8: Digital Literature

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

1. Capture - Get it down
2. Configure - Describe the task in detail
3. 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: