The Tech Savvy Professor

<p>Eric and Marty diving into classroom polling and quiz apps—like Poll Everywhere, Mentimeter, and others—that allow professors to gather instant student feedback. Live polls inject interactivity into lectures and have...

<p>Marty and Eric look at tools that organize, polish, and publish your academic work — balancing power, simplicity, and ethical use.</p><p><br></p><p>All-in-One Writing and Organization</p><p>Scrivener – Powerful...

<p>We’ve all been the “go-to tech person” in our department. Colleagues often ask for help with software or hardware, and while it can feel rewarding, it can also be frustrating. This episode explores how to balance...

<p>Marty and Eric provide ideas and resources for your consideration is using project management software</p><p><br></p><p>Why move past email?</p><p>Email buries decisions/files in long threads.</p><p>Slack (real-time...

<p>Just in time for the start of the semester, Marty and Eric talk about ways you can organize and manage your document backups</p><p><br></p><p>The Simple Backup Plan (3-2-1)</p><p>Rule: 3 copies, 2 types of storage, 1...

<p>Eric and Marty talk about how to make virtual meetings effective with students and colleagues</p><p><br></p><p>The New Normal – Virtual Office Hours</p><p>How virtual office hours are becoming more common...

<p>Marty and Eric speak about the state of AR and VR in education and speculate on the future.</p><p><br></p><p>A new computer uses AR glasses to create a 100- inch virtual...

<p>Eric and Marty review tips for using reference managers for scholarship and some of the experiences they have had using them.</p><p><br></p><p>Getting Started</p><p>Pick One & Stick With It</p><p>Both tools are...

<p>Eric and Marty talk about monitors and their office and travel setups for monitors</p><p><br></p><p>Eric</p><p>Home: https://www.samsung.com/us/computing/monitors/gaming/49-odyssey-oled-g95sc-dqhd-neo-quantum-processo...

<p>Marty and Eric talk about their approaches to testing coursework online. </p><p><br></p><p>Fun Stuff? - Kahoot!</p><p>https://kahoot.com/ <br></p><p>ProProfs </p><p>https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/browse...

<p>Marty and Eric each speak about how they manage their communications with students and colleagues along with what we wished we could do.</p><p><br></p><p>Macstock </p><p>Macstockconferenceandexpo.com...

<p>Eric and Marty speak about devices they use for capturing audio and video when working with clients of sampling their teaching.</p><p><br></p><p>Client options for recording</p><p>Plaud...

<p>Eric and Marty talk about the reasons and ways to use VPNs to protect your access to internet.<br></p><p>Topic for this episode : VPNs</p><p>Security and Privacy </p><p>Look for a strict no-logs policy and strong...

<p>Eric and Marty Join forces again to start up the Tech Savvy Professor once more. This episode features discussion of tech and services we have been relying on since we last braodcast, and Marty talks about wireless...

<p>Marty and Eric reflect on the tech that surprised and inspired them this year with a look toward the future.</p> <p>Ecamm</p> <p>Elgato Streamdeck XL</p> <p>Elegoo 3D printers</p> <p>Meta Quest 3 VR headset</p>...