microsoft OneNote, Standard Notes, Bear
Apple Pencil notes apps: Good Notes, Notability, Explain Everything (diagraming),
Networked Notes (i.e. Zettlekasten): Notion, Mem, Roam Research
Writing: Ulysses, Scrivener, Mars Edit (for the web - eg. WordPress).
Writing (distraction-free): iA Writer, ByWord, Ulysses, Hemmingway
Mind Mapping: Mind Node, Jamboard, Mural, Miro
Automation: Apple Shortcuts, IFTTT
Books: Blinkist (book summarizing service), Audible, Libby (for your local library)
eLearning (supplemental): Khan Academy, Duolingo, Coursera, Udemy, TED
Reference: Wolfram Alpha, Wikipedia, Terminology
Scanning apps: Microsoft Lense, Adobe Scan, Scanner Pro/Light

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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

30: Rewind Episode - Building Better Teams

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 12:25:00 +0000

Erik and Kris interview Dr. Tom O’Neill, an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Calgary. This episode was originally released on August 4, 2020. With the 2021 school year ramping up, we are revisiting Tom's interview where he discusses ITP Metrics, a free online teamwork and behavioural assessment platform. Tom and his team created this platform to improve classroom team dynamics, and it has been used in several programs to great success.

SHOW NOTES:

ITP Metrics platform: https://www.itpmetrics.com/

GUEST INFORMATION:

Dr. Tom O’Neill
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-o-neill-53bbb321/
UCalgary Profile: https://psyc.ucalgary.ca/profiles/thomas-o-neill

EDTECH EXAMINED CONTACT:
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Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
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

29: Futurecast

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 04:08:00 +0000

This episode is all about the trends. Erik and Kris discuss news stories about how video editing skills are here to stay, making higher education more developmental, and eight challenges universities will face in the coming year. They also talk about Windows 365 and what it means for computing, Erik's Op-Ed about open educational resources (OER) in the Edmonton Journal, and how to "de-Google" and protect your privacy online.

SHOW NOTES

News
*Forbes: Meet the Company Proving Two Big EdTech Trends
*Inside HigherEd: 6 Ways to Make Education More Developmental
*Forbes: 8 Reasons This Coming Year Could be the Hardest Yet for Higher Ed

Discussion:

Windows 365
*ZDNet - Mary Jo Foley
*Paul Thurrott

Edmonton Journal - Open educational resources would make post-secondary cots more affordable

EdTech Tips

*Forbes - Gmail alternatives
*PrivacyTools.io

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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

28: Window Dressing

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 04:08:00 +0000

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

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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

27: Jim Gibson, Chief Catalyst, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 03:49:00 +0000

In this interview, Kris and Erik interview Jim Gibson, Chief Catalyst at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). They discuss Jim's background in venture capital, how he came to SAIT, the School for Advanced Digital Technology, the future of higher education and Alberta's economy.

GUEST INFORMATION

Jim Gibson, Chief Catalyst, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
*LinkedIn
*Twitter
*Website: ThinAirLabs.ca

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Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
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

26: AI Apples

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 01:49:00 +0000

In this episode, Erik and Kris dissect the 2021 Apple World Wide Developer's Conference (WWDC), including all the updates to iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. They answer listener questions about getting started with automation and apps for developing consistent writing habits. News topics include VR geology, Google AI in education, blended learning norms, and AirTags privacy. Our co-hosts also provide some privacy and entertainment edtech tips.

SHOW NOTES

Our new blog post!
*Bootstrapping an Education Technology Podcast - Medium

#EdTechOfficeHours

Automation on the Mac
*Mac OS X Automation website

Journaling apps
*DayOne
*Penzu
*Daylio
*Good Notes / Notability (digital pen)

Productivity books for writers
*Deep Work - Cal Newport
*The War of Art - Steven Pressfield

PrivacyTools.io

Discussion

WWDC Keynote

EdTech Tips
*Privacy Bot
*Firefox 89
*Curiosity Stream

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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

25: Silvia Rossi, Learning Strategist at Mount Royal University

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 14:26:00 +0000

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.

