Sunday, December 31, 2017

Episode 208 - Fourth Industrial Revolution

12/31/2017


It’s Sunday, December 31st, 2017 and welcome to Episode 208 of TechTalk4Teachers, I’m Tom Grissom. Welcome to TechTalk4Teachers the show about teaching and learning with technology

In this episode I talk about the Fourth Industrial Revolution, AR/VR/MR, and how we as educators must change and adapt to harness the rapid advancements that Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are producing.



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Visit the EIU Instructional Technology Center website for more content:

http://eiu.edu/itc



Technology Picks of the Week

Tom's Tech Pick of the Week

Lenovo Mixed Reality Headset and Controllers (Youtube video demo)



That wraps it up for Episode 208 of TechTalk4Teachers. For show notes please visit eiu.edu/itc and click on the techTalk4Teachers link. Until next time, this is Tom Grissom, 

Happy New Year!

Keep on Learning!

Keep on Learning,
Tom Grissom, Ph.D.


Twitter: @tomgrissom

Thursday, November 30, 2017

Episode 207 - Introducing OneBoarding 3.0

11/30/2017


It’s Thursday, November 30th, 2017 and welcome to Episode 207 of TechTalk4Teachers, I’m Tom Grissom. Welcome to TechTalk4Teachers the show about teaching and learning with technology

In this episode I talk about the OneBoarding 3.0 project we have been working on in the ITC to improve the options available for online instructors.



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Visit the EIU Instructional Technology Center website for more content:

http://eiu.edu/itc



Technology Picks of the Week

Tom's Tech Pick of the Week

Cyber Monday Sales

ARTECK Bluetooth Keyboard

Logitech C920 webcam



That wraps it up for Episode 207 of TechTalk4Teachers. For show notes please visit eiu.edu/itc and click on the techTalk4Teachers link. Until next time, this is Tom Grissom, Keep on Learning!

Keep on Learning,
Tom Grissom, Ph.D.


Twitter: @tomgrissom

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Episode 206 - Learn OneNote Conference 2017

10/31/2017


It’s Tuesday, October 31st, 2017 and welcome to TechTalk4Teachers, I’m Tom Grissom. Welcome to TechTalk4Teachers the show about teaching and learning with technology

In this episode I talk about the upcoming free online Learn OneNote Conference 2017 organized by Jared DeCamp, a OneNote enthusiast. This podcast contains time sensitive material and a call to action to register for this free online conference. The event starts next week November 7th and runs through November 13th.



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Register for your free event pass here:


Visit the EIU Instructional Technology Center website for more content:

http://eiu.edu/itc



Show Notes:


Technology Picks of the Week


Tom's Tech Pick of the Week

Huawei Fit Smart Fitness Watch



That wraps it up for Episode 206 of TechTalk4Teachers. For show notes please visit eiu.edu/itc and click on the techTalk4Teachers link. Until next time, this is Tom Grissom, Keep on Learning!

Keep on Learning,
Tom Grissom, Ph.D.


Twitter: @tomgrissom

Friday, September 29, 2017

Episode 205 - TechTalk4Teachers

09/30/2017


It’s Friday, September 29th, 2017 and welcome to Episode 205 of TechTalk4Teachers, I’m Tom Grissom and I'm Brian Poulter. Welcome to TechTalk4Teachers the show about teaching and learning with technology

In this episode we talk about current video projects we are involved with and how we look at the past, present, and future to get better no matter what content area we teach. We also discuss some of the routine things we do, like backups, to keep things running smoothly throughout the semester.






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http://eiu.edu/itc




Show Notes:



Sandisk USB Storage

Handbrake



Technology Picks of the Week


Tom's Pick

Immersive Reader for Word Online, Outllok Online, OneNote Online
https://blogs.office.com/en-us/2017/05/31/immersive-reader-comes-to-outlook-on-the-web-and-the-onenote-for-windows-10-app-and-expands-its-global-reach/


Brian's Pick
Grade Keeper

http://www.gradekeeper.com/





That wraps it up for Episode 205 of TechTalk4Teachers. For show notes please visit eiu.edu/itc and click on the techTalk4Teachers link. Until next time, this is Tom Grissom.and Brian Poulter. Keep on Learning!

Keep on Learning,
Tom Grissom, Ph.D.


Twitter: @tomgrissom

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Episode 204 - Ten Years of Educational Podcasting

08/31/2017


It’s Thursday, August 31st, 2017 and welcome to Episode 204 of TechTalk4Teachers, I’m Tom Grissom. Welcome to TechTalk4Teachers the show about teaching and learning with technology

I am in a bit of a reflective mood today as the TechTalk4Teachers podcast has hit a major milestone. This episode I want to reflect upon why I chose to start the TechTalk4Teachers podcast and be sure to listen to the entire show as I also discuss why recorded audio is such an important tool for any teachers’ toolbox.

