K12 Tech Talk

A K12TechPro Podcast. This podcast is about trending K12 technology topics and issues. Josh, Chris, and Mark have real conversations, real arguments, and real banter on IT issues and trends in K12 Schools. Current and Past Sponsors: Absolute, Arista, HPE Aruba Networking, Blocksi, Chromebookparts.com, ClassLink, CTL, Eaton, Extreme Networks, Fortinet, Howard Technology Solutions, iDoc, Infoblox, INVZBL, Jupiter Education, Lightspeed Systems, Luma Technologies, Managed Methods, NTP, Papercut, Provision Data Solutions, Pondurance, PowerGistics, Prey, Rise Vision, Ruckus/Commscope, SaferWatch, Scale Computing, SHI, StatusGator, SomethingCool.com, Tripp Lite, Verkada, VIZOR
Episodes
Episodes



Thursday May 28, 2020
Episode 13 - Things are a changing, A big box from Aruba, and Cory is missing
Thursday May 28, 2020
Thursday May 28, 2020
Chris and Josh talk about how things are changing by the hour with COVID updates/plans for summer school and fall return. They both received a big box of gear from Aruba Networks and Cory is MIA.
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Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Episode 12 - Corona Depression, Hotspots, Chromebooks are sold out, and IKEA
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
The Corona Depression is setting in, and the guys just sound down. They talk about hotspots, Chromebook bids not being fulfilled, and Chris' love for IKEA. Give them feedback at [email protected] and share with your friends.



Wednesday Apr 01, 2020
Episode 11 - Dealing with Corona, and Guests Andy and Cory
Wednesday Apr 01, 2020
Wednesday Apr 01, 2020
We skipped a week (and we are sorry about that) so we went long tonight to make up for it. We talk about Corona and how it is changing our workflow and environments. We are joined by guests Andy and Cory. Send feedback to [email protected].



Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Episode 10 - Esports Event, Corona, and Cory gets a gold star
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
In this episode, Chris talks about the Esports event he hosted for several area schools, and we talk about how COVID19 has already changed education. Also, we admit Cory has some good ideas. Have a listen. Give us feedback at [email protected] and share this podcast with your friends!



Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
Episode 9 - Power Outages and Panic Mode
Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
In this episode, Cory tells us about his power outage that caused his virtual environment to go down, Chris tells us about how a drive with his family turns into PANIC MODE, and we discuss DHCP redundancy in a bit more detail. Give us some feedback at [email protected] and share with all your friends and co-workers. The more feedback we receive, the better topics we will have.



Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
Episode 8 - Heat Stinks and Sticky Wickets
Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
After a week off, Chris, Josh and yes special guest Cory talk about restricting exe's, setting up a DR Domain Controller, we read an email from a listener in Canada, and we ask for input as to Cory's fate on the show. Send us feedback at [email protected]!



Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
Episode 7 - Ransom Recap, Vape Detectors, and Bed Bugs
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
We discuss what changes we each are putting in place after our chat with Andrew. Josh talks about his district's recent purchase of "vape detectors" and Chris confronts his bed bug issue. Cory joins us as a guest AGAIN this week.



Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
Episode 6 - A Ransomware Story
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
Episode 6 of K12 Tech Talk - Every IT person's nightmare... Ransomware outbreak. We talk to Andrew from St. Landry Parish School District about their ransomware infection. Andrew takes us from day of infection to when the National Guard showed up, and recovery. Andrew's first hand account of infection/recovery will have every IT person second guessing their life decisions. Have a listen...