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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 team

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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

24: Elizabeth Cannon, former University of Calgary President

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Tue, 18 May 2021 14:26:00 +0000

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

*LinkedIn

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Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host
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Twitter: @KrisHans
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Christopher Hoang, Audio Producer & Sound Engineer
Website: chrishoang.ca

23: Apple Spring Loaded Event

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Tue, 04 May 2021 12:53:00 +0000

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)

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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

22: Rewind Episode - Capture, Configure, Control

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:23:00 +0000

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…

DESCRIPTION

In 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 NOTES

Project Management Tools

Basecamp: https://basecamp.com

Trello: https://trello.com/home

Cal Newport and Deep Work

Cal 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-303847ec5f3c

Cal 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 ideas and planning your time

Capture - Get it down
Configure - Describe the task in detail
Control - Plan and execution of the task

Other organization strategies

Accidental Creative by Todd Henry: https://amzn.to/3lEYORU

Mind Mapping by Tony Buzan: https://tonybuzan.com/

Documentaries on innovation

General Magic

Love Notes to Newton

Podcast hosting options

Castos: https://www.castos.com

PodBean: https://www.podbean.com

Simple Cast: https://simplecast.com

Captivate: https://www.captivate.fm/podcast/

Buzzprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com

Anchor: https://anchor.fm

News Articles

Washington Post - “The education technology students will need — and won’t — after coronavirus”: https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2020/08/06/education-technology-students-will-need-wont-after-covid-19/

Huff Post - “Private Businesses Could Host Some Alberta Students' Remote Learning This Year”: https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/private-remote-learning-alberta_ca_5f344abac5b64cc99fe1ab76

Clayton Christensen’s Book on Innovation

Innovator’s Dilemma: https://amzn.to/34OWGRt

Competing Against Luck: https://amzn.to/31JL1Bg

How will you Measure your Life: https://amzn.to/31IXC7N

Tech Tip: Note-Taking Apps

Web-based Apps

Google Keep: https://keep.google.com

Evernote: https://evernote.com

Roam: https://roamresearch.com

Desktop and mobile apps

Apple Notes: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/notes/welcome/mac

iA Writer: https://ia.net/writer

Stylus based apps

Notability: https://www.gingerlabs.com

Good Notes: https://www.goodnotes.com

Microsoft OneNote: https://www.onenote.com/signin?wdorigin=ondc

Privacy-focused apps (https://www.privacytools.io/software/notebooks/)

Joplin: https://joplinapp.org

Standard Notes: https://standardnotes.org

Paper notebooks and pens

Rhodia Webbie notebook: https://amzn.to/2EPidyn

Leuchtturm 1917 notebook: https://amzn.to/3jAvjif

Uni-Ball Jetstream Pen: https://amzn.to/32XbbjJ

Scanner Apps

Scanner Pro: https://readdle.com/scannerpro

Adobe Scan: https://acrobat.adobe.com/ca/en/mobile/scanner-app.html

Microsoft Office Lens: https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/p/office-lens/9wzdncrfj3t8?activetab=pivot:overviewtab

Tech Tip: Data Backup Strategies

3-2-1 backup strategy Leo Laporte TWiT - https://twit.tv/shows/twit-bits/episodes/3019

Local backup tools

Western Digital Black Hard Drive: https://amzn.to/2YRezep

Western Digital Red Hard Drive: https://amzn.to/31HcyDA

Western Digital Black 5TB P10 Portable External Hard Drive: https://amzn.to/3bl66VZ

Western Digital Black 12TB P10 Portable External Hard Drive: https://amzn.to/3gNej6z

Sabrent USB 3.0 to SATA External Hard Drive Lay-Flat Docking Station: https://amzn.to/31IGf7a

Samsung T5 Portable SSD - 500GB: https://amzn.to/2Gfk942

SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable External SSD: https://amzn.to/2EUxq0Z

Western Digital Black 1TB NVMe SSD Drive: https://amzn.to/3jxJ3tS

ASUS ROG NVMe SSD Enclosure: https://amzn.to/32Kz7GG

Automated backup software

Apple time machine guide: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT201250

Super Duper (macOS): https://www.shirt-pocket.com

Off-site cloud storage

Carbonite: https://www.carbonite.com

BackBlaze: https://www.backblaze.com

CONTACT:

Website: edtechexamined.com

Email: hey@edtechexamined.com

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

21: Behind the Curtain

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 12:08:00 +0000

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 options

Digital (USB)
*Audio Technica ATR2500x
*Blue Yeti
*Blue Nano

Analogue (XLR)
*Rode Procaster
*Shure SM7B

Audio interfaces
*Focusrite Scarlett

Software
*Audacity
*GarageBand
*Apple Logic Pro
*Pro Tools

Podcasting guides

*SixColors.com - Podcasting Section, by Jason Snell

*PodcastingInsights.com - Equipment Guide

CONTACT:
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Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
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

20: Less is More

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 12:01:00 +0000

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

#EdTechOfficeHours

Website platforms
*WordPress
*Squarespace
*GitHub Pages
*Hugo (Erik's example on GitHub Pages)

File naming conventions
*Medium - Mike Lord
*Princeton University Library

Discussion

Mini review of Cal Newport's Books
*Deep Work
*Digital Minimalism
*A World Without Email
*Cal's website

EdTech Tips

Mundane (yet essential) office gear
*Powered USB hub

CONTACT:
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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

19: Curt Newton, Director of MIT OpenCourseWare

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:50:00 +0000

18: Time Vampires

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:04:00 +0000

In this episode, Kris Hans and Chris Hoang discuss their productivity strategies including their habits and routines, their top technologies for staying organized, and their personal productivity goals for 2021.

SHOW NOTES:

Top productivity habits
*Time tracking
*One-touch rule
*Multiple task lists
*Weekly plans
*Starting the day with simple tasks (i.e. make the bed)
*Separate work and play spaces at home (if possible)

The essential (and inessential) tech tools
*Digital calendar (colour coding, time blocking, embedded tasks, etc.)
* Screen time tracker (iOS, Android, Mac, Windows)
* Content site blocker (tracking most visited sites)
* Remove unnecessary apps
*Cloud storage that syncs quickly (Dropbox, iCloud, etc.)
*Project management software (Basecamp, Trello)

Goals for 2021
*Deliberate time blocking (for writing)
*Scheduling work and play
*Social media (aka 'digital minimalism' detox)
*Disabling notifications whenever possible
*Deleting social media

CONTACT:
Website: edtechexamined.com
Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
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

17: Privacy is Cool

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:16:00 +0000

In this episode, Kris and Erik discuss the WhatsApp and Facebook terms of service criticism and the exodus to Signal Messenger. They also recommend some privacy-related browser extensions, headphones for teaching, how to manage multiple calendars, and the importance of looking for info before asking your instructor.

(Error alert: We goofed! The episode is #17, not #18)

SHOW NOTES

News
*WhatsApp / Facebook terms of service

Tech Tips

Private browser extensions
*HTTPS Everywhere
*Privacy Badger
*UBlock Origin
*Terms of Service: Didn't Read

#EdTechOfficeHours

Headphones
*Sony WH1000
*Logitech H390
*Powerbeats Pro (earbuds)

Calendars
*Calendars 5
*Apple Calendar
*Fantastical
*Sync iCloud calendar to Google calendar

CONTACT:
Website: edtechexamined.com
Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
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

16: 2021 Forecast

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:05:00 +0000

In this episode, Kris Hans, Erik Christiansen, and Chris Hoang discuss their top 10 education predictions for 2021.

CONTACT:
Website: edtechexamined.com
Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
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

15: Students being Kritikal

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 12:44:00 +0000

In this episode, Erik and Kris interview Mohsen Shahini, Co-Founder of the online assessment platform Kritik. Mohsen is also a Co-Founder of the edtech platform Top Hat where he still serves as the Chief Academic Officer.

SHOW NOTES:

Guest information
*Kritik website
*LinkedIn profile
*Twitter profile

PODCAST INFO:
Website: edtechexamined.com
Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
Twitter: @EdTechExamined

PODCAST TEAM:

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

14: Efficiency vs. Performance. Mmhmm?

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 12:22:00 +0000

In this episode, Erik and Kris discuss the best search engines for finding open educational resources (OER), the writing apps Scrivener and Overleaf, the mmhmm video broadcasting software, and the new Apple Silicon-powered Macs.

SHOW NOTES:

#EdTechOfficeHours:

What is the best OER search engine?
*OER Commons
*OASIS
*George Mason University OER Metafinder (MOM)

News

Erik's Tech Bytes blog post
*Apple's M1 chip: Making desktop computing cool again

Apple Silicon Macs and the M1 chip
*Daring Fireball, John Gruber
*Ars Technica hands-on
*Ars Technica interview with the Apple hardware team
*Six Colors

9to5 Mac: What will Apple Silicon mean for Apple’s education strategy

CNET: Apple's secret weapon in AR is right in front of us

Yahoo: Tencent to invest in Udemy

EdTech Tips

*Mmhmm broadcasting app
*Scrivener writing app
*Overleaf Latex writer

CONTACT:
Website: edtechexamined.com
Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
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

13: Burnout

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 12:43:00 +0000

12: Teaching in Virtual Reality

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 12:18:00 +0000

In this episode, Erik and Kris interview Dr. Anthony (Tony) Chaston, an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Mount Royal University, in Calgary, Canada. Tony teaches Sensation & Perception and Research Methods at MRU. His research interests include visual perception and cognition and the use of virtual reality for reducing anxiety. Most recently, Tony has been developing a virtual reality course using the AltSpaceVR platform. Erik and Kris talk with Tony about his teaching, research, and the future of higher-education.

GUEST INFORMATION:

Dr. Anthony (Tony) Chaston, Mount Royal University
Faculty Profile
AltSpaceVR username: VizWig
YouTube Channel
Educators in VR AltSpaceVR group
Tony's research presentation for Educator's in VR: Using 360 Nature Videos to Lower Stress

CONTACT:
Website: edtechexamined.com
Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
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

11: Burner Phone

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 13:53:00 +0000

In this episode Kris and Erik discuss digital whiteboard software, burner phones and burner numbers, The September 15th Apple event (new iPads and Watches!), remote podcast recording, how to setup digital breakout rooms, broadcasting software, the cost of remote education, and Winter semester uncertainty.

SHOW NOTES:

#EdTechOfficeHours:

What is the best online collaborative whiteboard software?

*Miro
*Mural
*Google JamBoard

Discussion Items:

Using Text+ to create a “burner” number for students.

News

*Microsoft: Reimagining education
*September 15th, 2020 Apple Event: Time Flies
*CNN: Remote learning is costing parents a fortune
*Global News: Remote learning at University of Regina will extend into the Winter term

EdTech Tips

Digital breakout rooms
*Google Meet persistent links using recurrent events
*Google Meet breakout room extension

Broadcasting software
*Open Broadcast Software

CONTACT:
Website: edtechexamined.com
Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
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

10: Podcast Champ

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 12:54:00 +0000

In this episode, Erik and Kris interview Meg Wilcox, an Assistant Professor at the School of Communications Studies at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Canada. Meg discusses her journalistic background, long-time interest in radio, and her advocacy for the podcasting medium in higher education.

GUEST INFORMATION

Meg Wilcox, Mount Royal University
*Website: megwilcox.com
*Faculty profile
*LinkedIn profile

SHOW NOTES
*Canadian Foundation for Innovation grant
*Podchats, Calgary Public Library

CONTACT

Website: edtechexamined.com
Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
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

Bonus Back to School Special 2020

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 12:27:00 +0000

In this episode, Kris and Erik discuss their recommendations for back to school gear including laptops, tablets, phones, monitors, ergonomic office equipment, and data backup.
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SHOW NOTES
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Recommended computers and devices
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Apple back to school deals (free AirPods)
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Apple Education
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Tablets
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iPad Air 3
iPad Pro 11
iPad Mini
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Laptops
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Lenovo X1 Carbon
Lenovo T490s
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
Microsoft Surface Pro 7
Dell XPS 13
Apple MacBook Air
Apple MacBook Pro 13”
Apple iMac 27”
HP OMEN desktops
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Phones
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Google Pixel 3a
OnePlus
Phone SE
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Tech-Bytes.net: “Trickle-down technology”
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Computer Accessories
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*Evoluent VerticalMouse D
*Logitech MX Vertical
*Logitech K380 keyboard
*Logitech K780 keyboard
*Logitech Ergo K860 keyboard
*Microsoft Sculpt keyboard and mouse
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Sites for researching tech
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RTings.com
NYTimes The Wirecutter
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Physiotherapy YouTube channels
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AthleanX
Bob and Brad.
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Data backup
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3-2-1 backup strategy Leo Laporte TWiT - https://twit.tv/shows/twit-bits/episodes/3019
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Local backup tools
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See Episode #9 "Capture, Configure, Control"
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(Please note that items preceded by a * are Amazon affiliate links)
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TEAM INFORMATION:
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Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host
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Website: erikchristiansen.net
Twitter: @egchristiansen
Blog: tech-bytes.net
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Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host
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Website: krishans.ca
Twitter: @KrisHans
Market Grade: marketgrade.com
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Christopher Hoang, Audio Producer & Sound Engineer
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Website: chrishoang.ca

9: Capture, Configure, Control

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 12:53:00 +0000

In 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 NOTES

Project Management Tools

Basecamp: https://basecamp.com

Trello: https://trello.com/home

Cal Newport and Deep Work

*Cal 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-303847ec5f3c

Cal 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 your documenting your ideas and planning your time

Capture - Get it down
Configure - Describe the task in detail
Control - Plan and execution of the task

Other organization strategies

*Accidental Creative by Todd Henry: https://amzn.to/3lEYORU

Mind Mapping by Tony Buzan: https://tonybuzan.com/

Documentaries on innovation

General Magic

Love Notes to Newton

Podcast hosting options

Castos: https://www.castos.com

PodBean: https://www.podbean.com

Simple Cast: https://simplecast.com

Captivate: https://www.captivate.fm/podcast/

Buzzprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com

Anchor: https://anchor.fm

News Articles

Washington Post - “The education technology students will need — and won’t — after coronavirus”: https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2020/08/06/education-technology-students-will-need-wont-after-covid-19/