Episode 204 Transcript



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Show Notes:



Time Magazine December 2006

Technology Picks of the Week


Tom's Pick

Edudemic Evolution of Technology






That wraps it up for Episode 204 of TechTalk4Teachers.I want to say THANK YOU to all that have listened to TechTalk4Teachers over the years. Whether this is your first episode or if you are a long time listener, thank you. It is the audience that keeps this show going and the reason for its existence. For show notes please visit eiu.edu/itc and click on the techTalk4Teachers link. Until next time, this is Tom Grissom. Keep on Learning!

Keep on Learning,
Tom Grissom, Ph.D.


Twitter: @tomgrissom

Monday, July 31, 2017

Episode 203 - Crunch Time Summer Update

07/31/2017


It’s Monday, July 31st,, 2017 and welcome to Episode 203 of TechTalk4Teachers, I’m Tom Grissom. Welcome to TechTalk4Teachers the show about teaching and learning with technology. I'm going solo today as we are at the apex of summer vacation for many teachers across the country and many are starting to think about the start of another school year. In today's episode I thought I would provide an overview of what every school and university in America is going through right now. Here at EIU we are T-22 days and counting down until 1st day of class. Whether you are at EIU or another school there are many commonalities faculty and staff are dealing with as we prepare for another school year.





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Show Notes:

Microsoft Teams, Forms, OneNote July Update


Microsoft Teams Resources


Technology Picks of the Week

Tom's Pick

Windows 10 Sketch Pad

Windows 10 Screen Sketch




That wraps it up for Episode 203 of TechTalk4Teachers. Show notes this episode and archived episodes are available on the web at the EIU ITC website at eiu.edu/itc To leave a comment of suggestion please send an email to techtalk@eiu.edu of leave a comment on our TechTalk4Teachers blog. Until next time, I’m Tom Grissom and  I’m Cindy Rich, Keep on Learning!

Keep on Learning,
Tom Grissom, Ph.D.


Twitter: @tomgrissom

Friday, June 30, 2017

Episode 202 - The Great Bike Race

06/30/2017

It’s Friday, June 30th,, 2017 and welcome to Episode 202 of TechTalk4Teachers, I’m Tom Grissom, and I'm Brian Poulter. Welcome to TechTalk4Teachers the show about teaching and learning with technology. This episode Brian and I discuss our a project based learning unit we are calling "The Great Bike Race". This is a brainstorming session where we share some of the many ways you can take a local event and a data set to integrate into a learning unit.

We share the data set and a OneNote Notebook to give you some ideas how you can integrate local activities into the classroom.





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Show Notes:


OneNote Notebook

The Great Bike Race OneNote Notebook

bit.ly/greatbikerace17










Technology Picks of the Week

Tom's Pick

Microsoft Surface Pro


Brian's Pick

Run Keeper GPS app

https://runkeeper.com/




That wraps it up for Episode 202 of TechTalk4Teachers. Show notes this episode and archived episodes are available on the web at the EIU ITC website at eiu.edu/itc To leave a comment of suggestion please send an email to techtalk@eiu.edu of leave a comment on our TechTalk4Teachers blog. Until next time, I’m Tom Grissom and  I’m Cindy Rich, Keep on Learning!

Keep on Learning,
Tom Grissom, Ph.D.


Twitter: @tomgrissom

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Episode 201 - edcampEIU and Summer PD

05/31/2017

It’s Wednesday, May 31st, 2017 and welcome to Episode 201 of TechTalk4Teachers, I’m Tom Grissom, and I'm Cindy Rich. Welcome to TechTalk4Teachers the show about teaching and learning with technology. This episode Cindy and I discuss our upcoming edcampEIU and summer PD opportunities. 






Show Notes:

edcampEIU 2017 info and registration




Unconferences and edcamps



Technology Picks of the Week


Microsoft Surface Pro


QBQ Book


Cindy's Picks

EventBrite

Blink Book



That wraps it up for Episode 201 of TechTalk4Teachers. Show notes this episode and archived episodes are available on the web at the EIU ITC website at eiu.edu/itc To leave a comment of suggestion please send an email to techtalk@eiu.edu of leave a comment on our TechTalk4Teachers blog. Until next time, I’m Tom Grissom and  I’m Cindy Rich, Keep on Learning!

Keep on Learning,
Tom Grissom, Ph.D.


Twitter: @tomgrissom

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Episode 200 - Keeping up with the Cloud - Office 365 EDU Updates - April 2017

4/26/2017

It’s Wednesday, April 26, 2017 and welcome to Episode 200 of TechTalk4Teachers, I’m Tom Grissom. Welcome to TechTalk4Teachers the show about teaching and learning with technology. This episode Darrell Webster from tomorrowland (New Zealand) joins us to discuss the many, many updates that have occurred to Office 365 products over the course of this semester.



