Podcast Episodes

Episode 231 - Our Top 5 Trending Back-to-School Topics

Episode 232

On this episode, Josh, Chris, and Mark unpack their top five back-to-school trends shaping K-12 technology in 2025. Topics include shifting budgets and funding pressures, rising costs for materials a…

Published on 8 hours ago

Episode 230 - Office 365 or Google Workspace or BOTH?

Episode 231

On this episode, the guys are back together with Mark sharing a story about a tech emergency during his recent Alaskan cruise vacation. This episode covers current events, including a potential cut …

Published on 1 week ago

Episode 229 - MagicSchool, Esports, and Update Issues

Episode 230

Josh and Chris recap the hectic second week of school, covering Chromebook rollouts, Clever headaches, cell‑phone bans, and a recent ChromeOS update rollback. They also ask the question "Is Esports a…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Episode 228 - The First Week Back

Episode 229

Josh and Chris talk about the first week back to school - Smartboard repairs, missing classroom printers, tech tickets, moving equipment, and more. They also share anecdotes about Mark’s Alaska trip …

Published on 3 weeks ago

Episode 227 - State‑Mandated AI, Back‑to‑School Mayhem & the Birth of "Grumpy Josh"

Episode 228

Josh, Chris and Mark dive into the chaos of the back‑to‑school rush and the latest K‑12 tech headlines. Topics include Ohio’s new requirement that districts adopt AI policies, the pros and cons of wr…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Episode 226 - Back to School with Gemini... or Not?

Episode 227

In this episode, we talk about AI (and other things)! We discuss the growing concerns surrounding school surveillance tools, examining case studies where innocent student jokes have led to harsh outc…

Published on 1 month ago

Episode 225 - How Are Districts Handling State Cell Phone Bans?

Episode 226

This week, we're covering some hot topics making headlines, including the recent unfreezing of billions in education funds, new disability policies being considered in Louisiana that involve cameras …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Episode 224 - Vendor Support in Small Districts

Episode 225

Join us this week as we welcome our new AI co-host and delve into the unique challenges and opportunities of vendor support in small districts. From the highlights of the MidwestTechTalk conference t…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Episode 223 - Everything You Need To Know About Google's Summer Updates!

Episode 223

Josh, Chris, and Mark dive deep into the latest product and licensing changes announced by Google this summer. 

The trio discusses how Google's updates could impact schools, highlighting essential de…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Episode 222 - Live from the GAMEIS Conference!

Episode 224

Join us for an exciting episode recorded live at the GAMEIS Conference in beautiful Savannah, Georgia. Our hosts dive into the world of education technology and cybersecurity with insights from key p…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago