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10/11/24 • 49 min
This week on K12 Tech Talk, we unpack the latest developments in education technology, including Governor Newsom's veto of California's AI accountability bill and its implications for K12 schools. We also delve into a critical E-Rate case, Wisconsin Bell vs. the United States, currently before the Supreme Court, and discuss its potential impact on school districts nationwide.
Ever wrestled with out-of-warranty parts and device repair? We offer practical advice and solutions for this common challenge. Plus, we sit down with John, a school maintenance director, to explore the crucial need for better collaboration between Facilities and IT departments within K-12 environments.
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Disclaimer: The views and work done by Josh, Chris, and Mark are solely their own and do not reflect the opinions or positions of sponsors or any respective employers or organizations associated with the guys. K12 Tech Talk itself does not endorse or validate the ideas, views, or statements expressed by Josh, Chris, and Mark's individual views and opinions are not representative of K12 Tech Talk. Furthermore, any references or mention of products, services, organizations, or individuals on K12 Tech Talk should not be considered as endorsements related to any employer or organization associated with the guys.
02/21/25 • 49 min
In this week's episode of the K12 Tech Talk podcast, the team dives into some pressing issues. We start with a discussion on how tariffs might affect project pricing for the coming year, exploring potential impacts on schools' budgets and strategies they might employ to mitigate these effects.
The conversation then shifts to Google's new Chrome security feature powered by AI. We debate the implications of this feature in terms of privacy and security, particularly in school environments, and whether or not to implement this at a district level.
The centerpiece of the episode is a concerning discussion about the potential threat to the E-Rate program. With pending litigation that could have significant impacts on funding and tech infrastructure in schools, we provide insights into how schools are preparing for potential outcomes.
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Disclaimer: The views and work done by Josh, Chris, and Mark are solely their own and do not reflect the opinions or positions of sponsors or any respective employers or organizations associated with the guys. K12 Tech Talk itself does not endorse or validate the ideas, views, or statements expressed by Josh, Chris, and Mark's individual views and opinions are not representative of K12 Tech Talk. Furthermore, any references or mention of products, services, organizations, or individuals on K12 Tech Talk should not be considered as endorsements related to any employer or organization associated with the guys.
Episode 191 - Interview with Tony Sager
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11/15/24 • 70 min
Chris, Josh, and Mark discuss an update on the cybersecurity pilot, an FCC court case, and the future of E-Rate. Most of the episode is an interview with Tony Sager. Tony is a Senior VP & Chief Evangelist for the Center for Internet Security (CIS).
FCC Cybersecurity Pilot Receives $3.7B in Funding Requests
Supreme Court Weighs High-Stakes Fraud Issue for E-Rate Program
What a Trump win means for the Universal Service Fund
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12/31/24 • 49 min
Episode 147 - Top Stories of 2023?
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12/15/23 • 72 min
In the latest episode of the K12 Tech Talk Podcast, co-hosts Josh, Chris, and Mark dive into various topics. They start with a listener email about a teacher using nickel-based paint to block cell and WiFi signals in their classroom (as posted on the K12TechPro Community). They also discuss a Reddit thread about allowing a Nintendo Switch on the school network. They highlight the top stories of 2023, including artificial intelligence usage and readiness, cybersecurity concerns and the shift to data exfiltration in ransomware attacks, and the burnout experienced by tech directors and CIOs in a post-pandemic world. The episode features an interview with David Wren, CEO of NTP, who discusses their sponsorship (and partnership!) of the podcast.
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Links mentioned in this episode:
Oklahoma Scholastic eSports: https://www.okse.org/53877
PlayVS Technical Requirements: https://help.playvs.com/en/articles/4919231-hardware-network-specifications-inclusion-lists
CoSN AI Readiness Checklist: https://www.cosn.org/leveraging-the-k-12-gen-ai-readiness-checklist-a-guide-for-district-leadership/
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Episode 143 - Tickle Mark’s Fancy...
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11/10/23 • 46 min
We had a really nice agenda worked up for this episode, but right before we hit record, Mark dropped a bomb...
Eventually, we got to the following agenda...
In the latest episode of the K12 Tech Talk Podcast, Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss various news stories including an update on the recent data breaches in Jefferson County, CO and Clark County. They also mention the Okta breach caused by an employee signing into a personal account on a business device. The hosts address an AI executive order and the appointment of Steve Smith as the new executive director of A4L. In the listener emails segment, they provide insights on Zoom's AI companion and discuss a retirement scam. The main topic revolves around a conversation on the K12SysAdmin subreddit about IT departments being responsible for non-IT tasks.
