K12 Tech Talk

Episode 147 - Top Stories of 2023?

Dec 15, 2023

Topics include a teacher using nickel-based paint to block signals, allowing a Nintendo Switch on the school network, top stories of 2023 - AI usage, cybersecurity concerns, burnout in tech directors, interview with David Wren CEO of NTP

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AI development in the K12 education sector requires attention to legal policies and data protection.

Ransomware attacks in the educational sector now involve data exfiltration, increasing IT department responsibilities.

NTP offers a range of comprehensive security solutions, tailored for different industries including K12.

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Introduction

2min

Christmas Mishap with a Cart

10min

Challenges of Incorporating Consoles on a School Network

2min

E-Sports Program and Network Configurations

11min

The Evolving Stance on the Use of AI in Education

14min

Burnout, Imposter Syndrome, and Increasing Responsibilities

11min

Cable Plugging, Network Cleaning, and Extreme Networks

2min

Introduction to NTP and Discussion on EDR Pricing

15min

Announcement of K12 tech pro team as diamond partner for 2024 and plans for cyber security coalition

2min

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Appreciation, Partnership, and Sponsorships

4min

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.

Learning Technology Center’s SecurED Schools (virtual conference) is on January 16 & 17, 2024. We’re presenting. If you want a discounted ticket, use code K12TechTalkPodcast and go to ltc.site/secured

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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