Huff Post - “Private Businesses Could Host Some Alberta Students' Remote Learning This Year”: https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/private-remote-learning-alberta_ca_5f344abac5b64cc99fe1ab76

Clayton Christensen’s Book on Innovation

*Innovator’s Dilemma: https://amzn.to/34OWGRt

*Competing Against Luck: https://amzn.to/31JL1Bg

*How will you Measure your Life: https://amzn.to/31IXC7N

Tech Tip: Note-Taking Apps

Web-based Apps

Google Keep: https://keep.google.com

Evernote: https://evernote.com

Roam: https://roamresearch.com

Desktop and mobile apps

Apple Notes: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/notes/welcome/mac

iA Writer: https://ia.net/writer

Stylus based apps

Notability: https://www.gingerlabs.com

Good Notes: https://www.goodnotes.com

Microsoft OneNote: https://www.onenote.com/signin?wdorigin=ondc

Privacy focused apps (https://www.privacytools.io/software/notebooks/)

Joplin: https://joplinapp.org

Standard Notes: https://standardnotes.org

Paper notebooks and pens

*Rhodia Webbie notebook: https://amzn.to/2EPidyn

*Leuchtturm 1917 notebook: https://amzn.to/3jAvjif

*Uni-Ball Jetstream Pen: https://amzn.to/32XbbjJ

Scanner Apps

Scanner Pro: https://readdle.com/scannerpro

Adobe Scan: https://acrobat.adobe.com/ca/en/mobile/scanner-app.html

Microsoft Office Lens: https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/p/office-lens/9wzdncrfj3t8?activetab=pivot:overviewtab

Tech Tip: Data Backup Strategies

3-2-1 backup strategy Leo Laporte TWiT - https://twit.tv/shows/twit-bits/episodes/3019

Local backup tools

*Western Digital Black Hard Drive: https://amzn.to/2YRezep

*Western Digital Red Hard Drive: https://amzn.to/31HcyDA

*Western Digital Black 5TB P10 Portable External Hard Drive: https://amzn.to/3bl66VZ

*Western Digital Black 12TB P10 Portable External Hard Drive: https://amzn.to/3gNej6z

*Sabrent USB 3.0 to SATA External Hard Drive Lay-Flat Docking Station: https://amzn.to/31IGf7a

*Samsung T5 Portable SSD - 500GB: https://amzn.to/2Gfk942

*SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable External SSD: https://amzn.to/2EUxq0Z

*Western Digital Black 1TB NVMe SSD Drive: https://amzn.to/3jxJ3tS

*ASUS ROG NVMe SSD Enclosure: https://amzn.to/32Kz7GG

Automated backup software

Apple time machine guide: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT201250

Super Duper (macOS): https://www.shirt-pocket.com

Off-site cloud storage

Carbonite: https://www.carbonite.com

BackBlaze: https://www.backblaze.com

(Please note that items preceded by a * are Amazon affiliate links)

CONTACT:

Website: edtechexamined.com

Email: hey@edtechexamined.com

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

8: Digital Literature

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:20:00 +0000

Special Episode: Teaching and Learning Online Network Interview

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 12:16:00 +0000

In this special episode, Kris and Erik were interviewed by the Teaching and Learning Online Network (or TALON) at the University of Calgary€™s School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape about their strategies for teaching online, including the importance of preparation, communicating with students effectively, developing reusable resources, suggestions for collaboration software, and 'netiquette.'
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To learn more about TALON visit taloncloud.ca. You can see the full video interview on TALON's website or the EdTech Examined YouTube channel.
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TALON website: https://taloncloud.ca/Kris-Hans-Erik-Christiansen
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EdTech Examined YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/RIAOPa1L_Os
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University of Calgary: https://ucalgary.ca/
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School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape
Website: https://sapl.ucalgary.ca/
Twitter: twitter.com/ucalgarysapl
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Mac McGinn, TALON Team
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mac-mcginn
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CONTACT:
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Website: edtechexamined.com
Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
Twitter: @EdTechExamined
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TEAM INFORMATION:
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Erik Christiansen
Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website:  erikchristiansen.net
Twitter: @egchristiansen
Blog: tech-bytes.net
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Kris Hans
Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website:  krishans.ca
Twitter:  @KrisHans
Market Grade:  marketgrade.com
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Christopher Hoang
Audio Producer & Sound Engineer
Website: chrishoang.ca

