

K12 Tech Talk
k12techtalk
A K12TechPro Podcast. This podcast is about trending K12 technology topics and issues. Josh, Chris, and Mark have real conversations, real arguments, and real banter on IT issues and trends in K12 Schools. Current and Past Sponsors: Absolute, Arista, HPE Aruba Networking, Blocksi, Chromebookparts.com, ClassLink, CTL, Eaton, Extreme Networks, Fortinet, Howard Technology Solutions, iDoc, IncidentIQ, Infoblox, INVZBL, Jupiter Education, Lightspeed Systems, Luma Technologies, Managed Methods, Meter, NTP, Papercut, Provision Data Solutions, Pondurance, PowerGistics, Prey, Rise Vision, Ruckus/Commscope, SaferWatch, Scale Computing, SHI, StatusGator, SomethingCool.com, Tripp Lite, Verkada, VIZOR
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Sep 6, 2024 • 50min
Episode 181 - Ring Cameras for Schools? And Bed Bugs!
Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss several listener emails. Ring Cameras are discussed. Bed bugs in devices makes the news. Oh, and Josh isn't wearing any pants.
Bed bugs in Chromebooks at Riverside High School in Durham, North Carolina
FCC Cybersecurity Pilot
CISA Services Portal
CIO in New Haven was fired after a recent breach
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Prey
--Device Loan Management
--Security Actions
Extreme Networks - Email dmayer@extremenetworks.com
Fortinet - Email fortinetpodcast@fortinet.com
ManagedMethods
NTP
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Music by Colt Ball
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.

Aug 30, 2024 • 43min
Episode 180 - When You Are Technically Right, But You're Wrong
Chris and Eric talk about AI, collecting devices from students, and discuss "When you are technically right, but you're wrong."
AI Bill in California
Will AI Make Standardized Tests Obsolete?
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Prey
--Device Loan Management
--Security Actions
Extreme Networks - Email dmayer@extremenetworks.com
Fortinet - Email fortinetpodcast@fortinet.com
ClassLink
NTP
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Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com
Join the K12TechPro Community
Buy some swag
X @k12techtalkpod
Visit our LinkedIn
Music by Colt Ball
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.

Aug 23, 2024 • 1h 15min
Episode 179 - Hot Pockets and Hot Topics
Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss the opening of school, student password resets, and student screen time (again).
Prey
Short video: https://prey.wistia.com/medias/fdwb048xxj
Demo: Get a demo from @Nicolas Bascoli. You will get in depth information!
Free Trial: Experience by yourself how it works and how easy the deployment process is. You can start here: https://preyproject.com/get-started.
ManagedMethods
Extreme Networks - TechByte Tuesdays: Networking 101 for Education
Fortinet
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Join the K12TechPro Community
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Music by Colt Ball
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.

Aug 16, 2024 • 1h 15min
Episode 178 - We Go Back to School
Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss Back to School Week and dealing with issues, an ACT study on internet access, screen time, cell phone bans, and we talk to Fortinet about the FCC Cybersecurity Pilot.
NPT
Prey
Short video: https://prey.wistia.com/medias/fdwb048xxj
Demo: Get a demo from @Nicolas Bascoli. You will get in depth information!
Free Trial: Experience by yourself how it works and how easy the deployment process is. You can start here: https://preyproject.com/get-started.
VIZOR
ClassLink
Extreme Networks
Fortinet
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Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com
Join the K12TechPro Community
Buy some swag
X @k12techtalkpod
Visit our LinkedIn
Music by Colt Ball
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.

Aug 9, 2024 • 47min
Episode 177 - Live from the K12TechPro Virtual Meetup 2024
Josh, Chris, and Mark record an episode live from the K12TechPro Virtual Meetup.
Richmond, VA K12TechPro Southeast Region Meetup is September 20th
ManagedMethods
Extreme Networks
Fortinet
Prey
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Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com
Join the K12TechPro Community
Buy some swag
X @k12techtalkpod
Visit our LinkedIn
Music by Colt Ball
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.