News stories mentioned in the episode:
- Databreaches.net: Read about what happened in Jefferson County, CO and Clark County
- AI executive order: Biden's focus on AI in schools
- Reddit conversation on IT departments handling non-IT tasks: K12SysAdmin subreddit discussion
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02/09/24 • 77 min
In this episode, we dive into the latest news in the K-12 technology world. We discuss who hacked into Fulton County, Georgia schools' computer systems, we touch on the FCC's Affordable Connectivity Program, and we trade thoughts on a Maine school that will begin biometric scanning for student attendance. We debrief the Clever MFA roadmap and how a student-friendly MFA could work. The main topic of the episode is an interview with the CEO of Rise Vision, Brian Loosbrock, where we discuss their digital displays and how they are revolutionizing the education industry.
News stories mentioned in the episode:
- New Fortinet RCE flaw in SSL VPN likely exploited in attacks
- Student hacks Fulton County Georgia schools' computer systems
- FCC's Affordable Connectivity Program consumer FAQ
- Maine school will begin biometric scanning data collection for students
- FTC order will require Blackbaud to delete unnecessary data, boost safeguards, settle charges of lax security
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03/14/25 • 51 min
In this episode of the K12 Tech Talk podcast, hosts Josh, Chris, and Mark delve into the recent challenges facing K-12 technology in light of new tariffs and significant budget cuts. They discuss the potential impact of these economic and political changes on school services, with a specific focus on the technology and cybersecurity landscapes.
A key highlight of this episode is an in-depth analysis of the MS-ISAC funding cuts announced this week. As a member of the MS-ISAC Executive Committee, Josh shares insights on the repercussions these cuts could have on cybersecurity measures and services provided to schools.
The hosts also explore the broader impact of tariffs on technology purchases, from student devices to school infrastructure, and discuss alternative strategies that schools may need to adopt. They consider the potential domino effects on construction, transportation, and food services within schools due to tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China.
Throughout the episode, there's also a segment about the enduring presence of fax machines in schools, reflecting on how some traditional technologies remain integral despite advancements.
MS-ISAC Cybersecurity Report https://learn.cisecurity.org/2025-k12-cybersecurity-report-download PowerSchool Summary Report https://www.powerschool.com/security/sis-incident/ MS-ISAC Loses Federal Support https://statescoop.com/ms-isac-loses-federal-support/ 00:00:00-Introduction 00:00:32-Post-Security Symposium Reflections 00:05:17-MS-ISAC Cybersecurity Report Overview 00:10:16-Tariffs Impacting K-12 Technology 00:25:15-We still use fax machines??? 00:32:30-Understanding Recent MS-ISAC Funding Cuts--------------------
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Disclaimer: The views and work done by Josh, Chris, and Mark are solely their own and do not reflect the opinions or positions of sponsors or any respective employers or organizations associated with the guys. K12 Tech Talk itself does not endorse or validate the ideas, views, or statements expressed by Josh, Chris, and Mark's individual views and opinions are not representative of K12 Tech Talk. Furthermore, any references or mention of products, services, organizations, or individuals on K12 Tech Talk should not be considered as endorsements related to any employer or organization associated with the guys.
Episode 187 - Smishing, NCSR, and Other Hot Topics
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10/18/24 • 53 min
Mark is on an autonomous road trip, so Chris and Josh hold down the fort. They discuss the latest hot topics on K12TechPro, including smishing, the NCSR survey, tech dept staffing, a student getting in trouble for AI, Chromebook forced reboots, and more.
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Disclaimer: The views and work done by Josh, Chris, and Mark are solely their own and do not reflect the opinions or positions of sponsors or any respective employers or organizations associated with the guys. K12 Tech Talk itself does not endorse or validate the ideas, views, or statements expressed by Josh, Chris, and Mark's individual views and opinions are not representative of K12 Tech Talk. Furthermore, any references or mention of products, services, organizations, or individuals on K12 Tech Talk should not be considered as endorsements related to any employer or organization associated with the guys.
In Memory of Pate Hogan
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10/04/23 • 32 min
In this special episode we pay tribute to Pate Hogan, a special friend of the K12 Tech Talk Podcast. Pate appeared on the podcast multiple times over the last few years and we wanted to share some of our favorite moments with Pate.
Thank you for the laughs and memories, Pate.
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FAQ
How many episodes does K12 Tech Talk have?
K12 Tech Talk currently has 226 episodes available.
What topics does K12 Tech Talk cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Technology and Education.
What is the most popular episode on K12 Tech Talk?
The episode title 'Episode 165 - Data Privacy & Interoperability at the PESC-A4L Summit' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on K12 Tech Talk?
The average episode length on K12 Tech Talk is 47 minutes.
How often are episodes of K12 Tech Talk released?
Episodes of K12 Tech Talk are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of K12 Tech Talk?
The first episode of K12 Tech Talk was released on Dec 27, 2019.
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