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Show Notes:

RE: Office 365 (VideoCast of Episode 200 of TechTalk4Teachers)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4JZbrBAhkY


Darrell Webster
Twitter: @DarrellaaS


January 2017 Office 365 Updates
https://blogs.office.com/2017/01/24/office-365-news-in-january-updates-to-onedrive-activity-feed-and-more/


February 2017 Office 365 Updates
https://blogs.office.com/2017/02/28/office-365-news-in-february-new-and-improved-intelligent-services/

March 2017 Office 365 Updates
https://blogs.office.com/2017/03/28/new-office-365-march-co-authoring-excel/


April 2017 Office 365 Updates
https://blogs.office.com/2017/04/24/new-to-office-365-in-april/





That wraps it up for Episode 200 of TechTalk4Teachers. Show notes this episode and archived episodes are available on the web at the EIU ITC website at eiu.edu/itc To leave a comment of suggestion please send an email to techtalk@eiu.edu of leave a comment on our TechTalk4Teachers blog. Until next time, I’m Tom Grissom and  I’m Darrell Webster, Keep on Learning!

Keep on Learning,
Tom Grissom, Ph.D.


Twitter: @tomgrissom

Friday, March 31, 2017

Episode 199 - Keeping It Real

3/31/2017

It’s Friday, March 31, 2017 and welcome to Episode 199 of TechTalk4Teachers, I’m Tom Grissom, and I’m Brian Poulter. Welcome to TechTalk4Teachers the show about teaching and learning with technology. 



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Show Notes:

InfraRed Photography

An introduction to InfraRed Photograpy


The Learning Garden OneNote Notebook


Technology Picks of the Week

Tom’s Pick of the Week





Brian's Pick of the Week

SnapSeed Android

SnapSeed iTunes


That wraps it up for Episode 199 of TechTalk4Teachers. Show notes this episode and archived episodes are available on the web at the EIU ITC website at eiu.edu/itc To leave a comment of suggestion please send an email to techtalk@eiu.edu of leave a comment on our TechTalk4Teachers blog. Until next time, I’m Tom Grissom and  I’m Darrell Webster, Keep on Learning!

Keep on Learning,
Tom Grissom, Ph.D.


Twitter: @tomgrissom

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Episode 198 - Learning for ALL

1/30/2017

It’s Tuesday, February 28, 2017 and welcome to Episode 198 of TechTalk4Teachers, I’m Tom Grissom, and I’m Cindy Rich. Welcome to TechTalk4Teachers the show about teaching and learning with technology. 



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Technology Picks of the Week


Tom’s Pick of the Week




Cindy's Pick of the Week

Snap Chat



That wraps it up for Episode 198 of TechTalk4Teachers. Show notes this episode and archived episodes are available on the web at the EIU ITC website at eiu.edu/itc To leave a comment of suggestion please send an email to techtalk@eiu.edu of leave a comment on our TechTalk4Teachers blog. Until next time, I’m Tom Grissom and  I’m Darrell Webster, Keep on Learning!

Keep on Learning,
Tom Grissom, Ph.D.


@tomgrissom

Monday, January 30, 2017

Episode 197 - What's New with OneNote and a guest from New Zealand

1/30/2017

It’s Monday, January 30, 2017 and welcome to Episode 197 of TechTalk4Teachers, I’m Tom Grissom, and I’m Darrell Webster. Welcome to TechTalk4Teachers the show about teaching and learning with technology. 

We have a special guest from New Zealand with us this time! Darrell Webster is a long time online friend and Office 365 expert.
Darrell joins us today via Skype to discuss the many new things that are happening with OneNote. This month Microsoft announced several major updates to OneNote including the addition of browser-based access for Learning Tools and ClassNotebook. This will be a great addition for educators and students that use OneNote in the classroom and at home. We wrap things up with our Technology Picks of the Week.



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Official Announcement: January 18, 2017 OneNote Updates




Technology Picks of the Week

Tom’s Pick of the Week





Darrelll's Pick of the Week

Brydge Keyboard attachment for the Surface Pro 4

http://www.laptopmag.com/articles/brydge-12-3-surface-price-release

Darrell Webster Info:

https://docs.com/darrell-webster

Twitter: @DarrellaaS

That wraps it up for Episode 197 of TechTalk4Teachers. Show notes this episode and archived episodes are available on the web at the EIU ITC website at eiu.edu/itc To leave a comment of suggestion please send an email to techtalk@eiu.edu of leave a comment on our TechTalk4Teachers blog. Until next time, I’m Tom Grissom and  I’m Darrell Webster, Keep on Learning!

Keep on Learning,
Tom Grissom, Ph.D.


@tomgrissom