7: The Attention Span Debate

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 12:28:00 +0000

In this episode Erik and Kris give advice on video editing software for educators, using Medium as an educational blogging platform and the tech industry’s increasing interest in education technology. This episode also introduces a new ‘Meta’ segment. The co-hosts talk about their experience podcasting so far and their observations about different podcast formats. They also talk about the assumptions around the human attention span, the revolution of the spoken word, and why it might be ok to have longer recorded lectures.
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In addition, Kris and Erik want to formally welcome Chris Hoang to the EdTech Examined team. Chris is the Audio Producer & Sound Engineer and he edited this episode. He is an Entrepreneurship and Innovation Student at the University of Calgary's Haskayne School of Business. Stay tuned for future updates from Chris about audio editing, multimedia, and more.
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SHOW NOTES
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EdTech Office Hours: Video editing software
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Windows Movie Maker 10: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/movie-maker-10-free/9mvfq4lmz6c9?activetab=pivot:overviewtab
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iMovie: https://www.apple.com/ca/imovie/
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Davinci Resolve: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/
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Adobe Spark: https://spark.adobe.com/
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News
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Tech Crunch – “EdTech is no longer optional”:
https://techcrunch.com/2020/07/20/edtech-is-no-longer-optional-investors-deep-dive-into-the-future-of-the-market/
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WEF – COVID accelerated digital transformation of higher ed:
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/07/covid-19-digital-transformation-higher-education/
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Tech Tips
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Medium: Tips for creating a publication with your students
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Medium.com – Getting started with Medium publications:
https://help.medium.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004681607-Create-a-publication
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Medium.com – Layout Tips:
https://help.medium.com/hc/en-us/sections/115001431688-Layout
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Medium.com – Managing users:
https://help.medium.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004681647
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Medium.com – Drafting or posting to publications:
https://help.medium.com/hc/en-us/articles/213904978
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Example class blogs using Medium by Kris Hans:
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Economics for Business: https://medium.com/economicsforbusiness
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Design Thinking: https://medium.com/designthinkingcourse
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Technology for Entrepreneurs: https://medium.com/technologyforentrepreneurs
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Strategic Selling: https://medium.com/strategicselling
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Dr. Christina Hendricks, UBC, 'You're the Teacher' blog:
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http://blogs.ubc.ca/chendricks/
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CONTACT:
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Website: edtechexamined.com
Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
Twitter: @EdTechExamined
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TEAM INFORMATION:
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Erik Christiansen
Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website:  erikchristiansen.net
Twitter: @egchristiansen
Blog: tech-bytes.net
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Kris Hans
Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website:  krishans.ca
Twitter:  @KrisHans
Market Grade:  marketgrade.com
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Christopher Hoang
Audio Producer & Sound Engineer
Website: chrishoang.ca

6: Digital Survival Kit

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 12:42:00 +0000

In this episode, Kris and Erik interview Dr. Mohammad Keyhani, an Associate Professor at the University of Calgary Haskayne School of Business. Mohammad discusses his entrepreneur tools catalogue, his digital survival kit and his essential work-from-home strategies.
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SHOW NOTES:
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A digital survival kit for transitioning your courses online:
https://www.universityaffairs.ca/career-advice/career-advice-article/a-digital-survival-kit-for-transitioning-your-course-online/
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Some essential tools and gadgets for working from home:
https://www.universityaffairs.ca/career-advice/career-advice-article/some-essential-tools-and-gadgets-for-working-from-home/
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Entrepreneur Tools:
https://entrepreneur-tools.zeef.com/keyhanimo
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GUEST INFORMATION:
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 Mohammad Keyhani
Website: https://about.me/keyhanimo
Twitter: @Keyhanimo
LinkedIn:  https://ca.linkedin.com/in/keyhanimo
UCalgary Profile: http://haskayne.ucalgary.ca/haskayne_info/profiles/mohammad-keyhani
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CONTACT:
Website: edtechexamined.com
Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
Twitter: @EdTechExamined
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TEAM INFORMATION:
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 Erik Christiansen
Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website:  erikchristiansen.net
Twitter: @egchristiansen
Blog: tech-bytes.net
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Kris Hans 
Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website:  krishans.ca
Twitter:  @KrisHans
Market Grade:  marketgrade.com
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Christopher Hoang
Audio Producer & Sound Engineer
Website: chrishoang.ca

5: Building Better Teams

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 12:56:00 +0000

In this episode, Erik and Kris interview Dr. Tom O’Neill, an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Calgary. Tom discusses ITP Metrics, a free online teamwork and behavioural assessment platform. Tom and his team created this platform to improve classroom team dynamics, and it has been used in several programs to great success.
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SHOW NOTES:
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ITP Metrics platform:  https://www.itpmetrics.com/
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GUEST INFORMATION:
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Dr. Tom O’Neill
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-o-neill-53bbb321/
UCalgary Profile: https://psyc.ucalgary.ca/profiles/thomas-o-neill
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CONTACT:
Website: edtechexamined.com
Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
Twitter: @EdTechExamined
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HOST INFORMATION:
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Kris Hans
Website:  krishans.ca
Twitter:  @KrisHans
Market Grade:  marketgrade.com
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Erik Christiansen
Website:  erikchristiansen.net
Twitter:  @egchristiansen
Blog: tech-bytes.net

4: The Five Cs

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 12:55:00 +0000

In this episode, Kris and Erik interview Leighton Wilks, Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning at the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business. Leighton talks about the Business School’s Five Principles for Effective Online Engagement, how COVID-19 is impacting higher education, and strategies for creating a solid work-from-home setup.
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GUEST INFORMATION:
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Leighton Wilks
LinkedIn:  https://ca.linkedin.com/in/leighton-wilks-40672615
UCalgary Profile:  http://haskayne.ucalgary.ca/haskayne_info/profiles/leighton-wilks
Haskayne School of Business website: https://haskayne.ucalgary.ca/
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CONTACT:
Website:  edtechexamined.com
Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
Twitter:  @EdTechExamined
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HOST INFORMATION:
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Kris Hans
Website: krishans.ca
Twitter: @KrisHans
Market Grade: marketgrade.com
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Erik Christiansen
Website: erikchristiansen.net
Twitter: @egchristiansen
Blog: tech-bytes.net

3: Ergonomic Command Centre

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 12:34:00 +0000

In this episode, Kris and Erik discuss tips for creating an ergonomic work from home setup (i.e. "command centre") and using Pocket and Pinboard for saving and organizing articles from the web.
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#EdTechOfficeHours
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Creating an ergonomic work from home setup
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Have a monitor that's at eye level
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Ergonomics CCOHS:
https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/ergonomics/office/monitor_positioning.html
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Evoluent vertical mouse:
https://evoluent.com/
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Logitech MX Vertical mouse:
https://www.logitech.com/en-ca/product/mx-vertical-ergonomic-mouse
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Logitech ERGO K860:
https://www.logitech.com/en-ca/product/k860-split-ergonomic-keyboard?crid=27
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Logitech K780:
https://www.logitech.com/en-ca/product/k780-multi-device-wireless-keyboard.html?crid=27
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Microsoft Sculpt Keyboard and Mouse:
https://www.microsoft.com/accessories/en-us/products/keyboards/sculpt-ergonomic-desktop/l5v-00001
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Herman Miller Aeron ergonomic chair:
https://www.hermanmiller.com/products/seating/office-chairs/aeron-chairs/
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Rain Design laptop stand:
https://www.raindesigninc.com/mstand.html
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The Wirecutter's recommended standing desks:
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-standing-desk/
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TECH TIPS:
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Saving online articles
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Pocket: https://getpocket.com/
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Pinboard: https://pinboard.in/
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Erik's Pinboard: https://pinboard.in/u:echristiansen/
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CONTACT:
Website: edtechexamined.com
Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
Twitter: @EdTechExamined
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HOST INFORMATION:
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Erik Christiansen
Website: erikchristiansen.net
Twitter: @egchristiansen
Blog: tech-bytes.net
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Kris Hans
Website: krishans.ca
Twitter: @KrisHans
Market Grade: marketgrade.com

2: Learning with Discord

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 12:35:00 +0000

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.
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NEWS:
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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
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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
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#EdTechOfficeHours
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Creating a course trailer
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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
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BMC 171 course trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMKu9pIElAc&feature=youtu.be
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Kris Hans' YouTube channel with more trailers:
https://www.youtube.com/user/krishans
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TECH TIPS:
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Privacy tools IO: https://www.privacytools.io/
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Password managers
Last Pass (free proprietary): https://www.lastpass.com/
Bit Warden (free open source): https://bitwarden.com/
One Password (paid): https://1password.com/
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Two-factor authentication apps
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Authy: https://authy.com/
Google Authenticator: https://www.google.com/landing/2step/
Microsoft Authenticator: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/account/authenticator
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CONTACT:
Website: edtechexamined.com
Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
Twitter: @EdTechExamined
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HOST INFORMATION:
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Erik Christiansen
Website: erikchristiansen.net
Twitter: @egchristiansen
Blog: tech-bytes.net
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Kris Hans
Website: krishans.ca
Twitter: @KrisHans
Market Grade: marketgrade.com

