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PSCC Mobile Talk is a short, weekly podcast where host Donn King and co-hosts discuss mobile technology and emerging technology with a variety of guests.
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Technology has put into individual hands the power to publish that not so long ago could only be accessed through a traditional publisher. In this episode of Mobile Talk, Donn and Mark talk about considerations in light of this often overlooked major shift. Just because you can, should you? And if so, how? Get the […]
In Episode 78, Mark and Donn talked about how multitasking affects both faculty and students. In today’s episode, they are joined by Dr. Rebecca Glatt, who shares insights from neuroscientific studies concerning how multitasking functions as well as suggestions for dealing with it. Get the podcast Grab it on iTunes. Or listen to it below […]
In this mini-episode, Donn looks ahead to episodes that are planned. We have some exciting topics, and wanted to serve the listeners outside Pellissippi State without missing any of the PelliPeeps who are away on Spring Break. Be safe, and join us next week! In the meantime, listen to what is coming up. Get the […]
Teachers complain about students multitasking in class, and often blame cell phones and other technology—but we do it ourselves in meetings! In this episode of Mobile Talk, Donn and Mark discuss the background on multitasking and its roots in human nature and societal pressures, laying the groundwork for a future episode in which we focus […]
In this episode of Mobile Talk, Donn talks a little about the looming deadline for this year’s Mobile Fellows program, including some specifics about the various cohorts involved. March 1 hits later this week! Don’t miss out on this opportunity for professional development that can genuinely extend your capabilities while you have fun doing so. […]
In traditional classrooms, teachers usually try to cut down on the backchannel because it can be distracting. But mobile and emerging technology can actually open up the backchannel and make it useful in both a classroom and an online environment! We meant to keep up posting episodes over winter break and, well, it just didn’t […]
In this episode of Mobile Talk, Mark and Donn talk with colleague Rachel Glazener about what their Christmas wishes for tech might be. Get the podcast Grab it on iTunes. Or listen to it below (if it doesn’t play when you click the “play” button, try clicking “Play in new window”).
Whenever you set up a new program, you often have many choices to make. In this episode of Mobile Talk, Mark and Donn discuss the various options you have for making Skype for Business function most effectively for you in your situation. We recorded this episode right after we recorded Ep. 72—Mobile Talk: Getting on Board […]
In this episode of Mobile Talk, Mark and Donn talk with special guest Rachel Glazener about the upcoming Teaching and Learning Conference. There is a Dec. 7 deadline on registering, with a limit of 75 people, so time is of the essence! Learn more as you listen here and then register before it’s too late! […]
In this episode of Mobile Talk, Mark and Donn talk about their experience with using Skype for Business, why the college isn’t using it to its fullest, and what advantages there might be for plain old everyday folks (as opposed to techies) in using it. If you have Skype for Business as part of your […]
In this episode, Mark and Donn go outside the familiar framework of mobile devices and even smart speakers to consider the uses and challenges of smart devices, like smart light bulbs. If you’re considering or already have experience with smart sockets, light bulbs, thermostats, and even egg cartons, you will want to tune in to […]
What’s the best way to migrate to a new device? Should you try to replicate the old device, or start fresh? In this episode of Mobile Talk, Mark and Donn talk about the merits of different approaches and discuss their experience with a variety of devices to help you decide on how to do this […]
Password protection has been around for a long time, and yet people continue to make the same mistakes, almost begging hackers to take advantage. In this episode of Mobile Talk, Mark and Donn talk about some tools and some habits that can make you more secure without adding a burden. Get the podcast Grab it […]
In this episode Mark and Donn talk about issues in deciding where to store files. These issues include concerns about privacy, data loss, and ease of access. We also get into some security issues, including social engineering. It’s a little geeky, but useful as you think about your own practice. Get the podcast Grab it […]
Technology (especially social media) gets blamed for the increasing challenges our society has in critical thinking and communication skills. But is that truly the cause, or is it simply one symptom among many? In this episode of Mobile Talk Mark and Donn vent a bit while also delving a little deeper into where this trend […]
In this episode of Mobile Talk, Donn and Mark discuss something a bit technical that helps faculty and students connect on a human level. Though we’re focusing on a specific new feature in Brightspace D2L as it interfaces with Banner (our student management system), the principles apply in any higher education setting. We also go […]
We’re late again this week. That’s either ironic considering this episode’s topic, or it’s completely appropriate. In this episode of Mobile Talk, Mark and Donn talk about the considerations involved in the fact that our efforts to improve and advance aren’t directly compensated. The activities we are “paid for” have to come first (for example, […]
This week Mark and Donn consider the traditional topic at this time of year: starting a new semester. But this time we’re also talking about coping with the inevitable changes and updates we all face. We continue to work at getting our audio quality back up. This episode is the first we have recorded using […]
It has been a challenging summer, but we’re back! In this episode Mark and Donn talk with faculty during a Pellissippi State in-service about podcasting without having to be tech experts, and also talk a little about the challenges of getting started again, especially when you have to get used to new equipment in the […]
In this mini-episode, Donn explains why you haven’t heard from us in a couple of weeks, and why we have decided to take a short hiatus in the month of June. We plan to be back the first week of July, so keep us in your podcast list! Get the podcast Grab it on iTunes. […]
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