Aug 2, 2024 • 38min
Episode 176 - Josh says 175, but it's 176, he was distracted by his new iPad
Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss E-Rate, pay raises, and the Olympics.
Special "Back to School" Virtual K12TechPro Meetup is August 7th
Richmond, VA K12TechPro Southeast Region Meetup is September 20th
NPT
VIZOR
ClassLink
Extreme Networks
Fortinet
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Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com
Join the K12TechPro Community
Buy some swag
X @k12techtalkpod
Visit our LinkedIn
Music by Colt Ball
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.

Jul 25, 2024 • 42min
Episode 175 - Live from MidwestTechTalk2024!
Josh, Chris, and Mark record an episode live from MidwestTechTalk2024 for the opening day keynote. Buckle up, it's a good time.
Special "Back to School" Virtual K12TechPro Meetup is August 7th
Richmond, VA K12TechPro Southeast Region Meetup is September 20th
MidwestTechTalk2024
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Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com
Join the K12TechPro Community
Buy some swag
X @k12techtalkpod
Visit our LinkedIn
Music by Colt Ball
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.

Jul 19, 2024 • 1h 1min
Episode 174 - The Trip of Self Discovery
In the latest episode of K12 Tech Talk, Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss Infinite Campus woes, FBI security audits, and Mark's reflections.
Special "Back to School" Virtual K12TechPro Meetup is August 7th
Richmond, VA K12TechPro Southeast Region Meetup is September 20th
MidwestTechTalk is July 22nd and 23rd (Our friends VIZOR, KCAV, Extreme, Fortinet, and more will be there!)
NTP
ClassLink
Fortinet - Email fortinetpodcast@fortinet.com
Extreme Networks - Email dmayer@extremenetworks.com
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Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com
Join the K12TechPro Community
Buy some swag
X @k12techtalkpod
Visit our LinkedIn
Music by Colt Ball
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.

Jul 12, 2024 • 46min
Episode 173 - LAUSD's AI Issues and Chris Loves Drones
In the latest episode of K12 Tech Talk, Josh, Chris, and Mark dive into the latest news in the education technology world. They discuss Instructure's annual "EdTech Top 40" report, LAUSD's "Ed" initiative making headlines, and the US Department of Education releasing guidance for AI developers in education. They also address listener emails regarding FOIA requests for staff email addresses. The main topic focuses on summer account maintenance and how schools are handling staff accounts during this time.
News Stories:
1. Instructure EdTech Top 40 report
2. LAUSD's "Ed" initiative
3. LAUSD's AI meltdown and ways to avoid mistakes
4. US Dept of Ed guidance for AI developers in education
5. Listener email about FOIA requests for staff email addresses
Special "Back to School" Virtual K12TechPro Meetup is August 7th
Richmond, VA K12TechPro Southeast Region Meetup is September 20th
MidwestTechTalk is July 22nd and 23rd (Our friends VIZOR, KCAV, Extreme, Fortinet, and more will be there!)
ManagedMethods
ClassLink
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Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com
Join the K12TechPro Community
Buy some swag
X @k12techtalkpod
Visit our LinkedIn
Music by Colt Ball
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.

Jun 28, 2024 • 48min
Episode 172 - Why I'm Leaving the Job I Love
Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss a variety of topics including cell phone bans and prepping for the FCC pilot. They also address listener feedback on the garage door conversation from a few weeks back. The main topic of the episode focuses on why one of the hosts is leaving their district - but you're going to have to listen to the episode to find out who's leaving and why!
VIZOR - Do a demo and get a pod shirt/hoodie along with it. Oh, and VIZOR will be at MidwestTechTalk next month.
ManagedMethods - Check out managedmethods.com
Extreme - Email dmayer@extremenetworks.com
Fortinet - Email fortinetpodcast@fortinet.com
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Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com
Join the K12TechPro Community
Buy some swag
X @k12techtalkpod
Visit our LinkedIn
Music by Colt Ball
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.