1: Synchronous vs Asynchronous

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 14:05:00 +0000

In this episode, Kris and Erik will be discussing how to improve audio recording quality, the pros and cons of synchronous and asynchronous teaching online, privacy concerns over online proctoring services and tips for signing PDFs digitally.
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LINKS & SHOW NOTES:
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ARTICLES:
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The Verge: Exam anxiety: how remote test-proctoring is creeping students out
https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/29/21232777/examity-remote-test-proctoring-online-class-education
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NY Times: What We’re Learning About Online Learning
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/13/health/school-learning-online-education.html
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Medium: Need to sign a PDF? Have a Mac? It takes seconds
https://medium.com/edtechexamined/need-to-sign-a-pdf-have-a-mac-it-takes-seconds-cf74845b42b2
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GEAR:
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Blue Yeti mic:
https://www.bluemic.com/en-us/products/yeti/
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Blue Nano mic:
https://www.bluemic.com/en-us/products/yeti-nano/
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CONTACT:
Website: edtechexamined.com
Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
Twitter: @EdTechExamined
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HOST INFORMATION:
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Erik Christiansen
Website: erikchristiansen.net
Twitter: @egchristiansen
Blog: tech-bytes.net
.
Kris Hans
Website: krishans.ca
Twitter: @KrisHans
Market Grade: marketgrade.com

Trailer: Introducing EdTech Examined

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 22:03:00 +0000

Interested in education technology? Teaching during COVID-19 on your mind? Kris Hans and Erik Christiansen are excited to launch their new podcast titled “EdTech Examined.” They'll be talking about all things education technology. In this monthly podcast, Kris and Erik will be providing practical tech tips for college and university educators, discussing relevant tech news, and answering your tech questions. Our first episode will launch July 7th, 2020.
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We’re interested in hearing from you! Reach out to us at hey@edtechexamined.com or on Twitter @EdTechExamined.
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For more information visit edtechexamined.com
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HOST INFORMATION:
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Erik Christiansen
Website: erikchristiansen.net
Twitter: @egchristiansen
Blog: tech-bytes.net
.
Kris Hans
Website: krishans.ca
Twitter: @KrisHans
Market Grade: marketgrade.com

Trailer: Introducing EdTech Examined

Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 06:00:32 +0000

https://www.edtechexamined.com/wp-content/uploads/a-short-wave-goodbye-for-my-good-friend-francisco.mp3

Examining

94: Hadi Fariborzi

93: Ross ‘MEMPHIS’ Pambrun

92: Walk It Back

91: Is Neo the One?

90: Sasha Ivanov - Maple Scan

89: AI Frenemies

88: Rewind - AI Soap Opera & Velcro Hacks

87: Randall Herd—Arkhet

86: One Ring to Record It All

85: The AI Architects

84: Windows 10 to Linux

83: Why AI prompting is hard

82: The Agentic Web

81: Rewind - AI Hype

80: Rewind- Digital Detox

79: Alt-F4 for Windows 10

78: Leaked from Orbit

77: Rewind - A World Without Email

76: Fall 2025 Productivity Roundup

75: Liquid Glass Design

74: Thin Air and Budget Devices

Chapters

73: $3000 A Book

72: AI Agent or Data Broker?

71: AI Companions

SHOWNOTES

CONTACT

70: Wasted Bytes

The State of Apple

AI Discussion

Featured Media

⌚ Pebble Watch Returns

CONTACT

69: Kleenex of Video Conferencing

68: DeepSeek Disruption

67: AI, AI, and more AI

66: 2024 Highlights

65: AI Subscription Overload

64: Mac Mini M1 & AI Retrospective

63: AI Soap Opera & Velcro Hacks

62: Megahertz & Mandating AI Morals

61: Big 4 Hardware Round Up

60: AI Hype

59: AI Detectors. Friend or Foe?

58: AI Rocks, Big Tech Sucks

57: Rewind - Atomic Effort

56: Emergent Properties

55: Bing it on!

54: AI Wars

53: ChatGPT Moral Panic

52: FrankenPad

51: Bricking News

Fifty: Over the Hill

49: Rewind - Teaching and Learning Online Network Interview

48: Tune Up

47: Atomic Effort

46: Omnichannel

45: Sherlocked Phantom Zone

44: Rewind Episode - Burnout

43: Extra! Extra! Read All About It!

42: Educator Toolbox

41: Rewind Episode - Curt Newton, Director of MIT OpenCourseWare

40: 2022 Forecast

39: Rewind Episode - Digital Literature

38: M1 Mac mini

37: Digital Detox

36: Google Classroom

35: All Meta

34: Zettelkasten

33: Rewind Episode - Teaching in Virtual Reality

32: A World Without Email

31: Back to School Guide 2021

30: Rewind Episode - Building Better Teams

29: Futurecast

28: Window Dressing

27: Jim Gibson, Chief Catalyst, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

26: AI Apples

25: Silvia Rossi, Learning Strategist at Mount Royal University

24: Elizabeth Cannon, former University of Calgary President