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10: Podcast Champ
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09/17/20 • 48 min
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
09/17/20 • 48 min
Bonus Back to School Special 2020
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09/03/20 • 95 min
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
.Recommended computers and devices
.Apple back to school deals (free AirPods)
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Apple Education
.Tablets
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iPad Air 3
iPad Pro 11
iPad Mini
.Laptops.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
.Phones
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Google Pixel 3a
OnePlus
Phone SE
.Tech-Bytes.net: “Trickle-down technology”
.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.Sites for researching tech
.RTings.com
NYTimes The Wirecutter
.Physiotherapy YouTube channels
.AthleanX
Bob and Brad.
.Data backup
.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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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
09/03/20 • 95 min
9: Capture, Configure, Control
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09/01/20 • 110 min
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=1000483167517Cal 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 innovationGeneral Magic
Love Notes to Newton
Podcast hosting options
Castos: https://www.castos.comPodBean: https://www.podbean.comSimple 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_5f344abac5b64cc99fe1ab76Clayton 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/31IXC7NTech Tip: Note-Taking Apps
Web-based Apps
Google Keep: https://keep.google.comEvernote: https://evernote.comRoam: https://roamresearch.comDesktop 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:
09/01/20 • 110 min
8: Digital Literature
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08/25/20 • 57 min
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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CONTACT:
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Website: edtechexamined.com
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Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
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Twitter: @EdTechExamined
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TEAM INFORMATION:
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Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host
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Website: erikchristiansen.net
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Twitter: @egchristiansen
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Blog: tech-bytes.net
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Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host
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Website: krishans.ca
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Twitter: @KrisHans
. Market Grade: marketgrade.com
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Christopher Hoang, Audio Producer & Sound Engineer
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Website: chrishoang.ca
08/25/20 • 57 min
08/20/20 • 74 min
In this special episode, Kris and Erik were interviewed by the Teaching and Learning Online Network (or TALON) at the University of Calgary€TMs 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
. 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
08/20/20 • 74 min
7: The Attention Span Debate
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08/18/20 • 75 min
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:
08/18/20 • 75 min
6: Digital Survival Kit
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08/11/20 • 52 min
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.comEmail: 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
08/11/20 • 52 min
5: Building Better Teams
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08/04/20 • 49 min
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:
.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.comEmail: 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: @egchristiansenBlog: tech-bytes.net
08/04/20 • 49 min
4: The Five Cs
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07/28/20 • 38 min
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-40672615UCalgary Profile: http://haskayne.ucalgary.ca/haskayne_info/profiles/leighton-wilks
Haskayne School of Business website: https://haskayne.ucalgary.ca/.
CONTACT:
Website: edtechexamined.com
Email: hey@edtechexamined.com
Twitter: @EdTechExamined
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HOST INFORMATION:
.Kris HansWebsite: krishans.ca
Twitter: @KrisHansMarket Grade: marketgrade.com
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Erik Christiansen
Website: erikchristiansen.net
Twitter: @egchristiansen
Blog: tech-bytes.net
07/28/20 • 38 min
12: Teaching in Virtual Reality
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10/15/20 • 79 min
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 StressCONTACT:
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
10/15/20 • 79 min
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Podcast Q&A
Why did you start this show?
Originally, our goal was to help educators during the COVID-19 pandemic. The show has evolved into a technology-focused podcast that dives deep into specific issues.
What do you hope listeners gain from listening to your show?
We hope listeners learn something valuable from each episode - ideally practical skills that improve their technology skills and productivity.
Which episode should someone start with?
#19, our interview with MIT OpenCourseWare director Curt Newton, or #34 Zettelkasten.
Which have been your favourite episodes so far?
Definitely our high-profile interviews (eg. 19: Curt Newton and #5: Tom O'Neill), but also our more practical productivity-focused episodes such as #34: Zettelkasten, #11: Back to school, and #1: Synchronous vs asynchronous.
Which episode are you most proud of?
All of them :)
What is your vision for your show?
Our goal is to give listeners a better understanding of the topics we cover, so they can walk away feeling more confident using technology.
What is your favourite other podcast that isn't yours?
Windows Weekly, This Week in Tech, Macbreak Weekly, Accidental Tech Podcast, How I Built This, and Upgrade.
How did you come up with the name for your podcast?
EdTech Examined was the original podcast title. At that time we wanted to include "EdTech" because very few podcasts covered that topic. We went with "examined" because we wanted to signal to users that our podcast was practical and informative. We transitioned to "Examining" to stick with the spirit of our previous podcast title, while making room to cover other topics outside of education. Also the domains were available :)
Tell us a bit about yourself
Erik is a life-long technology enthusiast and works as an academic librarian in Calgary, Alberta. Erik has experience working in IT, information architecture, instructional design, and education technology. Kris Hans is the Co-Founder and Strategist at Market Grade, an interdisciplinary consultancy focused on marketing, design, innovation, and strategy. Kris teaches a wide range of courses at the University of Calgary and Mount Royal University.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Examining have?
Examining currently has 64 episodes available.
What topics does Examining cover?
The podcast is about News, Tech News, Podcasts and Technology.
What is the most popular episode on Examining?
The episode title '10: Podcast Champ' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Examining?
The average episode length on Examining is 66 minutes.
How often are episodes of Examining released?
Episodes of Examining are typically released every 14 days, 14 hours.
When was the first episode of Examining?
The first episode of Examining was released on Jun 28, 2020.
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