K12 Tech Talk

Episode 139 - Sometimes Chris Makes Mistakes

Oct 13, 2023

Chris shares his struggles with SIS implementation. Ransomware attack on school districts and the shift towards data exfiltration. AI focus at the MORENET conference. Exploring Generative AI readiness checklist. Personal printers in classrooms debate. Reflections on past experiences and plans for the future.

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Personally-owned printers and software are not supported in schools and may be unplugged if found, emphasizing the importance of district policies.

Proactive understanding and addressing of the implications of AI in education is crucial for schools, as highlighted by the AI readiness checklist developed by Cozen and the Council of Great City Schools.

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Printer and Software Support

The podcast hosts discuss their approach to requests for setting up personally-owned printers or software on school devices. They agree that they do not support such requests, as it goes against district policies. Chris even mentions a scenario where he would unplug a personally-owned printer and notify the user that it is not permitted. Mark also emphasizes the importance of considering ongoing costs associated with using personal devices or software in the district.

Introduction

6min

Vendor Conversation and Transition Challenges

9min

AI in Education: Creating Lesson Plans with AI Tools

17min

Technical Readiness for AI and Setting up Personal Printers

5min

Personal Printers in the School District

6min

Reflections on past experiences and expressing gratitude to listeners

2min

In the latest episode of the K12 Tech Talk Podcast, co-host Chris shares an update on his SIS implementation struggles, highlighting some mistakes along the way. In the news segment, they discuss a recent ransomware attack on 14 Pinal County school districts and the shift towards data exfiltration in cyber threats. The main topic revolves around the MORENET conference, where AI was a major focus. They delve into COSN and the Council of Great City Schools' readiness checklist on Generative AI, exploring how districts can translate it into actionable plans. The episode wraps up with an intriguing question about personal printers in classrooms. Advertisers for this episode include

Ransomware attack on 14 Pinal County school districts' payroll system

COSN and Council of Great City Schools' readiness checklist on Generative AI

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