K12 Tech Talk

Hosts Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss a range of tech news stories, including articles on AT&T cell phone service outages, teachers avoiding AI tools, and the use of panic buttons for school safety. They also address a listener email about handling personal documents in district collaboration tools. The main topic focuses on holding a tabletop cybersecurity exercise with district leadership, with Chris sharing his experience leading a drill. Important lessons highlighted include making the exercise relevant, avoiding scare tactics, and emphasizing collaboration. AT&T cell phone service outage Top 13 reasons teachers avoid AI tools Does your district ban ChatGPT? Panic buttons for school safety CISA Tabletop Exercises (look at the K12 one) https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! Absolute Classlink HPE/Aruba - Email jeff.cobb@hpe.com Fortinet - Email fortinetpodcast@fortinet.com Oh, and... Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

Topics include importance of system patching, logs analysis, and E-Rate submissions. Discussion with Eric the Intern on K12 tech observations from the outside. Chapters on transitioning to private industry, data migration challenges, network security tools, AI in education, and struggles of solo tech directors in schools.

Discussing CISA alerts, poor cell service at a high school, and preparing for virtual snow days. Josh's killer Tweets and Chris's SIS implementation sans bathroom breaks. Articles links shared and Canva's onboarding resources highlighted.

Topics include hacking of Fulton County schools' systems, biometric scanning in Maine, Clever MFA roadmap, and Rise Vision's digital displays revolutionizing education. Mention of Fortinet RCE flaw, FCC's connectivity program, and Blackbaud's data security. Exploration of student MFA in K-12, screen saver settings, security standards, and Rise Vision's CEO insights on LED displays.

Exploring the collaboration between principals and IT staff, the challenges of implementing new procedures, and the importance of communication in school IT departments. Frustrations with Google and cyber security concerns are also discussed, along with the significance of ticket submission processes and IT security practices.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the largest data breach in history, Clever's cybersecurity report, and IT documentation software. They focus on the National Education Tech Plan, highlighting the digital access, design, and use divide in schools. Key takeaways include universal design for learning, active vs. passive technology use, and the plan as a roadmap for district leadership.

Hosts discuss vulnerabilities in Citrix, Google Chrome, and Sonicwall, as well as a proposed bill for AI education in K-12 districts. They address the dangers of shadow IT and dive into the recent Raptor Technologies data breach. Additionally, they talk about data storage and security in education, emphasizing the importance of protecting sensitive information and simplifying solutions.

Hosts discuss Facebook's efforts to protect teens from harmful content, FTC's proposed privacy rules, a staff member falling for a smishing attack. Main topic covers Reddit thread on budgeting for expensive projects in schools. Other topics include digital signage, communicating important messages, switch configuration, and planning for technology refresh in schools.

In this episode of the K12 Tech Talk Podcast, co-hosts Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss their return to school after the holiday break and share updates on their winter vacation projects. Mark presents a news story about a Minot woman charged with poisoning her boyfriend and they also discuss the "State of Ransomware" report from Emsisoft. They address listener emails, focusing on teachers who are tired of multifactor authentication (MFA) and offer strategies for dealing with complaints. The main topic of discussion revolves around district communications, including the management of the district website and branding guide. News stories mentioned in the episode: 1. Minot woman charged with poisoning boyfriend 2. The “State of Ransomware” report from Emsisoft https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! VIZOR Rise Vision Extreme Networks - Email dmayer@extremenetworks.com Fortinet - Email fortinetpodcast@fortinet.com NTP - Email dwren@ntp-inc.com Oh, and... Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

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