Bonus Back to School Special 2020

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: